On Tuesday, Dec. 3, Joni Lamb, the co-founder and president of Daystar Television Network, released a video denying allegations that she covered up abuse. 

Two kindergarteners are in “extremely critical condition” after a gunman opened fire at Feather River Adventist School, a private Christian school in California. Authorities believe that the gunman might have targeted the school because of its religious affiliation.

When a leader in a church experiences a moral failure, the fallout can be overwhelming. It’s crucial for pastors to acknowledge and navigate their own grief and shock effectively to maintain their well-being and provide the best support to others.

One day after Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a medical emergency during worship, the founder of The Potter’s House filed a defamation lawsuit against former Pennsylvania pastor and convicted felon Duane Youngblood.

Author Eric Metaxas has apologized to the relatives of Dietrich Bonhoeffer for referring to them as “pro-Hamas lunatics” and “Jew haters,” though he did not definitively retract those statements. 

With the busy swing of Christmas in the church world comes an annual reminder to all pastors that tending to your immediate family and your church family is quite the balancing act.

I asked Will Chapman, the Online Minister at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, Texas, about his experience. Hopefully, it will give you a solid perspective for making the right decision about using Artificial Intelligence in the church.

Advent is a great time to consider reaching out to your neighbors, friends, and family, sharing with them the real meaning behind Christmas. Below are Advent ideas for your small group.