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1. Ravi Zacharias Buried in Casket Built by Inmates, Just Like Billy Graham

Renowned Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias was buried during a private graveside service Thursday, May 21. Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) reports that his casket was built by prison inmates. ...

Created on 28 May 2020

2. Christian Leaders Rebuke Injustice When Black Man Dies After Police Officer Kneels on His Neck

A black man identified as George Floyd died Monday in Minneapolis following his arrest. Police issued a statement Tuesday saying Floyd had a medical incident during the arrest, but a video of the arrest ...

Created on 26 May 2020

3. Christian Rock Singer Says He Doesn't Believe in God Anymore

Jon Steingard, lead singer of the Christian rock band Hawk Nelson, has renounced his faith and says he doesn't believe in God anymore. Several Christian leaders and music artists have responded to Steingard's ...

Created on 26 May 2020

4. Former 'When Calls the Heart' Actress Lori Loughlin Pleads Guilty to College Admission Bribery

Hallmark actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges regarding a college admission scam. Loughlin pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit ...

Created on 22 May 2020

5. Pentecostal Pastor Wins 'The Voice': 'I Want to Come to Your Church,' Says Kelly Clarkson

Pentecostal pastor Todd Tilghman won The Voice Tuesday night after a moving performance of the Christian hit "I Can Only Imagine." Finalists included Tilghman, coached by judge Blake Shelton; Thunderstorm ...

Created on 20 May 2020

6. Prominent Christian Leaders Mourn Ravi Zacharias' Death

Prominent pastors and Christian leaders across the world mourn the death of Ravi Zacharias. Zacharias died in his home in Atlanta Tuesday morning, May 19, after battling a rare form of sarcoma cancer. ...

Created on 19 May 2020

7. Dr. James Dobson Condemns $3 Trillion Aid Package as 'Socialist Agenda'

Dr. James Dobson condemned the "socialist agenda" he says fueled the U.S. government's $3 trillion aid package this week. The House prepared to vote on the measure Friday, May 15, as the Senate vowed to ...

Created on 15 May 2020

8. Tim Tebow, Louie Giglio, Lecrae Visit Ravi Zacharias After Dire Cancer Prognosis

In light of Ravi Zacharias' dire cancer prognosis, Tim Tebow, Pastor Louie Giglio and Lecrae are asking Christians to share how Zacharias and his ministry have impacted them. The three men posted a video ...

Created on 11 May 2020

9. Ravi Zacharias' Cancer Worsens, Doctors Say No Treatment Options Remain

Ravi Zacharias' cancer has worsened, according to an update he posted Friday, May 8, and his doctors say no further treatment options are available. He and his family are returning home to be together ...

Created on 08 May 2020

10. Jim Bakker Taking Sabbatical From TV Show After Recent Stroke

Jim Bakker is taking a sabbatical from his television show as he recovers from a recent stroke, his wife, Lori Graham Bakker, announced on Facebook. "I wanted to share with you, our loving and caring partners, ...

Created on 08 May 2020

11. Paula White Cain Prophesies Victory Over Trump on National Day of Prayer: 'You Will Recover All'

At the yearly National Day of Prayer service at the White House Rose Garden, Paula White Cain prophesied over President Donald Trump, declaring, "You will recover all." The popular pastor and head of the ...

Created on 07 May 2020

12. Prominent Christian Leaders Across the US Cry Out for Justice for Ahmaud Arbery

UPDATE: This story was updated to reflect that Gregory and Travis McMichael were arrested Thursday, May 7, in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery and charged with murder and assault. Christian leaders across ...

Created on 07 May 2020

13. AG World Missions Executive Director Making Miraculous Recovery From COVID-19

Assemblies of God World Missions Executive Director Greg Mundis is making a miraculous recovery from COVID-19, the AGWM reports. AGWM Advancement Director Randy Hurst says Mundis is now out of ICU after ...

Created on 27 April 2020

14. Sy Rogers, Leading Christian Voice on Sexuality, Dies After Battle With Kidney Cancer

Sy Rogers, a leading voice and apologist on biblical sexuality, died Sunday, April 19, after an eight-month-long battle with kidney cancer. Rogers was considered a pioneer the ex-gay movement in its early ...

Created on 20 April 2020

15. Up to 30 COGIC Bishops, Leaders Die From COVID-19

The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) has suffered heavy losses as at least 12, and up to 30, of the Pentecostal denomination's bishops and leaders have died from COVID-19. The Washington Post reports that ...

Created on 20 April 2020

16. LGBT Opposition Intensifies Against Samaritan's Purse Field Hospital in NYC

LGBT opposition to Samaritan's Purse is intensifying in New York City, where the Christian charity has set up a field hospital to help patients with COVID-19. On Tuesday, LGBT activists with the Reclaim ...

Created on 15 April 2020

17. California Pastor Resigned as City Councilman So He Could Host In-Person Palm Sunday Service

A California pastor says he resigned from his position as a city councilman so he could hold an in-person church service for Palm Sunday. Rob McCoy, a pastor at Godspeak Calvary Chapel, announced his resignation ...

Created on 07 April 2020

18. 43 Get Sick After Pentecostal Church Revival, 10 Test Positive for COVID-19

Forty-three people fell ill after a revival at a Pentecostal church in Illinois. Of those 43, 10 have tested positive for COVID-19. The Daily Herald reports that 80 people gathered at The Life Church of ...

Created on 31 March 2020

19. Evangelist Rodney Howard-Browne Arrested for Hosting Large Church Services During Stay-at-Home Order

Pentecostal Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne was arrested Monday, March 30, for continuing to hold large church gatherings despite a government order to desist due to COVID-19. During a press conference, Hillsborough ...

Created on 30 March 2020

20. Assemblies of God Calls Its 370,000 Churches Worldwide to Pray Against COVID-19

Assemblies of God General Superintendent Doug Clay is calling churches across the globe to pray against COVID-19 on Friday, March 20. Churches are encouraged to pray at noon in their local time zone. Clay ...

Created on 18 March 2020