ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Ann Voskamp Spends 12 Scary Hours in ER for Unknown Bacterial Infection. By. Jesse T. Jackson. -. May 17, 2021. Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop

climbing.

SECOND CHANCE CHURCH'S PASTOR PERRY NOBLE GOT REMARRIED Second Chance Church founder and senior pastor Perry Noble announced last week that he married Shannon Repokis, whom he proposed to on December 20, 2020.. The Elephant Room alum told his 58.9k followers on Instagram, “I can’t even begin to express the joy Jesus has brought into my life through this incredible woman!Her heart for Jesus is unlike anything I have ever seen!” FIND OUT WHAT'S MAKING 2 MILLION MEMBERS FLEE THE SOUTHERN NASHVILLE (RNS) — The nation’s largest Protestant denomination continues to get smaller. There were 14 million Southern Baptists in 2020, according to a new report released Thursday (May 20) by Lifeway Christian Resources, which compiles official denominational statistics. That number is down 435,632 members since 2019 and 2.3 million from 2006, when the Southern Baptist Convention CHURCH AFTER COVID-19: THREE HARD REALITIES THE CHURCH Four months later most churches are trying to sputter back to some form of in-person ministry, and we’ve all realized the impact of this crisis will not be measured in weeks or even months, but years. Consider three realities the church must face as we prepare for church after Covid-19. 1. Church After Covid-19: We can’t go back. UPDATE: JOHN HAGEE'S MINISTRY CLARIFIES PREVIOUS COMMENTSAUTHOR:

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Update (3-25-2021) The ministry of Pastor John Hagee has said the pastor will be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and has clarified remarks he made last fall. Hagee is the founder of Hagee Ministries, as well as the founder and senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio. “Pastor Hagee himself is taking the vaccine,” said Ari Morgenstern, spokesperson for Hagee Ministries, in a statement. CHARISMATIC NEW STANDARDS: UNFULFILLED PROPHECY REQUIRES Charismatic New Standards: Unfulfilled Prophecy Requires Public Apology. In an effort to affirm the prophetic movement while correcting abuses occurring within it, dozens of Christian leaders recently released a “Prophetic Standards” document. The standards, posted in full at PropheticStandards.com, come at an “opportune

moment

SAMUEL PERRY: ARE ALL WHITE EVANGELICALS CHRISTIANAUTHOR: JASON DAYE Samuel Perry: Are All White Evangelicals Christian Nationalists? By. Jason Daye. -. March 3, 2021. Dr. Samuel Perry is an award-winning scholar and teacher and a follower of Jesus who cares deeply about the church. Sam joined the Sociology Department of the University of Oklahoma in 2015 after finishing his Ph.D. at the University of

Chicago

ED AND LISA SHARE LEEBETH'S CAUSE OF DEATH, HOW GOD HAS Sharing LeeBeth Young’s Story Ed and Lisa Young are the founding pastors of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas, and LeeBeth Young was the eldest of their four children. On Tuesday, Jan. 19, Pastor Ed Young announced on his social media channels that LeeBeth had passed away the night before. At the time, the Youngs did not reveal the cause of their daughter’s death. TEENAGERS AND GOD: WHERE KIDS FIT IN GOD'S GREAT PLAN 2. God formed every teenager for his family. Teenagers search for a group where they can belong, a place where they can feel accepted. And I believe they do this because God created each of us with a longing for belonging. God gave us this longing because his second purpose in creating us is to become a member of his family. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT JOHN MACARTHUR'S STANCE John MacArthur Builds Case Against Female Preachers. MacArthur decided to address the issue of female preachers in a sermon (which was over an hour long) because he wanted to give a thorough answer from Scripture about what God’s Word teaches on the topic. He began his case by reading 1 Cor. 14:33-38, which says, . For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Ann Voskamp Spends 12 Scary Hours in ER for Unknown Bacterial Infection. By. Jesse T. Jackson. -. May 17, 2021. Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop

climbing.

SECOND CHANCE CHURCH'S PASTOR PERRY NOBLE GOT REMARRIED Second Chance Church founder and senior pastor Perry Noble announced last week that he married Shannon Repokis, whom he proposed to on December 20, 2020.. The Elephant Room alum told his 58.9k followers on Instagram, “I can’t even begin to express the joy Jesus has brought into my life through this incredible woman!Her heart for Jesus is unlike anything I have ever seen!” FIND OUT WHAT'S MAKING 2 MILLION MEMBERS FLEE THE SOUTHERN NASHVILLE (RNS) — The nation’s largest Protestant denomination continues to get smaller. There were 14 million Southern Baptists in 2020, according to a new report released Thursday (May 20) by Lifeway Christian Resources, which compiles official denominational statistics. That number is down 435,632 members since 2019 and 2.3 million from 2006, when the Southern Baptist Convention CHURCH AFTER COVID-19: THREE HARD REALITIES THE CHURCH Four months later most churches are trying to sputter back to some form of in-person ministry, and we’ve all realized the impact of this crisis will not be measured in weeks or even months, but years. Consider three realities the church must face as we prepare for church after Covid-19. 1. Church After Covid-19: We can’t go back. UPDATE: JOHN HAGEE'S MINISTRY CLARIFIES PREVIOUS COMMENTSAUTHOR:

JESSICA LEA

Update (3-25-2021) The ministry of Pastor John Hagee has said the pastor will be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and has clarified remarks he made last fall. Hagee is the founder of Hagee Ministries, as well as the founder and senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio. “Pastor Hagee himself is taking the vaccine,” said Ari Morgenstern, spokesperson for Hagee Ministries, in a statement. CHARISMATIC NEW STANDARDS: UNFULFILLED PROPHECY REQUIRES Charismatic New Standards: Unfulfilled Prophecy Requires Public Apology. In an effort to affirm the prophetic movement while correcting abuses occurring within it, dozens of Christian leaders recently released a “Prophetic Standards” document. The standards, posted in full at PropheticStandards.com, come at an “opportune

moment

SAMUEL PERRY: ARE ALL WHITE EVANGELICALS CHRISTIANAUTHOR: JASON DAYE Samuel Perry: Are All White Evangelicals Christian Nationalists? By. Jason Daye. -. March 3, 2021. Dr. Samuel Perry is an award-winning scholar and teacher and a follower of Jesus who cares deeply about the church. Sam joined the Sociology Department of the University of Oklahoma in 2015 after finishing his Ph.D. at the University of

Chicago

ED AND LISA SHARE LEEBETH'S CAUSE OF DEATH, HOW GOD HAS Sharing LeeBeth Young’s Story Ed and Lisa Young are the founding pastors of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas, and LeeBeth Young was the eldest of their four children. On Tuesday, Jan. 19, Pastor Ed Young announced on his social media channels that LeeBeth had passed away the night before. At the time, the Youngs did not reveal the cause of their daughter’s death. TEENAGERS AND GOD: WHERE KIDS FIT IN GOD'S GREAT PLAN 2. God formed every teenager for his family. Teenagers search for a group where they can belong, a place where they can feel accepted. And I believe they do this because God created each of us with a longing for belonging. God gave us this longing because his second purpose in creating us is to become a member of his family. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT JOHN MACARTHUR'S STANCE John MacArthur Builds Case Against Female Preachers. MacArthur decided to address the issue of female preachers in a sermon (which was over an hour long) because he wanted to give a thorough answer from Scripture about what God’s Word teaches on the topic. He began his case by reading 1 Cor. 14:33-38, which says, . For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the

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New Christians and old Christians alike usually ask the same questions when it comes to discussing speaking in tongues. Hopefully, this can give you a starting place as you search for a deeper understanding regarding the spiritual gift of speaking in tongues. UPDATE: PASTOR JAMES COATES AND GRACELIFE CHURCH FILES TO UPDATED March 23, 2021: After spending almost five weeks behind the bars of the Edmonton Remand Centre for violating public health mandates, Pastor James Coates was released yesterday (March 22, 2021). Coates was jailed because he preached at his GraceLife Church‘s worship gatherings and refused to place capacity and social distancing restrictions upon the congregants. GEORGE BARNA ON AMERICAN BELIEFS: LATEST FINDINGS SHOW A new report from George Barna’s Cultural Research Center (CRC) reveals what Barna describes as the most radical religious and cultural shifts of American beliefs of the past 40 years. Those “upheavals,” says Barna, are “causing monumental changes within our nation’s historically stable religious alignments.”. The “American Worldview Inventory 2021” report, released on Tuesday FLOYD, STONE REACT TO SECOND LEAKED DR. RUSSELL MOORE A second incriminating letter written by Dr. Russell Moore has been leaked. Dated May 31, 2021, Moore’s letter is directed to Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) president J.D. Greear.It implicates SBC Executive Committee (EC) president and CEO Dr. Ronnie Floyd and SBC presidential hopeful Mike Stone in suppressing investigations into sexual abuse within the denomination. 21 BEST FATHER'S DAY CRAFTS FOR KIDS AND THEY'RE EASY AND The candy-lover Dad will love this craft. And you’ll love the easy tutorial and free pdf download to pull off this Father’s Day craft for kids. You’ll need the printable on colored paper, scissors, 8 1/2X11 sheet protectors, a circle hand punch, scrappers floss

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PASTOR JEFF JANSEN: TRUMP WILL BE REINSTATED WHETHER 1 day ago · Pastor Jeff Jansen, a self-described prophet who was recently ousted by the ministry he founded, remains adamant that former President Trump will still have “back-to-back terms,” as “God promised.”. Jansen, author of Trump: God’s Destiny for America, initially said Trump’s reinstatement would occur by the end of April, via military coup.. When that didn’t happen, he said that LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ALUMNA AND 3X CANCER SURVIVOR WOWS ‘AGT Zansville, Ohio, native and former Liberty University student Jane Marczewski performed an original song on ‘America’s Got Talent‘ (AGT) Tuesday night and wowed the judges and audience with her voice and story.. The 30-year-old singer goes by the stage name Nightbirde. She shared with the judges and audience that she is a three-time

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NOAH'S ARK REPLICA HIT WITH A DELUGE OF FINES FROM BRITISH 1 day ago · Noah’s Ark Replica Stuck in Limbo. The Noah’s Ark replica is owned by Aad Peters, a Dutch television and theater producer who purchased it in 2010 for BEST OF CHURCHLEADERS: KARA POWELL ON THE #1 REASON YOUTH "Our vision," says Dr. Kara Powell, "is that churches and youth ministries would be the first place where young people feel like they can go with their tough questions." 12 WAYS FOR YOUR CHURCH TO STAY CONNECTED WITH HIGH SCHOOL 1 day ago · ChurchLeaders.com is dedicated to resourcing, informing, and connecting a community of church leaders for greater Kingdom

