(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
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Respected Christian Football Coach Urban Meyer Caught in Compromising Video
Known for his Christian faith, Jacksonville Jaguars’ head coach Urban Meyer has been the center of sports conversations this week after a questionable video began circulating on social media last weekend. Urban Meyer’s Faith Meyer sat down with Columbus, Ohio’s Rock City Church‘s pastor Chad Fisher in 2019, just months after finishing his tenure as the head … [Read more...] about Respected Christian Football Coach Urban Meyer Caught in Compromising Video
SBC Executive Committee Says Yes to Waiving Attorney-Client Privilege
(ChurchLeaders) The executive committee (EC) of the Southern Baptist Convention has voted to waive attorney-client privilege (ACP) in the investigation into whether or not the it mishandled allegations of sexual abuse. The SBC Executive Committee approved a motion from Pastor Jared Wellman on Tuesday, Oct. 5. “This is one small step forward, for which I am … [Read more...] about SBC Executive Committee Says Yes to Waiving Attorney-Client Privilege
This NBA Player Wears #23 Because of a Bible Verse; Monty Williams’ Faith Influences Coaching
Last week, Phoenix Suns‘ power forward Cameron Johnson revealed the deeper meaning behind his jersey number 23 when asked about it by sportscaster Marco Peralta. It’s a reference to Psalm 23. Peralta, whose Twitter profile reads “God 1st,” asked how Psalm 23 influences the way Johnson plays basketball. Johnson shared how his grandmother would … [Read more...] about This NBA Player Wears #23 Because of a Bible Verse; Monty Williams’ Faith Influences Coaching
Another Former Pastor Returns to Adult Entertainment
In less than a month, two similar stories about female pastors endorsing and acting in pornography have surfaced. This time it’s Crystal DiGregorio, a former pastor of New Beginnings Christian Life Church in New York. Crystal DiGregorio (30) married pentecostal minister David Bassette (23) in January 2015. The two started dating after DiGregorio’s … [Read more...] about Another Former Pastor Returns to Adult Entertainment