Detroit pastor Bishop Marvin Winans reprimands congregant Roberta McCoy for giving 1,200 instead of 2,000
A pastor in Detroit is facing criticism after making fun of a congregant during a fundraising event. The member had intended to donate $1,200 to the church but was supposed to contribute $2,000 as per the pastor’s request. Bishop Marvin Winans was filmed mocking the woman’s donation while she was delivering it on the church’s […]
Pastor Corey Brooks: The true way to overcome Baltimore’s sadness and hopelessness
After a six-week journey walking from New York City, I reached Baltimore as part of my “Walk Across America.” The city strikes me as a blend of extremes. On one hand, there’s the vibrant Inner Harbor full of shops and eateries. On the other, you see the stark contrast of the Sandtown Winchester rowhouses and […]
Baltimore pastor compelled to carry a firearm due to violent attacks on churches
Pastor Takes Precautions by Carrying a Gun Baltimore pastor Rodney Hudson has started carrying a gun regularly, prompted by a number of violent events, including an attack while he was giving a eulogy and a robbery in the church parking lot. “I carry it with me and I don’t care if anyone knows,” Hudson stated. […]
Pastor Corey Brooks: Lancaster Central Market demonstrates togetherness as the oldest farmers market in America
Last month, I embarked on a walk across America, aiming to raise $25 million for community programs tackling some of the country’s major issues. It led me through some really remarkable, often overlooked parts of the nation. Walking into Lancaster Central Market was like stumbling upon something extraordinary. The aroma of fresh coffee and baked […]
Pastor Jin of Zion Church detained in extensive religious crackdown in China
Pastor Arrested as Part of Crackdown on Christians in China The leader of one of China’s prominent underground evangelical churches was apprehended recently, prompting widespread concern among his family and congregation about his safety. Ezra Jin, the pastor of Zion Church, was detained by Chinese authorities, according to his daughter, Grace Jin. Zion Church, once […]
Pastor Neal Seiwert from Colorado prays with pizza delivery driver Suzanna after a wrong order.
A Viral Pizza Delivery Incident An unexpected pizza delivery incident is capturing attention online. A pastor from Castle Rock, Colorado, named Neil Seiwert, placed an order from Papa John’s for his family over the weekend. According to Seiwert, the delivery driver, Susannah, arrived with the order, only to realize she had brought the wrong one. […]
Dearborn mayor informs pastor he’s ‘not welcome’ after criticism of street named for Hamas supporter
Last month, Ted Barham, a Christian pastor from Dearborn, Michigan—home to the largest Arab population in the U.S.—candidly expressed his concerns during a city council meeting regarding the symbolic naming of two intersections after Osama Shiblani. Shiblani, known as the publisher of Dearborn’s Arab American News, is a notable figure in the community. Barham challenged […]
Senior DHS official supports ICE agents who used pepper balls on pastor
ICE Incident Draws Controversy On Wednesday, Tricia McLaughlin, the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), came to the defense of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who fatally shot a pastor using a pepper ball from a rooftop. This incident gained attention after video footage circulated widely on social media. The […]
Tony Evans faced church discipline and restoration but will not return as pastor.
Dr. Tony Evans Committed to Restoration Process Dr. Tony Evans, the founder of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, previously announced his decision to step back from his pastoral duties, citing concerns about not meeting the standards of God’s Word. Recently, Associate Pastor for Outreach Chris Wheel shared that Evans has now devoted himself to “the church’s […]
Pastor Corey Brooks: ‘God has no influence here’: My observations in Philadelphia’s Kensington
The Struggles of Kensington: A Glimpse Into a Drug Market “God has no power over this blow. He has not given him any power here.” These words echoed in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, a scene dominated by an open drug market. As I walked through the area, I caught sight of a man poised to inject […]