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SECOND CHANCE CHURCH'S PASTOR PERRY NOBLE GOT REMARRIED Second Chance Church founder and senior pastor Perry Noble announced last week that he married Shannon Repokis, whom he proposed to on December 20, 2020.. The Elephant Room alum told his 58.9k followers on Instagram, “I can’t even begin to express the joy Jesus has brought into my life through this incredible woman!Her heart for Jesus is unlike anything I have ever seen!” 10 LESSONS FOR CHILDREN'S CHURCH YOU CAN USE ANY TIME 4. Glory of the New Covenant Bible Lesson. Based on 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, this teaching plan uses age-appropriate wording to describe God’s new covenant with his followers.. 5. Treasure in Jars of Clay Bible Lesson. This lesson, based on Paul’s message in 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, helps children understand that God “has chosen to use us, worthless vessels, to spread the ministry of the New ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop climbing.. Sister to Ann Voskamp Asks for Prayer. Molly posted on Voskamp’s Instagram page asking her 318k followers to pray for Ann.Doctors conducted bloodwork, a cardiogram, and a FIND OUT WHAT'S MAKING 2 MILLION MEMBERS FLEE THE SOUTHERN NASHVILLE (RNS) — The nation’s largest Protestant denomination continues to get smaller. There were 14 million Southern Baptists in 2020, according to a new report released Thursday (May 20) by Lifeway Christian Resources, which compiles official denominational statistics. That number is down 435,632 members since 2019 and 2.3 million from 2006, when the Southern Baptist Convention CHARISMATIC NEW STANDARDS: UNFULFILLED PROPHECY REQUIRES Another signer, James Goll, points to two current trouble spots within the prophetic movement: a lack of “doctrinal authority” as well as a lack of accountability, especially on social media.He tells Religion Unplugged that all Spirit-filled churches end up being lumped into “one giant pot.” And in today’s digital age, almost anyone can self-promote as a prophet, and many people end DAVE RAMSEY’S COMPANY DROPPED FROM ‘BEST WORKPLACES’ LIST After learning of the lawsuit, Inc. dropped Ramsey Solutions from the “Best Workplaces” list. “Ramsey has the right to manage its business in accordance with its values, and the court system will determine the merits of the lawsuit,” Inc. assistant editor Sophie Downes wrote in announcing the decision. “Upon learning about the company’s ‘righteous living’ policy and how it is ED AND LISA SHARE LEEBETH YOUNG'S CAUSE OF DEATH, HOW GOD Ed got his son and his daughter-in-law, who were living on the premises, to perform CPR and called an ambulance. When they arrived, the EMTs could find a faint heartbeat, but no pulse, and they ended up taking LeeBeth to the hospital. CHURCH AFTER COVID-19: THREE HARD REALITIES THE CHURCH 3. Church after Covid-19: The metrics have changed. During Covid, our online engagement has skyrocketed. Our giving has increased. When we opened registration for socially distanced services, the seats started

filling up quickly.

7 POWERFUL SERMON TOPICS YOU SHOULD REPEAT OFTEN Always stay focused on the Lord Jesus with your people. Here’s a free sermon series on the topic: Jesus Is Our Savior of the World Sermon Topic #2) The church is an essential part of the Lord’s plan, for now and forever. WHAT I TEACH AT OUR NEW MEMBERS CLASS SECOND CHANCE CHURCH'S PASTOR PERRY NOBLE GOT REMARRIED Second Chance Church founder and senior pastor Perry Noble announced last week that he married Shannon Repokis, whom he proposed to on December 20, 2020.. The Elephant Room alum told his 58.9k followers on Instagram, “I can’t even begin to express the joy Jesus has brought into my life through this incredible woman!Her heart for Jesus is unlike anything I have ever seen!” 10 LESSONS FOR CHILDREN'S CHURCH YOU CAN USE ANY TIME 4. Glory of the New Covenant Bible Lesson. Based on 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, this teaching plan uses age-appropriate wording to describe God’s new covenant with his followers.. 5. Treasure in Jars of Clay Bible Lesson. This lesson, based on Paul’s message in 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, helps children understand that God “has chosen to use us, worthless vessels, to spread the ministry of the New ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop climbing.. Sister to Ann Voskamp Asks for Prayer. Molly posted on Voskamp’s Instagram page asking her 318k followers to pray for Ann.Doctors conducted bloodwork, a cardiogram, and a FIND OUT WHAT'S MAKING 2 MILLION MEMBERS FLEE THE SOUTHERN NASHVILLE (RNS) — The nation’s largest Protestant denomination continues to get smaller. There were 14 million Southern Baptists in 2020, according to a new report released Thursday (May 20) by Lifeway Christian Resources, which compiles official denominational statistics. That number is down 435,632 members since 2019 and 2.3 million from 2006, when the Southern Baptist Convention CHARISMATIC NEW STANDARDS: UNFULFILLED PROPHECY REQUIRES Another signer, James Goll, points to two current trouble spots within the prophetic movement: a lack of “doctrinal authority” as well as a lack of accountability, especially on social media.He tells Religion Unplugged that all Spirit-filled churches end up being lumped into “one giant pot.” And in today’s digital age, almost anyone can self-promote as a prophet, and many people end DAVE RAMSEY’S COMPANY DROPPED FROM ‘BEST WORKPLACES’ LIST After learning of the lawsuit, Inc. dropped Ramsey Solutions from the “Best Workplaces” list. “Ramsey has the right to manage its business in accordance with its values, and the court system will determine the merits of the lawsuit,” Inc. assistant editor Sophie Downes wrote in announcing the decision. “Upon learning about the company’s ‘righteous living’ policy and how it is ED AND LISA SHARE LEEBETH YOUNG'S CAUSE OF DEATH, HOW GOD Ed got his son and his daughter-in-law, who were living on the premises, to perform CPR and called an ambulance. When they arrived, the EMTs could find a faint heartbeat, but no pulse, and they ended up taking LeeBeth to the hospital. CHURCH AFTER COVID-19: THREE HARD REALITIES THE CHURCH 3. Church after Covid-19: The metrics have changed. During Covid, our online engagement has skyrocketed. Our giving has increased. When we opened registration for socially distanced services, the seats started

filling up quickly.

7 POWERFUL SERMON TOPICS YOU SHOULD REPEAT OFTEN Always stay focused on the Lord Jesus with your people. Here’s a free sermon series on the topic: Jesus Is Our Savior of the World Sermon Topic #2) The church is an essential part of the Lord’s plan, for now and forever. WHAT I TEACH AT OUR NEW MEMBERS CLASS

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RONNIE FLOYD RESPONDS TO RELEASED SECRET RECORDINGS; SBC 2 hours ago · Phillip Bethancourt, Texas’s Central lead pastor and former executive vice president for the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission released a letter on Wednesday containing five audio clips of SBC’s Executive Committee members Ronnie Floyd and Mike Stone (one of this year’s SBC presidential nominees). NOAH'S ARK REPLICA HIT WITH A DELUGE OF FINES FROM BRITISH 3 hours ago · Noah’s Ark Replica Stuck in Limbo. The Noah’s Ark replica is owned by Aad Peters, a Dutch television and theater producer who purchased it in 2010 for LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ALUMNA AND 3X CANCER SURVIVOR WOWS ‘AGT 1 day ago · Zansville, Ohio, native and former Liberty University student Jane Marczewski performed an original song on ‘America’s Got Talent‘ (AGT) Tuesday night and wowed the judges and audience with her voice and story.. The 30-year-old singer goes by the stage name Nightbirde. She shared with the judges and audience that she is a three-time cancer survivor. FLOYD, STONE REACT TO SECOND LEAKED DR. RUSSELL MOORE A second incriminating letter written by Dr. Russell Moore has been leaked. Dated May 31, 2021, Moore’s letter is directed to Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) president J.D. Greear.It implicates SBC Executive Committee (EC) president and CEO Dr. Ronnie Floyd and SBC presidential hopeful Mike Stone in suppressing investigations into sexual abuse within the denomination. 12 WAYS FOR YOUR CHURCH TO STAY CONNECTED WITH HIGH SCHOOL 11 hours ago · ChurchLeaders.com is dedicated to resourcing, informing, and connecting a community of church leaders for greater Kingdom impact worldwide. RONNIE FLOYD RESPONDS TO RELEASED SECRET RECORDINGS; SBC The Executive Committee, including Ronnie Floyd, have hired Guidepost Solutions to conduct an independent investigation of its processes, specifically regarding the recent accusations made by former president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Russell Moore claiming the committee mishandled sexual abuse claims.. According to the SBC’s statement, “Guidepost Solutions BUCKET LIST FOR TEENS AND YOUR SUMMER YOUTH MINISTRY 18 hours ago · Summer is here, and that means as youth ministers, we have all the time in the world. Ha-ha! Just kidding! I don’t know about you, but my summers are crazy time, from mission trips to conferences and, of course, planning for the upcoming year. Nevertheless, I sure do RONNIE FLOYD RESPONDS TO RELEASED SECRET RECORDINGS; SBC Floyd’s Letter Draws Mixed Responses. Lawyer Rachael Denhollander, the former gymnast who accused Larry Nassar of sexual abuse, responded to Ronnie Floyd’s letter on Twitter saying, “This cannot be characterized as anything less than dishonest.I am beyond disappointed that at every opportunity to stand for the truth, Ronnie Floyd has deflected and refused to be honest, causing so ARTICLES FOR PASTORS • PAGE 208 OF 414 • CHURCHLEADERS Church leaders from every denomination find articles for pastors that they are looking for here at churchleaders.com. Join millions of pastors who look to us for

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ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Ann Voskamp Spends 12 Scary Hours in ER for Unknown Bacterial Infection. By. Jesse T. Jackson. -. May 17, 2021. Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop

climbing.

