Church Leaders
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David Archuleta Tried To Marry Women 3 Times Before Dating
Again, the old american idol finalist David Archuleta opened up to hello america on his journey to embrace his sexuality as a former Mormon. ... -
Narnia Lessons for Small Group Leaders
There’s an overlooked small group insight that CS Lewis desperately wants us to get. The Chronicles of Narnia has sold over 100 million copies ... -
Mike Pence says he told President Trump he was praying for him after Jan. 6; Trump replied, “Don’t bother”
Donald Trump and Governor Mike Pence of Indiana speak to supporters during a speech on immigration policy at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, ... -
Asian bishops stress the need to reach out to young people on Facebook and TikTok
Church leaders – priests and bishops – need to learn how to use different social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, to be able ... -
Faith: The Church as another arm of healing for PTSD veterans
Local columnist Nararyn Mitra presents his views. There is a lot of talk about veterans suffering from PTSD. Wounded soldiers are treated to bring ... -
Religious Leaders Must Build Community, Unity, Peace, Pope Says
Pope Francis greeted people as he and Sheikh Ahmad el-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Mosque and University in Egypt, and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin ... -
Faith leaders and volunteers from Metro Detroit travel to Poland-Ukraine border to help war refugees
DETROIT – Fourteen million Ukrainians have now been moved due to by Vladimir Putin war. That’s according to the UN refugee chief, who called ... -
‘Freedom Revival’ welcomes afternoon crowds to Waterfront Park to hear political candidates and other speakers
DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO — Freedom Revival, a San Diego-based youth group that supports “redefining the line between church, culture and politics,” held a pre-election ... -
These midterms, Republicans are running against the First Amendment
One of the oldest principles of American democracy – the separation of church and state – is under attack by people who embrace Christian ... -
Religious Leaders Condemn Russian Air Raids
CHURCH leaders denounced Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy and water supply. “As we pray for the victims and ask God to ... -
American Crusade: Christianity, War and National Identity, 1860-1920
Americans are a religious people and historically we have been a Christian people (today 64% of Americans identify as Christians). When the nation goes ... -
Clergy Child Sex Abuse Survivors Injured Again by Catholic Church Office of Professional Standards
Sunday, October 16, 2022, 6:55 p.m.Press release: SNAP The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (SNAP) in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is once again ... -
American Idol finalist Willie Spence dies at 23 after posting video of himself singing worship song
Composite image. Screenshot from Instagram / @williespenceofficial Willie Spence, who was the runner-up for the 2021 season of “American Idol,” has died aged 23. ... -
Church Expert Report on Adventist Leadership Training Initiatives
More than 340 members of the General Conference Executive Committee (GC-EXCOM) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church gathered on October 7, 2022 for the second ... -
Religious Leaders: All LGBTQ+ Students Loved, Supported
Letter to the EditorLetter to the Editor We, the faith leaders serving Roaring Fork Valley, representing over 600 members, lend our unwavering support to ... -
Growing pains for Arab evangelical Christians in the Middle East
(RNS) – It may surprise many who think the Middle East is an island of Israeli Jews surrounded by Muslims that in many Arab ... -
Albert Pujols makes history with his 700th home run, but says ‘the purpose of his life is to bring glory to Jesus’
Albert Pujols on April 25, 2018. Jeffrey Hayes, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Major League Baseball (MLB) player Albert Pujols made history on ... -
Religious leaders should be given special consideration in democracy talks – EU Ambassador
Swedish Ambassador Maria Håkansson on Tuesday welcomed various stakeholders, including the European Union Ambassador-designate to Uganda, at an event to mark the International Day ... -
Maine OKs Cheverus High School for tuition reimbursement
Source: Google Maps PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine is prepared to fund the tuition of some religious school students for the first time since ... -
Openly Gay Pastor Installed at First Congregational Church After Nearly 3 Years of Temporary Leadership | Way of life
That the Reverend Lee Ann Bryce be installed as senior minister of the First Congregational United Church of Christ on Sunday is one of ... -
Sudan rejects accusations of apostasy against Christians
Baraka Parish Church in Hajj Yusuf, on the outskirts of Khartoum, Sudan. | Reuters/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah JUBA, South Sudan – A Sudanese court has ... -
