Illinois Megachurch Names New Senior Pastor After Previous Leader Resigns in Disgrace

Nearly a year after megachurch pastor Mike Baker abruptly stepped down from his role leading Eastview Christian Church following allegations that he covered up his son’s sexual misconduct, the church has announced that Brandon Grant, a former staff member, will replace him as lead pastor. Grant previously led the church’s college

How I Learned to Speak in Tongues (And Then Never Do It Again)

(This was originally written a decade ago, so have mercy on me for the grammar and style!!!!Couple of things I wouldn’t say or word the same way, but we’ll let it ride. It’s also a bit of my testimony as well, along with my journey from continuationist to cessationist) My

Iowa Politician Introduces Bill to Ban ‘Satanism on state property’

Days after Christian nationalist hero Michael Cassidy was charged with a hate crime for destroying a Baphomet statue at the Iowa Capitol last December, Iowa Republican and State Senator Sandy Salmon filed a bill banning “Satanic displays or the practice of Satanism on state property.” Taking a page from a

Southern Baptist Convention Makes Gun Control And Amnesty Legislative Priorities For 2024

(Evangelical Dark Web) The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention serves as a political lobbying arm of the SBC’s Cooperative Program. In theory, it is supposed to represent Southern Baptists’ political interests. In practice, it has capitulated on most issues of substance. It famously opposed pro-life legislation in

WORLD Magazine Founder Joel Belz Has Passed Away

WORLD Magazine founder Joel Belz passed away at his home on Sunday, the result of complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was 82.  An obituary published in World Magazine recounts, “Those who knew Belz esteemed him as an exemplary son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, elder, teacher, journalist, and publisher. He saw