Two people killed, two others hurt at Lexington church after a suspect shoots a trooper, according to police.
Church Shooting in Kentucky A violent shooting incident unfolded in Kentucky on Sunday, which left two women dead and a state trooper injured. The series of events began just before noon when state police officers attempted to pull over a suspect based on alerts from license plate readers. The suspect managed to set fire to […]
Two dead and several injured, including a Kentucky state trooper, in church shooting
Tragic Shootings in Kentucky Church On July 13, 2025, a chaotic scene unfolded when a suspect shot a Kentucky state trooper and then sought refuge in a nearby church, leading to further violence. The suspect, after fleeing the initial shooting, drove to Richmond Road Baptist Church. There, he reportedly carjacked a vehicle and opened fire, […]
The time of silenced pastors has ended: Reasons your church might become politically active soon
Churches Can Now Support Political Candidates For years, you might have wondered why your pastor didn’t endorse political candidates. Well, that was due to a restriction until recently. Back in 1954, Senator Lyndon B. Johnson introduced the Johnson Amendment, which prohibited tax-exempt organizations, including churches, from endorsing or opposing political candidates. Fast forward to last […]
The First Amendment is being challenged as priests risk jail or being banned from the church.
A few years back, while I was serving as an auxiliary bishop in Los Angeles, I made a point during a hierarchical conference in California. We were discussing various legislative actions, including a proposal that would require priests to break the seal of confession when it came to cases of child sexual abuse. I said […]
Pastor Highlights That Revival Starts with Repentance and the Local Church
California Pastor Emphasizes Role of Baptism and Local Churches in Evangelism Mark France, the founder of Evangelism Group, recently highlighted the importance of water baptism and the necessity of maintaining healthy local churches for effective evangelism and community resurrection. Last Sunday, coinciding with Pentecost, he led a Baptism’s America event involving over 600 churches and […]
Padres pitcher learns of his All-Star Game selection while at church
Jason Adam’s First All-Star Selection MLB reliever Jason Adam has earned his first All-Star selection this season while playing from the San Diego Padres’ bullpen. It’s been quite the journey for him. The surprising news came as Adam was at church with his wife when he received a call from Padres manager Mike Schilt regarding […]
Shane & Shane Introduce SBC Worship to Assist Local Church Leaders
Shane & Shane Launch SBC Worship Christian music duo Shane & Shane have introduced SBC Worship, a new initiative designed to equip and unite worship leaders within the Southern Baptist Conference. This was unveiled at the recent annual SBC meeting in Dallas and aims to provide tailored training, resources, and events specifically for SBC churches. […]
The Decline of Biblical Church Discipline in Today’s Protestant Churches
Study Reveals Limited Church Discipline Practices Among Protestants A recent study by Lifeway Research indicates that formal church discipline is infrequently practiced in many Protestant congregations. According to the findings, only one in six pastors reported that their church had engaged in discipling members over the past year. One expert noted, “The lack of church […]
New Life Church Dismisses Two Additional Pastors for Inadequate Handling of Abuse Claims
New Life Church Calls for Resignations of Two Pastors New Life Church in Colorado Springs has requested two more pastors to resign, linked to their management of allegations involving former Gateway Church Rev. Robert Morris and accuser Cindi Cremicia. After a recent service, the church’s Elders Committee provided a document detailing that executive pastors Lance […]
Pope and US denounce violent murder of Christians in Nigerian church
Pope Condemns Killings in Nigeria The Pope has expressed deep sorrow over the brutal killing of nearly 200 people in Nigeria’s Elewata community, which was recently attacked by Islamic extremists. The horrific incident that unfolded last month saw attackers open fire on Christian villagers while they slept, setting their homes ablaze. In a speech to […]