FIND OUT WHAT'S MAKING 2 MILLION MEMBERS FLEE THE SOUTHERN NASHVILLE (RNS) — The nation’s largest Protestant denomination continues to get smaller. There were 14 million Southern Baptists in 2020, according to a new report released Thursday (May 20) by Lifeway Christian Resources, which compiles official denominational statistics. That number is down 435,632 members since 2019 and 2.3 million from 2006, when the Southern Baptist Convention SECOND CHANCE CHURCH'S PASTOR PERRY NOBLE GOT REMARRIED Second Chance Church founder and senior pastor Perry Noble announced last week that he married Shannon Repokis, whom he proposed to on December 20, 2020.. The Elephant Room alum told his 58.9k followers on Instagram, “I can’t even begin to express the joy Jesus has brought into my life through this incredible woman!Her heart for Jesus is unlike anything I have ever seen!” 10 LESSONS FOR CHILDREN'S CHURCH YOU CAN USE ANY TIME 4. Glory of the New Covenant Bible Lesson. Based on 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, this teaching plan uses age-appropriate wording to describe God’s new covenant with his followers.. 5. Treasure in Jars of Clay Bible Lesson. This lesson, based on Paul’s message in 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, helps children understand that God “has chosen to use us, worthless vessels, to spread the ministry of the New YOUTH GROUP EVENT IDEAS FOR YOUR CHURCH OR MINISTRY If you’re looking for outside-the-box youth group event ideas, you’re not alone. Any type of youth ministry group that meets even semi-regularly will burn through tons of games and icebreakers, not to mention devotions, fundraisers, outreach events and more.. To help spark your creativity, we’ve assembled a range of youth group event ideas you can use at your own church. NEW CHURCH, SIMILAR STORIES: IS MARK DRISCOLL AN ABUSIVE Familiar accounts of controlling behavior are emerging about Mark Driscoll, the pastor who launched a new megachurch in Arizona after leaving his Seattle congregation amid controversy.. In 2014, Driscoll resigned from Mars Hill, the church he founded, rather than face an elder-proposed restoration process. Two years later, he started The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, which is now under the DAVE RAMSEY’S COMPANY DROPPED FROM ‘BEST WORKPLACES’ LIST After learning of the lawsuit, Inc. dropped Ramsey Solutions from the “Best Workplaces” list. “Ramsey has the right to manage its business in accordance with its values, and the court system will determine the merits of the lawsuit,” Inc. assistant editor Sophie Downes wrote in announcing the decision. “Upon learning about the company’s ‘righteous living’ policy and how it is JENNIFER GARNER ON WHY CHURCH IS SO IMPORTANT TO HER FAMILY Garner has been open about her Christian faith since returning to it back in 2016 while filming the movie, Miracles from Heaven. The film tells the true story of 10-year-old Annabel Beam, who had a near-death experience and was later cured of an incurable disease. Playing the role of Annabel’s mom, Christy Beam, Garner says she was profoundly JOHN MACARTHUR SAYS TRUMP'S NARCISSISM WAS DEADLY IN HIS Recently, Pastor John MacArthur said a leader’s life should match the teaching and that is integrity. MacArthur spoke about what he perceived as President Trump’s narcissism and failure related to that. Watching the former President Donald Trump’s exit from the White House prompted some “profound-HD” lessons in leadership that MacArthur wanted to share.

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ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Ann Voskamp Spends 12 Scary Hours in ER for Unknown Bacterial Infection. By. Jesse T. Jackson. -. May 17, 2021. Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop

climbing.

FIND OUT WHAT'S MAKING 2 MILLION MEMBERS FLEE THE SOUTHERN NASHVILLE (RNS) — The nation’s largest Protestant denomination continues to get smaller. There were 14 million Southern Baptists in 2020, according to a new report released Thursday (May 20) by Lifeway Christian Resources, which compiles official denominational statistics. That number is down 435,632 members since 2019 and 2.3 million from 2006, when the Southern Baptist Convention SECOND CHANCE CHURCH'S PASTOR PERRY NOBLE GOT REMARRIED Second Chance Church founder and senior pastor Perry Noble announced last week that he married Shannon Repokis, whom he proposed to on December 20, 2020.. The Elephant Room alum told his 58.9k followers on Instagram, “I can’t even begin to express the joy Jesus has brought into my life through this incredible woman!Her heart for Jesus is unlike anything I have ever seen!” 10 LESSONS FOR CHILDREN'S CHURCH YOU CAN USE ANY TIME 4. Glory of the New Covenant Bible Lesson. Based on 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, this teaching plan uses age-appropriate wording to describe God’s new covenant with his followers.. 5. Treasure in Jars of Clay Bible Lesson. This lesson, based on Paul’s message in 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, helps children understand that God “has chosen to use us, worthless vessels, to spread the ministry of the New YOUTH GROUP EVENT IDEAS FOR YOUR CHURCH OR MINISTRY If you’re looking for outside-the-box youth group event ideas, you’re not alone. Any type of youth ministry group that meets even semi-regularly will burn through tons of games and icebreakers, not to mention devotions, fundraisers, outreach events and more.. To help spark your creativity, we’ve assembled a range of youth group event ideas you can use at your own church. NEW CHURCH, SIMILAR STORIES: IS MARK DRISCOLL AN ABUSIVE Familiar accounts of controlling behavior are emerging about Mark Driscoll, the pastor who launched a new megachurch in Arizona after leaving his Seattle congregation amid controversy.. In 2014, Driscoll resigned from Mars Hill, the church he founded, rather than face an elder-proposed restoration process. Two years later, he started The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, which is now under the DAVE RAMSEY’S COMPANY DROPPED FROM ‘BEST WORKPLACES’ LIST After learning of the lawsuit, Inc. dropped Ramsey Solutions from the “Best Workplaces” list. “Ramsey has the right to manage its business in accordance with its values, and the court system will determine the merits of the lawsuit,” Inc. assistant editor Sophie Downes wrote in announcing the decision. “Upon learning about the company’s ‘righteous living’ policy and how it is JENNIFER GARNER ON WHY CHURCH IS SO IMPORTANT TO HER FAMILY Garner has been open about her Christian faith since returning to it back in 2016 while filming the movie, Miracles from Heaven. The film tells the true story of 10-year-old Annabel Beam, who had a near-death experience and was later cured of an incurable disease. Playing the role of Annabel’s mom, Christy Beam, Garner says she was profoundly JOHN MACARTHUR SAYS TRUMP'S NARCISSISM WAS DEADLY IN HIS Recently, Pastor John MacArthur said a leader’s life should match the teaching and that is integrity. MacArthur spoke about what he perceived as President Trump’s narcissism and failure related to that. Watching the former President Donald Trump’s exit from the White House prompted some “profound-HD” lessons in leadership that MacArthur wanted to share. 3 FACTORS FOR LEADING INTO THE FUTURE 1 day ago · ChurchLeaders.com is dedicated to resourcing, informing, and connecting a community of church leaders for greater Kingdom

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SECOND CHANCE CHURCH'S PASTOR PERRY NOBLE GOT REMARRIED Second Chance Church founder and senior pastor Perry Noble announced last week that he married Shannon Repokis, whom he proposed to on December 20, 2020.. The Elephant Room alum told his 58.9k followers on Instagram, “I can’t even begin to express the joy Jesus has brought into my life through this incredible woman!Her heart for Jesus is unlike anything I have ever seen!” 3 WAYS TO DEFINE REALITY AND GIVE HOPE AS YOU LEAD 15 hours ago · Defining reality for those we lead us has not been a one-time action during the pandemic. The grief and losses people are experiencing in this season is not something we can deal with once and then casually move past. GEN Z LOST TOUCH WITH FAITH COMMUNITIES DURING PANDEMIC Researchers are warning faith communities, religious leaders, teachers and parents there isn’t going to be a simple “back to normal” approach for young people after the COVID-19 pandemic. 'THIS IS NOT WHAT I SIGNED UP FOR.' UNSETTLING EXODUS OF Jesse T. Jackson. -. May 7, 2021. High numbers of pastors leaving ministry are an an exodus that’s concerning to pastors‘ coach and co-founder Dan White Jr. of The KINEO Center, a place focused on offering healing for tired and traumatized leaders. On May 3, 2021, White posted on Twitter that he knows 28 pastor friends who have

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7 POWERFUL SERMON TOPICS YOU SHOULD REPEAT OFTEN Sermon Topic #2) The church is an essential part of the Lord’s plan, for now and forever. And we are most definitely not referring just to your local congregation. As important as that is — this will come as a surprise to a lot of lonely myopic pastors — the Kingdom of God is more than your church. When Jesus saved you, He knew something FLOYD, STONE REACT TO SECOND LEAKED DR. RUSSELL MOORE A second incriminating letter written by Dr. Russell Moore has been leaked. Dated May 31, 2021, Moore’s letter is directed to Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) president J.D. Greear.It implicates SBC Executive Committee (EC) president and CEO Dr. Ronnie Floyd and SBC presidential hopeful Mike Stone in suppressing investigations into sexual abuse within the denomination. TEN CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH After all, the church doesn’t belong to us; it is the Lord’s.He is the owner (), corner stone (Ephesians 2:20), and foundation (1 Corinthians 3:11).I often remind our church family that the Lord is more concerned with the health of our church than its size. A healthy church is not simply a church wrapped up in continual introspection and self-purification. 3 PLACES YOUR PASTORAL SKILLS MUST BE AT LEAST AVERAGE 21 hours ago · Depending on the context, there are obviously other skills where leaders must be at least average. You won’t be deeply skilled in every aspect of your leadership, but if you don’t get relationships, communication, and organization to at least minimum, the skills you are strong in will be overshadowed. LIBERTY UNIVERSITY ALUMNA AND 3X CANCER SURVIVOR WOWS ‘AGT 9 hours ago · Zansville, Ohio, native and former Liberty University student Jane Marczewski performed an original song on ‘America’s Got Talent‘ (AGT) Tuesday night and wowed the judges and audience with her voice and story.. The 30-year-old singer goes by the stage name Nightbirde. She shared with the judges and audience that she is a three-time cancer survivor.

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Mike Pence is a “Judas," said Pastor Greg Locke, who made the comment shortly after a speech in which Pence said that he and Trump still do not “see eye to eye” on what happened on January 6. ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Ann Voskamp Spends 12 Scary Hours in ER for Unknown Bacterial Infection. By. Jesse T. Jackson. -. May 17, 2021. Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop

climbing.

