Thou Shalt Not … Amend the State Constitution?
This issue of A Public Witness takes you inside a hyperpartisan church for a taste of how the gospel of Jesus is being supplanted by an imperial lust for political power.
Church & Ministries
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Mike Pence Kicks off Christian College’s Speaker Series, Touted as Model of Evangelical Leadership
Former Vice President Mike Pence urged college students in Colorado earlier this month to be champions for God and His Gospel, kicking off a Christian university s new speaker series with words of
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Moscow pastor arrested for opposing invasion of Ukraine
A pastor in Russia could face six years in jail or a fine of 1 million rubles ($9,583USD) for preaching “on the basis of Holy Scripture” that the invasion of Ukraine was wrong and Christians should not fight in it, a religious rights outlet reported.
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TD Jakes Suffers ‘slight health incident’ During Sunday Sermon after Praying Psalm 19:14
T D Jakes, founder of The Potter s House megachurch in Dallas, Texas, is in stable condition after suffering a slight health incident after praying Psalm 19 14 during his Sunday morning service, his
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Priests suspended after review into Church of England’s abuse failings
Four priests have had their licence to practise suspended by the Church of England as it continues to deal with the fallout from a damning review into safeguarding failings.
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Gafcon issues statement with ‘sadness’ after resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury, ‘occasion for grief and self-reflection’
A leading Anglican body critical of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, has issued a statement following his resignation after failing to timely report serial child abuser John Smyth QC to police - saying his willingness to step down shows evidence of taking responsibility.
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Police action should be considered over CofE child abuse failings, says reviewer
The author of the John Smyth review that led to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury has said that police action should be considered over the Church of England's failings.
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Texas Church Plans Third Annual Trip to Help Ukraine Refugee Children | Baptist Press
For the third consecutive year, volunteers from First Baptist Church in Garland will travel to eastern Europe to bring Christmas joy to Ukrainian refugee children.
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Canceling a Saint
This issue of A Public Witness considers the act of removing a saint and what it might teach us about other religious symbols that have also been co-opted.
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Got an Empty Church Lawn? Why Not Turn It Into a Dog Park?
For some churches, starting a dog park turns underused church property into a place for community.
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FIRST-PERSON: Feeling thankful is not enough | Baptist Press
Have you ever considered that we could be thankful and never give thanks? Imagine having a heart full of gratitude but never expressing your thankfulness.
