The attack by Antifa last weekend on a Portland prayer and worship gathering held by Sean Feucht made national headlines. What wasn’t reported in the secular media is that Feuecht, founder of ...
Read More »Maverick City Music is bringing gospel to a new generation
Christian artists seldom top secular charts or appear on Times Square billboards. The contemporary Gospel band Maverick City Music has done both, resonating with a cultural moment outside the pews. Many have ...
Read More »James Earl Jones says narrating the Bible was ‘greatest honor’
It wasn’t the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars but the voice of the New Testament that actor James Earl Jones says was his “greatest honor.” Jones, who’s iconic voice is ...
Read More »Church congregations band together for security training
Church safety has become a priority for many congregations across the country. Last weekend, a group called Peacekeepers trained church groups in safety and security in Southern Missouri. “This was an open-enrollment ...
Read More »500 Nigerian students kidnapped by Islamists in last month
Desperate parents are holding a 24/7 prayer vigil outside a Nigerian school where 140 of students were kidnapped by Muslim extremists. In an emotional scene, the weary moms and dads can be ...
Read More »First Christians in Iran sentenced under brutal new law
Morning Star News reports the first Christians to be punished under a newly amended law in Iran aimed at halting the growth of Christianity and other religious groups were sentenced to five years ...
Read More »“Wake up!” Ted Cruz challenges churches to fight for culture
It’s time for the church to wake up and defend the culture, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said at the Faith & Freedom Coalition‘s recent “Road to Majority.” A revival is coming, he ...
Read More »Pastors say influence of denominations declining
Most denominational Protestant pastors expect denominations to become less important over the next decade, a new survey from Lifeway Research found. The poll of 1,007 Protestant pastors was released this month and found that ...
Read More »Bob Dylan at 80: Still telling tales about divine judgment in a broken, fallen world
Night after night, Bob Dylan’s 1979 Gospel concerts at San Francisco’s Warfield Theatre made news for all the wrong reasons, according to angry fans. The November 11th show opened with Dylan roaring into “Gotta ...
Read More »Media spotlight was on future of Southern Baptists last week
The Southern Baptists held what they considered a critical convention in Nashville last week. The denomination conducted an election that will help decide which direction it will take — whether it will ...
Read More »World Revival Church responds to allegations
Kansas City-based World Revival Church recently came under scrutiny after a local television station produced a story with the headline “Congregation or Cult?” It outlined alleged abuse that occurred at the church. ...
Read More »‘Taking back the rainbow:’ former LGBT people share faith during Pride Month
Around 200 men and women who once identified with the LGBT community shared their stories at a Washington, D.C., rally during Pride Month. With many sporting T-shirts decorated with rainbow flags and ...
Read More »Younger pastors optimistic about denominations, older pastors not so much
A new survey finds that most pastors believe it is vital for their church to be part of a denomination but doubt the importance of those types of ties lasting another decade. ...
Read More »Rick Warren to step down from church position
Influential Pastor Rick Warren is stepping down as lead pastor at Saddleback Church in California. “For 42 years, Kay and I have known this day would eventually arrive and we’ve been waiting ...
Read More »How ‘Katie’ came to be sex-trafficked and what your church can do
“Katie” met him at the mall. Though she was only 15, she knew that there was something different about this one. From the start, he showered her with kindness and attention. It ...
Read More »Presbyterian Church (USA) is latest denomination to report losing membership, congregations
The Presbyterian Church (USA) is the latest denomination to report troubling membership losses. The PCUSA lost approximately 56,000 active members and closed more than 100 congregations in 2020, according to a recent ...
Read More »Pastor beaten by Chinese police tells others, ‘hold fast to the faith’
A Chinese pastor, beaten by police, has a message for Christians – “hold fast to the faith.” Like countless pastors across Communist China, Yang Hua of Guiyang Living Stone Church, his encouragement ...
Read More »Free virtual event this week addresses mental health of church workers
The pandemic has placed a heavy burden on pastors and church leaders, who often neglect their own mental health and physical health while focusing on their congregations. During the past year, several ...
Read More »Church in India responds with love, compassion to Covid crisis
Although India was able to minimize COVID deaths in 2020, a second wave hit the nation early this year, with over 300,000 cases and more than 3,000 daily deaths. India has totaled ...
Read More »New book based on LifeWay Research shows VBS is ‘Worth It’
Many of today’s American adults have fond memories of Vacation Bible School (VBS). Memories range from Bible stories and fun songs to flower-shaped cookies and Kool-Aid in Dixie cups. “It’s Worth It” ...
Read More »China releases new app for users to report ‘mistaken opinion’ of others
It’s getting so bad in China, some people may think it’s Silicon Valley. That’s the joke on social media over reports of the Communist regime’s new app for reporting the “mistaken opinion” ...
Read More »Missouri pastor saves church member with kidney donation
A pastor in Osceola, Mo., put his faith into action by donating a kidney to a member of his church. “Well, I think it’s because it’s one of those few opportunities we ...
Read More »Three reasons your church should be praying for Africa and Mozambique
Metro Voice is launching a new “Watch and Pray” column. The goal is to live out the biblical imperative. This week we focus on Africa and Mozambique. 1. We underestimate the power ...
Read More »Church opens up parking lot to vehicles of homeless drivers
A downtown Kansas City church is opening up its parking lot in the overnight hours to the homeless. It’s thought to be the first time the homeless have a dedicated parking lot. ...
Read More »Group forms to push back against woke agenda of corporate America
After corporate America was again criticized for weighing in on political issues, many Americans have had enough. Stop Corporate Tyranny, a coalition concerned with the increasing dictates of ‘woke’ capital and cancel ...
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