On Easter Sunday (April 17), Story Church in Atlanta, Ga., held its first service. The church has taken the place of Hillsong Atlanta after that congregation disbanded in the wake of the resignation of its lead pastor, Sam Collier. Collier cited scandals within the Hillsong global church as the reason for his departure. Collier, who had been Hillsong Church’s … [Read more...] about ‘God Gives Us Access to a Greater Story’: Hillsong Atlanta Relaunches As Story Church
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Canadian Church Hosts Assisted Suicide Service for Member
Churchill Park United Church is a progressive, affirming Canadian church located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, whose leadership says “is a church that makes you feel at home.” So much at home that it even provides its sanctuary as a place members can feel welcome to bring their lives to an end. On March 9, 2022, 86-year-old Betty Sanguin did just that in an assisted … [Read more...] about Canadian Church Hosts Assisted Suicide Service for Member
Actors Falling Off Crosses, Spontaneous Baptisms, and a Rabid Dog—Ed Stetzer Asks Church Leaders To Share Their Most Memorable Easter Service Moments
For most pastors and church leaders, Easter is the most anticipated Sunday morning worship service of the year. Easter also holds many memorable moments for pastors as they proclaim the gospel to their congregations, and to the many visitors who only attend on Christmas or Easter. No matter how many additional hours church leadership spends on planning for Easter, it is … [Read more...] about Actors Falling Off Crosses, Spontaneous Baptisms, and a Rabid Dog—Ed Stetzer Asks Church Leaders To Share Their Most Memorable Easter Service Moments
Texas Youth Pastor Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
By Brandon Porter MESQUITE, Texas (BP) – A Texas youth pastor is being held on a $2.5 million bond after being arrested on three counts of sexual abuse related to a minor. Conner Jesse Penny, 32, was arrested April 5 and charged with one count of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, one count of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, and one count of Indecency with a Child. … [Read more...] about Texas Youth Pastor Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
For Churches Hit by Disaster, Easter Brings Promise of Hope
By LUIS ANDRES HENAO, HOLLY MEYER and PETER ORSI Associated Press Easter’s message of renewal will be especially poignant this year for four U.S. congregations rebounding from disasters. Their churches were destroyed by a tornado in Kentucky, gutted by a blaze in New York City, shattered when Hurricane Ida hit the Louisiana coast, and filled with smoke and ash by the most … [Read more...] about For Churches Hit by Disaster, Easter Brings Promise of Hope