Michael Jackson Salvation Reports ‘Not True,’ Pastors Say
Pentecostal pastors Andraé and Sandra Crouch say recent reports that they led pop singer Michael Jackson to Christ three weeks before … Read More
Category: U.S.
Rally Targets Emerging Generation of Pro-Lifers
A new generation of pro-life activists is rallying Tuesday in Southern California to “build a culture of life” during President … Read More
Ralph Reed Launches New Group to Target ‘Values Voters’
Former Christian Coalition executive director Ralph Reed has launched a new political organization that will use the Internet to mobilize … Read More
Will This Church Trend Continue to Grow?
Leaders who defected from the Episcopal Church completed the formation of a conservative branch of Anglicanism in North America Monday … Read More
The Holiday Considered to Be a Second Independence Day
Two Christian ministers say a little-known holiday could serve as a catalyst to promote healing and racial reconciliation. Juneteenth, which … Read More
AG Reports Membership Gains
For the 19th consecutive year, the Assemblies of God (AG) saw an increase in membership, with the Pentecostal denomination claiming … Read More
PBS Bans New Religious Programming
The Public Broadcasting Service on Tuesday banned its affiliate stations from airing new religious programming, citing what it says is … Read More
Couple Calls ‘WWJD’ Offensive in Class-Action Suit
A Minnesota couple has filed a federal class-action lawsuit against a debt collection agency for putting the phrase “WWJD” on … Read More
Ron Kenoly’s Teenage Grandson Dies
The teenage grandson of worship leader Ron Kenoly died early Sunday morning after collapsing on a lawn in an Elk … Read More
Wiccan-Turned-Bible Teacher Eric Pryor Dies
Eric J. Pryor, a former Wiccan high priest who came to Christ after opposing a highly publicized spiritual warfare event … Read More
Christian Groups Continue to Fight Gay Marriage in D.C.
Traditional marriage supporters in the District of Columbia are challenging a Monday elections board decision that blocks a proposal to … Read More
Idaho Church Launches Global ‘Reformation’
After years of advocating creation care, Vineyard Boise is broadening its focus to address seven areas of world crisis
A Vineyard church in Idaho is calling on local congregations to launch a reformation.
Through a ministry called RE:FORM, Vineyard Boise church is helping local congregations learn ways to address seven areas of “world crisis” which include environmental decline, world hunger, poor health and disease, corrupt leadership, and spiritual confusion.
Schuller Daughter to Lead Crystal Cathedral
Crystal Cathedral founder Robert H. Schuller is turning over the leadership of the 10,000-member megachurch to his oldest daughter.
Schuller, 82, announced on Sunday that Sheila Schuller Coleman, 58, will assume leadership of the entire ministry, effective immediately, the Associated Press (AP) reported.
Carrie Prejean Loses Miss California Title
Christian beauty queen Carrie Prejean said she is “looking forward to where God leads” her after losing her Miss California title on Wednesday.
“I know He has big plans for me,” she said in a statement Thursday. “I am proud to be the strong woman God has molded me to be. I will always stand for the truth, respectfully, and never back down.”
MIss California USA officials said Prejean was fired for a continued breach of contract. During a press conference last month, pageant executive director Keith Lewis and other officials said Prejean had been unavailable to attend Miss California USA events but was participating in unsanctioned events supporting traditional marriage.
Court Rules Ten Commandments Display Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court in Denver ruled Monday that a Ten Commandments monument outside an Oklahoma county courthouse is unconstitutional. … Read More
Pentecostal Musician Larry Dalton Remembered For Talent, Faith
A memorial service will be held Wednesday for Larry Dalton, a world- renowned pianist, conductor and composer who once served as music director for evangelist Oral Roberts’ television broadcasts. Dalton died in Tulsa, Okla., on May 30 of a heart attack. He was 63.
“I was shocked to bury Larry at 63,” said evangelist Terry Law, who formed Living Sound musical ministry with Dalton in 1969. “It was Larry’s musical brilliance that made Living Sound a special team. He could take mediocre-quality musicians and make them sound like angels from heaven.”
Charismatic Pastor Wendell Smith Names Son Senior Pastor
Charismatic pastor Wendell Smith has named his son senior pastor of The City Church, the 7,000-member, multi-site congregation he founded in Kirkland, Wash.
Judah and Chelsea Smith (pictured) will begin serving as senior pastors in September. Wendell Smith, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2004, will serve as founding pastor of the charismatic church.
A Fight to End Stroke
Gospel artist Kirk Franklin is teaming up with the American Heart Association’s Power to End Stroke campaign to launch the … Read More
California County Apologizes for Citing Home Bible Study
A California pastor received the apology he was seeking from San Diego County officials who had ordered him and his … Read More
NH Legalizes Gay Marriage
New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch signed a gay marriage bill into law Wednesday, making his traditionally conservative state one of … Read More
ORU Debt Under $1M
Once more than $50 million in debt, Oral Roberts University (ORU) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, now owes less than $1 million … Read More