Did you know that the term “worship leader” is trademarked by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)? The man behind the social media account, “Rogue Worship Leader,” a worship director, made this discovery after his Facebook account was shut down for trademark infringement. “The company Worship Leader is essentially reporting me for … [Read more...] about Worship Director Discovers Term ‘Worship Leader’ Is Trademarked After His Facebook Page Is Suspended
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Johnny Hunt Sues SBC and Guidepost, Demanding Trial by Jury, Calls Assault Accusation ‘Recklessly False’
Disgraced pastor and former Southern Baptist Convention denominational leader Johnny Hunt filed a lawsuit on Friday (March 17) against the SBC, the SBC Executive Committee (EC), and Guidepost Solutions for defamation and invasion of privacy. The suit comes in the wake of a 2022 Guidepost Solutions report commissioned by the SBC EC to investigate … [Read more...] about Johnny Hunt Sues SBC and Guidepost, Demanding Trial by Jury, Calls Assault Accusation ‘Recklessly False’
Despite Documented Evidence of Fault, Grace Community Church Calls Christianity Today Report ‘Lies’
In response to new reporting about its handling of marital counseling and abuse cases, John MacArthur’s Grace Community Church says it doesn’t “respond to attacks, lies, misrepresentations, and anonymous accusations.” The statement from elders at the California megachurch follows the Feb. 9 publication of a lengthy Christianity Today article by Kate … [Read more...] about Despite Documented Evidence of Fault, Grace Community Church Calls Christianity Today Report ‘Lies’
Andy Stanley Trends on Twitter for Praising the Faith of Gay People Who Attend Church
Christian Twitter is in an uproar over comments that Atlanta-area pastor Andy Stanley made about gay people, comments that follow recently renewed controversy regarding Stanley‘s views the phrase, “the Bible says.” The latest outcry pertains to the pastor’s remarks on the faith of gay people who are willing to be part of a church community. “A gay … [Read more...] about Andy Stanley Trends on Twitter for Praising the Faith of Gay People Who Attend Church
John MacArthur Sparks Concern After Falling Ill, Unable to Preach Second Service
John MacArthur, 83-year-old pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church (GCC), made headlines after he fell ill and wasn’t able to preach the megachurch’s second worship service on Sunday. On Monday, GCC released a statement saying, “Many of you are praying for Pastor John’s health due to his absence from the pulpit during the second service. We are pleased to report … [Read more...] about John MacArthur Sparks Concern After Falling Ill, Unable to Preach Second Service