On Tuesday, John MacArthur alerted his Twitter followers to an “urgent matter” regarding biblical sexual morality. Grace Community Church’s pastor asked “faithful pastors” to commit to preaching about biblical sexual morality on Sunday, January 16, 2022. In a statement called “A Stand on Biblical Sexual Morality,” MacArthur called on … [Read more...] about John MacArthur Calls Pastors to Take a Stand on Biblical Sexual Morality
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Rapid Spread of COVID-19 Leads Some Chicago Churches to Make Virtual Plans for New Year’s Eve, January
(Chicago Sun Times) At least four churches in Chicago are opting for virtual New Year’s Eve services as the number of coronavirus cases are on the rise — again. In Bronzeville, the Rev. Chris Harris of Bright Star Church is making services set for New Year’s Eve and the first Sunday of the new year virtual. He also canceled a New Year’s Eve party that the church’s Bright … [Read more...] about Rapid Spread of COVID-19 Leads Some Chicago Churches to Make Virtual Plans for New Year’s Eve, January
Punches Thrown in Front Row During Pastor’s Sermon; Church Commits to Walking Alongside Assailant
While preaching this past Sunday, Bishop Kevin Adams, the Senior Pastor of Olivet Baptist Church (OBC) in Chattanooga, Tennessee, witnessed one man approach another in the front row and punch him in the head. In a video captured from the church’s livestream, Adams can be heard preaching from Matthew 2 and reading, “Where is He who has been born … [Read more...] about Punches Thrown in Front Row During Pastor’s Sermon; Church Commits to Walking Alongside Assailant
In Eastern Germany, Pastors Push for Shots Despite Protests
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press CHEMNITZ, Germany (AP) The pastor opened the wrought-iron doors of St. Petri Church in the German city of Chemnitz and sighed with relief when he saw the long line of people waiting in the cold for shots against the coronavirus. Together with the parish council, the Rev. Christoph Herbst had invited in a relief organization and … [Read more...] about In Eastern Germany, Pastors Push for Shots Despite Protests
Study: Church Outreach Expands to Meet Pandemic Needs
(Christianity Today) More than half of Christian congregations say they have started a new ministry or expanded an existing one during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey. On average, in fact, these Christian houses of worship began or broadened more than three of their outreach activities in response to the pandemic. “The level of new and intensified social … [Read more...] about Study: Church Outreach Expands to Meet Pandemic Needs