In Haiti, a dispensary is transformed into a health center
What started as a dispensary in Cap-Haitien in the northern region of Haiti more than 12 years ago has grown into a clinic providing ... -
Local Church Leaders Blast Influence of Christian Nationalism in GOP
Some GOP leaders fully embraced Christian nationalism, promoting the idea that God should guide political decisions. Church leaders say the Christian nationalist movement is ... -
Reviews | As Virginia religious leaders, we call on Youngkin to remain in the RGGI
Reverend Sarah Scherschligt is senior pastor of the Lutheran Peace Church in Alexandria. Rachel Rhodes is cantor at Rodef Shalom Temple in Falls Church. ... -
Church leaders across Scotland unite to offer prayers for new King
Religious leaders from denominations across Scotland united to offer prayers for the new king. A statement from senior clergy at the Forum of Scottish ... -
Church of Scientology Kansas City Unites Community Leaders to Save Lives
Church of Scientology Kansas City public relations officer Bennette Seaman hosts an open house and community forum during Drug Overdose Week.”/> Church of Scientology ... -
Kenya’s Supreme Court Upholds President-Elect’s Victory After Call for Calm and Prayers
Ahead of the September 5 ruling, CJ Koome and his deputy, Philomena Mwilu, asked Kenyans to pray for the Supreme Court justices as they ... -
Southern Kaduna Christian leaders select candidates
The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association has decided to organize the “Pastors’ Congress” to select candidates to support ahead of the 2023 general election. ... -
Milestone: Westminster Presbyterian keeps the heart of his servant 75 years later
Every evening, at 8 p.m., a soothing hymn resounds in Augusta Street. No matter the trials and tribulations of the day, “Abide with Me” ... -
‘New generation’ of cardinals make leadership more global, with zeal for evangelism
ROME – This week, the most exclusive club in the Church welcomes its new members who are expanding its membership, with an increasingly global ... -
Week in Review: Church Leaders Speak to Seminary Students
Throughout the week of August 21–27, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other Church leaders spoke to seminary ... -
Nine O’Clock Service, Christian cult known for bikini-clad dancers and rave services, linked to sex crimes investigation
A British Christian cult that tried to merge the booming 1980s rave culture with the Anglican cult is part of an investigation into alleged ... -
Pakistani Christian youth take first step to overcome prejudice
Deprived of free education, a batch of 25 are following vocational training thanks to the initiative of a priest Father Morris Jalal with Catholic ... -
The LDS Church should offer its members a new sexual assault hotline. It’s called 911, writes the editorial board
A culture of secrecy and an all-male clergy render the Church unfit to deal with issues of sexuality and abuse. AP Illustration by Peter ... -
Earth Goddess statue in Cornish town sparks unholy row with church leaders | Cornwall
Since its dramatic appearance in a Cornish town centre, Earth Goddess, the tallest ceramic sculpture in the UK (and possibly the world), has caused ... -
Teenage suspect remains jailed in black church arson attack in York SC
Rock Hill, South Carolina A South Carolina youth charged with taking a video of himself burning down a church outside Rock Hill will remain ... -
Matt Chandler’s Village Church Settles Abuse Case and Admits No Wrongdoing
Source: Google Maps As Southern Baptists continue to come under scrutiny – and now a federal investigation— for handling sex abuse cases, a Texas ... -
Roger Loomis’ new “Monday Morning Preacher” is a collection of insights from over forty years of pastoral experience
MEADVILLE, PA (PRWEB) August 11, 2022 “Monday Morning Preacher: Things I Wish I Had Knowed as a Young Pastor”: a thoughtful reflection on ... -
Official website of the Assemblies of God (USA)
Don’t miss any story. Follow AG news! Send this message Mourning the death of her mother, Que N. Nguyen was 17 when she ... -
BEYOND THE LOCAL: Critical reparations after pope apology
In the aftermath of historic atrocities, apologies can offer a sense of justice and recognition to those who have been the target of institutional ... -
Spurred by tragedy, faith leaders continually gather to pray for unity and peace • St Pete Catalyst
Days before news broke that the Uhurus had been courted by Russians to foment racial and political discord in the United States, a disturbing ... -
Sexual abuse survivors demand answers in Baltimore Catholic Church investigation
Survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic Church leaders gathered outside the office of Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, calling for the release of preliminary ... -
Nicaraguan government closes 6 religious radio stations
MEXICO — Nicaraguan authorities on Monday ordered the closure of six radio stations owned by the Roman Catholic Church and surrounded one with riot ... -
Brothers Against Violence teams up against violence in Warren