SECOND CHANCE CHURCH'S PASTOR PERRY NOBLE GOT REMARRIED Second Chance Church founder and senior pastor Perry Noble announced last week that he married Shannon Repokis, whom he proposed to on December 20, 2020.. The Elephant Room alum told his 58.9k followers on Instagram, “I can’t even begin to express the joy Jesus has brought into my life through this incredible woman!Her heart for Jesus is unlike anything I have ever seen!” NEW CHURCH, SIMILAR STORIES: IS MARK DRISCOLL AN ABUSIVE Familiar accounts of controlling behavior are emerging about Mark Driscoll, the pastor who launched a new megachurch in Arizona after leaving his Seattle congregation amid controversy.. In 2014, Driscoll resigned from Mars Hill, the church he founded, rather than face an elder-proposed restoration process. Two years later, he started The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, which is now under the CHARISMATIC NEW STANDARDS: UNFULFILLED PROPHECY REQUIRES Charismatic New Standards: Unfulfilled Prophecy Requires Public Apology. In an effort to affirm the prophetic movement while correcting abuses occurring within it, dozens of Christian leaders recently released a “Prophetic Standards” document. The standards, posted in full at PropheticStandards.com, come at an “opportune

moment

5 WAYS TO PRAY FOR YOUR CHURCH FAMILY IN 2020 Here are five ways that we can be praying for our own church family and other churches as well. 1. Pray for a hunger for the Bible. If the goal of the church is Christlikeness, then the diet for the church must be the Bible. After all, it is the Bible that God uses to make the child of God more like the Son of God ( John 17:17 ). ED AND LISA SHARE LEEBETH'S CAUSE OF DEATH, HOW GOD HAS Sharing LeeBeth Young’s Story Ed and Lisa Young are the founding pastors of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas, and LeeBeth Young was the eldest of their four children. On Tuesday, Jan. 19, Pastor Ed Young announced on his social media channels that LeeBeth had passed away the night before. At the time, the Youngs did not reveal the cause of their daughter’s death. DAVE RAMSEY’S COMPANY DROPPED FROM ‘BEST WORKPLACES’ LIST After learning of the lawsuit, Inc. dropped Ramsey Solutions from the “Best Workplaces” list. “Ramsey has the right to manage its business in accordance with its values, and the court system will determine the merits of the lawsuit,” Inc. assistant editor Sophie Downes wrote in announcing the decision. “Upon learning about the company’s ‘righteous living’ policy and how it is JOHN MACARTHUR SAYS TRUMP'S NARCISSISM WAS DEADLY IN HIS Recently, Pastor John MacArthur said a leader’s life should match the teaching and that is integrity. MacArthur spoke about what he perceived as President Trump’s narcissism and failure related to that. Watching the former President Donald Trump’s exit from the White House prompted some “profound-HD” lessons in leadership that MacArthur wanted to share. 8 DANGEROUS PASTORS WHO WILL DESTROY YOUR CHURCH 8 Dangerous Pastors Who Will Destroy Your Church. 3. The predators. Jesus spoke of shepherds who watch the sheep, hirelings who do not stick around when the sheep are threatened, and wolves who are the enemies of all sheep. Pastor search committees need to know how to tell one from the other. ( John 10 is a good starting place for your

study.)

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Mike Pence is a “Judas," said Pastor Greg Locke, who made the comment shortly after a speech in which Pence said that he and Trump still do not “see eye to eye” on what happened on January 6. ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Ann Voskamp Spends 12 Scary Hours in ER for Unknown Bacterial Infection. By. Jesse T. Jackson. -. May 17, 2021. Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop

climbing.

SECOND CHANCE CHURCH'S PASTOR PERRY NOBLE GOT REMARRIED Second Chance Church founder and senior pastor Perry Noble announced last week that he married Shannon Repokis, whom he proposed to on December 20, 2020.. The Elephant Room alum told his 58.9k followers on Instagram, “I can’t even begin to express the joy Jesus has brought into my life through this incredible woman!Her heart for Jesus is unlike anything I have ever seen!” NEW CHURCH, SIMILAR STORIES: IS MARK DRISCOLL AN ABUSIVE Familiar accounts of controlling behavior are emerging about Mark Driscoll, the pastor who launched a new megachurch in Arizona after leaving his Seattle congregation amid controversy.. In 2014, Driscoll resigned from Mars Hill, the church he founded, rather than face an elder-proposed restoration process. Two years later, he started The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, which is now under the CHARISMATIC NEW STANDARDS: UNFULFILLED PROPHECY REQUIRES Charismatic New Standards: Unfulfilled Prophecy Requires Public Apology. In an effort to affirm the prophetic movement while correcting abuses occurring within it, dozens of Christian leaders recently released a “Prophetic Standards” document. The standards, posted in full at PropheticStandards.com, come at an “opportune

moment

5 WAYS TO PRAY FOR YOUR CHURCH FAMILY IN 2020 Here are five ways that we can be praying for our own church family and other churches as well. 1. Pray for a hunger for the Bible. If the goal of the church is Christlikeness, then the diet for the church must be the Bible. After all, it is the Bible that God uses to make the child of God more like the Son of God ( John 17:17 ). ED AND LISA SHARE LEEBETH'S CAUSE OF DEATH, HOW GOD HAS Sharing LeeBeth Young’s Story Ed and Lisa Young are the founding pastors of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas, and LeeBeth Young was the eldest of their four children. On Tuesday, Jan. 19, Pastor Ed Young announced on his social media channels that LeeBeth had passed away the night before. At the time, the Youngs did not reveal the cause of their daughter’s death. DAVE RAMSEY’S COMPANY DROPPED FROM ‘BEST WORKPLACES’ LIST After learning of the lawsuit, Inc. dropped Ramsey Solutions from the “Best Workplaces” list. “Ramsey has the right to manage its business in accordance with its values, and the court system will determine the merits of the lawsuit,” Inc. assistant editor Sophie Downes wrote in announcing the decision. “Upon learning about the company’s ‘righteous living’ policy and how it is JOHN MACARTHUR SAYS TRUMP'S NARCISSISM WAS DEADLY IN HIS Recently, Pastor John MacArthur said a leader’s life should match the teaching and that is integrity. MacArthur spoke about what he perceived as President Trump’s narcissism and failure related to that. Watching the former President Donald Trump’s exit from the White House prompted some “profound-HD” lessons in leadership that MacArthur wanted to share. 8 DANGEROUS PASTORS WHO WILL DESTROY YOUR CHURCH 8 Dangerous Pastors Who Will Destroy Your Church. 3. The predators. Jesus spoke of shepherds who watch the sheep, hirelings who do not stick around when the sheep are threatened, and wolves who are the enemies of all sheep. Pastor search committees need to know how to tell one from the other. ( John 10 is a good starting place for your

study.)

3 FACTORS FOR LEADING INTO THE FUTURE 8 hours ago · ChurchLeaders.com is dedicated to resourcing, informing, and connecting a community of church leaders for greater Kingdom impact worldwide. HERE'S A STRONG CORONAVIRUS SERMON YOU CAN PREACH THIS SUNDAY In partnership with SermonCentral, here are eight strong coronavirus sermons. Each provides perspective, inspiration, challenge, and hope. Perhaps a specific coronavirus sermon will inspire and equip you as you seek to speak the Word of God in this unprecedented time. GEN Z LOST TOUCH WITH FAITH COMMUNITIES DURING PANDEMIC Researchers are warning faith communities, religious leaders, teachers and parents there isn’t going to be a simple “back to normal” approach for young people after the COVID-19 pandemic. 15 POWERFUL BIBLE VERSES ABOUT GOD CARES FOR YOU Here are 15 powerful Bible verses about how God cares for you. For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”. Isaiah 41:13. God doesn’t simply send an angel to hold your right hand. The God of heaven and earth personally holds your right hand. This is a

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7 POWERFUL SERMON TOPICS YOU SHOULD REPEAT OFTEN Sermon Topic #2) The church is an essential part of the Lord’s plan, for now and forever. And we are most definitely not referring just to your local congregation. As important as that is — this will come as a surprise to a lot of lonely myopic pastors — the Kingdom of God is more than your church. When Jesus saved you, He knew something 4 WAYS TO TALK TO KIDS ABOUT PURPOSE IN A POST-COVID WORLD God looks at the heart — at who we are on the inside, the part of us that decides what we think, feel, say, and do. David wasn’t the biggest or the strongest, but God knew he was a good person. BIDEN'S DOJ SAYS ITS INTERESTS ALIGN WITH THOSE OF 55 minutes ago · The Department of Justice (DOJ) is opposed to a motion from the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) to intervene in a class action lawsuit brought by current and former LGBTQ students at Christian institutions of higher education. The DOJ says the motion to intervene made the—false—assumption that the Biden administration’s interests and those of the Christian GARY D. ROBERTSON, AUTHOR AT CHURCHLEADERS 1 minute ago · Gary D. Robertson is a journalist for the Associated Press. The North Carolina General Assembly on Tuesday finalized another bill seeking to expand gun rights — this time in churches — and will send it to Gov. Roy Cooper, who vetoed a bill containing the same idea a year ago. SUDHIN THANAWALA, AUTHOR AT CHURCHLEADERS 10 minutes ago · Sudhin Thanawala is a journalist for the Associated Press. Black church leaders in Georgia vowed Tuesday to keep up their fight for federal voting rights legislation, with one pastor urging President Joe Biden to use his bully pulpit and strike deals with lawmakers to get the bills passed. CHRISTIAN NEWS • PAGE 136 OF 136 • CHURCHLEADERS Christian news from every denomination. Find timely and relevant Christian news. Join millions of church leaders who look to us for resources and encouragement for church leadership.

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Mike Pence is a “Judas," said Pastor Greg Locke, who made the comment shortly after a speech in which Pence said that he and Trump still do not “see eye to eye” on what happened on January 6. ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Ann Voskamp Spends 12 Scary Hours in ER for Unknown Bacterial Infection. By. Jesse T. Jackson. -. May 17, 2021. Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop

climbing.

SECOND CHANCE CHURCH'S PASTOR PERRY NOBLE GOT REMARRIED Second Chance Church founder and senior pastor Perry Noble announced last week that he married Shannon Repokis, whom he proposed to on December 20, 2020.. The Elephant Room alum told his 58.9k followers on Instagram, “I can’t even begin to express the joy Jesus has brought into my life through this incredible woman!Her heart for Jesus is unlike anything I have ever seen!” CHURCH AFTER COVID-19: THREE HARD REALITIES THE CHURCH Four months later most churches are trying to sputter back to some form of in-person ministry, and we’ve all realized the impact of this crisis will not be measured in weeks or even months, but years. Consider three realities the church must face as we prepare for church after Covid-19. 1. Church After Covid-19: We can’t go back. 10 LESSONS FOR CHILDREN'S CHURCH YOU CAN USE ANY TIME 4. Glory of the New Covenant Bible Lesson. Based on 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, this teaching plan uses age-appropriate wording to describe God’s new covenant with his followers.. 5. Treasure in Jars of Clay Bible Lesson. This lesson, based on Paul’s message in 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, helps children understand that God “has chosen to use us, worthless vessels, to spread the ministry of the New 50 BEST MEMORIAL DAY QUOTES: FAMOUS SAYINGS TO REMEMBER Memorial Day is a day to honor the brave men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. We’ve gathered a list of Memorial Day quotes, messages, sayings, greetings, captions, speeches, images, poetry, tributes, wishes, and thank you notes to recognize this

important day.

