(The Christian Post) The U.S. branch of the charismatic Hillsong Church, headquartered in Australia, said officials investigated and took action on a 2018 letter of complaint alleging inappropriate sexual relations between staff and volunteers at the Hillsong NYC location but not all the allegations made in the letter were accurate. “In February of 2018, Hillsong Church … [Read more...] about Hillsong Says Church Took Action After Claims of ‘Inappropriate’ Sex Between NYC Staff and Volunteers
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Greear Latest Southern Baptist Leaders to Weigh in as Turmoil Over Race Theory Grows
by Adelle M. Banks (RNS) New Orleans pastor Fred Luter, the only Black person to have served as president of the predominantly white Southern Baptist Convention, has added his name to a statement on justice and repentance released Friday (Dec. 18). The “ Justice, Repentance, and the SBC ” statement comes as Black Baptists and others continue to object to the rejection of … [Read more...] about Greear Latest Southern Baptist Leaders to Weigh in as Turmoil Over Race Theory Grows
Pastor Dwight McKissic Condemns SBC’s Statement Denouncing Critical Race Theory
(Christian Headlines) Southern Baptist Convention Pastor Dwight McKissic Sr. says he does not support the controversial statement from the SBC Council of Seminary Heads that denounced critical race theory. McKissic wrote in an opinion piece for SBC Voices that he himself has faced discrimination within the SBC. He said he was worried that the statement would give the council … [Read more...] about Pastor Dwight McKissic Condemns SBC’s Statement Denouncing Critical Race Theory
GCC Pastor Accuses Journalist of Lying About Outbreak Reporting
(ChurchLeaders) Following her report about COVID-19’s alleged continued impact at John MacArthur’s Grace Community Church (GCC), investigative journalist Julie Roys is facing criticism from a pastor at the California megachurch. Early Sunday, Roys published an article titled “Members of John MacArthur’s Church Say They’re Being Pressured Not to Report New COVID … [Read more...] about GCC Pastor Accuses Journalist of Lying About Outbreak Reporting
Jentezen Franklin: Georgia Pastor and Trump Adviser Tests Positive for COVID-19
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) The leader of a north Georgia megachurch who has been a spiritual adviser to President Donald Trump has tested positive for COVID-19. Jentezen Franklin, the senior pastor of Free Chapel in Gainesville was absent from Sunday services, news outlets reported. Pastor Javon Ruff announced the diagnosis during Free Chapel’s Sunday service, held both … [Read more...] about Jentezen Franklin: Georgia Pastor and Trump Adviser Tests Positive for COVID-19