Morning Rundown: Megachurch Scandal Erupts at Iconic Gathering

Check out our midweek rundown!
Share:

Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on charismanews.com:

Megachurch Scandal Erupts at Iconic Gathering

James River Church stirred up quite the controversy at their men’s conference that took place late last week.

This happened during the Stronger Men’s Conference at James River Church after a performance by a swordsman prompted prominent ministry leader Mark Driscoll to make a statement about spiritual entities plaguing the church.

The swordsman performance by Alex Magala stirred up this controversy after he removed his shirt and ascended up a pole for his performance, sword in mouth.

Breaking News. Spirit-Filled Stories. Subscribe to Charisma on YouTube now!

‘A True General of the Lord’: Evangelist Jerry Savelle Dies at 77

Renowned charismatic evangelist, pastor and author Dr. Jerry Savelle died Monday, April 15, at age 77, as announced by his ministry, Jerry Savelle Ministries International. He and his wife, Carolyn, were founding pastors of the Heritage of Faith Christian Center in Crowley, Texas, where his ministry is based.

His ministry posted the announcement of his death on its website as well as on social media channels:

Get your FREE CHARISMA NEWSLETTERS today! Stay up to date with current issues, Holy Spirit news, Christian teachings, Charisma videos & more!

Missing Pastor’s Wife and Friend Confirmed Dead, Police Make 4 Arrests

Authorities have confirmed the tragic deaths of a pastor’s wife, Jillian Kelley, and her friend, Veronica Butler who went missing in Oklahoma two weeks ago. Their bodies were reportedly recovered in rural Texas amid an investigation into their disappearance.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, the FBI and the Texas County Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday on X that the bodies would be “transported to the Office of the Oklahoma Chief Medical Examiner to determine identification and cause and manner of death.”

“This case did not end the way we had hoped. It’s certainly been a tragedy for everyone involved,” OSBI Director Aungela Spurlock said.{eoa}

Join Charisma Magazine Online to follow everything the Holy Spirit is doing around the world!

+ posts
Share:

Related topics:

See an error in this article?

Send us a correction

To contact us or to submit an article

Click and play our featured shows

Sword-Wielding Attacker Terrorizes Church Service

Churches in the West continue to be targeted by violent agitators as a Utah man was arrested recently for assaulting churchgoers at a Sunday morning service with a wooden sword and punching several with his fists. As reported by ABC...

Angel Studios to Appeal ‘The Chosen’ Departure Decision

Following the departure of “The Chosen” from Angel Studios, Angel CEO Neal Harmon has issued a statement discussing the matter. “The team at Angel Studios is honored to have been instrumental in the founding and unbelievable growth of ‘The Chosen,'”...

Why You May Be Grieving the Holy Spirit

I felt in my spirit today that many are stuck in justification of their sinful choices. They may say, “Oh, this unequally yoked relationship is OK.” Or, “It’s OK to sleep around” or “It’s OK to look at this or...

The Secret to Loving Your Life

How do you feel about your life? Would you say you love it? Or do you just get through each day, enduring things you don’t want to do, suffering through the things that frustrate you, coveting someone else’s life? Do...

BREAKING: NYC Jury Finds Trump Guilty

A New York City jury has reached a verdict in former President Donald Trump’s historic trial. The jury has found him guilty of falsifying business records, convicting him of all 34 counts. Get your FREE CHARISMA NEWSLETTERS today! Stay up to...

‘Horrified’: Ray Comfort Reacts to Viral Pope Francis Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFUABe4Bl5c Evangelist Ray Comfort was “horrified” by Pope Francis’ recent proclamation that human beings are “fundamentally good,” telling CBN News he believes the pontiff missed a significant opportunity to share the Gospel with a watching world. “[I was] horrified, because...

1 2 3 4 5 6 97 98 99 100
Scroll to Top