The separation of faith (church, mosque etc.) and state lies at the foundation of the modern secular state. Theocratic states have an easier ride because the freedoms of individuals, the conduct of corporations and the transactions of communal life are…
One church’s large coronavirus outbreak was traced back to a pastor and his wife who attended a service before they developed symptoms, CDC says
A new CDC report examined what happened after two seemingly-healthy people attended church events in Arkansas, and then developed COVID-19 symptoms a few days later. 35 out of 92 attendees got COVID-19, and three of them died, according to the…
Justin Bieber Crashes Kanye West’s Sunday Service & Belts Out A GospelClassic — Watch
Justin Bieber sounded incredible as he took the mic at Kanye’s Sunday Service for an impromptu performance! Justin Bieber, 25, made a surprise appearance at Kanye West‘s star-studded Sunday Service on Feb. 23! The “Yummy” singer took the stage with a stripped down…
Christians in Sri Lanka ‘stand firm for the faith’ after terrorists target churches
‘Our peace is destroyed’ says member of a Church of Christ after bombings claim more than 320 lives Muslim radicals all over the world are targeting people of Christian faith,” said Lilani Thomas after terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday took…
50,000 People Attend Kanye West’s Sunday Service
Reports say over 50,000 people attended Kanye West’s Sunday Service which held at a hilltop on the Coachella camp ground last Sunday. A-list guests at the venue include the Kardashians, Danny Glover, Chance the rapper, Kid Cudi, DMX and many more.…
Police disrupt Kanye West’s Sunday service after noise complaints
Kanye West’s Sunday service, which is attended by a host of different celebrities, was interrupted yesterday by Police officers after neighbours complained of so much noise from the area. In case you were not aware of it, the rapper hosts a star-studded…
Communities of Faith: Cabarrus Methodists began at Bethel
“How awesome is this place . . . Bethel” (Genesis 28:17,19). Bethel United Methodist Church on the outskirts of Midland was the first Methodist congregation in Cabarrus County. The Lutherans settled in the east, Presbyterians in the west, while Methodists…
Matter of Faith: It’s important for our nations, our churches and ourselves to decide what is their ‘usable past’
History. Everyone has history that corresponds to the number of birthdays recorded. What good does it do to look back at our history, really? I recently heard the Rev. Dr. Trinette McCray of the American Baptist Church speak at a…
6 Dos and Don’ts for Welcoming Church Guests
I remember attending a local revival meeting in the area where I used to pastor. I did not know the pastor of the host church well, but I wanted to be supportive, so I attended with my daughter. After we sang…
The Need for Multi-Denominational Church Planting Networks in Our Cities
In 2007, I had coffee with a church planter in New York City who had recently moved there from Dallas, TX. This was at the height of the urban church planting craze and I was looking to plant in an…