(ChurchLeaders) Televangelist Jim Bakker is asking people to send him money so his ministry does not go bankrupt. He emphasized that people should send the money by cash or check since credit card companies are now refusing to do business with him. “You know, I’ve been very discouraged lately, and I know I’m not supposed to be discouraged,” said Bakker, speaking on The Jim … [Read more...] about Jim Bakker Needs Your Money, but Only If It’s Cash or Check
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Pat Robertson Suggests Same-Sex Marriage, Abortion Among Reasons for COVID-19
(Huffpost) Televangelist Pat Robertson agreed that abortion and same-sex marriage are partly to blame for the novel coronavirus that has caused massive social and economic upheaval in the U.S. The 90-year-old Christian Broadcasting Network founder suggested that God won’t end the coronavirus pandemic until people “turn from their wicked ways.” “You confess … [Read more...] about Pat Robertson Suggests Same-Sex Marriage, Abortion Among Reasons for COVID-19
Giving Has Fallen in 65% of Churches
(ChurchLeaders) A new nationwide survey from State of the Plate, which researches tithing trends across the U.S., has found that 65 percent of churches have seen their giving go down since the coronavirus pandemic hit the country. “For pastors and church staff, there will be difficult days ahead as more church families are laid off or experience … [Read more...] about Giving Has Fallen in 65% of Churches
Poll: Evangelicals Like Trump, But Are They Obedient to Him?
(Relevant) Paul A. Djupe and Ryan P. Burge have hit upon an interesting question over at Religion In Public, which analyzes trends in faith’s work in the public sphere. Almost everyone knows that white evangelicals overwhelmingly support President Donald Trump — but how deep does that support go? Are they more likely to obey his rules and policies than your average, … [Read more...] about Poll: Evangelicals Like Trump, But Are They Obedient to Him?
Wife of Pastor Arrested for Nearly Hitting Protester With Church Bus Flashes Wads of Cash as She Bails Him Out
(The Independent) Pastor Tony Spell has been in the news for defying state stay-at-home orders for the purpose of holding his church services. He believes his church should be recognized as an "essential service" and that the coronavirus is politically motivated. The pastor has been under scrutiny by the state for continuing to hold in-person church services … [Read more...] about Wife of Pastor Arrested for Nearly Hitting Protester With Church Bus Flashes Wads of Cash as She Bails Him Out