New Brethren Against Violence invited people to come together in a stand AGAINST Violence at Warren’s Third Christian Church. Brethren Against Violence invited people ... -
First United Methodist Church Opens New Church in DeKalb – Shaw Local
DeKALB – The leadership of First United Methodist Church in DeKalb says the dedication of a new church after nearly 20 years of planning, ... -
‘Second Coming’ Street Mural Connects People to Adventists
A mural on a busy street in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, points to Jesus’ second coming thanks to donated space and Adventist art graduates, ... -
Former Brethren Exclusive Members Detail Church Money Ride
A sectarian church that exercises almost total control over its members has metastasized into a multinational corporation with massive purchasing power. Photo: 123rf The ... -
Bible seminar attracts pastors and church leaders from around the world
Entitled “Old and New Testament Prophecy and Fulfillment,” the new Bible Seminar testified to the 66 books of biblical secrets of the kingdom of ... -
Utah Pioneer Day celebrates the Mormons’ trek west — but there’s a lot more to Latter-day Saint and migration history
Eds: This story was provided by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. (THE CONVERSATION) Every July 24, ... -
Build people through blocks and beams
This is the seventh and final in a series of Adventist Review news correspondent Marcos Paseggi on the Maranatha Volunteer Project at Kajiado Adventist ... -
Don’t trust the wrong person
In the late 1980s, George Michael sang the classic words, “I must have faith, faith, faith.” But there’s something deeper in the lyrics than ... -
The historic Herbst House in Sewickley could be collapsing
Herbst House, a former Catholic school, convent and private residence along Broad Street in Sewickley, could soon be demolished after more than 137 years. ... -
Thoughts: Does God care what we wear?
Editor’s note: This is an opinion column. By Michael J. Brooks, Special for The Tribune A student applied for the position of musician in ... -
Assessment: 1 cardinal and 57 priests killed in the last 30 years in Mexico
In a May 2016 video message, Sandoval, the archbishop emeritus of Guadalajara, said that according to the information he has, the murder was orchestrated ... -
When victims of abuse are adults, they are often treated as “sinners”, threats to churches
(RNS) – At their annual meeting last month in Anaheim, Calif., Southern Baptists passed a series of reforms to address sexual abuse in the ... -
Christian leaders to meet on Tawang church issue
Staff reporter ITANAGAR, July 4: Christian leaders from across the state will hold a “mega consultative meeting” here on July 16 to discuss the ... -
Sara Feigenholtz faces backlash from the Archdiocese of Chicago over Roe v. wade
A North Side state senator has apologized after being criticized by the Archdiocese of Chicago and religious leaders for a cartoon image she posted ... -
Navigating the moral complexity of a post-roe world
It’s official: deer is not anymore. Following the leak of a draft opinion authored by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, life advocates awaited the ... -
Mizoram church leaders to reach flood-hit Silchar on June 29; Giving financial aid to Cachar DC: moderator of the synod
Ezrela Dalidia Fanai, NET Correspondent, Mizoram Leaders of the Mizoram Synod church officers have expressed concern for the flood-ravaged town of Silchar in Assam ... -
The Church seeks to meet the needs of the community
January 21, 2022 II Corinthians 15:57 “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” We have studied ... -
DFW faith leaders address SCOTUS abortion decision
Father Cargo of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church expects most religious leaders to speak out on the decision on Sunday. He says the focus should ... -
Vital role of faith in the protection and integration of refugees
‘Welcoming the Stranger’ conference concludes with renewed commitments to increase interfaith cooperation (LWI) – Every woman, man or child fleeing war or natural disaster, ... -
Stop discriminating against students on the basis of their religious beliefs, President Kenyatta tells school administrators
Download logo President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on school administrators to stop discriminating against students on the basis of their religious beliefs, saying Kenya’s ... -
Blueifeld, W.Va. Faith leaders hold community meeting on gun violence
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) – Bluefield, W.Va. Faith leaders gathered Saturday to hold a community meeting about gun violence in the area. The discussion was ... -
Bishop Lucas Van Looy Denies Cardinal Honor From Pope Francis Over Abuse
Placeholder while loading article actions correction An earlier version of this story stated that the Diocese of Ghent failed to intervene to stop the ... -
Dallas church self-appoints two LGBTQ pastors after bishop denies them positions
The issue of sexual orientation has long divided many Christian denominations. Last month, a more conservative branch of The United Methodist Church, or UMC, ... -
