By Diana Chandler CHICAGO (BP) — New Beginnings Church of Chicago Assistant Pastor T.J. Grooms ministers in Parkway Gardens, a low-income housing development where a mass shooting occurred early July 1 next door to the South Side church. “I know everybody in that community,” Grooms said. “I knew three out of the five that were shot. It happened in the wee hours of the … [Read more...] about ‘Be the Change’: Chicago Pastor Urges Churches To Fight Gun Violence in Hard Areas
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Bethel Church Selling ‘Declarations Clicker’ To Tally Daily Prayers
Neo-charismatic megachurch Bethel Church, located in Redding, California, is selling a product on their website that some may recognize from the local Little League field. The “Declarations Clicker,” which resembles a baseball pitch counter, is meant to help Christians keep track of their daily prayer declarations, with Bethel encouraging users to make at least 100 … [Read more...] about Bethel Church Selling ‘Declarations Clicker’ To Tally Daily Prayers
Officials Investigate Vandalism, Fires at Maryland Churches
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Investigations are underway into several weekend incidents of apparent arson and vandalism at churches in Maryland, authorities said. Montgomery County authorities said the incidents took place at three churches of different denominations a short distance away from each other in Bethesda, TV station WJLA reported. Overnight Sunday, a blaze was … [Read more...] about Officials Investigate Vandalism, Fires at Maryland Churches
Former Congregants Use Billboard to Warn Others About Ohio Church
A group of former members of Dwell Community Church (formerly known as Xenos Christian Fellowship), a megachurch located in Columbus, Ohio, has purchased ad space on a billboard hoping to warn current attendees regarding abuse happening within the church. The billboard is located along High Street in Clintonville, less than three miles from the church, and displays … [Read more...] about Former Congregants Use Billboard to Warn Others About Ohio Church
Alaska Church Revitalization Result of Letting God Work, Pastor Says
By Scott Barkley CRAIG, Alaska (BP) – Liberty Church has made great strides in the past year. At one point down to 10 members, it currently averages 50-60 in attendance each Sunday. Community goodwill toward the church has grown through outreach. A partnership with Alabama Baptists has the congregation poised to move into new worship and education space. On July 3 Liberty … [Read more...] about Alaska Church Revitalization Result of Letting God Work, Pastor Says