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(ChurchLeaders) The founder and pastor of New Deliverance Evangelistic Church (NDEC) in Richmond, Virginia, passed away Saturday from complications due to Covid-19. During the last in-person sermon he gave on March 22, Bishop Gerald O. Glenn had said he would keep preaching unless he were “in jail or in the hospital.” Within that week, however, the church made the decision to … [Read more...] about Church Mourns Loss of Pastor Who Rejected Social Distancing

(Christian Headlines) The mayor of Greenville, Mississippi, said Monday that he has waived the $500 tickets that were issued to Temple Baptist Church congregants at an April 8 drive-in church service. Grenville Mayor Errick Simmons’ announcement comes after he initially approved an executive order on April 7 that prohibits drive-in services until the state’s shelter-in-place … [Read more...] about Greenville Mayor Waives $500 Tickets Given to Congregants Attending Drive-In Church Service

(Christian Headlines) A federal judge’s decision halting a ban on drive-in church services is being applauded by Christian leaders. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer last week said drive-in church services wouldn’t be allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but On Fire Christian Church – a local congregation – quickly filed suit in federal court. On Saturday, federal judge Justin … [Read more...] about ‘If Beer Is Essential, So Is Easter’: Judge Overturns Ban on Drive-In Church Service

(Christianity Today) Pastor David Dale had to call the sheriff to get a clear explanation of how the new rules restricting public gatherings would affect his church. The Methodist congregation had transitioned from its building to a drive-in theater, but now there was a question whether that was okay. “This new order prohibits any activity at movie theaters,” Dale said as … [Read more...] about Does Stay-in-Your-Car Worship Comply With Stay-at-Home Orders?

(ChurchLeaders) Even in the time of a global pandemic and his own health concerns, Luis Palau continues to preach the good news of Christ with a steady confidence that his 85 years on earth have fashioned in him. The evangelist, who has preached to thousands of people all over the world, believes that not only is this an opportune time for ministers to share the … [Read more...] about Luis Palau to Pastors: This Easter Is a Unique Opportunity