Local community, religious leaders seeking answers to end gun violence
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Local community and faith leaders are mobilizing to demand that more be done to help end gun violence. Working to ... -
Aging in service to the Lord
[EDITOR’S NOTE: This month’s column is written by Judy Curtis.] While attending a wedding a few years ago, I was chatting with one of ... -
Amid National Synod, Italian Church Faces Challenges on Multiple Fronts
ROME — Church leaders in Italy are currently conducting a national synod process at the request of Pope Francis, which they are doing in ... -
Christian Publisher responds to controversy surrounding Pride Month Reading List
Photo by Agustin Gunawan (via Unsplash) William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, a historic evangelical publisher founded in 1911, has responded to criticism of the ... -
Report on Vice President Harris’ Meeting with Faith Leaders on Reproductive Rights
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a roundtable in Los Angeles, California with faith leaders to discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing ... -
A&M Professor and Local Faith Leaders Discuss the Phrase “Thoughts and Prayers” | Local News
The phrase “thoughts and prayers” is often heard in response to tragic times, such as the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School in ... -
Rick Warren reveals his successor and retirement date as Saddleba…… | News and reports
After more than four decades, the pastor of one of America’s largest and most influential churches is ready to step down. And he appointed ... -
5 ways to encourage pastors
Church leaders, especially pastors and ministry personnel, are struggling like never before. I recently received a number from Christianity today and the cover story ... -
Boston faith leaders raise questions about police response to recent beach issues – Boston 25 News
Boston faith leaders raise questions about police response to recent beach issues BOSTON — Nearly 50 years ago, black protesters visited Carson Beach, aiming ... -
Pope, Anglican and Scottish church leaders to pray in Africa |
Country the United States of AmericaUS Virgin IslandsU.S. Minor Outlying IslandsCanadaMexico, United Mexican StatesBahamas, Commonwealth ofCuba, Republic ofDominican RepublicHaiti, Republic ofJamaicaAfghanistanAlbania, People’s Socialist Republic ... -
SC religious leaders react to Texas elementary school shooting
Church leaders are calling on lawmakers for better gun control following the mass shooting that killed 19 children in Texas. COLUMBIA, SC — As ... -
Italy’s new Catholic Church leader faces demands for abuse investigation
FILE – Cardinal Matteo Zuppi poses for photographers at the Vatican, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Pope Francis on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 appointed a ... -
Church leaders reflect on hate crimes in Mississippi after Buffalo mass shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) – The horrific homegrown terrorism in Buffalo, New York has shocked many across the country. Last week, 18-year-old Payton Gendron led ... -
What does this mean for teenagers?
Do the teens in your youth ministry know that they are created in the image of God? Read on to find out how you ... -
Asian Church Leaders: Ministry After the Storm
Lutheran leaders from across Asia meet in Bangkok to explore post-pandemic theological and pastoral challenges (LWI) – Church leaders from across the Asian region ... -
Former Erlanger school board and board member and church leader Phil Smartt dies
Philander Knox Smartt, Jr. died on May 14, 2022, surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on October 8, 1943 in Chattanooga, ... -
Government has a duty to protect people’s rights: Faustine L Lobo – The New Indian Express
Express press service BENGALERU: The state government took the ordinance route to introduce the Anti-Conversion Act. Was it compulsory?It is a completely autocratic and ... -
Residents Invited to “Love Costa Mesa” During 5th Annual Citywide Day of Service and Celebration
A 5and The annual Citywide Day of Service at Love Costa Mesa held on Saturday morning asks residents to invest in their local neighborhoods ... -
Pew Research Abortion Survey Shows Role of Religion in Abortion Debate
This article was first published in the State of the Faith Newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox every Monday evening. ... -
Moscow continues to ignore calls for peace from religious leaders | News
The churches are among those providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine and helping those who have fled the war. In addition to material aid, churches ... -
More than 80 church leaders voice support for trans youth as law criminalizing gender-affirming care set to go into effect – New York Daily News
More than 80 church leaders and workers in Alabama have signed a letter of support for transgender youth and their families as a law ... -
Opinion: My perspective on transgender people comes from the Bible. I shouldn’t be removed from my job.
