This week in Christian history: First Chinese convert to Methodism, English preacher martyred; Lausanne Conference

Here are three things that happened this week, July 12-18, in Church history. They include the beginning of the Lausanne Conference, the martyrdom of a notable English preacher, and the…

Church mourns as beloved minister dies at 46 after 2-month battle with coronavirus

The congregation at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio, mourned on Wednesday the loss of one of their beloved ministers, who died at the age of 46 after…

Fla. megachurch denies hosting ‘COVID-19 parties’ after teen dies: ‘Absolutely false’

First Assembly of God, a megachurch in Fort Myers, Florida, has denied reports that they hosted a huge party, attended by a 17-year-old girl who later died from COVID-19, where…

Arkansas Baptist leader says report blaming churches for COVID-19 spread ‘unfair’

An Arkansas Baptist leader has said that he believes a state government report on the spread of COVID-19 unfairly singles out and names churches as sources of infection. Read More…

Cornerstone Church Atlanta votes to leave SBC: ‘We should’ve done it sooner,’ pastor says

Pastor John Onwuchekwa, lead pastor of the diverse but predominantly black, Cornerstone Church Atlanta announced Friday that his congregation has voted to leave the Southern Baptist Convention. Read More The…

Famed evangelist Tony Campolo suffers stroke, recovering at medical facility

Notable evangelist Tony Campolo recently experienced a severe stroke and has been recovering at a medical facility, according to a newly released statement. Read More The Christian Post | RSS

Popular Mo. Christian camp shutters site after dozens test positive for COVID-19

Kanakuk Kamps, a popular network of Christian sports camps in southern Missouri which has welcomed more than 450,000 campers since 1926, was forced to shutter one of its multiple sites…

John Piper warns Christians against patriotism over Christ

Popular Reformed theologian John Piper warned Christians about being too patriotic and placing their loyalty to the “fatherland” over their loyalty to Jesus Christ. Read More The Christian Post |…

‘A bold statement of support’: Tenn. church gives $1,000 each to employees at local police dept.

A congregation in Tennessee has donated $1,000 to each member of their local police department as a sign of appreciation for the work they do to protect the community. Read…

Pastor Jentezen Franklin urges Christians to vote their faith after Calif. bans singing in church

Megachurch pastor Jentezen Franklin cried “discrimination” and urged Christians to vote their faith in November as the California Department of Public Health issued updated guidelines Wednesday, forbidding churches from singing…

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