Christ Church is a megachurch in the small town of Moscow, Idaho that’s quickly gaining national attention. The Guardian recently released its findings on an investigation it conducted regarding the church’s goal to make the city of Moscow, Idaho a “theocracy,” or, in their words, a “Christian town.” Christ Church has an estimated 1000 congregants, which is roughly … [Read more...] about A Christian Town? This Controversial Church’s Goal Is to Make it Happen
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Texans Vote in Favor of Prohibiting Governments From Limiting Religious Services
by Alejandra Molina (RNS) Texas voters on Tuesday (Nov. 2) overwhelmingly supported a measure barring governments from taking any kind of action that limits religious services, such as the public health orders that shut down houses of worship and businesses earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic. Proposition 3, which will add a clause to the Texas Constitution … [Read more...] about Texans Vote in Favor of Prohibiting Governments From Limiting Religious Services
Virginia Pastor Arrested in Prostitution Sting
(NBC News) A Virginia pastor is accused of solicitation of minors for prostitution after a police sting. John Blanchard, 51, is one of 17 men the Chesterfield County Police Special Victims Unit says were allegedly looking for sex through online and social media platforms, NBC affiliate WAVY reported. The men thought they were talking to minors and were arranging … [Read more...] about Virginia Pastor Arrested in Prostitution Sting
For Some Churches, Paying Back PPP Loans Is Better Than Forgiveness
By Bob Smietana (RNS) When Michigan’s governor required churches to stop meeting in person on March 16 last year, Kenton Sanders, director of operations at Mars Hill Bible Church, quickly did some worrying math. About 40% of donations to the megachurch in Grandville, Michigan, came during in-person services that drew some 1,750 adults, students and children weekly. With … [Read more...] about For Some Churches, Paying Back PPP Loans Is Better Than Forgiveness
Lifeway Research: Almost All Churches and Most Churchgoers Are Now Gathering in Person
(ChurchLeaders) More U.S. Protestant churches are gathering in person since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and pastors say most churchgoers have returned as well. Almost all U.S. Protestant pastors (98%) say their church met in person in August, according to a new Lifeway Research study. This marks the highest percentage of churches holding in-person services since March 2020, … [Read more...] about Lifeway Research: Almost All Churches and Most Churchgoers Are Now Gathering in Person