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Author and megachurch pastor Stuart Briscoe died Wednesday of natural causes. He was 91 years old.The Briscoe family confirmed the news in a statement on Thursday, writing: 'It is with profound sadness that we inform…

By Dan DelzelChristian Post Contributor | Tuesday 02 August 2022Unsplash/Pisit HengSometimes today when people don't like the meaning of a particular word, they simply adopt the definition that matches their personal preferences and most…

CLAREMORE — A state senate candidate from Rogers County is being called…

EVANSTON, IL — A local hospital conglomerate has agreed to pay more than $10 million to end a class action lawsuit over its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.Representatives of NorthShore University HealthSystem and the group of 14…

One of the major roles of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers is to guide. Jesus did not leave his disciples alone. He sent them another Comforter who encouraged, helped, and guided them in all their endeavours.The Christian walk is…

Bishops and other clerics whose attendance at the official unveiling of former Borno State Governor Senator Kashim Shettima as the running mate of APC presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sparked controversy and…

By Dan DelzelChristian Post Contributor | Saturday July 23, 2022Everyone knows that in order for God to forgive your sins and accept you into his family, you must first prove yourself worthy of such acceptance, right? Not so fast. The…

Members of a Central American caravan who have spent weeks traveling through Mexico walk from Mexico to the U.S. side of the border April 29, 2018 in Tijuana, Baja California Norte, Mexico. | David McNew/Getty ImagesRecently, President…

Soaring cremation rates are upsetting traditional practices around death, as more people forego traditional church funerals and some ignore community experiences of grief altogether. Randy Anderson, who worked in funeral homes in Alabama…

Rev. Dr. Wallace Alden Varnell, current pastor and founder of Cleveland Cowboy Church, went to meet his Lord and Savior on July 14, 2022 after a short illness. He has been pastoring the Cowboy Church for 14 years.…

Y (pseudonym), a pastor from southeast China, is a seventh-generation Christian and the fourth-generation pastor in his family. And his grandfather associated with his contemporaries John Sung (a famous…

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Pastor Scott Phillips knows the Southern End. Now he is getting to know the members of his new congregation. On June 5, he was installed as pastor of Andrews Bridge Christian Fellowship, a Mennonite…

MEADVILLE, PA (PRWEB) July 05, 2022 "God's…

On Friday night, Nigerian police officers stormed a church in Ondo state and rescued around 77 people, including children, from an underground apartment in the church. The rapid police response was a result of public…

For many white evangelicals who led the pro-life movement, the end of Roe v. Wade scores a long-awaited and celebrated result. But for black Christians whose political views on life go beyond a single-issue fight, the feeling is more…

Pastor Jerry Pillay has been elected as the new general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC). He is the ninth general secretary of the WCCsince the founding of the fellowship of churches in 1948. Pillay is…

Women in ministry continue to feel blocked in their callings and ignored in their ministry because they are women, according to an annual report released June 21 by Baptist Women in Ministry. “The State of Women in Baptist Life,” which…

(Photo: Compassion UK) UNICEF has just released a report revealing that 45 million more girls in…

HICKORY — The price of gasoline has gone up. The price of food has gone up. The price of rent has gone up. Now more than ever, families can use a helping hand to make ends meet.And although it's only mid-June, the Catawba County United…

CHURCHES and Christian groups in Scotland are at the forefront of addictions work, according to a new report. Church groups have helped more than 2,300 people recover from drug addiction over the past decade, according to the Evangelical…

Singer-songwriter Andy Squyres recently posted his observations on the biblical phrase Jesus Christ and him crucified. To her surprise, several of her Instagram followers pushed!-->…

A scathing report on sexual abuse and cover-up within the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the United States A viral video in which a woman confronts her pastor at an independent Christian church…

“I traded a lot of nothing for a lot of God”Sarah Anne Sumpolec | Screenshot: YouTubeA self-described former 'teenage witch' who struggled with suicidal thoughts says her life was transformed after she surrendered to Jesus Christ.Sarah Anne…

Local Christian School - formerly CCS Mustangs - begins 2022/23 school year as FCA Mustangs PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA, CHARLOTTE, June 9, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ --…

Reverend Dr. Bill Harmon's life suddenly changed during a ninth-grade chapel service. Then a shy teenager at a Christian school in his hometown of Baltimore, he was moved to tears by the singing of a guest preacher.When Harmon ran from the…

The Oak Lawn United Methodist Church will self-appoint two LGBTQ+ staff members to pastor positions on Sunday after their nomination requests were denied by the North Texas bishop.Reverend Rachel Baughman will name Isabel Marquez and Ryan…

