Historic North Carolina church trying to leave UMC shuttered by regional conference
A small congregation in North Carolina that was planning to hold a vote to possibly disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church was instead closed down by a regional body of the denomination, citing declining attendance. @ChristianPost_com
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‘A spirit of devoted worship’ 1,300 youth gather for discipleship event at Georgia church
Approximately 1,300 youth from 17 congregations gathered at a Georgia megachurch last weekend for a multiday worship and praise event, with many making commitments to Jesus Christ. @ChristianPost_com
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Liberty University appoints new president, chancellor over 2 years after Falwell Jr.'s resignation
Liberty University has unanimously appointed a new president and chancellor more than two years after the resignation of former President Jerry Falwell Jr. amid a personal scandal. @ChristianPost_com
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Attacks on Christian schools ‘inevitable' amid rising violence permeating society Christian education expert warns
The head of an organization dedicated to supporting Christian private schools in the United States and abroad believes that violence against Christian private academic institutions in the U.S. is on the rise and “inevitable.” @ChristianPost_com
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Asbury revival taking next steps with ‘Outpouring Teams,’ small group discipleship
Following the conclusion of their worship service that lasted 16 days, students and faculty at Asbury University have been sharing their spiritual revival experiences with others beyond their Kentucky campus. @ChristianPost_com
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Members of China's heavily persecuted Early Rain Church detained, families forcibly evicted report
Three members of China’s heavily persecuted Early Rain Covenant Church were detained and several families were forcibly evicted by authorities in the communist country, according to the U.K.-based group Christian Solidarity International. @ChristianPost_com
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Christian groups deploy relief teams to states hit by tornadoes as death toll grows
Christian groups, including Samaritan’s Purse and Convoy of Hope, have deployed disaster relief teams to help survivors after a violent storm system spawning as many as 60 tornadoes tore across the United States from Friday to Saturday, resulting in at least 26 deaths. @ChristianPost_com
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Pastor Greg Laurie reveals new venue for Harvest Crusade, shares why it won't be at Angel Stadium
After over three decades of hosting the Harvest Crusade at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium in Southern California, Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship announced a change in venue for the 2023 event, saying that this year’s event will take place at the Honda Center. @ChristianPost_com
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Chaplain barred by NHS from seeing patients after answering question on gay marriage awarded $12K
Catholic chaplain the Rev. Dr. Patrick Pullicino has been awarded $12,000 in compensation by a London National Health Service Trust after being removed from his role for discussing the Church’s teachings on marriage with a patient. @ChristianPost_com
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186 churches sue UMC North Georgia Conference for halting disaffiliation process
More than 180 congregations in Georgia have filed a lawsuit after their regional body of the United Methodist Church refused to allow them to disaffiliate amid a denominational schism over homosexuality.  @ChristianPost_com
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Gender dysphoria most common among teenage girls with 'exceptionally high intelligence' report
A new report reveals that gender dysphoria has the highest prevalence among youth of European descent, with discomfort with one’s gender most common among children, especially girls with “exceptionally high intelligence” and a history of mental health issues. @ChristianPost_com
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Loudon County bans teacher from adding Bible verse in email signature
A school district in Virginia has garnered controversy for refusing to allow a teacher to include a Bible verse in her email signature. @ChristianPost_com
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Trump indictment 4 findings from polls on Americans' views on fmr. president's arrest, election chances
As news of former President Donald Trump’s indictment by a grand jury in Manhattan continues to dominate the global news cycle, polls taken in the past week have shown conflicting results as to how the American public views his latest legal battle and its impact on the forthcoming 2024 presidential election. @ChristianPost_com
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Trump indictment 4 findings from polls on Americans' views on fmr. president's arrest, election chances
As news of former President Donald Trump’s indictment by a grand jury in Manhattan continues to dominate the global news cycle, polls taken in the past week have shown conflicting results as to how the American public views his latest legal battle and its impact on the forthcoming 2024 presidential election. @ChristianPost_com
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'Ideological litmus test' prevented Christian mom from becoming adoptive parent in Oregon lawsuit
A new lawsuit accuses the state of Oregon of imposing an “ideological litmus test” for those seeking to adopt children from foster care, specifically by requiring adherence to progressive ideology on LGBT issues. @ChristianPost_com
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Idaho bans puberty blockers, chemical castration and breast removal for trans-identified kids
Idaho has become the latest state to pass a law prohibiting doctors from prescribing puberty blockers that many refer to as chemical castration and body mutilating surgeries for youth struggling with their sexual identities.  @ChristianPost_com
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Bethlehem Seminary president resigns over stances on infant baptism, church-state separation
Bethlehem College and Seminary, a school where theologian John Piper serves as chancellor, has accepted the resignation of its president over his views on infant baptism and the separation of church and state. @ChristianPost_com
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Court docs suggest Brian Houston was in ‘blackout drunk' stage during DUI arrest
Court documents from Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston's February 2022 DUI arrest allege that he had a blood alcohol content of 0.20%  or more, which addiction experts classify as the "blackout drunk" stage. @ChristianPost_com
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‘Overwhelming tragedy’ More than 600 children abused by Baltimore’s Catholic Church over 60 years, report says
More than 600 children were abused by clergy belonging to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore over 60 years, according to a new report released by the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. @ChristianPost_com
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Orthodox leaders call on international community to help protect Christians in Jerusalem
As violence against Christians in Jerusalem continues, some Orthodox leaders are asking the international community to help safeguard the holy city. @ChristianPost_com
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Hillsong Church attorneys say forensic audit found nothing ‘unlawful’ amid uproar over finances
A forensic review of Hillsong Church's finances by accounting firm Grant Thornton does not support allegations that the Australia-based megachurch network or its personnel engaged in "unlawful conduct." Allegations that funds were misappropriated reflect a "misunderstanding" that should be discussed in a "church context," attorneys say.  @ChristianPost_com
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