NEW CHURCH, SIMILAR STORIES: IS MARK DRISCOLL AN ABUSIVE Familiar accounts of controlling behavior are emerging about Mark Driscoll, the pastor who launched a new megachurch in Arizona after leaving his Seattle congregation amid controversy.. In 2014, Driscoll resigned from Mars Hill, the church he founded, rather than face an elder-proposed restoration process. Two years later, he started The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, which is now under the 21 BEST FATHER'S DAY CRAFTS FOR KIDS AND THEY'RE EASY AND The candy-lover Dad will love this craft. And you’ll love the easy tutorial and free pdf download to pull off this Father’s Day craft for kids. You’ll need the printable on colored paper, scissors, 8 1/2X11 sheet protectors, a circle hand punch, scrappers floss

midnight, a

DAVE RAMSEY’S COMPANY DROPPED FROM ‘BEST WORKPLACES’ LIST After learning of the lawsuit, Inc. dropped Ramsey Solutions from the “Best Workplaces” list. “Ramsey has the right to manage its business in accordance with its values, and the court system will determine the merits of the lawsuit,” Inc. assistant editor Sophie Downes wrote in announcing the decision. “Upon learning about the company’s ‘righteous living’ policy and how it is ED AND LISA SHARE LEEBETH YOUNG'S CAUSE OF DEATH, HOW GOD Ed and Lisa Share LeeBeth’s Cause of Death, How God Has Been Faithful. Ed got his son and his daughter-in-law, who were living on the premises, to perform CPR and called an ambulance. When they arrived, the EMTs could find a faint heartbeat, but no pulse, and they ended up taking LeeBeth to the hospital. Ed was not allowed to ride

with her in

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Mike Pence is a “Judas," said Pastor Greg Locke, who made the comment shortly after a speech in which Pence said that he and Trump still do not “see eye to eye” on what happened on January 6. ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Ann Voskamp Spends 12 Scary Hours in ER for Unknown Bacterial Infection. By. Jesse T. Jackson. -. May 17, 2021. Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop

climbing.

SECOND CHANCE CHURCH'S PASTOR PERRY NOBLE GOT REMARRIED Second Chance Church founder and senior pastor Perry Noble announced last week that he married Shannon Repokis, whom he proposed to on December 20, 2020.. The Elephant Room alum told his 58.9k followers on Instagram, “I can’t even begin to express the joy Jesus has brought into my life through this incredible woman!Her heart for Jesus is unlike anything I have ever seen!” CHURCH AFTER COVID-19: THREE HARD REALITIES THE CHURCH Four months later most churches are trying to sputter back to some form of in-person ministry, and we’ve all realized the impact of this crisis will not be measured in weeks or even months, but years. Consider three realities the church must face as we prepare for church after Covid-19. 1. Church After Covid-19: We can’t go back. 10 LESSONS FOR CHILDREN'S CHURCH YOU CAN USE ANY TIME 4. Glory of the New Covenant Bible Lesson. Based on 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, this teaching plan uses age-appropriate wording to describe God’s new covenant with his followers.. 5. Treasure in Jars of Clay Bible Lesson. This lesson, based on Paul’s message in 2 Corinthians 4:1-7, helps children understand that God “has chosen to use us, worthless vessels, to spread the ministry of the New 50 BEST MEMORIAL DAY QUOTES: FAMOUS SAYINGS TO REMEMBER Memorial Day is a day to honor the brave men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. We’ve gathered a list of Memorial Day quotes, messages, sayings, greetings, captions, speeches, images, poetry, tributes, wishes, and thank you notes to recognize this

important day.

NEW CHURCH, SIMILAR STORIES: IS MARK DRISCOLL AN ABUSIVE Familiar accounts of controlling behavior are emerging about Mark Driscoll, the pastor who launched a new megachurch in Arizona after leaving his Seattle congregation amid controversy.. In 2014, Driscoll resigned from Mars Hill, the church he founded, rather than face an elder-proposed restoration process. Two years later, he started The Trinity Church in Scottsdale, which is now under the 21 BEST FATHER'S DAY CRAFTS FOR KIDS AND THEY'RE EASY AND The candy-lover Dad will love this craft. And you’ll love the easy tutorial and free pdf download to pull off this Father’s Day craft for kids. You’ll need the printable on colored paper, scissors, 8 1/2X11 sheet protectors, a circle hand punch, scrappers floss

midnight, a

DAVE RAMSEY’S COMPANY DROPPED FROM ‘BEST WORKPLACES’ LIST After learning of the lawsuit, Inc. dropped Ramsey Solutions from the “Best Workplaces” list. “Ramsey has the right to manage its business in accordance with its values, and the court system will determine the merits of the lawsuit,” Inc. assistant editor Sophie Downes wrote in announcing the decision. “Upon learning about the company’s ‘righteous living’ policy and how it is ED AND LISA SHARE LEEBETH YOUNG'S CAUSE OF DEATH, HOW GOD Ed and Lisa Share LeeBeth’s Cause of Death, How God Has Been Faithful. Ed got his son and his daughter-in-law, who were living on the premises, to perform CPR and called an ambulance. When they arrived, the EMTs could find a faint heartbeat, but no pulse, and they ended up taking LeeBeth to the hospital. Ed was not allowed to ride

with her in

GEN Z LOST TOUCH WITH FAITH COMMUNITIES DURING PANDEMIC Researchers are warning faith communities, religious leaders, teachers and parents there isn’t going to be a simple “back to normal” approach for young people after the COVID-19 pandemic. HERE'S A STRONG CORONAVIRUS SERMON YOU CAN PREACH THIS SUNDAY In partnership with SermonCentral, here are eight strong coronavirus sermons. Each provides perspective, inspiration, challenge, and hope. Perhaps a specific coronavirus sermon will inspire and equip you as you seek to speak the Word of God in this unprecedented time. BREAKING NEWS • PAGE 2 OF 2 • CHURCHLEADERS Church leaders from every denomination find relevant breaking news they are looking for here at churchleaders.com. Join millions of church leaders who look to us for resources and encouragement for

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ED AND LISA SHARE LEEBETH'S CAUSE OF DEATH, HOW GOD HAS Sharing LeeBeth Young’s Story Ed and Lisa Young are the founding pastors of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas, and LeeBeth Young was the eldest of their four children. On Tuesday, Jan. 19, Pastor Ed Young announced on his social media channels that LeeBeth had passed away the night before. At the time, the Youngs did not reveal the cause of their daughter’s death. FLOYD, STONE REACT TO SECOND LEAKED DR. RUSSELL MOORE 1 day ago · A second incriminating letter written by Dr. Russell Moore has been leaked. Dated May 31, 2021, Moore’s letter is directed to Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) president J.D. Greear.It implicates SBC Executive Committee (EC) president and CEO Dr. Ronnie Floyd and SBC presidential hopeful Mike Stone in suppressing investigations into sexual abuse within the denomination. WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTIONS FEATURING THE BIBLE EDITION May 13, 2020. These would you rather questions on great for every youth group leader that needs a steady supply of icebreaker games at the ready. This idea for a twist on the popular would you rather questions game is sure to be a Christian crowd-pleaser, plus potentially drum up interest in the Bible among your students. A win

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DOES SOCIAL MEDIA BURDEN YOU WITH THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD? 11 hours ago · If a particular event wasn’t a burden we were meant to carry, our response will be one of the following: a) We can simply ignore it, b) we can endlessly lecture everyone else about what went wrong and why it went wrong, c) we can seek to advance a supposed solution to something that may not be directly pertinent to our context and calling, or d) we could be feeling so utterly overwhelmed

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WHAT I LEARNED FROM ANOTHER CHURCH'S TECH PRACTICES Yesterday I shared some things I learned aabout worship practices after spending a Saturday at Mariners Church in Irvine, California. It’s a church that is different from my church in many ways, but it is possible (and a good idea) to learn new things even from a church that is completely different from yours, and even when there might be things you’d rather not emulate. ARTICLES FOR PASTORS • PAGE 414 OF 414 • CHURCHLEADERS Today’s church pastors face daunting cultural and leadership challenges. More than ever, church leaders need leadership resources and pastoral resources to enable them to advance the gospel of Jesus in these challenging times. churchleaders.com is dedicated to providing resources and information for every church pastor. BRAD HIRSCHFIELD, AUTHOR AT CHURCHLEADERS Brad Hirschfield is a journalist for Religion News Service. Communion Ban for Pro-Choice Politicians Is an Old Story, But the Stakes Have

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Mike Pence is a “Judas," said Pastor Greg Locke, who made the comment shortly after a speech in which Pence said that he and Trump still do not “see eye to eye” on what happened on January 6. ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Ann Voskamp Spends 12 Scary Hours in ER for Unknown Bacterial Infection. By. Jesse T. Jackson. -. May 17, 2021. Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop

climbing.

