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By Diana Chandler BUCHAREST, Romania (BP) – Baptist churches in Romania had been saving for months just to pay their heating bills. Then Russia invaded Ukraine. For the more than 1,500 Baptist churches in Romania, the decision to sacrifice their resources for the safety of neighbors was automatic, Romanian Baptist pastor, educator and leader Daniel Fodorean told Baptist … [Read more...] about ‘Miracle From God’ as Cash-Strapped Romanian Baptists Aid Ukrainians

Days after disclosing, via video message, that a former deacon at his church had “committed a sexual sin that could also be described as abusive,” Pastor Willy Rice addressed the controversy during Sunday worship. During his April 3 sermon at Calvary Church in Clearwater, Florida, Rice emphasized that the man had repented and that Jesus’ blood washes … [Read more...] about ‘Jesus Cancels Sin’: SBC Presidential Candidate Willy Rice Addresses Abuse Controversy

Following his resignation as global senior pastor of Hillsong Church, Brian Houston sent an email to Hillsong Church members, apologizing for the scandals that precipitated his departure and expressing that he still believes “the best is yet to come,” a refrain he has often used when speaking to the church. In the email, which was obtained in its entirety … [Read more...] about ‘God Is Not Finished With Me Yet’: Brian Houston Sends Apology Email to Hillsong Church Members

(Premier Christian News) Peter Greig, the founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement, has broken his silence on Vineyard Anaheim splitting from the charismatic denomination.  Last month, Vineyard Anaheim's pastor Alan Scott released a statement announcing its withdrawal from the movement.  He said he sensed "an invitation to take another step of faith into the unknown" and … [Read more...] about ‘God Knows I Have Tried to Help’: Pete Greig Breaks Silence on Vineyard’s Flagship Church Leaving the Denomination

By Timothy Cockes LAKE CHARLES, La. (BP) – With many of her family members experiencing the devastating effects of the crisis in Ukraine, Irina Moss is partnering with her Trinity Baptist Church family to send medical supplies directly to her hometown in the country. Upon hearing updates about how bad the situation in the country was, Moss told Baptist Press she knew she … [Read more...] about Louisiana Church Helps Member Send Supplies to Her Ukraine Hometown