Ex-youth pastor David Vander Meer, accused of killing his wife 20 years after her deadly ‘fall,’ takes his own life in prison.
A former youth pastor took his own life in prison on Thursday, just three days after being charged with the murder of his wife on their wedding anniversary two decades prior. David Vander Meer, 48, was arrested on Monday for the death of Bernadette Vander Meer, who fell to her death on a well-known hiking […]
Pastor faces battery charges, claims man he allegedly assaulted threatened to rape and kill his family
Pastor Claims Threats Preceded Battery Charge A pastor from Louisiana recently claimed that the man accusing him of assault had threatened his family, including threats to rape and kill them. Tony Spell, 48, who leads Life Tabernacle Church in Central, allegedly approached a man on Hooper Road who had shouted insults at him. According to […]
Women pastors in the Bible? The mistakes made by this pastor
Pastor Cody Woodard has stirred up some conversation by asserting that the Bible supports the idea of women serving as pastors. However, Blaze TV host Allie Beth Stuckey pushes back, suggesting that Woodard’s interpretations are based on scripture that doesn’t actually back his claims. In an Instagram video, Woodard says, “I believe women can be […]
Ex-youth pastor accused of killing wife in Zion National Park
Former Youth Pastor Arrested in Connection with Wife’s Death On Monday, federal marshals took into custody David Vander Meer, a former youth pastor, after he was charged with murder and insurance fraud linked to the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, while they were hiking in Zion National Park. Initially, authorities had closed […]
Democrat Pastor Sarah Trone Garriott spoke at an organization promoting LGBTQ+ issues to children.
Sara Trone Garriott’s Progressive Ministry and Congressional Bid Sara Trone Garriott, a Lutheran pastor and Democratic candidate for Congress, is running against Republican Rep. Zach Nunn in Iowa’s 3rd District. In 2021, she delivered a sermon to Downtown Disciples, a community that identifies as progressive and explicitly distances itself from traditional church labels, emphasizing support […]
Pastor Sets New Record with 96-Hour Sermon: ‘Jesus Is Worthy’
Baptist Pastor Preaches for 96 Hours in Mississippi A Baptist pastor with a passion for the Bible has reportedly set an unofficial record by preaching for 96 hours at a church in Jones County, Mississippi. Pastor Matt Olson of the First Baptist Church of Sharon delivered sermons covering the Bible from Genesis to Revelation over […]
Mississippi pastor asserts 96-hour Bible sermon set a new world record
Mississippi Pastor Preaches for 96 Hours, Sets Unofficial Record A pastor from Mississippi has reportedly set an unofficial world record by preaching for 96 consecutive hours, as announced by his church. The Rev. Matt Olson, senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Sharon, shared with Fox News Digital that his marathon sermon spanned four days, […]
Pastor taken into custody for reportedly falsifying signatures for Democratic primary
Pastor Arrested for Alleged Signature Forgery A 33-year-old pastor has been taken into custody, facing allegations of forging signatures in an effort to advance his candidacy in the 2024 Democratic primary for state representative. The Rev. Robert Hoggard, affiliated with the New Jerusalem Christian Center in Middletown, Conn., reportedly filed a petition backing his campaign […]
Pastor Supported by Trump Stops Campaign Following Texting Controversy with Former Pageant Winner
Megachurch Pastor Suspends House Candidacy Amid Fundraising Scandal Jackson Rahmeyer, the pastor of a megachurch, has announced he is stepping back from his run for the U.S. House of Representatives after some questionable fundraising messages came to light. Interestingly, he made this decision on the same day former President Trump shifted his endorsement to his […]
Pastor Corey Brooks: Although my body can’t complete this walk, our efforts for the children of Chicago must continue.
Reflections on a Journey Across America Right now, as I sit here in silence, I can’t help but think back on my journey. Nearly 200 days have passed since I started walking across America, and yet, there’s this itch to get back on the road. I found joy in my walks, met incredible people, discovered […]