DAVE RAMSEY’S COMPANY DROPPED FROM ‘BEST WORKPLACES’ LIST After learning of the lawsuit, Inc. dropped Ramsey Solutions from the “Best Workplaces” list. “Ramsey has the right to manage its business in accordance with its values, and the court system will determine the merits of the lawsuit,” Inc. assistant editor Sophie Downes wrote in announcing the decision. “Upon learning about the company’s ‘righteous living’ policy and how it is THE HARVEST AND JAMES MACDONALD CONTROVERSY EXPLAINED Note from the Editor: Since the publishing of this article, several developments have occurred at Harvest Bible Chapel. On January 7, 2019, Harvest elders announced they decided to drop the lawsuit against Julie Roys and four other individuals. On February 13, the elders announced James MacDonald had been fired.. Then the board announced its executive committee would be resigning DR. TONY EVANS: GOD IS USING THIS CRISIS TO WAKE PEOPLE UP In a sermon livestreamed to an empty sanctuary on Sunday, March 15, Pastor Tony Evans addressed the global pandemic, using the last few verses of Hebrews 12 to explain that he believes God is using the crisis to call people back to him. “God is talking,” said Dr. Evans, “and one of the ways God speaks is through allowing circumstances into our lives and into our world that are not pleasant. RZIM PR MANAGER SAYS SHE WAS SHUNNED FOR ASKING QUESTIONS Ruth Malhotra: I Was ‘marginalized’ & ‘maligned’ Back in 2017, when Lori Anne Thompson made sexting allegations against Zacharias, he countersued and eventually paid a financial settlement that involved a nondisclosure agreement. Both the RZIM board of directors and Zacharias’ denomination, the Christian and Missionary Alliance, cleared the apologist of wrongdoing after conducting 10 APOSTLE PAUL'S PRAYERS PRAYED OVER GOD'S PEOPLE 10 Powerful Prayers the Apostle Paul Prayed Over God’s People. “so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him”. ( Colossians 1:10 a) “But we pray to God that you may not do wrong” ( 2 Corinthians 13:7 a) “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and FORMER PASTOR FRANCIS CHAN RESPONDS TO ACCUSATIONS HE IS Francis Chan Responds to Accusations He Is ‘Leading People to the Wolves’. Former pastor Francis Chan has ignited controversy by speaking on February 23rd at The Send conference, a stadium event that included, among others, speakers Mike Bickle and Todd White. Adding fuel to the fire caused by Chan’s association with these men was a RUTH GRAHAM OPENS UP ABOUT FEELING ABANDONED AS A CHILDCLICK TO VIEW Ruth Graham, daughter of Billy Graham, opened up recently about her past and her struggles with forgiveness, including the need she felt to forgive her father.Ruth struggled through four failed marriages before she questioned her salvation in Christ. Part of being able to forgive herself and move on, Ruth WHAT SHOULD CHRISTIANS DO ABOUT SEX DREAMS? Piper advised the man not to take his sex dreams to mean that he is or wants to be unfaithful to his wife, but instead to speak the following truth: “That was a false dream. It does not mean I am unfaithful. I mean to be faithful to my wifeThose dreams are a lie.”. Secondly, Piper pointed to Deuteronomy 13:1-3 to show that God uses

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Mike Pence is a “Judas," said Pastor Greg Locke, who made the comment shortly after a speech in which Pence said that he and Trump still do not “see eye to eye” on what happened on January 6. ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Ann Voskamp Spends 12 Scary Hours in ER for Unknown Bacterial Infection. By. Jesse T. Jackson. -. May 17, 2021. Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop

climbing.

DAVE RAMSEY’S COMPANY DROPPED FROM ‘BEST WORKPLACES’ LIST After learning of the lawsuit, Inc. dropped Ramsey Solutions from the “Best Workplaces” list. “Ramsey has the right to manage its business in accordance with its values, and the court system will determine the merits of the lawsuit,” Inc. assistant editor Sophie Downes wrote in announcing the decision. “Upon learning about the company’s ‘righteous living’ policy and how it is THE HARVEST AND JAMES MACDONALD CONTROVERSY EXPLAINED Note from the Editor: Since the publishing of this article, several developments have occurred at Harvest Bible Chapel. On January 7, 2019, Harvest elders announced they decided to drop the lawsuit against Julie Roys and four other individuals. On February 13, the elders announced James MacDonald had been fired.. Then the board announced its executive committee would be resigning DR. TONY EVANS: GOD IS USING THIS CRISIS TO WAKE PEOPLE UP In a sermon livestreamed to an empty sanctuary on Sunday, March 15, Pastor Tony Evans addressed the global pandemic, using the last few verses of Hebrews 12 to explain that he believes God is using the crisis to call people back to him. “God is talking,” said Dr. Evans, “and one of the ways God speaks is through allowing circumstances into our lives and into our world that are not pleasant. RZIM PR MANAGER SAYS SHE WAS SHUNNED FOR ASKING QUESTIONS Ruth Malhotra: I Was ‘marginalized’ & ‘maligned’ Back in 2017, when Lori Anne Thompson made sexting allegations against Zacharias, he countersued and eventually paid a financial settlement that involved a nondisclosure agreement. Both the RZIM board of directors and Zacharias’ denomination, the Christian and Missionary Alliance, cleared the apologist of wrongdoing after conducting 10 APOSTLE PAUL'S PRAYERS PRAYED OVER GOD'S PEOPLE 10 Powerful Prayers the Apostle Paul Prayed Over God’s People. “so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him”. ( Colossians 1:10 a) “But we pray to God that you may not do wrong” ( 2 Corinthians 13:7 a) “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and FORMER PASTOR FRANCIS CHAN RESPONDS TO ACCUSATIONS HE IS Francis Chan Responds to Accusations He Is ‘Leading People to the Wolves’. Former pastor Francis Chan has ignited controversy by speaking on February 23rd at The Send conference, a stadium event that included, among others, speakers Mike Bickle and Todd White. Adding fuel to the fire caused by Chan’s association with these men was a RUTH GRAHAM OPENS UP ABOUT FEELING ABANDONED AS A CHILDCLICK TO VIEW Ruth Graham, daughter of Billy Graham, opened up recently about her past and her struggles with forgiveness, including the need she felt to forgive her father.Ruth struggled through four failed marriages before she questioned her salvation in Christ. Part of being able to forgive herself and move on, Ruth WHAT SHOULD CHRISTIANS DO ABOUT SEX DREAMS? Piper advised the man not to take his sex dreams to mean that he is or wants to be unfaithful to his wife, but instead to speak the following truth: “That was a false dream. It does not mean I am unfaithful. I mean to be faithful to my wifeThose dreams are a lie.”. Secondly, Piper pointed to Deuteronomy 13:1-3 to show that God uses CHURCH AFTER COVID-19: THREE HARD REALITIES THE CHURCH Four months later most churches are trying to sputter back to some form of in-person ministry, and we’ve all realized the impact of this crisis will not be measured in weeks or even months, but years. Consider three realities the church must face as we prepare for church after Covid-19. 1. Church After Covid-19: We can’t go back. SECOND CHANCE CHURCH'S PASTOR PERRY NOBLE GOT REMARRIED Second Chance Church founder and senior pastor Perry Noble announced last week that he married Shannon Repokis, whom he proposed to on December 20, 2020.. The Elephant Room alum told his 58.9k followers on Instagram, “I can’t even begin to express the joy Jesus has brought into my life through this incredible woman!Her heart for Jesus is unlike anything I have ever seen!” A TALE OF TWO PASTORS: HOW JOHN MACARTHUR AND RICK WARREN Megan Briggs. -. December 30, 2020. Both Pastor John MacArthur and Pastor Rick Warren have sizable congregations in southern California, which has recently become the “epicenter” of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. Despite their proximity, however, MacArthur’s and Warren’s responses to the pandemic and the

resulting

FLOYD, STONE REACT TO SECOND LEAKED DR. RUSSELL MOORE 20 hours ago · A second incriminating letter written by Dr. Russell Moore has been leaked. Dated May 31, 2021, Moore’s letter is directed to Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) president J.D. Greear.It implicates SBC Executive Committee (EC) president and CEO Dr. Ronnie Floyd and SBC presidential hopeful Mike Stone in suppressing investigations into sexual abuse within the denomination. HOW TO FORMAT A SERMON OUTLINE 6 hours ago · I have been preaching for 22 years, and I’ve tried every kind of sermon outline in the pulpit. From the back of napkins to printed PowerPoint slides; from 4,000 word manuscripts to a one-page outline. I’ve tried them all. ASSOCIATED PRESS, AUTHOR AT CHURCHLEADERS 1 day ago · The Associated Press (apnews.com) is an American non-profit news agency headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1846, it operates as a cooperative, unincorporated association. Its members are U.S. newspapers and broadcasters. THE ALTAR: A MEETING PLACE WITH GOD 5 hours ago · An altar was built where there was a significant encounter between God and man. Many altars were built prior to Israelites living in Egypt. For 400 years, we have no record of any altars being built or any sacrifices being made. 25 BIBLE VERSES FOR KIDS TO EASILY MEMORIZE FOR LIFE Reading and memorizing Bible verses is a life-changing way to “hide” God’s Word in our hearts. Bible verses for kids appear throughout God’s Word, from Genesis to Revelation. DON’T GROW WEARY IN THE SPIRITUAL BATTLE 12 hours ago · 4. Don’t Quit! Don’t give up!! The battle is the Lord’s!! The Lord promises us that if we don’t give up, He will grant us a special reward (Galatians 6:9; 2 Timothy 4:7-8).. Don’t get weary and give up in the battle – the best is yet to come. COUNTER-CULTURAL: SUBMIT TO GOD OR CONFORM TO CULTURE 1 day ago · J.D. Greear, Ph.D., is the President of the Southern Baptist Convention and pastors the Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Tagged by Outreach magazine as one of the fastest growing churches in America, the Summit has grown in the past 8 years from 400 to over

5,000 each weekend.

CHURCHLEADERS

Mike Pence is a “Judas," said Pastor Greg Locke, who made the comment shortly after a speech in which Pence said that he and Trump still do not “see eye to eye” on what happened on January 6. ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Ann Voskamp Spends 12 Scary Hours in ER for Unknown Bacterial Infection. By. Jesse T. Jackson. -. May 17, 2021. Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop

climbing.

