(ChurchLeaders) Two prominent evangelical Christian leaders—Greg Laurie and John Hagee—have announced they’ve tested positive for COVID-19. Both pastors had attended separate high-profile events at the White House in September, though it’s unclear where they contracted the disease. Both men report feeling okay and have requested prayers. … [Read more...] about John Hagee and Greg Laurie COVID-19 Positive
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Church Claims California Is Targeting People of Faith With Lockdowns
(ChurchLeaders) In a 2-1 ruling yesterday, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied an emergency injunction in a religious-liberties case involving Harvest Rock Church, a nondenominational congregation in Pasadena, California. The majority opinion rejected the church’s claim that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pandemic-related restrictions on indoor worship gatherings … [Read more...] about Church Claims California Is Targeting People of Faith With Lockdowns
San Francisco Finally Eases Restrictions on Access to Worship Services
(LifeSite News) Mayor London N. Breed is allowing Christians in San Francisco to go to church again and attend indoor worship services after imposing some of the most restrictive coronavirus lockdowns in March. Starting today, according to a press release from the mayor’s office, “places of worship can open indoors at 25 percent capacity, up to 100 people. Outdoor worship … [Read more...] about San Francisco Finally Eases Restrictions on Access to Worship Services
Andrew Wommack Ministries International Seeks Emergency Injunction to Hold Ministers Conference
(ChurchLeaders) Ahead of its 2020 Ministers Conference, set to kick off October 5, Andrew Wommack Ministries International (AWMI) enlisted the help of Liberty Counsel to sue Colorado’s governor and health departments. The ministry argues the state’s 175-person limit on indoor religious gatherings is “arbitrarily imposed” and discriminatory, especially when large-scale protests … [Read more...] about Andrew Wommack Ministries International Seeks Emergency Injunction to Hold Ministers Conference
James MacDonald Suspends New Home Church Network
(Julie Roys) Seven months after launching a Home Church Network (HcN) for those who “struggle to get to church or to stay in church,” former celebrity pastor, James MacDonald, is suspending the program. According to an announcement at his website, MacDonald will pause HcN “for a minimum of 8 weeks.” Then in mid-November, HcN plans to reconnect with its leaders and … [Read more...] about James MacDonald Suspends New Home Church Network