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In Nigeria, Fighting Between Methodist Groups Kills Three as Schism Turns Violent
United Methodist bishops said they warned their Global Methodist counterparts on Nov. 22 that tensions had reached a breaking point.
Pastor, Retired Police Officer Charged With Child Sex Crime
A Louisiana pastor and retired police officer has been arrested for an alleged sex crime involving a minor. Richard McGee, 57, is listed as the pastor of Embrace Me Ministries in Bossier City and was formerly a high ranking officer for the Bossier City Police Department.
Angel’s Apocalyptic ‘Homestead’ Challenges Christians To Love Their Neighbors When Life Gets Hard
“Homestead” tells the story of Jeff Eriksson (Bailey Chase), an ex-Green Beret, and his family, who flee from nuclear fallout to a fortified mountain retreat.
After ‘I Can Only Imagine’ Grosses Over $83 Million, Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Announce Sequel
Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company have announced "I Can Only Imagine 2," the sequel to the 2018 box office success "I Can Only Imagine," which told the story of MercyMe frontman Bart Millard.
Candace Cameron Bure Studied 80 Topics, 4 Hours per Night When She Was on ‘The View’
During her tenure on “The View,” actor and producer Candace Cameron Bure would study four hours per night researching 80 potential topics that she and her fellow cohosts might discuss the next day while shooting the show.
Colorado Minister Sleeps Outside To Raise Funds for Unhoused People
For the second year in a row, Colorado Springs Minister Michele Reckel is spending the five nights before Christmas sleeping in a tent outside in the cold.
‘Something’s Changed’—Actor Neal McDonough Says Hollywood Is Embracing Wholesome Content
Actor Neal McDonough joined Glenn Beck for an interview and discussed his faith, family, and career in Hollywood.
For the 1st Time, ‘The Chosen’ Is ‘Fully Funded Well Before’ Coming to Theaters
For the very first time, “The Chosen” is “fully funded well before making its way to theaters,” creator Dallas Jenkins shared in an email update Friday, Dec. 20. What’s more, the show has achieved the status of being “the most translated TV series in history.”
Report Ranks Countries Where Religion Faces Highest Government and Social Persecution
The Pew Research Center’s annual report on government restrictions on religion highlights that governmental attacks on religion and social hostility toward religion usually ‘go hand in hand.’
Kenneth Copeland, 88, Predicts the Date of His Own Death, and It Isn’t Anytime Soon
Televangelist Kenneth Copeland recently gave his prophetic predictions for the coming year to Eagle Mountain International Church in Newark, Texas.
Authorities: Christian School Shooter Had 2 Guns, Might Have Worked With California Man
Investigators continue to search for motives in the Dec. 16 shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. According to court documents, the suspect was carrying two handguns during the attack at the nondenominational K-12 school but used only one.
TGC Asks for Prayer for Co-Founder DA Carson Amid Health Struggles
On Thursday, Dec. 19, The Gospel Coalition (TGC) released a statement asking for prayers for co-founder Don Carson, known to many as D.A. Carson, after he revealed in a Christmas letter that Parkinson’s disease is slowing him down.
Joshua Harris Shares ‘Updated Version’ of His ‘I Kissed Dating Goodbye’ Apology on Instagram
Joshua Harris has published on Instagram his statement apologizing for how his book, “I Kissed Dating Goodbye,” harmed people. Harris originally published his apology in 2018 when he stopped publication of his bestselling book.
While Community Members Gather for Prayer Vigil After Christian School Shooting, Authorities Seek...
As community members gathered on Tuesday evening for a vigil to remember the victims of a shooting that took place at Abundant Life Christian School (ALCS) in Madison, Wisconsin, investigators continued to search for answers as to the shooter’s motives.
Comedian Matt Rife Shares His Grandfather’s Death Prompted Him To Get Baptized
Comedian Matt Rife, who gained popularity on TikTok in recent years, revealed he was baptized this past August.