(Staff) John Crist posted on Instagram Wednesday morning for the first time in over eight months since being accused of inappropriate sexual misconduct. Last November Charisma News released a story that gave testimonies from five young women whom Crist had allegedly had manipulative sexual relationships with. Crist was accused of using his platform and celebrity status to … [Read more...] about Christian Comedian John Crist Posts on Instagram for First Time in Over Eight Months
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North Point Church ‘Cannot Guarantee’ Safety, Won’t Reopen This Year
(ChurchLeaders) Megachurch pastor Andy Stanley announced today that the church he leads, North Point Community Church in Atlanta, Georgia, will be suspending in-person services through the end of the year. The original plan when the church moved to online-only services was to reopen in August. Now, however, Stanley says the bottom line to church members is the simple fact that … [Read more...] about North Point Church ‘Cannot Guarantee’ Safety, Won’t Reopen This Year
New Barna Survey Finds 1 in 3 Christians Stopped Attending Online or In-Person Church Services During Pandemic
(CBN News) The Barna Group released a new survey looking at the changes among church attendance after the COVID-19 pandemic grew in the US. The result: Research has revealed that one in three practicing Christians has stopped attending church services. Amid the pandemic, churches were forced to shut their doors and begin streaming Sunday services online. The switchover … [Read more...] about New Barna Survey Finds 1 in 3 Christians Stopped Attending Online or In-Person Church Services During Pandemic
Heartbroken Pastor Regrets Not Encouraging Masks
(ChurchLeaders) The lead pastor of Westmore Church of God in Cleveland, Tennessee, has taken to Facebook to explain the events surrounding the recent outbreak of COVID-19 at his church. Kelvin Page expressed his grief and sense of personal responsibility over the fact the outbreak occurred and said that he and Westmore want to learn from their mistakes, one of which was not … [Read more...] about Heartbroken Pastor Regrets Not Encouraging Masks
40% of Churchgoers Fear Leaders Who Leave the Faith Could Lead Others Astray
(The Christian Post) As some high-profile Christian pastors and musicians have abandoned their faith in recent years, a large percentage of churchgoers say they’re concerned about those leaders’ eternal destinies and fear they may lead others astray, a new LifeWay Research poll finds. “If a person who is well known for their work in Christian ministry announced they no … [Read more...] about 40% of Churchgoers Fear Leaders Who Leave the Faith Could Lead Others Astray