DAVE RAMSEY’S COMPANY DROPPED FROM ‘BEST WORKPLACES’ LIST After learning of the lawsuit, Inc. dropped Ramsey Solutions from the “Best Workplaces” list. “Ramsey has the right to manage its business in accordance with its values, and the court system will determine the merits of the lawsuit,” Inc. assistant editor Sophie Downes wrote in announcing the decision. “Upon learning about the company’s ‘righteous living’ policy and how it is THE HARVEST AND JAMES MACDONALD CONTROVERSY EXPLAINED Note from the Editor: Since the publishing of this article, several developments have occurred at Harvest Bible Chapel. On January 7, 2019, Harvest elders announced they decided to drop the lawsuit against Julie Roys and four other individuals. On February 13, the elders announced James MacDonald had been fired.. Then the board announced its executive committee would be resigning DR. TONY EVANS: GOD IS USING THIS CRISIS TO WAKE PEOPLE UP In a sermon livestreamed to an empty sanctuary on Sunday, March 15, Pastor Tony Evans addressed the global pandemic, using the last few verses of Hebrews 12 to explain that he believes God is using the crisis to call people back to him. “God is talking,” said Dr. Evans, “and one of the ways God speaks is through allowing circumstances into our lives and into our world that are not pleasant. RZIM PR MANAGER SAYS SHE WAS SHUNNED FOR ASKING QUESTIONS Ruth Malhotra: I Was ‘marginalized’ & ‘maligned’ Back in 2017, when Lori Anne Thompson made sexting allegations against Zacharias, he countersued and eventually paid a financial settlement that involved a nondisclosure agreement. Both the RZIM board of directors and Zacharias’ denomination, the Christian and Missionary Alliance, cleared the apologist of wrongdoing after conducting 10 APOSTLE PAUL'S PRAYERS PRAYED OVER GOD'S PEOPLE 10 Powerful Prayers the Apostle Paul Prayed Over God’s People. “so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him”. ( Colossians 1:10 a) “But we pray to God that you may not do wrong” ( 2 Corinthians 13:7 a) “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and FORMER PASTOR FRANCIS CHAN RESPONDS TO ACCUSATIONS HE IS Francis Chan Responds to Accusations He Is ‘Leading People to the Wolves’. Former pastor Francis Chan has ignited controversy by speaking on February 23rd at The Send conference, a stadium event that included, among others, speakers Mike Bickle and Todd White. Adding fuel to the fire caused by Chan’s association with these men was a RUTH GRAHAM OPENS UP ABOUT FEELING ABANDONED AS A CHILDCLICK TO VIEW Ruth Graham, daughter of Billy Graham, opened up recently about her past and her struggles with forgiveness, including the need she felt to forgive her father.Ruth struggled through four failed marriages before she questioned her salvation in Christ. Part of being able to forgive herself and move on, Ruth WHAT SHOULD CHRISTIANS DO ABOUT SEX DREAMS? Piper advised the man not to take his sex dreams to mean that he is or wants to be unfaithful to his wife, but instead to speak the following truth: “That was a false dream. It does not mean I am unfaithful. I mean to be faithful to my wifeThose dreams are a lie.”. Secondly, Piper pointed to Deuteronomy 13:1-3 to show that God uses

CHURCHLEADERS

Mike Pence is a “Judas," said Pastor Greg Locke, who made the comment shortly after a speech in which Pence said that he and Trump still do not “see eye to eye” on what happened on January 6. ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Ann Voskamp Spends 12 Scary Hours in ER for Unknown Bacterial Infection. By. Jesse T. Jackson. -. May 17, 2021. Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop

climbing.

DAVE RAMSEY’S COMPANY DROPPED FROM ‘BEST WORKPLACES’ LIST After learning of the lawsuit, Inc. dropped Ramsey Solutions from the “Best Workplaces” list. “Ramsey has the right to manage its business in accordance with its values, and the court system will determine the merits of the lawsuit,” Inc. assistant editor Sophie Downes wrote in announcing the decision. “Upon learning about the company’s ‘righteous living’ policy and how it is THE HARVEST AND JAMES MACDONALD CONTROVERSY EXPLAINED Note from the Editor: Since the publishing of this article, several developments have occurred at Harvest Bible Chapel. On January 7, 2019, Harvest elders announced they decided to drop the lawsuit against Julie Roys and four other individuals. On February 13, the elders announced James MacDonald had been fired.. Then the board announced its executive committee would be resigning DR. TONY EVANS: GOD IS USING THIS CRISIS TO WAKE PEOPLE UP In a sermon livestreamed to an empty sanctuary on Sunday, March 15, Pastor Tony Evans addressed the global pandemic, using the last few verses of Hebrews 12 to explain that he believes God is using the crisis to call people back to him. “God is talking,” said Dr. Evans, “and one of the ways God speaks is through allowing circumstances into our lives and into our world that are not pleasant. RZIM PR MANAGER SAYS SHE WAS SHUNNED FOR ASKING QUESTIONS Ruth Malhotra: I Was ‘marginalized’ & ‘maligned’ Back in 2017, when Lori Anne Thompson made sexting allegations against Zacharias, he countersued and eventually paid a financial settlement that involved a nondisclosure agreement. Both the RZIM board of directors and Zacharias’ denomination, the Christian and Missionary Alliance, cleared the apologist of wrongdoing after conducting 10 APOSTLE PAUL'S PRAYERS PRAYED OVER GOD'S PEOPLE 10 Powerful Prayers the Apostle Paul Prayed Over God’s People. “so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him”. ( Colossians 1:10 a) “But we pray to God that you may not do wrong” ( 2 Corinthians 13:7 a) “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and FORMER PASTOR FRANCIS CHAN RESPONDS TO ACCUSATIONS HE IS Francis Chan Responds to Accusations He Is ‘Leading People to the Wolves’. Former pastor Francis Chan has ignited controversy by speaking on February 23rd at The Send conference, a stadium event that included, among others, speakers Mike Bickle and Todd White. Adding fuel to the fire caused by Chan’s association with these men was a RUTH GRAHAM OPENS UP ABOUT FEELING ABANDONED AS A CHILDCLICK TO VIEW Ruth Graham, daughter of Billy Graham, opened up recently about her past and her struggles with forgiveness, including the need she felt to forgive her father.Ruth struggled through four failed marriages before she questioned her salvation in Christ. Part of being able to forgive herself and move on, Ruth WHAT SHOULD CHRISTIANS DO ABOUT SEX DREAMS? Piper advised the man not to take his sex dreams to mean that he is or wants to be unfaithful to his wife, but instead to speak the following truth: “That was a false dream. It does not mean I am unfaithful. I mean to be faithful to my wifeThose dreams are a lie.”. Secondly, Piper pointed to Deuteronomy 13:1-3 to show that God uses CHURCH AFTER COVID-19: THREE HARD REALITIES THE CHURCH Four months later most churches are trying to sputter back to some form of in-person ministry, and we’ve all realized the impact of this crisis will not be measured in weeks or even months, but years. Consider three realities the church must face as we prepare for church after Covid-19. 1. Church After Covid-19: We can’t go back. FLOYD, STONE REACT TO SECOND LEAKED DR. RUSSELL MOORE 19 hours ago · A second incriminating letter written by Dr. Russell Moore has been leaked. Dated May 31, 2021, Moore’s letter is directed to Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) president J.D. Greear.It implicates SBC Executive Committee (EC) president and CEO Dr. Ronnie Floyd and SBC presidential hopeful Mike Stone in suppressing investigations into sexual abuse within the denomination. GEN Z LOST TOUCH WITH FAITH COMMUNITIES DURING PANDEMIC Religion News Service (RNS) is an independent, nonprofit and award-winning source of global news on religion, spirituality, culture and ethics, reported by a staff of professional journalists. SECOND CHANCE CHURCH'S PASTOR PERRY NOBLE GOT REMARRIED Second Chance Church founder and senior pastor Perry Noble announced last week that he married Shannon Repokis, whom he proposed to on December 20, 2020.. The Elephant Room alum told his 58.9k followers on Instagram, “I can’t even begin to express the joy Jesus has brought into my life through this incredible woman!Her heart for Jesus is unlike anything I have ever seen!” A TALE OF TWO PASTORS: HOW JOHN MACARTHUR AND RICK WARREN Megan Briggs. -. December 30, 2020. Both Pastor John MacArthur and Pastor Rick Warren have sizable congregations in southern California, which has recently become the “epicenter” of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. Despite their proximity, however, MacArthur’s and Warren’s responses to the pandemic and the

resulting

ASSOCIATED PRESS, AUTHOR AT CHURCHLEADERS 1 day ago · The Associated Press (apnews.com) is an American non-profit news agency headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1846, it operates as a cooperative, unincorporated association. Its members are U.S. newspapers and broadcasters. 25 BIBLE VERSES FOR KIDS TO EASILY MEMORIZE FOR LIFE Reading and memorizing Bible verses is a life-changing way to “hide” God’s Word in our hearts. Bible verses for kids appear throughout God’s Word, from Genesis to Revelation. DON’T GROW WEARY IN THE SPIRITUAL BATTLE 11 hours ago · 4. Don’t Quit! Don’t give up!! The battle is the Lord’s!! The Lord promises us that if we don’t give up, He will grant us a special reward (Galatians 6:9; 2 Timothy 4:7-8).. Don’t get weary and give up in the battle – the best is yet to come. HOW TO SHARE YOUR CHURCH FINANCIAL REPORT WITH THE Like any family, the church needs money to take care of its members and to do its job with a church financial report to the congregation. Most church staffs will agree, but beyond that there is often disagreement about how and when to share church financial information with the rest of the church. COUNTER-CULTURAL: SUBMIT TO GOD OR CONFORM TO CULTURE 1 day ago · J.D. Greear, Ph.D., is the President of the Southern Baptist Convention and pastors the Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Tagged by Outreach magazine as one of the fastest growing churches in America, the Summit has grown in the past 8 years from 400 to over

5,000 each weekend.

CHURCHLEADERS

Mike Pence is a “Judas," said Pastor Greg Locke, who made the comment shortly after a speech in which Pence said that he and Trump still do not “see eye to eye” on what happened on January 6. ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Ann Voskamp Spends 12 Scary Hours in ER for Unknown Bacterial Infection. By. Jesse T. Jackson. -. May 17, 2021. Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop

climbing.

DAVE RAMSEY’S COMPANY DROPPED FROM ‘BEST WORKPLACES’ LIST After learning of the lawsuit, Inc. dropped Ramsey Solutions from the “Best Workplaces” list. “Ramsey has the right to manage its business in accordance with its values, and the court system will determine the merits of the lawsuit,” Inc. assistant editor Sophie Downes wrote in announcing the decision. “Upon learning about the company’s ‘righteous living’ policy and how it is THE HARVEST AND JAMES MACDONALD CONTROVERSY EXPLAINED Note from the Editor: Since the publishing of this article, several developments have occurred at Harvest Bible Chapel. On January 7, 2019, Harvest elders announced they decided to drop the lawsuit against Julie Roys and four other individuals. On February 13, the elders announced James MacDonald had been fired.. Then the board announced its executive committee would be resigning DR. TONY EVANS: GOD IS USING THIS CRISIS TO WAKE PEOPLE UP In a sermon livestreamed to an empty sanctuary on Sunday, March 15, Pastor Tony Evans addressed the global pandemic, using the last few verses of Hebrews 12 to explain that he believes God is using the crisis to call people back to him. “God is talking,” said Dr. Evans, “and one of the ways God speaks is through allowing circumstances into our lives and into our world that are not pleasant. RZIM PR MANAGER SAYS SHE WAS SHUNNED FOR ASKING QUESTIONS Ruth Malhotra: I Was ‘marginalized’ & ‘maligned’ Back in 2017, when Lori Anne Thompson made sexting allegations against Zacharias, he countersued and eventually paid a financial settlement that involved a nondisclosure agreement. Both the RZIM board of directors and Zacharias’ denomination, the Christian and Missionary Alliance, cleared the apologist of wrongdoing after conducting 10 APOSTLE PAUL'S PRAYERS PRAYED OVER GOD'S PEOPLE 10 Powerful Prayers the Apostle Paul Prayed Over God’s People. “so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him”. ( Colossians 1:10 a) “But we pray to God that you may not do wrong” ( 2 Corinthians 13:7 a) “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and FORMER PASTOR FRANCIS CHAN RESPONDS TO ACCUSATIONS HE IS Francis Chan Responds to Accusations He Is ‘Leading People to the Wolves’. Former pastor Francis Chan has ignited controversy by speaking on February 23rd at The Send conference, a stadium event that included, among others, speakers Mike Bickle and Todd White. Adding fuel to the fire caused by Chan’s association with these men was a RUTH GRAHAM OPENS UP ABOUT FEELING ABANDONED AS A CHILDCLICK TO VIEW Ruth Graham, daughter of Billy Graham, opened up recently about her past and her struggles with forgiveness, including the need she felt to forgive her father.Ruth struggled through four failed marriages before she questioned her salvation in Christ. Part of being able to forgive herself and move on, Ruth WHAT SHOULD CHRISTIANS DO ABOUT SEX DREAMS? Piper advised the man not to take his sex dreams to mean that he is or wants to be unfaithful to his wife, but instead to speak the following truth: “That was a false dream. It does not mean I am unfaithful. I mean to be faithful to my wifeThose dreams are a lie.”. Secondly, Piper pointed to Deuteronomy 13:1-3 to show that God uses

