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’
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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
Florida Pastor, Son Arrested for Alleged $8 Million PPP Fraud
Investigations into misuse of federal pandemic-relief funds have nabbed another church leader, along with his adult son. On Wednesday (Dec. 14), Evan Edwards, 64, and son Josh Edwards, 30, were arrested at the family’s Florida home. According to a federal indictment, the pair defrauded the U.S. government out of more than $8 million in Paycheck … [Read more...] about Florida Pastor, Son Arrested for Alleged $8 Million PPP Fraud
Why This Pastor No Longer Makes Fun of ‘Fundie Christians’
In a Twitter thread Thursday, Michael Clary, lead pastor of Christ the King Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, shared that at one point in his life, he felt comfortable ridiculing a certain type of evangelical Christian: those who had a “country religion.” “There once was a certain kind of evangelical Christian I felt free to make fun of,” said Clary. “I was … [Read more...] about Why This Pastor No Longer Makes Fun of ‘Fundie Christians’