(CBN News) The faith-based group, Cherished, VA operates on the belief that every woman is special and loved. Given that mission, the women in this non-profit ministry are dedicated to helping those involved in the sex industry, offering value, hope, and a way out. "Once you are in the sex industry, you don't receive a lot of respect from other people, Carlie Gabbert of … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Like Kicking Satan in the Face:’ This Ministry Is Spreading Christ’s Love to Women in Strip Clubs
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The U.S. Cities Most Committed to Weekly Bible-Reading & Prayer
(Barna) Periodically, Barna zooms in from nationally representative data on the Church to focus specifically on U.S. cities, equipping pastors to lead better in their context with reporting on topics like habits of generosity, post-Christian environments, relationship status trends and more. With other measures of church attendance and affiliation in flux, especially as … [Read more...] about The U.S. Cities Most Committed to Weekly Bible-Reading & Prayer
Communion Ban for Pro-Choice Politicians Is an Old Story, but the Stakes Have Grown
Claire Giangravé VATICAN CITY (RNS) As bishops in the United States prepare to discuss the drafting of a document that could ban pro-choice Catholic politicians like President Joe Biden from receiving Communion, experts say while this is not a new debate, the stakes are higher than ever. In 2004, when Catholic Democratic politician John F. Kerry ran for president, some … [Read more...] about Communion Ban for Pro-Choice Politicians Is an Old Story, but the Stakes Have Grown
Kenyan Woman ‘Marries’ the Holy Spirit in Anglican Ceremony
Fredrick Nzwili NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) A 41-year-old Christian woman has allegedly abandoned her husband of 20 years and claims to have married the Holy Spirit in an act that has shocked Kenyans and embarrassed the church in the East African country. Elizabeth Nalem, a mother of six, "wedded" the spirit in a ceremony on May 25 in the presence of high-ranking local officials … [Read more...] about Kenyan Woman ‘Marries’ the Holy Spirit in Anglican Ceremony
Pastor Walks at H.S. Graduation and Receives Diploma at 99
Dr. Jack Hetzel is the pastor of First United Methodist in Big Sandy, Texas. Hetzel is a World War II veteran, has written eight books, is the president and CEO of Hetzel & Hetzel Enterprises, and was a military science instructor at Texas A&M. But his many accomplishments didn’t include one thing that always nagged at him: the … [Read more...] about Pastor Walks at H.S. Graduation and Receives Diploma at 99