via:blackchristiannews Megapastor Joel Osteen has his supporters and his detractors. The former point to his passion for helping people and unblemished record of good works since becoming senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, 14 years ago. Opponents note that Osteen doesn’t even have a theology degree and is no more than an […]
By Phil Cook/Charisma News via:blackchristiannews My team at Cooke Pictures gets hired when a church, ministry or nonprofit organization is losing its voice. Perhaps you’ve experienced a similar situation: Despite doing great work in the community–like building homeless shelters, drug treatment centers or food banks–your ministry still lives hand to mouth. Or, as […]
via:blackchristiannews Christian worship has always had its musical accompaniment but the beat and the bel canto of it have altered with the times. The initial influence of Judaism led to the singular and enduring sound of Gregorian chant. The rich music of the Renaissance filled choir lofts. The heartfelt lamentations of an […]
via:blackchristiannews The recent death of a newsman drew some unlikely praise from those who admired him. And it wasn’t just for his skills as a writer and reporter. McCandlish Phillips was also a religious man who left The New York Times at the top of his game to become an evangelist. Read More
via:blackchristiannews Gospel sensation Marvin Sapp has seen his share of adversity. But in the end, he’s able to claim a victory. His latest album, “I Win,” is his public declaration. Sapp’s wife, MaLinda, died in 2010 of colon cancer, leaving him to raise their three children. Before that, he’d lost three important men: […]
By Thom S. Rainer via:christianpost I am especially grateful to have the opportunity to hear from pastors’ wives since much of my focus is on pastors. Our recent, informal survey simply asked the open-ended question: “What do you wish you had been told before you became a minister’s wife?” Thank you to the pastors’ wives […]
Peter Popoff, the controversial televangelist who amassed millions from a “prophetic anointing” that was later revealed to have come, at least in part, from information fed to him over a radio by his wife, Elizabeth, is now hawking baggies of “miracle spring water” that promises to rid its drinkers from debt. The wealth-attracting […]
via:blackchristiannews Does the Shroud of Turin actually date back to the time of Jesus’ death? New research suggests yes. Many believe the shroud was the cloth used to bury Jesus after his crucifixion. Other people claim it’s just a medieval forgery. Read More
via:christianpost Todd Coontz, the founder of RockWealth International Ministries, a nonprofit organization, is coming under fire for telling viewers that if they act obediently toward God and send him a minimum of $273 for a “recovery seed” donation, God will reward them with a “supernatural change in 90 days.” Coontz told viewers: “Several months […]
via:blackchristiannews The Rock Church in Birmingham, Ala., says its unusual billboard is serving its purpose, grabbing people’s attention and making patrons of a local strip club think twice about how they spend their money, MyFoxAl.com reported. The church’s sign quotes Jesus from Hebrews, saying simply, “Strip for me.” The message: Instead of spending money in […]
