(New York Post) This church founder is enjoying some of the least-humble accommodations imaginable. Brian Houston, the scandal–burdened creator of Australian-based megachurch Hillsong, was recently spotted staying at a $1,500-a-night hotel. The embattled 67-year-old, who previously stepped down from his role as board chairman of the once … [Read more...] about Hillsong Founder Brian Houston Secretly Meets With Church Elders at $1.5k/Night Hotel
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Mike Stone Withdraws $750K Defamation Lawsuit Against Russell Moore
Mike Stone has withdrawn his defamation lawsuit against Russell Moore, in which he was seeking $750,000. Stone is the pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Blackshear, GA and serves on the steering committee of the Conservative Baptist Network (CBN). He had brought a defamation complaint against Moore for actions Moore allegedly took while serving as … [Read more...] about Mike Stone Withdraws $750K Defamation Lawsuit Against Russell Moore
‘Our Building Is Not the Church. We Are’—The Faith Stories Coming Out of Friday’s Devastating Tornado Damage
After an unprecedented swarm of tornadoes caused widespread devastation Friday, residents of hard-hit areas gathered Sunday to worship God, offer encouragement, and help meet needs. More than 50 twisters—including one with a 200-mile path—caused significant tornado damage in eight states. As of Monday, the death toll in Kentucky alone stands at 74, with … [Read more...] about ‘Our Building Is Not the Church. We Are’—The Faith Stories Coming Out of Friday’s Devastating Tornado Damage
TikToker Claims Joel Osteen Got Him Fired After Harassing Osteen in a TikTok Video
A week ago, Joel Osteen made headlines when it was revealed that a plumber discovered thousands of dollars stashed inside a bathroom wall at Lakewood Church. This week, the pastor is being blamed for a restaurant employee being fired. TikTok user Nick Stanley, who goes by the username nickandsoph, claims he was fired from his restaurant job in … [Read more...] about TikToker Claims Joel Osteen Got Him Fired After Harassing Osteen in a TikTok Video
Pastor of One of Canada’s Largest Megachurches Placed on Leave After Alleged Sexual Misconduct
(The Christian Post) One of Canada’s largest multi-site churches has placed its lead pastor on leave after sexual misconduct allegations were made against him. The Meeting House, an Anabaptist megachurch in Ontario, has announced that it placed teaching pastor Bruxy Cavey, 56, on a leave of absence while an external investigation looks into sexual misconduct allegations made … [Read more...] about Pastor of One of Canada’s Largest Megachurches Placed on Leave After Alleged Sexual Misconduct