(ChurchLeaders) Up to 30 leaders in the church, including two out of the 12 board members, have passed away as a result of complications from the coronavirus, according to Bishop Brandon B. Porter of the COGIC General Board. The leadership of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), a predominantly African American denomination, has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. COGIC … [Read more...] about 30 COGIC Leaders Pass From COVID-19
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Most Georgia Pastors Don’t Want to ‘Put God to a Foolish Test’ by Reopening
(ChurchLeaders) As several categories of businesses begin reopening in Georgia, many pastors in that state say their churches will remain online-only for now. Some have expressed concern and even outrage at Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s plan, saying it endangers the lives of churchgoers—especially African Americans. On April 20, Kemp announced that … [Read more...] about Most Georgia Pastors Don’t Want to ‘Put God to a Foolish Test’ by Reopening
Conservative Group Calls for ‘ReOpen Church Sunday’
(RNS) — A conservative law firm launched a “ReOpen Church Sunday” initiative this week, calling on churches to begin gathering in person again despite reports of the deadly novel coronavirus being spread during worship services. The campaign is organized by Liberty Counsel, which created a website for the initiative encouraging Christian leaders to begin holding in-person … [Read more...] about Conservative Group Calls for ‘ReOpen Church Sunday’
Louisiana Pastor Again Holds Church Services, Defying House Arrest Orders
(CBS News) A Louisiana pastor is holding services in his church again, defying house arrest orders that followed an assault charge. Tony Spell was charged last week after his decision to hold mass gatherings defied public health orders during the coronavirus pandemic. A Facebook livestream from Life Tabernacle Church on Sunday showed … [Read more...] about Louisiana Pastor Again Holds Church Services, Defying House Arrest Orders
Cedarville Professor Fired Over Allegations of Misconduct; Fired From The Village Church Years Prior
(RNS) Cedarville University, a Baptist school, has fired a professor for past alleged misconduct that reportedly involved wronging "another person in a morally serious way using video and technology." Anthony Moore’s employment as a professor at the Cedarville, Ohio-based university was terminated on Thursday (April 23) more than three years after he was fired from his … [Read more...] about Cedarville Professor Fired Over Allegations of Misconduct; Fired From The Village Church Years Prior