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God won’t leave you there- that promise anchors Anne Graham Lotz’s next season. The longtime evangelist says her daughter, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, now carries a strong gift for evangelism. Lotz recalls Billy Graham calling her “the best preacher in the family,” but she points to Wright as a compelling gospel messenger. Wright serves as vice
Pope Leo XIV announced an Amoris Laetitia anniversary meeting for Catholic bishops in Rome. He tied the gathering to The Joy of Love, and he called it a “luminous message of hope.” Leo said the text feels more urgent now, so he wants fresh steps for family ministry. He scheduled the October meeting with the
Crossroads Church pastor Brian Tome faces suspension as leaders review allegations of misconduct. Pastor Brian Tome of The Crossroads Church has sparked intense scrutiny across the megachurch’s network. An email sent Feb. 27 said Tome, 60, is relieved of all duties. Leaders offered few details at first, but concern spread quickly. The church promised transparency,
Bryan Meadows’ clergy sexual abuse allegations escalated after a viral YouTube interview and a new statement to The Roys Report. Stephanie Prescott, 34, said Meadows targeted her, and she called it grooming and abuse of power. She said the relationship fit clergy sexual abuse, not an “affair,” because he carried spiritual authority. Prescott said she
Life Church restorative process leaders say Nathan Peternel will step aside temporarily. The Indianapolis megachurch pastor announced a “structured restorative process” in a Feb. 20 email. He said the long-term plan keeps him as lead pastor. He framed the move as necessary for healing and accountability. He also addressed rumors about private content and the
In his Ash Wednesday letter, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean W. Rowe opens with Exodus, where Pharaoh blocks Israel’s freedom. Pharaoh clings to power and control, even as chaos spreads through Egypt. Rowe says Pharaoh cannot imagine liberation because he centers himself. He links that hardened heart to the Ash Wednesday prayer for “new and
Charity Baptist Church has ended its relationship with longtime senior pastor Marty Payton after leaders learned of serious sexual allegations. The church is in Kannapolis, central North Carolina, about 42 miles north of Charlotte. Leaders said the accusations involve sexual misconduct that occurred before Payton joined Charity Baptist. They also said the allegations do not
Podcaster Defies Legal Threat from Prominent Christian Camp Shawn Ryan, a top-ranked podcaster and former Navy SEAL, is refusing to back down after receiving a legal threat from Kanakuk Ministries. The ministry, which operates one of the nation’s largest Christian summer camps, sent a demand letter accusing Ryan of defamation and demanding an apology. The
Howerton Accuses McLaughlin of Undermining Christian Faith On his Live Free podcast, Lakepointe Church pastor Josh Howerton harshly criticized YouTuber Rhett McLaughlin, accusing him of “gaslighting Christians” and promoting unbelief. According to Howerton, McLaughlin represents a growing threat: a deconverted ex-Christian who now works to pull others away from faith. He labels McLaughlin a “wolf”
Schott Touts Forgiveness and Restoration After Jail Visit Mercy Culture Pastor Landon Schott visited convicted child molester Robert Morris in an Oklahoma jail this week, drawing praise and criticism. Morris, the 64-year-old founder of Gateway Church, pleaded guilty last October to molesting Cindy Clemishire when she was 12. After their meeting, Schott claimed God told
Churches Mobilize to Meet Community Needs Black churches in Minneapolis are stepping into a growing leadership role as tensions mount between residents, protesters, and federal agents. In the wake of Renee Good’s shooting by law enforcement, Rev. Stacey Smith of the African Methodist Episcopal Church said Black clergy are addressing deep community needs. With increasing
Religious Resistance Grows Against ICE Operations Hundreds of clergy from across the U.S. gathered in Minneapolis on January 22 to protest ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions under Operation Metro Surge. The event, part of a larger faith-based effort to resist President Trump’s deportation policies, brought around 200 religious leaders into immigrant-heavy neighborhoods. Singing
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