Friday 03 June 2022 By special at the Intermountain Catholic When we think of ministry, we often categorize it as liturgical, pro-life, or social justice. However, a relatively new ministry that encompasses all…

This Memorial Day weekend, Medi-Share joins the Heroes Honor Festival at Daytona International Speedway in this patriotic public tribute to honor our Vietnam veterans. Christian Care Ministry / Medi-Share, America's leading healthcare…

Alicia Bright The aim and purpose of this ministry is to help Christian women mature spiritually by teaching them how to grow in a deeper relationship with Jesus.…

Sixty-four scholars and theologians have signed a “Wesleyan Witness,” a six-part, 62-page document that they hope will shape the future of Methodism, define Orthodox Wesleyanism, and root more Christians in the history of sanctification and…

A sample of graduates reflect on their YDS experience and plan their future life and career. Paul Agyei Essah 'March 22 (Hebrew Bible) When I received my acceptance letter from YDS just before the pandemic in 2020, I was so thrilled but…

Megachurch pastor Michael Todd of the Oklahoma Transformation Church told his congregation not to be Christians minding their own comforts and to "cut the idols", in a sermon from the May 15, 2022. | Screenshot: YouTube / Church of…

On Saturday, May 28, the spirit of twenty-two brave World War I heroes from the Village of Flint will once again be honored. They were first honored on October 12, 1920, with a parade and lecture program on the property!-->…

History links LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky Women's Golf Junior Laney Frie was named to the…

Pastor Abel Pérez Hernández ran, and he was one of the Cubans who arrived at the foot of the disaster. Part of the Saratoga Hotel, one of the most eye-catching buildings in central Havana, exploded due to a gas…

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Christian Care Ministry / Medi-Share, the nation's most trusted healthcare sharing ministry, participated in the National Day of Prayer by sponsoring and participating in the 10th Annual Space Coast Prayer Breakfast, as well as by…

Patriarch Cyril, leader of Russian Orthodox Christians since 2009, has put his church at the service of President Vladimir Putin, who shares his ambition with Russia Conservative and powerful, he supports Moscow's offensive…

Jake Evans (left) and Rich McCormick are considered favorites in the Republican primary race for the 6th congressional districtPhotograph by Rachel GarbusGeorgia's Congressional District 6 has been one of the most discussed by political…

SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR — Esmerelda's pregnancy was typical and uneventful, but while carrying her son, she suffered domestic violence. Esmeralda feared that the abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband would cause their new baby…

Pastor Henry O. Hardy By AL SmithContributing author South Side pastor Rev. Dr. Henry O. Hardy, whose work and impact spans the globe, is considered a pastoral powerhouse, well-versed in…

Fayetteville, Ga., April 21, 2022 -- (PR.com) -- The Worldwide Discipleship Association (WDA) today announced that a new Developing New Leaders 1 cohort group is opening on its Leadership Institute learning platform. Registration is now…

FAIRFAX, Va. - As the Fairfax Christ Church stand up to sing "Upside down" on a recent Sunday, Lori Windham stepped forward to perform the Anthem for Deaf Members. Windham, a 42-year-old wife, mother, and lawyer, learned American…

Guntersville High School senior Gabe Marsh inspires others every day.Everyone from parents to teachers to classmates sees it.Gabe has learned to accept stares and understand how his mere presence inspires others.RELATED: Sylvania teen…

THE EDITOR, Madam: From time immemorial, the church has been established as one of the important agents of socialization in Jamaica. A distinctive childhood memory is attending Sunday/Sabbath School, whether or not your…

Robert A. McCombsBob June 5, 1943 -…

Shane Rogers Shane Rogers is the son of a pastor. He grew up attending church regularly in his hometown of Ventura,…

While some people think becoming an ordained minister means going to seminary for years, many Penn State…

You were drawn to Bethel in part because of your transformative experience at a Christian liberal arts school. How has your own experience shaped you and your faith? How does this motivate your work today at Bethel?My time at…

Christian Aid, the international development charity, has donated another £million to deliver vital medical equipment to Ukraine. It follows the first £million donated last week by the charity for up to 10,000 emergency first aid…

NEWCOMERSTOWN - Mayor Pat Cadle said the village has received more than $1 million in grants over the past year, including more than $674,000 to clean up the site of the former Simonds-Heller factory on the south side from the…

"Jesus Christ Superstar, do you think you are what they say you are? A memorable lyric from the 1971 Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. And also a poignant question for today as American Christians seem to gravitate…

Fulani herdsmen and Islamist extremist terrorists are believed to have killed 32 Christians and two soldiers in a recent attack in Nigeria. Morning Star News reports that a group of 100 radicals attacked the town of Kagoro, Kaura, in…

