(Fox News) Chicago desperately needs the hope of Jesus Christ amid record numbers of violence and death, according to one pastor. On Tuesday, the nation's third-largest city saw its bloodiest mass shooting in modern history. Gunfire left 15 people wounded with no immediate arrests. Witness Arnita Gerder told Chicago's WMAQ-TV, she saw "bodies laying everywhere ... We thought … [Read more...] about Chicago Pastor Organizes Prayer Walks After Rise in Violent Deaths
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California Church: Not Gathering ‘Is Disobedience to the Lord’
(ChurchLeaders) In an ongoing religious liberty battle, a multi-campus church in California is suing the state for unfairly targeting houses of worship while encouraging statewide protests. Pasadena-based Harvest Rock Church (HRC), part of Harvest International Ministry (HIM), filed a lawsuit Saturday, claiming that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s temporary ban on singing in churches and … [Read more...] about California Church: Not Gathering ‘Is Disobedience to the Lord’
J.D. Greear Announces Summit Church Won’t Re-Gather This Year; Will Meet in House Churches
J.D. Greear is the pastor of The Summit Church in Durham, North Carolina and serves as the current President of the Southern Baptist Convention. The Summit Church is a Megachurch that has over 12,000 members whom gather for worship in twelve locations spread throughout the central part of North Carolina. Coming on the heels of Andy Stanley's announcement of North Point … [Read more...] about J.D. Greear Announces Summit Church Won’t Re-Gather This Year; Will Meet in House Churches
Barna: 1 in 3 Christians Stopped Attending Church After Pandemic
(ChurchLeaders) A recent study from Barna has surprised researchers by revealing that one in three practicing Christians stopped attending church after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Among other key findings, the data showed declining church attendance was linked to respondents’ age and their emotional well-being. “These trends highlight the importance of churches continuing … [Read more...] about Barna: 1 in 3 Christians Stopped Attending Church After Pandemic
California’s Ban on ‘In-Home Bible Studies’ Sparks Lawsuit by Church
(Christian Headlines) A California church filed a federal lawsuit Saturday challenging the state’s restrictions on houses of worship, including what the suit says is a ban on “in-home Bible studies.” At issue are prohibitions by Gov. Gavin Newsom and state officials on “in-person religious gatherings” in 30 counties, as well as bans on corporate singing … [Read more...] about California’s Ban on ‘In-Home Bible Studies’ Sparks Lawsuit by Church