Freedom of belief, belief, belief and religion is under threat. I know this because I became one of the targets of this attack here ... -
National Day of Prayer events scheduled for Thursday
Pastor Andy Kinsey of Grace United Methodist Church prays with a small group during the 2021 National Day of Prayer at the Johnson County ... -
The Four Greatest Beneficiaries of Prayers, By Ayo Akerele
Under the old covenant, priests and prophets were appointed by God to serve as mediators between God and man. You cannot break this order. ... -
Apartments Planned for United Church of Christ Headquarters Building
Another office-to-housing conversion is under consideration in downtown Cleveland’s Gateway District, where the United Church of Christ is preparing to move out of its ... -
Religion and Spirituality Book Preview: May 2022
The Dalai Lama lays out the Buddhist concept of emptiness and environmentalist Bill McKibbon reflects on faith, patriotism and social change, are among religion ... -
Elon Musk set to buy Twitter, sparking conversation about religious freedom and hate speech
Left: The Royal Society, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Right: Twitter, Apache 2.0 license, via Wikimedia Commons In a move that looks like ... -
Russia-Ukraine War, Zelensky and Blinken News: Live Updates
CHISINAU, Moldova — Before war broke out next door, Moldovans had big plans for their country. But the Russian invasion of Ukraine has placed ... -
Through Faith and Cash Incentive, Church Leaders Aim to Build Affordable Housing in South Florida – CBS Miami
HALLANDALE BEACH (CBSMiami) As South Florida’s affordable housing crisis has deepened, cities, counties and activists have scrambled to find workable solutions. Now a faith-based ... -
AG Kaul: Releases Update Ahead of First Anniversary of Clergy and Religious Leader Abuse Initiative
MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin approaches the first anniversary of the launch of the Wisconsin Clergy and Religious Leaders Abuse Initiative, AG Kaul releases ... -
The choirs of the Twin Cities churches sing joyful praises together again
On Easter Sunday, it’s a long-standing tradition for the Eden Prairie United Methodist Church choir to lead the congregation in Handel’s “Hallelujah” choir. But ... -
Faith leaders debate whether to continue mask requirements after term ends – Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel
Pastor John Cager of the Ward AME Church in Los Angeles, dons a mask as he takes to the streets for the annual Greater ... -
Top Russian cleric accused of ‘crimes’ by other Orthodox leaders for sanctioning Ukraine invasion
WASHINGTON — Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, has been a staunch ally of President Vladimir Putin for years. But his vocal ... -
What does it take to write the perfect sermon?
Weddings. Funerals. Tips. The annual budget. Religious leaders have many responsibilities, but nothing compares to writing and delivering a sermon. It is a task ... -
Community cleans up historic Huntington Cemetery
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – The community is working together to preserve some of Huntingon’s history at Bethel Cemetery. “Some of Huntington’s leaders are buried ... -
Ukrainian religious leaders call for continued fight against Russia
Ukrainian Church leaders have urged citizens to continue their fight against the Russian invasion, as the Pope condemned the war in some of his ... -
Ex-youth pastor convicted and sentenced to life in 1994 murder of 16-year-old boy
Screenshot from WJXT. After a week-long trial in Jacksonville, Florida, former youth pastor Ronnie Hyde (65) was found guilty on Friday in the case ... -
See how much the LDS Church has grown in 2021 and how the pace still lags
Numbers have rebounded from 2020 levels, but are still below pre-pandemic levels. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Latter-day Saint worshipers stand as ... -
Upcoming Religious Events in Lake Havasu City: April 1, 2022 | Way of life
men’s breakfast Hilltop Community Church (3180 McCulloch Blvd.) will host a men’s breakfast Saturday at 8 a.m. in the church administration building. “Biblical Citizenship” ... -
Hillsong Phoenix ‘heartbroken’ pastor says church will separate from global network
Screenshot from YouTube / @Hillsong Phoenix Dominos continue to fall across the world for Australia’s Hillsong Church, the network of congregations hard hit by ... -
Stephen Colbert argues that faith matters a lot
This column is part of our ongoing opinion commentary on faith, called Living our faith. Find the complete series here. The very day I ... -
Asbury Splits From United Methodist Church, Changes Name Amid Naming Talks | Local News
One of Tulsa’s largest churches says it has begun the process of officially separating from its parent denomination. The former United Methodist Church of ...