rian Houston, global senior pastor of worldwide evangelical megachurch Hillsong Church, announced in an email on Friday that he has stepped aside from his role on the Hillsong Church boards so that they may function at full capacity during this season in his life. The season the pastor is referring to is the charges brought against him … [Read more...] about Brian Houston Steps Down From Hillsong Church Boards
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‘For Sinners by Sinners’ Church Pastored by Active Porn Star and Husband
A headline that Christ-followers probably hope was stolen from the popular Christian satire site The Babylon Bee is, in fact, very real. Living Faith Church, located in Little Italy in downtown San Diego, California, describes itself as a Christian Charismatic church and is pastored by two entrepreneurs, one of whom is a porn star. Pastors Stephen and … [Read more...] about ‘For Sinners by Sinners’ Church Pastored by Active Porn Star and Husband
Please Pray: Beloved Children’s Pastor Karl Bastian Suffers Stroke Following Heart Attack
(ChurchLeaders) Karl Bastian, popular children’s pastor, president of Kidology.org, author and children’s ministry leadership expert, suffered a stroke on Wednesday, September 15. The stroke follows a heart attack that took place September 5th. Bastian, who is known for his ebullience, humor, and dedication to children’s ministry and other ministry leaders, posted on … [Read more...] about Please Pray: Beloved Children’s Pastor Karl Bastian Suffers Stroke Following Heart Attack
Twitter Permanently Bans Greg Locke, Pro-Trump, Anti-Vax Pastor
(RNS) Pastor Greg Locke, known for controversial stands on COVID-19 and the 2020 election, has been banned from the social media giant Twitter. “Twitter just permanently suspended my account. Welcome to America,” Locke said in a Facebook message posted Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 14). Pastor of the independent Global Vision Bible Church in Mount Juliet, … [Read more...] about Twitter Permanently Bans Greg Locke, Pro-Trump, Anti-Vax Pastor
Blocked From Serving Their Church, Catholic Women Push for Female Deacons
(RNS) — Casey Stanton wanted to offer encouragement, love and healing to the inmates at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women, where she served as a chaplain intern a few years ago. But as a Catholic woman she could not represent her church there in any official capacity. The state of North Carolina requires chaplains in its … [Read more...] about Blocked From Serving Their Church, Catholic Women Push for Female Deacons