LAS CRUCES — Texas country music arrives this Friday at Blue Moon Bar & Grill in Las Cruces in the form of singer Curtis Grimes.Grimes will perform at 7 p.m. on March 25. The Blue Moon, located at 13060 N. Valley Dr., is north of Las…

Christian Aid, the international development charity, has donated £1million for civilian first aid kits in Ukraine. The money comes from the DEC Emergency Appeal which has raised over £200m so far. The funds went to Crown Agents'…

Mildred Comer Easley was born March 15, 1943 in Jackson, Tennessee to the late Milton Sr. and Alberta Comer. She was the 13th of 14 siblings. Mildred accepted Christ at an early age and united with Blairs Chapel…

Soaring energy prices due to Russia's war in Ukraine will dampen private consumption in Germany this year, the economy minister said on Wednesday, although it is too early to quantify the impact on growth.The ministry said in its monthly…

The Howard Payne University Women's Club will honor Bertha Mieth of Glen Rose, Olivia Catlett of Alleyton and Jessica Phariss of Brownwood at this year's Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon. Mieth was named a recipient of the prestigious…

The leader of the Church of Pentecost in Mataheko district has praised the late Joy Brands general manager of the multimedia group, Elvis Kwashie, as one who dedicated his life to the service of God and humanity.Reverend Johnny Blantyne, in…

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For the first time in its 130-year history, Lifeway Christian Resources will have an African-American woman as a director. Missie Branch was elected on March 8 by Lifeway directors at a special meeting. Branch is…

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – MJ Addison, an 18-year-old high school student, was shot and killed in an apartment Saturday night is the latest young life lost to senseless gun violence in the capital. Sociology professor and church…

Georgian authorities this week arrested a man accused of abusing disabled children entrusted to the Christian ministry he led. David Fahey of Wrightsville, Georgia, was arrested Wednesday on four counts of child cruelty and three counts of…

A cafe in Coweta is owned by two Ukrainian refugees. They donated part of their income to a Christian ministry helping people in Ukraine.The owners of Wild Child Coffee are both Ukrainian refugees. They have always helped their home…

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CIRCLEVILLE — The Reverend Lynn Summers married 282 couples and buried 362 people during his 59½ years of…

Unity and support were not just nominal themes Saturday for the Bakersfield Black American History…

On the morning of Thursday, February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine via video, announcing a "special military operation" against Ukraine with a warning to the nations of the world not to intervene…

On some calendar days in Ethiopia, the streets are bustling, as candles burn and priests chant until the wee hours of the morning. Many of these days revere a Christian saint or angel. Beyond simple worship, problematic in itself, many…

The following is a press release from the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho. BOISE — The Episcopal Diocese of Idaho has appealed to Reverend Joseph 'Jos' Tharakan to become its 14th bishop. His consecration will take place on June 25 in Boise at…

ACTING PASTOR: Champion Christian Church, 151 W. Center St., a Disciples of Christ congregation, has appointed Rev. Heather Godsey, formerly of Bloomington, Illinois, to…

daily writingMatthew 25:34-4034 "Then the king will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who will receive good things from my Father. Inherit the kingdom that was prepared for you before the world began. 35 I was hungry and you gave me…

Albert Cruz, a member of Mercy Culture Church who worked on charity projects with Davis and her husband, Jordan Nelson, a former police officer who was involved in settling a 2013 excessive force complaint against a black man ,…

Growing up, I bounced from church to church and other places of worship as my family was divided between religions. Although I was never forced to believe in anything, I was strongly encouraged to live a life based on the Catholic faith…

YOUNGSTOWN - Bishop David Bonnar has appointed Reverend Shawn Conoboy as Director of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs for the Diocese of Youngstown, effective…

By Robert Bernstein “The Clergy Project” was the last presentation of the Humanist Society of Santa Barbara. It is a challenge for anyone to leave their religion. But it's an even bigger challenge if you're a member of the clergy. Lon…

Minister Marion Hall, former Queen of Dancehall Lady Saw, has caused a stir on social media after announcing she will be stepping down from her online Christian ministry. Asking the “Lord to forgive her,” Hall dropped the bombshell on…

Through Carl R. Truemanvoice contributor | Monday 07 February 2022Saint John Chrysostom (347-407), an early church leader. | Public domain Years ago, when I was teaching in a seminary, I was responsible for the course on the ancient…

KNOXVILLE — Johnson University in Knoxville this week announced a new bachelor's degree in life sciences…

When I was a kid, one of my favorite songs in church was They Will Know We are Christians by Our Love. When thinking about this song, several lines come to mind that tie in perfectly with the works of Catholic Charities.…

