(Christianity Today) Three top leaders who served alongside Russell Moore at the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) since the start of his presidency have left the Southern Baptist entity over the past six months. Outgoing vice presidents Phillip Bethancourt and Daniel Darling and former director Andrew Walker embodied key emphases of the ERLC in recent years, … [Read more...] about ERLC Shifts Staff as Three Longtime Leaders Move On
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Army Chaplain Criticized for Sharing John Piper’s Book on Coronavirus
(Premier Christian News) A senior military chaplain in the United States has been harshly criticised for sharing a copy of Pastor John Piper's new book on the coronavirus. Twenty-two US Army chaplains are calling on Senior Chaplain Col. Moon H. Kim to be disciplined for emailing a copy of Coronavirus and Christ to a number of his colleagues. The call was initiated by the … [Read more...] about Army Chaplain Criticized for Sharing John Piper’s Book on Coronavirus
David Platt Weighs in on How Christians Should Engage Government in Secret Church Simulcast
(The Christian Post) McLean Bible Church Lead Pastor David Platt weighed in on how Christians should engage the government from a biblical perspective, emphasizing that while it's not an easy task, it's vital. The pastor began by recounting in a Secret Church simulcast titled "God, Government, and the Gospel" how it all unfolded in June 2019 when, as he was nearing the end … [Read more...] about David Platt Weighs in on How Christians Should Engage Government in Secret Church Simulcast
Ex-Muslim Once Chanted ‘Death To America!’ Now, He’s Saving Iranians
(Faithit) Dr. Hormoz Shariat is on a mission to help bring Iranians to the Christian faith — an effort that was birthed from his family’s personal pain and suffering. Shariat, founder of Iran Alive Ministries, has spent years creatively spreading the gospel in Iran. Through satellite broadcasts, ministry training and other innovative means, the evangelist is ingeniously … [Read more...] about Ex-Muslim Once Chanted ‘Death To America!’ Now, He’s Saving Iranians
J.D. Greear Answers: Is the Virus a Judgment from God?
(ChurchLeaders) Is the coronavirus a result of God’s wrath against individuals or nations? Is it ever valid to see the virus as a judgment from God? On his latest Ask Me Anything podcast, Pastor J.D. Greear not only explained why it is dangerous to try to answer these questions but also said there is a far more productive question we should be asking. “I want to say this … [Read more...] about J.D. Greear Answers: Is the Virus a Judgment from God?