A Brooklyn pastor died Saturday, Jan. 29, after being stabbed at least 15 times. Police have arrested and charged the son of Tracey Sydnor, 61, in connection with her murder. “It is with profound sorrow that Upper Room Baptist Church [announces] the Triumphant Transition of our Executive Pastor, Pastor Tracey Sydnor,” said Bishop J. Carl Henderson in … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Pastor Dies After Being Stabbed at Least 15 Times; Son Charged With Murder
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Canadian Pastor Who Defied COVID Ban by Holding Services Sings ‘Amazing Grace’ at US Border
(Fox News) A Canadian pastor who was imprisoned for holding church services in defiance of the government last year traveled with some of his friends to sing "Amazing Grace" at the Canadian-U.S. border as tens of thousands of Canadian truckers gathered in Ottawa to protest vaccine mandates. Pastor Tobias Tissen of Steinbach, Manitoba, went to the U.S. border in Emerson, … [Read more...] about Canadian Pastor Who Defied COVID Ban by Holding Services Sings ‘Amazing Grace’ at US Border
A Church Says the City’s Crackdown on Feeding the Homeless Violates Its Religious Rights
(Relevant) Back in October, we wrote about the city of Brookings, Oregon, where the city council was determined to crack down on feeding the homeless. The city passed a new law that says churches are only allowed to host soup kitchens twice a week. At the time, local pastor Rev. Bernie Lindley of St. Timothy’s Episcopal was defiant, saying “We’re not going to stop feeding. … [Read more...] about A Church Says the City’s Crackdown on Feeding the Homeless Violates Its Religious Rights
Matt Chandler-led Acts 29 Launches Bold Funding Initiative for Church Plants
(The Christian Post) To further its mission of planting Gospel-centered churches across the United States and around the world, the Matt Chandler-led Acts 29 has announced a bold new initiative, giving up to $50,000 to new churches started through its sponsorship in 2022. In an interview with The Christian Post, Acts 29 President Brian Howard said the church planting network … [Read more...] about Matt Chandler-led Acts 29 Launches Bold Funding Initiative for Church Plants
For Tornado-Ravaged Churches, Rebuilding Means Rethinking
MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Mayfield First United Methodist Church, a century-old temple with stately columns and stained-glass windows, has long been an anchor in the life of Kathy O’Nan, the city’s 68-year-old mayor. She directed the children’s choir for 42 years and attended countless worship services and ceremonies, from weddings to funerals to the baptisms of both her … [Read more...] about For Tornado-Ravaged Churches, Rebuilding Means Rethinking