Retiring pastor of Minnesota’s largest megachurch opens up about his struggles with anger
After over nearly three decades of leading what has grown to become the largest church in Minnesota, pastor Bob Merritt has retired from the nine-campus Eagle Brook Church. Months after announcing his plans to retire, the 63-year-old Merritt officially stepped down as...
Have faith, not fear, says Pastor Miles McPherson on Coronavirus
California’s Rock Church went solely online for its Sunday worship services due to the coronavirus scare, and the megachurch’s pastor, Miles McPherson, said in his sermon that carefulness was needed, but with faith and not fear. He also interviewed a health official...
RELIGIOUS NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
In the face of increasing public health concerns over the spread of coronavirus, some Christians are responding with Bible verses like 2 Timothy 1:7 to calm the growing panic. Meanwhile, many houses of worship also have practical solutions, like adjusting communion...
BREAKING NEWS – First imported case of Coronavirus in Jamaica
Jamaica today confirmed its first imported case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) here in Kingston. The patient is a Jamaican female who had travelled from the United Kingdom, which has cases of COVID-19. She arrived in the island on March 4, presented to the...
RELIGIOUS NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
The World Council of Churches, WCC says it will do what is relevant and necessary to avoid spreading the coronavirus to others who can become seriously ill. The WCC is urging everyone to follow the advice of washing their hands frequently with soap and water; practice...
Former Custos of St Andrew & Board Chairman of LOVE 101, Rev Carmen Stewart, OD, has died
Former Custos of St Andrew and Board Chairman of LOVE 101 FM , Rev Carmen Stewart, OD, has died. Rev Stewart passed this morning. She served as Custos of St Andrew from 1992 to 2010 and was the first female custos of the parish. In 1996, she also became the first...
Coronavirus and your church
At the time of this article, we really have no idea if coronavirus will become a pandemic or if we have it under control. Though I tend to be optimistic about it, there are certainly perspectives on both sides of this issue. You who are leaders in churches,...
Youth pastor’s 4-year-old daughter killed in Tennessee tornadoes; Trump visits devastated areas
The 4-year-old daughter of a youth minister is among the victims of tornadoes that tore through Tennessee just after midnight on Tuesday. According to The Christian Chronicle, a Church of Christ news publication, it was confirmed Tuesday that Hattie Collins, the...
Pastor Jonathan Stockstill says ministry leaders should have character, not just gifts
Megachurch pastor Jonathan Stockstill challenged hundreds of leaders at a worship conference to make sure they have the character to support their gifts. Stockstill, a pastor's kid who is now lead pastor of Bethany Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has led in ministry...
Life.Church pastor Craig Groeschel quarantined for 2 weeks after coronavirus exposure
Life.Church Senior Pastor Craig Groeschel and pastor and innovation leader at Life.Church Bobby Gruenewald have been quarantined by health officials after being exposed to the coronavirus at a conference in Germany. In a video titled "Something Different This Month,”...