(ChurchLeaders) After a pro-police caravan stopped at Dallas-area Friendship West Baptist Church, which is known for being active in the social-justice movement, the pastor demanded an apology and urged caravan organizers to work toward racial unity. Sunday noon, almost 1,000 vehicles participating in a Back the Blue Cruise entered the parking lot of Friendship West … [Read more...] about Back the Blue Rally Accused of Intimidating Church in Dallas
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John MacArthur Receives Letter Threatening Fines and Arrest
According to Franklin Graham, John MacArthur and Grace Community Church received a letter from the LA county officials threatening fines and possible arrest if they continue to assembly for in-person worship. This came shortly after MacArthur posted a short video update on Friday where he restated that Grace Community Church would not close their doors because the … [Read more...] about John MacArthur Receives Letter Threatening Fines and Arrest
California Court Reissues Rape Charges Against Leader of Mexico’s Largest Church
(Christianity Today) California has once again charged the leader of a Mexican megachurch with child rape and human trafficking, months after a court dismissed the previous allegations because of prosecution errors. Naasón Joaquín García, the self-proclaimed apostle of La Luz del Mundo, was charged on Wednesday with three dozen felony counts. Also charged were Susana … [Read more...] about California Court Reissues Rape Charges Against Leader of Mexico’s Largest Church
Study: The Bible Is a Source of Both Confidence and Confusion for Churchgoers
(Relevant) While most regular churchgoers agree that the Bible has the answer for doubts and spiritual questions they have, about half also say they have a hard time understanding the Bible when they read it alone. That’s according to a new poll from Lifeway Research, in partnership with Explore the Bible. They found that 57 percent of Protestant churchgoers say the Bible is … [Read more...] about Study: The Bible Is a Source of Both Confidence and Confusion for Churchgoers
John MacArthur Disappointed in Churches Shutting Down “They Don’t Know What a Church Is”
John MacArthur, who recently said in statement that “Christ, not Caesar, Is Head of the Church” a couple of weeks ago, and preached a sermon entitled “We Must Obey God Rather Than Man” this past Sunday released an update Saturday clearing up some misconceptions and reiterating they won't close their doors. MacArthur stated for 51 years they have remained faithful to the … [Read more...] about John MacArthur Disappointed in Churches Shutting Down “They Don’t Know What a Church Is”