PARKER, Colo. (BP) Two years ago Dan Bender was working a basement remodeling job when two young women approached him. They wanted to tell him about Jesus. The homeowners weren’t there, he replied. And, not wanting to be rude while making himself clear, expressed that he wasn’t interested in what they had to say. Three months later Bender was winterizing a sprinkler … [Read more...] about Colorado Church Sees Impact of 1,500 Gospel Conversations in a Year
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Ex-youth Pastor Gets 20 Years After Child Molesting Plea
GOSHEN, Ind. (AP) A former northern Indiana youth pastor was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges that he molested several boys. Scott Christner, who had previously served as a youth group leader in Goshen for First Baptist Church, pleaded guilty in November to several child molesting charges. An Elkhart County judge sentenced him to … [Read more...] about Ex-youth Pastor Gets 20 Years After Child Molesting Plea
G3 Ministries President’s Church Leaves the SBC; Beth Moore Jokes She Started a Movement
On Tuesday (Jan 4), Pastor Josh Buice of Pray’s Mill Baptist Church in Douglasville, Georgia tweeted that “sometimes, separation is the best option,” and shared a statement in which he explained why his church is separating from the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Buice is the founder and president of G3 Ministries, which stands for “Gospel, … [Read more...] about G3 Ministries President’s Church Leaves the SBC; Beth Moore Jokes She Started a Movement
Megachurch Pastored by T.D. Jakes’ Daughter, Son-in-Law Going Fully Online After Decline in Giving
The Potter’s House of Denver, a megachurch in Denver, Colo., led by pastors Touré Roberts and his wife, Sarah Jakes Roberts, is selling its property and going fully remote. Touré Roberts says the decrease in giving the church has experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic is a key reason behind the decision. “Due to the inability to gather and the economic instability … [Read more...] about Megachurch Pastored by T.D. Jakes’ Daughter, Son-in-Law Going Fully Online After Decline in Giving
Founding Pastor of Maranatha Chapel Ray Bentley Has Died From COVID-19 Complications
Ray Bentley, founding and senior pastor of Maranatha Chapel in San Diego, CA has died from complications related to COVID-19. A statement was released on Bentley’s website, which read, “With grieving hearts, we need to let you know that our dear Pastor Ray went home to be with the Lord this afternoon due to complications of COVID.” “We are all in shock and … [Read more...] about Founding Pastor of Maranatha Chapel Ray Bentley Has Died From COVID-19 Complications