(ChurchLeaders) In an episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast on Monday, pastor and theologian John Piper weighed in on whether God recognizes the marriage of two non-Christians as legitimate. Piper’s address was in response to a listener’s question. The listener wrote in to describe a conversation he had at work, saying, “A coworker asked me if I thought God honored secular … [Read more...] about John Piper Weighs in on Whether God Recognizes the Marriage of Non-Christians
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Thom Rainer Asked Church Leaders About Their Biggest Struggles. Read Their Responses.
(ChurchLeaders) Thom Rainer, writer, researcher, and former president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, asked his Twitter followers on Sunday to share one or two of the biggest challenges they are currently facing. Rainer’s Twitter following is comprised mainly of pastors and church leaders, and many of them shared their experiences. For a number of pastoral leaders, … [Read more...] about Thom Rainer Asked Church Leaders About Their Biggest Struggles. Read Their Responses.
Joel Osteen’s Megachurch Repays $4.4 Million in Pandemic-Relief Loans
(ChurchLeaders) America’s largest megachurch, led by a celebrity pastor who’s the target of frequent criticism, says it has fully repaid $4.4 million in pandemic-related loans. Joel Osteen‘s Houston-area Lakewood Church became a “viral villain” last year for accepting federal funds through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). A spokesperson is now providing bank statements to … [Read more...] about Joel Osteen’s Megachurch Repays $4.4 Million in Pandemic-Relief Loans
French Actor Breaks Silence on Child Sex Abuse Within Church
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) At the age of eight, Laurent Martinez was sexually abused by a priest. Forty years later, he has chosen to make his story into a play, to show the devastating consequences and how speaking out can help victims heal and rebuild. The play called “Pardon?” is drawn from the French author and actor's own life, describing how he … [Read more...] about French Actor Breaks Silence on Child Sex Abuse Within Church
Remnant of One of the Oldest Black Churches in U.S. Is Unveiled in Virginia
by Adelle M. Banks (RNS) Archaeologists believe they have discovered the foundation of the original building of the First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia, one of the nation’s oldest Black churches. The announcement, shared first with descendants of First Baptist Church members, was officially made on Thursday (Oct. 7) by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, which … [Read more...] about Remnant of One of the Oldest Black Churches in U.S. Is Unveiled in Virginia