(The Christian Post) Southern Baptist Convention churches are being encouraged to use an alternate name, “Great Commission Baptists,” in another step by the world’s largest Baptist denomination to distance itself from its racist past amid ongoing racial unrest. The alternate name, which was approved for use by SBC messengers in 2012 “as one fully in keeping with our Southern … [Read more...] about More So. Baptists Embracing Alternate ‘Great Commission Baptists’ Name in Wake of Racial Unrest
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Calif. Church That Faced Fines Moves to Outdoor Services: ‘I Do Not Want to See People Lost on My Watch’
(Christian Headlines) A California megachurch that defied its county’s health restrictions and held indoor services has changed course and is now holding outdoor services in its parking lot. North Valley Baptist Church in Santa Clara, Calif, had tallied more than $50,000 in fines, with its pastor, Jack Trieber, recording social media-style videos urging the county to back … [Read more...] about Calif. Church That Faced Fines Moves to Outdoor Services: ‘I Do Not Want to See People Lost on My Watch’
‘It Feels Like the Right Time’ to Reopen Lakewood, Osteen Says
(ChurchLeaders) Joel Osteen, along with his wife, Victoria Osteen, announced their Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas has set a date to resume in-person services. On October 18th, the church is planning on opening its doors for the first time since announcing the shift to online-only services on March 11th of this year. “It felt like it was the right time,” Osteen told … [Read more...] about ‘It Feels Like the Right Time’ to Reopen Lakewood, Osteen Says
Arbitration Settled Between James MacDonald and Harvest Bible Chapel
Former Harvest Bible Chapel Pastor James MacDonald has settled an arbitration with Harvest Bible Chapel who had removed him as senior pastor back in February 2019, according to The Roys Report. The arbitration concerned who owned MacDonald's former broadcast ministry Walk in the Word. The terms of the arbitration are under a protective order. Related to the arbitration on … [Read more...] about Arbitration Settled Between James MacDonald and Harvest Bible Chapel
California Church Celebrates Nearly 1,000 People Baptized on Beach During ‘Spiritual Revival’
(CBN News) One California church is rejoicing over the record number of baptisms that took place on September 12. Calvary Chapel Church in Chino Hills held the outdoor baptism at Corona Del Mar State Beach in Newport Beach where nearly 1,000 people made a public declaration of their faith in Jesus Christ. Church Director Gina Gleason told CBN News that "California may be … [Read more...] about California Church Celebrates Nearly 1,000 People Baptized on Beach During ‘Spiritual Revival’