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'This Is Just Who We Are,' Says Hipster Pastor Who Believes Churches Need to Lean Into Next Generation
Chad Veach, formerly on staff at Judah Smith's The City Church in Seattle, Washington, has a suggestion or two for ministry leaders who might be more committed to their methods than they are to exploring new ways of sharing the Gospel's relevancy with today's youth.
Hillsong London campus pastors resign after 12 years; new leaders announced
The lead pastors of Hillsong’s London campus, Robby and Jenny Lewis, have resigned after more than 12 years at the location. They have not stated the reason for their departure or their future plans.
All-Star Group of Pastors, Singers Honor John Gray at Relentless Church Installation Ceremony
Pastor John Gray was formally installed on Sunday as senior pastor of Relentless Church in South Carolina and was joined by many big name pastors, including Joel Osteen, and gospel artists who showed up to support him.
PreachersNSneakers creator says American churchgoers have demanded celebrity pastor culture
PreachersNSneakers founder Ben Kirby never conceived that a casual social media post about celebrity pastors' high-priced sneakers would become a global phenomenon.
Hailey Bieber, celebrities urge social media platforms to censor anti-LGBT content as 'hate speech'
Christian model Hailey Baldwin Bieber has joined the likes of trans advocate LaVerne Cox and nonbinary artist Sam Smith in endorsing a public letter calling for Instagram, YouTube and other social media platforms to ban LGBT "hate, harassment and disinformation."
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Will Los Angeles-Area Churches Be 'Swallowed Whole' When Hillsong Arrives?
Despite assurances from Ben Houston that the Hillsong LA church he feels called to plant in Southern California will not "build on anyone else's foundation," some observers are concerned that the popular Australian megachurch's expansion to the Golden State could mean a substantial loss of members for already-established churches in the area.
The Christian Post's top 10 news stories of 2022 (part 1)
Many topics dominated the headlines in 2022, ranging from megachurch scandals and sexual abuse investigations to the Ukraine war, landmark U.S. Supreme Court rulings and ongoing debates about parental rights in education and abortion. Read the countdown of CP's top 10 news stories of 2022.
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Quoting the Bible, Jeff Sessions, and a Warning About What's Coming Next
The purpose of this article is not to discuss the current immigration controversy. I am not here to take a partisan, political position, nor do I want to bash or defend President Trump. And my goal is not to get into a lengthy treatment of Romans 13, quoted by Attorney General Jeff Sessions with reference to our immigration policies. Instead, I'm here to issue a warning on what's coming next. Prepare for the next onslaught against the Bible.
Hillsong says BBC documentary is ‘grossly out of context’
Hillsong Church says a newly released BBC documentary about the church that involved two years of filming at its locations on three continents is "grossly out of context" and refutes accusations made by former members about its culture, finances and ministry.
Hillsong Church faces property lawsuits seeking more than $20M
Hillsong Church has taken additional hits to its brand from two recent property-related lawsuits in the U.S. and Australia that accuses church leaders of “immoral, oppressive and unscrupulous” conduct and seeks to recover more than $20 million in collective damages.
Phil Robertson, the Blindfold, and the Abyss
So thank God for Phil Robertson, and for those important and courageous voices in the homosexual community who have come to his defense because of their belief in free thought and speech, as well as all others who admire someone in this age of compromise and political correctness who will stand by his faith. That looks "like Jesus" to me.
Can the Catholic Church save America from the Christian Left?
As President Biden evolves into the new mouthpiece for trans-affirming abortion-loving progressive Christianity, some Americans are looking to the Catholic Church to weigh-in on his position to help churchgoers discern which version of Christianity should be deemed the correct one.
Justin Bieber credits love of Jesus for saving him from heavy drug abuse, anxiety
Justin Bieber has opened up about his struggles stemming from childhood stardom, including drug abuse and anxiety, and how his Christian faith and marriage to Hailey Baldwin led to his healing.
US Christians Impacting the Church and the World (Part 1)
There are countless Christians of great influence, passion and creativity who serve as CEOs, ministry leaders, nonprofit founders, pastors, evangelists and in other capacities whose works and personal stories have touched and inspired the lives of many.This list is an effort to highlight but a few of these U.S.-based Christians and their work.
Christian NFL Players Who Support Colin Kaepernick Ask Critics What Would Jesus Do?
Would Jesus support Colin Kaepernick's take-a-knee protest movement against social injustice? A number of Christian players in the NFL, such as Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson, believe He would, but say they are frustrated by fellow Christians who continue to demonize efforts by players in the league to increase awareness and spur action against social injustice in America.
Hillsong Youth Pastor Dresses as Naked Cowboy; Story Gets Weirder
I really wish all of this was a spoof, the latest internet satire to dupe the masses, but to the best of my knowledge, it is not. What does this say about the state of the Church in America today?
Dear Lauren Daigle: Shine for Jesus, not culture — even if it means calling homosexuality sin
You’ve undoubtedly received backlash for your recent comments on homosexuality. Is this backlash merited? Let me first say that I am your fan.
Former Hillsong Dallas Pastor Reed Bogard resigned after he was accused of rape, investigation reveals
Less than two weeks after Reed Bogard abruptly resigned as lead pastor of the now-defunct Hillsong Dallas in January 2021, an internal investigation commissioned by Hillsong Global showed that he was accused rape by a junior female staffer with whom he had a monthslong affair.
'60 Minutes' airs new allegation of rape at Hillsong Church after Brian Houston steps down
Following news that Senior Pastor Brian Houston of Hillsong Church stepped down from the global evangelical ministry's board, "60 Minutes" Australia aired a segment Sunday featuring new allegations from a woman who claims she was raped at one of the megachurch's campuses. Hillsong called the reporting "gutter journalism at its finest."
A Year-End YouTube Update: Progress and Regress
The customer service I have received from YouTube has been beyond ridiculously bad. You could call it friendly but insultingly worthless. In short, utterly inane.