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On Monday (July 25), Fellowship Baptist Church (FBC) of Sidney, Montana, released a statement explaining they have removed their former pastor Jordan “J.D.” Hall from the church’s membership due to “a failure to demonstrate repentance for sins that he had committed against his family, his church, and his God.” The decision came as a result of a … [Read more...] about Protestia Founder, Pastor J.D. Hall Loses Church Membership

By Diana Chandler MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BP) – Pastor Dewayne Rembert considers himself from the “country ghetto.” Born in 1975 in rural Linden, he had no running water or indoor toilet but ran illegal drugs in urban housing projects to buy food to eat. Economic poverty, fatherlessness and a mother who retreated to the streets weeks at a time have given him a Gospel … [Read more...] about ‘The Right Bait’: Alabama Pastor Uses Rap, Retreats to Reel in Students

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A second 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder in the carjacking and shooting of a United Methodist Church leader in Memphis, Tennessee, police said. The teenager was charged with first-degree murder, carjacking and other offenses after meeting with investigators Friday to discuss the killing of the Rev. Autura Eason-Williams, Memphis police … [Read more...] about Second Teen Charged With Killing United Methodist Church Leader

Robbers who stole over $1 million worth of jewelry from a Brooklyn pastor and his wife at gunpoint Sunday were caught on camera via the church’s livestream. Bishop Lamor Whitehead is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators.  “Today, you know, we were in church during morning service,” said Whitehead in … [Read more...] about Church’s Livestream Catches Thieves Stealing Over $1 Million Worth of Jewelry From Pastor and His Wife

By Scott Barkley NASHVILLE (BP) – Mark Dance remembers the time he lost focus – despite knowing better – and paying the price. It was 1986 and Dance had just completed his business degree. Even back then, young people wanted to get the latest technology and his eyes were set on a new VCR. So, he drove to a Montgomery Ward department store and bought one on credit. “I … [Read more...] about GuideStone Expands Focus On Helping Pastors Start Well, Finish Better