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1. Pentecostal Pastor Struck by Lightning While Leaving Church

A Church of God pastor in Alabama was struck by lightning when leaving church on Sunday. Pastor Ricky Adams says he was about to lock the door when lighting struck nearby, traveled through the ground and ...

Created on 14 August 2018

2. U.S. Court of Appeals Vindicates American Pastor in LGBT Case

Last Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit vindicated the name of Pastor Scott Lively, in an appeal Liberty Counsel filed in June 2017. Lively filed the appeal after winning summary judgment ...

Created on 13 August 2018

3. 7 Sure Signs You're a Great Deacon Instead of Senior Pastor

In my extensive ministry to pastors over the past two decades, I have noticed that often, ministers of the gospel are ineffective because they are operating outside their assignments. Some of these very ...

Created on 09 August 2018

4. 5 Things Pastors Need to Stop Doing Immediately ...

Pastors, we are not just cheerleaders, we are game-changers. We are called to stir and to convict so that change takes place. Granted, there are many wonderful pastors and churches. I appreciate their ...

Created on 02 August 2018

5. Iran Sentences Pastor to 10 years in Prison for 'Promoting Christianity'

The situation for Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has taken a dire turn. After a brutal home raid where he was attacked and arrested, Pastor Youcef has been imprisoned again, far away from his family. We recently ...

Created on 09 August 2018

6. Pastor Heather Larson, All The Elders Just Resigned From Willow Creek

The entire elder board and the remaining lead pastor, Heather Larson, resigned from Willow Creek Community Church last night. "We, as a board, know Willow needs and deserves a fresh start, and the entire ...

Created on 09 August 2018

7. The No. 1 Takeaway for Every Single Believer From the Bill Hybels/Willow Creek Scandal

... on will stay remains an open question. Meanwhile, another question looms large: What will other pastors and churches learn from this sorry episode? If they take away anything, it should be this. You can h ...

Created on 08 August 2018

8. This Witchcraft-Like Sin Has Devoured Too Many Ambitious Pastors ...

Manipulation is like witchcraft. We manipulate to get what we want, when we don't trust God. David had two opportunities to take matters in his own hands. Two times the demonized King Saul was delivered ...

Created on 24 July 2018

9. Lee Strobel Breaks His Silence on Hybels Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Popular apologist and writer Lee Strobel broke his silence about sexual allegations against former pastor Bill Hybels. "My heart breaks for Pat Baranowski and all victims of Bill Hybels at Willow Creek. ...

Created on 07 August 2018

10. Megachurch Pastor Resigns Amid More Sexual Allegations Against Predecessor

Steve Carter, the lead teaching pastor of Willow Creek Church, resigned following further sexual allegations against his predecessor, Bill Hybels. "Since the first women came forward with their stories, ...

Created on 06 August 2018

11. Iranian Pastor Brutally Beaten and Arrested Again

... e of numerous Christian pastors in Iran. Iran will only listen when the world is united in one voice. We will continue to monitor Pastor Youcef's current situation and are prepared to act on the intern ...

Created on 03 August 2018

12. John Gray, Harry Jackson, Darrell Scott, Alveda King Accused of Racial Betrayal Over Trump Meeting

Black pastors who met with President Donald Trump this week about criminal justice reform were accused of betraying their race, or "Uncle Tomming," by other pastors. Baltimore Pastor Jamal Bryant blaste ...

Created on 03 August 2018

13. Why This Pastor Publicly Apologized From the Pulpit

Last weekend I apologized to our church—publicly. It wasn't dramatic or teary or reminiscent of a Jim and Tammy Faye meltdown. I hadn't stolen money or lied to our elders or cheated on my wife. But I did ...

Created on 02 August 2018

14. 'The Most Shocking Thing' This Woman Found After Polling Pastors ...

... #MeToo era took the world by storm—were sparked by her own experience as a survivor of domestic abuse. Read Also: 'Duck Dynasty' Star Debates Pastors on Guns, Violence & Evil "When I was in high schoo ...

Created on 30 July 2018

15. Pastors, Apostles, Prophets: Is Our Obsession With Titles Draining Our Anointing? ...

Over the years, I have heard many people tell of their great calling to be an apostle, prophet or to save gazillions through their ministry. Most of these never pan out. Those who are called to such things ...

Created on 18 July 2018

16. Pastor Confronted Over Controversial LGBT 'Revoice' Conference

The upcoming "Revoice Conference" raised eyebrows when it declared that its sole aim was to "gather together with other gender & sexual minorities' to 'experience a new kind of gospel community.'" The ...

Created on 17 July 2018

17. High-Profile Pastor Resigns After Abuse Scandal Rocked His Church

Highpoint Church Pastor Chris Conlee recently announced his resignation from the Memphis congregation. "Over the last couple of months Chris and the Trustees have been praying and discussing the future ...

Created on 12 July 2018

18. Ask a Pastor: Should a Christian Get a Tattoo?

Tuscaloosa Vineyard Community Church Pastor Jon Quitt is not afraid to tackle some of life's harder questions. In his new video series, the Spirit-filled minister is ready to answer something people ask ...

Created on 10 July 2018

19. How to Unite These Divided States

Americans across the nation are reflecting on their own freedom and independence this week, and the leader of the Pennsylvania Pastors Network (PPN) is also considering how division across the United States ...

Created on 03 July 2018

20. Assemblies of God Megachurch Pastor Fired Over Misconduct Allegations

... not going to allow myself to be bitter toward my accuser." He continued: "Pastors come and go, and this one is going, and you have to keep doing your Jesus thing." The Northwest Ministry Network issued ...

Created on 02 July 2018