Originally published in Christian Today A woman will take over as lead pastor of the evangelical megachurch Willow Creek Community Church, which is based in the Chicago suburb of South Barrington, Illinois. Heather Larson, who is currently executive pastor, will step into the role of lead pastor over all Willow Creek […]
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Judge dismisses atheist’s challenge to prayer in US Congress
Originally published in CBN News Congress will continue opening sessions in prayer after a challenge to the tradition by an atheist. A federal court ruled against the lawsuit brought by Daniel Barker, co-president of the Freedom from Religion Foundation. Barker argued he was denied the opportunity to give an opening […]
US pastor held as political hostage by Turkey writes worship song
Originally published by World Watch Monitor American pastor Andrew Brunson who has served a year as a prisoner in Turkey as a political hostage has conveyed thanks to those who are advocating for him and praying for him — and he has written a worship song (See at bottom of […]
New ‘Museum of the Bible’ releasing multimedia series to commemorate Reformation
Originally published in Charisma News Traditionally, October 31 is commemorated around the world as Reformation Day — the day that would change the course of Christendom forever — when Martin Luther wrote the 95 Theses in Wittenberg, Germany. Now, less than a month away from its highly anticipated grand opening […]
Doctor who went to Heaven says God’s love changed her
Originally published in CBN News Dr Mary Neal is an orthopedic surgeon who shares her medical practice and her love for outdoor adventure with her husband Bill. In 1999 they planned an adventure that took Mary on a spiritual journey few have taken and returned to talk about. “My husband […]
Nabeel Qureshi Dies at Age 34
Originally published by CBN News Ex-Muslim turned Christian apologist, Nabeel Qureshi, passed away last Saturday after a year-long battle with stomach cancer. The 34-year-old left behind a wife and two-year-old daughter. The very man who led Nabeel to Christ, David Wood, announced his death on Twitter saying: “My beloved brother […]
[WATCH] Chainsaw-wielding nun goes viral
Originally published in Fox News Everyone is pitching in to clean up Florida after Hurricane Irma. That now includes a chainsaw-wielding nun. Sister Margaret Ann of Archbishop Coleman F Carroll High School in southwest Miami-Dade County decided to help out by cutting down a fallen tree in a full habit and […]
WATCH: Songs of praise fill the air in Houston flood-victim shelters
Originally published by CBN News A team of ministers in Conroe, Texas, are offering shelter evacuees impacted by Hurricane Harvey hope and encouragement through song. Some 13 000 people have been rescued in the Houston area, and more than 17 000 have sought refuge in Texas shelters. Marquist Taylor and […]
Christian ministry suing over ‘hate group’ slur
Originally published in Fox News A prominent evangelical ministry has filed a federal lawsuit against the left-leaning Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), saying it defamed the Christian organisation as an “active hate group” because it endorses the biblical view of homosexuality. The clash marks the latest chapter in a growing […]
California pregnancy centres challenge forced abortion advertising law
Originally published in Charisma News Liberty Counsel is filing a petition to the US Supreme Court on behalf of three California faith-based, crisis pregnancy centres that are forced to advertise an offer of “immediate free or low-cost …abortion” to their clients according to state law. This law forces Liberty Counsel’s clients […]

