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Black Megachurch Ends Partnership with Kennedy Center Following Trump Leadership

A historically black megachurch in Virginia, Alfred Street Baptist Church, has severed its ties with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts following President Donald Trump's appointment as the center's new chair. In a statement released on Sunday, the Alexandria-based church announced that it would no longer hold its annual Christmas performance at the Kennedy Center.

Rick Warren Faces Backlash for Political Interpretation of the Crucifixion
Former Saddleback Church founder and pastor Rick Warren faced backlash on social media for suggesting that Jesus Christ would be a political centrist today, based on the fact that He was crucified between two thieves. In a tweet on Tuesday, citing John 19:18, Warren stated, “They crucified Jesus with two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle. The guys on both sides were thieves.”
Andy Wood Apologizes for Controversy Surrounding Trump's Inauguration Post
Saddleback Church Lead Pastor Andy Wood recently apologized to his congregants and staff for his comments in an Instagram post regarding President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. In the post, Wood wrote, “Today’s inauguration was beautiful! There were several moments when God was honored, including a wonderful prayer by @franklin_graham pointing people to the Hope of the Gospel.”

Chris Hodges Announces Leadership Transition: ‘God's Hand is All Over This’

Chris Hodges, the founder of the Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama, has announced that he is stepping down as lead pastor to focus on his responsibilities as chancellor of Highlands College. During a Sunday morning service, Hodges shared that after leading the largest church in the state since 2001 for 24 years, he is handing over the reins to the Rev. Mark Pettus.

Matt Chandler at Home and Recovering Following Hospital Stay for Illness
Matt Chandler, the pastor of The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, has returned home to recover after being hospitalized for an undisclosed illness, just weeks after his wife overcame a similar health issue. “Matt is home!” his wife, Lauren Chandler, announced on Instagram on Friday. “Thank you all for praying for us.”
90% of Protestant Pastors Reject the Notion That God's Material Blessings Are Conditional
A recent poll conducted by Lifeway Research revealed Protestant pastors' attitudes towards the prosperity gospel. The report indicates that only 8% of Protestant pastors believe that “individuals must do something for God in order to receive material blessings from Him,” while a significant 90% disagreed with this statement, and 2% were uncertain of their stance.
Minnesota Church Plans Tiny House Community to Aid Homeless
A nondenominational church in Minnesota is addressing homelessness by planning to build a tiny house community on its property. Church of the Open Door, located in Maple Grove, is collaborating with local officials and stakeholders to develop what they refer to as a “sacred settlement” consisting of 12 tiny house units, with a target completion date by summer 2026.

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Trump Calls for Episcopal Bishop's Apology Following Inaugural Prayer Service Sermon
President Donald Trump demanded an apology from Washington Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde after she appealed to him for “mercy” for LGBT-identified Americans and illegal immigrants during an inaugural prayer service. Budde, the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, addressed Trump while he was seated in the front row at the Washington National Cathedral on Monday.
Rock Church Delivers 9 Truckloads of Relief to LA Wildfire Victims
A Southern California church has initiated a relief effort for Los Angeles wildfire victims, inviting the community to donate essential items at its five campuses. Rock Church in San Diego, in partnership with Dream Center in L.A., is coordinating this initiative to assist residents affected by the devastating fires that have displaced tens of thousands and resulted in at least 25 fatalities.
Evangelical Leaders Call on Trump to Maintain Refugee Resettlement Program
World Relief stated on Tuesday announcing that “A Christian Statement on Refugee Resettlement” had been sent to President-elect Donald Trump. The statement referenced Trump's first term, during which he established a refugee ceiling of 50,000 in his first week of office in 2017.
Max Lucado and Joakim Lundqvist Remain Interim Pastors at Gateway Church
Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, will keep Max Lucado and Joakim Lundqvist as interim teaching pastors while searching for a permanent executive pastor following founder Robert Morris's departure amid child sex abuse allegations. In a statement provided to WFAA on Tuesday, Gateway Church officials noted, “Gateway Church is actively searching for a new pastor.
John MacArthur Hospitalized for Continued Recovery Following Surgeries
Grace Community Church Pastor John MacArthur, 85, is currently hospitalized due to a "slower than expected" recovery from three surgeries he underwent last year. GCC Elder Tom Patton stated, "His recovery has been slower than expected, with occasional setbacks affecting his heart, lungs, and kidneys," noting that doctors have not yet determined a single root cause for these diverse health troubles.
Far-Left Group, Accused of Arson at Pentecostal Church Tied to WEA
A leftist group has publicly acknowledged setting fire to a German church office. Identifying itself as “Anonymous,” the group claimed responsibility for igniting rubbish and bulk waste at a Free Church welfare office (Sozialwerk Der Freien Christengemeinde) in Bremen on December 15.
Pastor Jack Hibbs Calls on Christians to 'Armor Up' Spiritually in the New Year
Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills in CA calls on Christians to armor up spiritually as they approach the new year. In his final message of 2024, Hibbs encouraged his congregation not to be “unwise” but to understand and embrace the will of God in their daily lives.
Christmas Eve Threat to Lakewood Church Lands Homeless Man a Felony Charge
A 33-year-old man accused of threatening to release deadly sarin gas during a Christmas Eve service at a Houston megachurch is facing a felony charge. According to the Houston Police Department, officers were dispatched to Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church around 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve after the suspect, identified as Aaron Suppes, made the threat.