MEADVILLE, PA (PRWEB) February 02, 2022 “The…

By Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT EditorWinston-Salem, North Carolina --Mount Tabor High School senior Will Soule was named the Gatorade North Carolina Boys Cross Country Player of the…

(RNS) - Brian Houston, co-founder of megachurch and media empire Hillsong, has announced he is stepping down as global lead pastor, telling congregants via a pre-recorded video played during the service of the Sunday morning at Hillsong…

Drive-through vaccination clinic today A drive-thru vaccination clinic is scheduled today from 3-6 p.m. at the Abundant Life Ministries & Family Worship Center, 501 W. Block St. Strong Sweetheart Court presentations today Strong…

Imagine that you are an adult Bible study teacher in a local church, a layman without access to a personal theological library. Imagine it's a Saturday afternoon and you're working on a lesson and need help, so you turn to the greatest…

A group of neighbors, who submitted a bid to become the new operator of the Westside Community Center in…

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Evangel University received a $1 million grant to help serve and expand theological education for underserved student groups, especially black and Hispanic ministers.The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary integrated into the university…

Reverend Jake Woodyard Boggs, Jr. died peacefully at age 97 early in the evening ofMonday January 10, 2022. Jake was healthy and living alone in MinkShoals (with some help in recent years) after the death of the love of his life, BettyRae…

Last week I took the opportunity to be quiet before God and seek His guidance on what I needed to write. The result was a brief discussion about honesty. I actually rewrote this column twice because the first one was extremely long. So…

NORTH LAWNDALE – The Lawndale Christian Health Center has appointed Pastor James Brooks as CEO of the community clinic.Brooks was previously the chief administrator of the community health center department. Brooks was born and raised in…

Assemblies of God leader George O. Wood, who encouraged the expansive growth of the Pentecostal denomination through a commitment to diversity, conservative doctrine, and church planting, has died aged 80 . Wood served as general…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 10, 2022 Contact:Noelle [email protected] NRB welcomes stellar lineup of top tier sponsors from NRB 2022 WASHINGTON, DC (NRB) - NRB, the world's largest association of Christian…

The health ministry has said it may be forced to trigger compulsory vaccination in Ghana if the vaccination rate does not improve. According to the ministry, the minister of the sector has the power, through the law on public…

Hindu extremist mobs regularly attack Christians for violating "anti-conversion" laws.On Christmas Day, the Indian government announced that it had refused to renew the foreign funding license for Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity.…

ROME - After making a short trip to South Sudan just before Christmas, British Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, will be on the road again soon, this time to Lebanon, which has long been a place…

Christian Assistance Ministry, along with members of the SAPD, took to the streets of downtown on Sunday to encourage residents to seek shelter before the freezing cold. SAN ANTONIO - As soon as local homeless…

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (BP) —Resolutions have produced a mixture of successes and failures throughout Christian history. A 4th century Egyptian thief named Moses roamed the Nile Valley…

Dr. Carolyn Nadene Graham, senior social services executive in Richmond, Wash. And Florida and founder of Washington-based Mary Elizabeth House to help young mothers coming out of foster care, has died . The president and CEO of the…

Gender identity, the value of marriage, abuse of power and freedom of expression, have all been hot topics within the evangelical community in 2021. In autumn, Protestant digital and Evangelical focus talked about…

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Obituary of Delores WaegerleDelores 'Dee' Waegerle,August 14, 1932 - December 21, 2021Dee Waegerle, 89, died at the Spring Arbor Assisted Living home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 21.A memorial service to celebrate…

Ralph Freeman DeVoreRalph Freeman DeVore is now face to face with his Lord and Savior departing from…

A recent report titled “The Generosity Factor: Evangelicals and Giving” found that 74% of evangelicals have given to their church at some point in the past year. The study authors also highlighted…

Local radio station unveils new name, same message "TO AUGMENT…R - Reflects the Love of God,I - Inspire hope,S - Share His Word,E - Encourage hearts. As its 10th anniversary approaches in the coming months, local…

Haitian police spokesman Gary Desrosiers said Thursday that a gang of kidnappers freed all remaining hostages from an Ohio-based mission group. He gave no details immediately. Seventeen members of the Christian Aid Ministries group were…

John Brooks Polsgrove, 88, of Bardwell, Ky., Passed away peacefully at home on December 1, 2021, with his wife, Claudia Moore Polsgrove, and three children, sons John AW (Cristina) and William; and his daughter, Dr Teresa Wade (Dr…

December 13, 2021 Forest Church is a growing ministry that helps people connect with God in and through His creation. If you are someone who sees a beautiful sunset or…

The Salvation Army, located at 813 Nottingham Street in Orangeburg, helps those in need with a pantry,…