Nearly 5oo churches in the state of California plan to reopen on May 31, despite Governor Newsom’s extended State of Emergency order. According to the churches’ attorney, “the churches are not asking for permission” to reopen. They’re proceeding at their own risk. Petitioning the Governor Bob Tyler, a religious freedom …
Read MoreChristian filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick are hosting a War Room watch party on Facebook Friday. The brothers hope the event will encourage fellow Christians amid the coronavirus pandemic. War Room Watch Party With the Creators During the live watch party, the Kendrick brothers will be commenting on the 2015 prayer-themed …
Read MoreA senior U.S. army chaplain has come under attack for emailing a copy of John Piper’s e-book “Coronavirus and Christ” to 22 lower-ranking chaplains. The group is seeking to have the senior army chaplain disciplined and quite possibly court-martialed. Wanting to Help Others During Pandemic Senior Chaplain Col. Moon H. …
Read MoreLifeWay Christian Resources, the publishing arm of the Southern Baptist Convention, announced company-wide budget cuts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It plans to eliminate approximately 10% of its operating budget in order to stay afloat until the economy recovers. Weeks of Steep Revenue Decline Ben Mandrell, LifeWay’s president and CEO, …
Read MoreVirginia pastor David Platt’s “Secret Church” streaming event Friday night experienced a cyberattack, preventing many viewers from logging in and participating. Secret Church is dedicated to praying for the persecuted underground house-churches in Asia. ‘Secret Church’ Site Under Attack According to a post on the Secret Church Facebook page, many …
Read MoreA Los Angeles megachurch has been able to serve over 300,000 meals to citizens who are now unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic thanks to contributions from Chick-fil-A and rapper Kanye West. Dream Center Providing 11,000 Meals a Day The L.A. Dream Center is a ministry of Angelus Temple, a …
Read MoreA Christian nonprofit group is calling all churches to resume in-person worship services on May 3, the Sunday before the National Day of Prayer on May 7. The group claims “now is the time to act” to end the suspension of in-person services caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Liberty Council …
Read MoreWhile speaking with Pastor Jack Graham of Prestonwood Baptist Church, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott encouraged others that Jesus is the “support you can lean on that will always be there for you.” From Personal Crisis to Worldwide Crisis This past Sunday, the governor of Texas visited the multi-site megachurch to …
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