CHURCHLEADERS

Mike Pence is a “Judas," said Pastor Greg Locke, who made the comment shortly after a speech in which Pence said that he and Trump still do not “see eye to eye” on what happened on January 6. ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Ann Voskamp Spends 12 Scary Hours in ER for Unknown Bacterial Infection. By. Jesse T. Jackson. -. May 17, 2021. Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop

climbing.

DAVE RAMSEY’S COMPANY DROPPED FROM ‘BEST WORKPLACES’ LIST After learning of the lawsuit, Inc. dropped Ramsey Solutions from the “Best Workplaces” list. “Ramsey has the right to manage its business in accordance with its values, and the court system will determine the merits of the lawsuit,” Inc. assistant editor Sophie Downes wrote in announcing the decision. “Upon learning about the company’s ‘righteous living’ policy and how it is THE HARVEST AND JAMES MACDONALD CONTROVERSY EXPLAINED Note from the Editor: Since the publishing of this article, several developments have occurred at Harvest Bible Chapel. On January 7, 2019, Harvest elders announced they decided to drop the lawsuit against Julie Roys and four other individuals. On February 13, the elders announced James MacDonald had been fired.. Then the board announced its executive committee would be resigning DR. TONY EVANS: GOD IS USING THIS CRISIS TO WAKE PEOPLE UP In a sermon livestreamed to an empty sanctuary on Sunday, March 15, Pastor Tony Evans addressed the global pandemic, using the last few verses of Hebrews 12 to explain that he believes God is using the crisis to call people back to him. “God is talking,” said Dr. Evans, “and one of the ways God speaks is through allowing circumstances into our lives and into our world that are not pleasant. RZIM PR MANAGER SAYS SHE WAS SHUNNED FOR ASKING QUESTIONS Ruth Malhotra: I Was ‘marginalized’ & ‘maligned’ Back in 2017, when Lori Anne Thompson made sexting allegations against Zacharias, he countersued and eventually paid a financial settlement that involved a nondisclosure agreement. Both the RZIM board of directors and Zacharias’ denomination, the Christian and Missionary Alliance, cleared the apologist of wrongdoing after conducting 10 APOSTLE PAUL'S PRAYERS PRAYED OVER GOD'S PEOPLE 10 Powerful Prayers the Apostle Paul Prayed Over God’s People. “so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him”. ( Colossians 1:10 a) “But we pray to God that you may not do wrong” ( 2 Corinthians 13:7 a) “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and FORMER PASTOR FRANCIS CHAN RESPONDS TO ACCUSATIONS HE IS Francis Chan Responds to Accusations He Is ‘Leading People to the Wolves’. Former pastor Francis Chan has ignited controversy by speaking on February 23rd at The Send conference, a stadium event that included, among others, speakers Mike Bickle and Todd White. Adding fuel to the fire caused by Chan’s association with these men was a RUTH GRAHAM OPENS UP ABOUT FEELING ABANDONED AS A CHILDCLICK TO VIEW Ruth Graham, daughter of Billy Graham, opened up recently about her past and her struggles with forgiveness, including the need she felt to forgive her father.Ruth struggled through four failed marriages before she questioned her salvation in Christ. Part of being able to forgive herself and move on, Ruth WHAT SHOULD CHRISTIANS DO ABOUT SEX DREAMS? Piper advised the man not to take his sex dreams to mean that he is or wants to be unfaithful to his wife, but instead to speak the following truth: “That was a false dream. It does not mean I am unfaithful. I mean to be faithful to my wifeThose dreams are a lie.”. Secondly, Piper pointed to Deuteronomy 13:1-3 to show that God uses CHURCH AFTER COVID-19: THREE HARD REALITIES THE CHURCH Four months later most churches are trying to sputter back to some form of in-person ministry, and we’ve all realized the impact of this crisis will not be measured in weeks or even months, but years. Consider three realities the church must face as we prepare for church after Covid-19. 1. Church After Covid-19: We can’t go back. FLOYD, STONE REACT TO SECOND LEAKED DR. RUSSELL MOORE 15 hours ago · A second incriminating letter written by Dr. Russell Moore has been leaked. Dated May 31, 2021, Moore’s letter is directed to Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) president J.D. Greear.It implicates SBC Executive Committee (EC) president and CEO Dr. Ronnie Floyd and SBC presidential hopeful Mike Stone in suppressing investigations into sexual abuse within the denomination. GEN Z LOST TOUCH WITH FAITH COMMUNITIES DURING PANDEMIC Religion News Service (RNS) is an independent, nonprofit and award-winning source of global news on religion, spirituality, culture and ethics, reported by a staff of professional journalists. SECOND CHANCE CHURCH'S PASTOR PERRY NOBLE GOT REMARRIED Second Chance Church founder and senior pastor Perry Noble announced last week that he married Shannon Repokis, whom he proposed to on December 20, 2020.. The Elephant Room alum told his 58.9k followers on Instagram, “I can’t even begin to express the joy Jesus has brought into my life through this incredible woman!Her heart for Jesus is unlike anything I have ever seen!” A TALE OF TWO PASTORS: HOW JOHN MACARTHUR AND RICK WARREN Megan Briggs. -. December 30, 2020. Both Pastor John MacArthur and Pastor Rick Warren have sizable congregations in southern California, which has recently become the “epicenter” of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. Despite their proximity, however, MacArthur’s and Warren’s responses to the pandemic and the

resulting

ASSOCIATED PRESS, AUTHOR AT CHURCHLEADERS 20 hours ago · The Associated Press (apnews.com) is an American non-profit news agency headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1846, it operates as a cooperative, unincorporated association. Its members are U.S. newspapers and broadcasters. 25 BIBLE VERSES FOR KIDS TO EASILY MEMORIZE FOR LIFE Reading and memorizing Bible verses is a life-changing way to “hide” God’s Word in our hearts. Bible verses for kids appear throughout God’s Word, from Genesis to Revelation. DON’T GROW WEARY IN THE SPIRITUAL BATTLE 7 hours ago · 4. Don’t Quit! Don’t give up!! The battle is the Lord’s!! The Lord promises us that if we don’t give up, He will grant us a special reward (Galatians 6:9; 2 Timothy 4:7-8).. Don’t get weary and give up in the battle – the best is yet to come. HOW TO SHARE YOUR CHURCH FINANCIAL REPORT WITH THE Like any family, the church needs money to take care of its members and to do its job with a church financial report to the congregation. Most church staffs will agree, but beyond that there is often disagreement about how and when to share church financial information with the rest of the church. COUNTER-CULTURAL: SUBMIT TO GOD OR CONFORM TO CULTURE 1 day ago · J.D. Greear, Ph.D., is the President of the Southern Baptist Convention and pastors the Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Tagged by Outreach magazine as one of the fastest growing churches in America, the Summit has grown in the past 8 years from 400 to over

5,000 each weekend.

CHURCHLEADERS

Mike Pence is a “Judas," said Pastor Greg Locke, who made the comment shortly after a speech in which Pence said that he and Trump still do not “see eye to eye” on what happened on January 6. ANN VOSKAMP SPENDS 12 SCARY HOURS IN ER FOR UNKNOWN Ann Voskamp Spends 12 Scary Hours in ER for Unknown Bacterial Infection. By. Jesse T. Jackson. -. May 17, 2021. Bestselling Christian author Ann Voskamp was hospitalized this past week because of an unknown infection resulting in a fever that reached 103.1 Fahrenheit and, according to her sister Molly, wouldn’t stop

climbing.

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TONY EVANS: GOD IS USING THIS CRISIS TO WAKE PEOPLE UP In a sermon livestreamed to an empty sanctuary on Sunday, March 15, Pastor Tony Evans addressed the global pandemic, using the last few verses of Hebrews 12 to explain that he believes God is using the crisis to call people back to him. “God is talking,” said Dr. Evans, “and one of the ways God speaks is through allowing circumstances into our lives and into our world that are not pleasant. RZIM PR MANAGER SAYS SHE WAS SHUNNED FOR ASKING QUESTIONS Ruth Malhotra: I Was ‘marginalized’ & ‘maligned’ Back in 2017, when Lori Anne Thompson made sexting allegations against Zacharias, he countersued and eventually paid a financial settlement that involved a nondisclosure agreement. 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Secondly, Piper pointed to Deuteronomy 13:1-3 to show that God uses CHURCH AFTER COVID-19: THREE HARD REALITIES THE CHURCH Four months later most churches are trying to sputter back to some form of in-person ministry, and we’ve all realized the impact of this crisis will not be measured in weeks or even months, but years. Consider three realities the church must face as we prepare for church after Covid-19. 1. Church After Covid-19: We can’t go back. FLOYD, STONE REACT TO SECOND LEAKED DR. RUSSELL MOORE 11 hours ago · A second incriminating letter written by Dr. Russell Moore has been leaked. Dated May 31, 2021, Moore’s letter is directed to Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) president J.D. Greear.It implicates SBC Executive Committee (EC) president and CEO Dr. Ronnie Floyd and SBC presidential hopeful Mike Stone in suppressing investigations into sexual abuse within the denomination. 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