(ChurchLeaders) Bethel worship leader Sean Feucht had to adapt his plans to hold a worship event at Seattle’s Gas Works Park on Labor Day when the city temporarily closed the park “due to anticipated crowding.” Feucht accused city leaders of targeting Christians while ignoring rioters. Meanwhile, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) arrested 22 protestors Monday “on suspicion of … [Read more...] about Feucht Takes Worship to the Streets After Seattle Closes Park
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The Best Memes of 2020 That Will Help You Laugh Instead of Cry
(ChurchLeaders) The beginning of this year was a long time ago—decades some say. There’s no doubt about it: It has been a taxing season. We’re thankful for God’s faithfulness through it all, and we’re also thankful for the people who have helped us cope with these “unprecedented” times…by creating memes. So in the interest of offering some much-needed levity, we’ve collected … [Read more...] about The Best Memes of 2020 That Will Help You Laugh Instead of Cry
‘Kayak Church’ Gathers Pennsylvania Church in Person — and on the Water — Amid Pandemic
(RNS) The Sunday worship service began with a prayer thanking God for the chance to meet in a beautiful sanctuary. Then the pastor prayed that the service would encourage members’ hearts and provoke their imaginations — and that “if we get wet, let us have fun.” “If we fall in, we will remember our baptism this morning,” said the Rev. Jes Kast. With that, the … [Read more...] about ‘Kayak Church’ Gathers Pennsylvania Church in Person — and on the Water — Amid Pandemic
Pandemic Has Revealed Weaknesses in Church Culture, Francis Chan Says
(The Christian Post) The coronavirus pandemic has revealed weaknesses in western Church culture that can be addressed by using restrictions as an opportunity to go deeper with God, says Francis Chan, the prophetic founder of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, California, who now lives in Hong Kong. Speaking at a Q Session where several high profile evangelical leaders such … [Read more...] about Pandemic Has Revealed Weaknesses in Church Culture, Francis Chan Says
Kenosha Churches Pray for Justice, Mercy Amid Downtown Rioting
(Baptist Press)Wrecked by rioting and unrest following the shooting of Jacob Blake by police, the city of Kenosha is in desperate need of rebuilding, said Rich Villarreal, discipleship and teaching pastor of Redeemer Parkside church, located near downtown Kenosha. Villarreal said members and leaders of Redeemer Parkside are working to engage and rebuild the community in both … [Read more...] about Kenosha Churches Pray for Justice, Mercy Amid Downtown Rioting