(ChurchLeaders) Several church leaders issued apologies last week for prophecies they made that Trump would win the 2020 presidential election. These leaders include Bethel’s Kris Vallotten, R. Loren Sanford, and Jeremiah Johnson—the latter of whom was entirely unprepared for the vitriol he has received in response to his apology. “Over the last 72 hours, I have received … [Read more...] about Ministry Leaders Apologize for Prophesying Trump Win
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Pastor Walks Back Claims of Antifa Involvement in Capitol Riot
(ChurchLeaders) Saying he needs to “right the wrong,” Tennessee Pastor Steve Berger admits he referenced “incorrect reporting” about the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6. In a statement Saturday, the leader of Grace Chapel in Franklin first acknowledges misstating the age of a victim of last Wednesday’s violence. He then notes, “There was additional incorrect reporting that … [Read more...] about Pastor Walks Back Claims of Antifa Involvement in Capitol Riot
18-Y-O Charged With Murder, Attempted Murder of Alabama Pastor and Wife
(The Christian Post) An 18-year-old woman turned herself in hours after a pastor, named Tim Pearson, was shot and killed and his wife, Melony, was also injured. The suspect was charged with both murder and attempted murder. Pearson, the pastor of Mt. Mariah Baptist Church in Melvin, Alabama, was murdered early Saturday morning and the woman, identified as Melissa Hill, … [Read more...] about 18-Y-O Charged With Murder, Attempted Murder of Alabama Pastor and Wife
Pope Says Women Can Read at Mass, but Still Can’t Be Priests
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) Pope Francis changed church law Monday to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass, granting them access to the most sacred place on the altar, while continuing to affirm that they cannot be priests. Francis amended the law to formalize and institutionalize what is common practice in many parts of the world: that … [Read more...] about Pope Says Women Can Read at Mass, but Still Can’t Be Priests
Ronnie Floyd Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Months of ‘being careful’
(ChurchLeaders) Southern Baptist leader Ronnie Floyd announced he has COVID-19. The president of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), Floyd shared the news in an email sent to followers on Wednesday. Floyd says despite exercising caution and even distancing himself from family members over the holidays, he still contracted the virus. “We were … [Read more...] about Ronnie Floyd Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Months of ‘being careful’