(Barna) Trauma affects every part of a person: mind, body and spirit. Trauma in America, a recent Barna report created in partnership with American Bible Society, points to the special opportunity and, at times, the responsibility the Church has to help people heal from the wounds of trauma. But how prepared do pastors feel to help congregants who are coping with or recovering … [Read more...] about Barna Report: Do Pastors Feel Well-Equipped to Help Congregants Heal from Trauma?
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Franklin Graham Warns Biden-Harris Ticket ‘Should Be a Great Concern to All Christians’
(Fox News) Evangelist Franklin Graham, a prominent evangelical supporter of President Trump, is calling on Christians to take note of one issue presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris both adamantly support. The son of the late Rev. Billy Graham notes, Biden-Harris "are labeled as the most pro-abortion presidential ticket in the history of … [Read more...] about Franklin Graham Warns Biden-Harris Ticket ‘Should Be a Great Concern to All Christians’
‘We Are in a Critical Time’: Christian Leaders Call for Revival, Repentance With Global Prayer Event
(CBN News) Faith leaders are calling on people around the globe to humble themselves and pray and repent as the world continues to wrestle with plague, unrest, and division. The Return: National and Global Day of Prayer and Repentance will take place on September 26 at the National Mall in Washington, DC. Pastor Kevin Jessip and New York Times bestselling author … [Read more...] about ‘We Are in a Critical Time’: Christian Leaders Call for Revival, Repentance With Global Prayer Event
Pastors Answer: Does an Affair Disqualify You From Ministry?
(ChurchLeaders) Does having an affair disqualify a person from ministry? According to a new survey of 1,000 U.S. Protestant pastors, most say an extramarital affair warrants time away from ministry—but not necessarily a permanent exit. “Pastors’ Views on Moral Failures,” conducted by Nashville-based LifeWay Research, provides “a good barometer for opinions across … [Read more...] about Pastors Answer: Does an Affair Disqualify You From Ministry?
Seattle Christians Confronted by Knife-Wielding Protesters Yelling Obscenities at Black Pastors: Leader
(Fox News) Hundreds of Christians in Seattle turned out Monday in the area formerly dubbed Capitol Hill Organized Protest, or CHOP, and were confronted by “violent protesters” who flashed knives, shouted obscenities at local Black pastors and hailed Satan, according to worship leader and political activist Sean Feucht. Worshippers sang Gospel music, prayed and some were even … [Read more...] about Seattle Christians Confronted by Knife-Wielding Protesters Yelling Obscenities at Black Pastors: Leader