Creflo Dollar, pastor of a 30,000-strong congregation in Georgia, is drawing an outpouring of support and prayers amid reports that he assaulted his teenage daughter.

Supporters are coming to Dollar's defense on his Facebook page, telling the public to stop judging the pastor and expressing empathy as the parent of a teenager.

"I support my pastor fully! My 12 year old is already going through the terrible teens and I full understand how this situation can happen. Shame on the daughter for not following his word at no, then becoming combative and calling the police to embarrass her father. I will be praying that the get everything straightned (sic) out," Leslie Ayo commented. more >>

Creflo Dollar Jr., founder and senior pastor of the World Changers Church International, was arrested on charges of simple battery Friday in Atlanta.

Creflo Dollar Jr., renowned megachurch pastor, was arrested and taken in to Fayette County Jail at about 2 a.m. Friday morning on the simple battery charges, according to WSBTV.com. He was booked, and a judge determined that Dollar's bond would be set at $5,000 in a hearing Friday morning.

Although Dollar was arrested and booked, authorities have not yet released information as to the nature of the crime, arrest, or victim of battery. The circumstances surrounding the situation are still unknown. more >>

A financial accountability commission focused on religious nonprofits announced Thursday that it has launched an online forum for public comments on regulatory and tax policy issues.

The Commission on Accountability and Policy for Religious Organizations hopes the forum will provide tangible feedback centered on regulatory issues regarding churches, clergy, and other nonprofits.

“It is vital that we have as much constructive input as possible, since the issues we are addressing could affect clergy, religious organizations and other nonprofits all across America,” said Michael Batts, chair of the Commission, in a statement. more >>

Twitter has become a social networking website for all different types of people to express opinions, share media, tweet thoughts and ideas, and Christians are even using the service to encourage other believers.

Listed below are prominent Christians and 10 of the most encouraging tweets for Nov. 18.

The Rev. Run, former leader of hip-hop super group Run DMC and reality star, shared his daily wisdom by quoting Peale to his Twitter followers today: “Stay focused: Empty pockets never held anyone back only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.” more >>

Bishop Paul S. Morton, founder of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship that ordained Eddie Long as Bishop, has openly rebuked the Atlanta megachurch pastor and called him to repent of any sins committed in sexual coercion lawsuits that were settled last month.

In a Sunday sermon that was posted online earlier this week, Morton called on Long to apologize to his church, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, and those who have stood with him.

"If you have repented, show me some signs. Show me some humility. You can't just come and tell me nothing. Tell me something. Those that have stood with you, tell us something. Tell your church something," Morton told his congregation, Changing A Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church, which is located just 28 miles away from Long's church, on June 19. more >>

Evangelist Creflo Dollar wants to take the Kingsbridge Armory in Bronx, N.Y., and transform it into a megachurch.

Dollar, pastor of World Changers Church International in College Park, Ga., has offered to gain control of the long inactive building, according to the New York Post, and if he has his way he will have another large center for his followers.

Dollar’s ministries and business ventures bring in millions of dollars per year and he is planning on paying for the development with his own money. more >>