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North Point pastor Andy Stanley plans 2027 transition
Andy Stanley
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Andy Stanley plans to step down from leadership of North Point Ministries in January 2027 and North Point Community Church in June 2027, citing the church’s future and more time with family. Joel Thomas has been nominated as his successor, subject to a congregational vote; Stanley expects to remain an elder and preach periodically.
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It's smart to plan the handover years in advance so the church stays steady.
Longevity thrives where healthy habits need no willpower
Books
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Adventists who stay inside Loma Linda’s congregation live about a decade longer than other Californians because social structure, not grit, makes plant food and weekly rest the default.
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US Faith Groups Urge Christian Voter Turnout
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Christian leaders and advocates are urging greater participation in public life, arguing that faith communities should help people engage with elections and everyday issues—not simply stay on the sidelines. U.S. Catholic bishops stress voting as both a responsibility and a right that must be protected, while calls for church involvement range from encouraging turnout to helping congregants take part beyond the ballot box.
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Churches Advance Outreach Across Multiple Regions
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Church leaders are pursuing varied ways to strengthen congregations and share their faith, from supporting African American churches and training Georgia Baptists in evangelism to meeting people at Kentucky community festivals and bringing the gospel to Washington, D.C. Another account urges pastors to respond to political division with curiosity, resilience and a gospel-centered approach.
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GOP Lawmaker Calls For Investigation After Rubio Says Ukraine’s Starlink Slowdown ‘Sort Of Happened’
Simon August · 3 min · 4h
Living Hope Church Buys $1.1M Rochester Building
Good News
— Oct 5, 2026
Church notices list worship services and activities at congregations in Atlantic and Bexhill. In Rochester, Living Hope Church purchased its 19th Street building for $1.1 million after leasing it.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Five People Steal 1,200 Israeli Flags From Alaska Church Memorial
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 6, 2026
Five unidentified-individuals stole roughly 1,200 Israeli flags from an Alaska church Friday after the congregation placed them outside to commemorate the victims of Hamas’ Oct. 7,… — by Daily Caller News Foundation
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Pastor Apologizes After Viral Video Shows Him Criticizing Congregation for Not Buying Him Expensive Item
Reporting
— Aug 18, 2022
A Missouri pastor issued an apology after he was seen criticizing his congregation in a viral video. Carlton Funderburke, the senior pastor at Church at the Well in Kansas City, said during a sermon earlier this month…
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Commentary: Congregation Shouts Horrified ‘No!’ As Priest Reveals He’s Been Asked To Resign Over COVID Regulation Defiance
Opinion
— May 29, 2021
A Wisconsin priest who has faced criticism for his defiance of COVID-19 restrictions and his vocal skepticism on the pandemic and vaccine told his congregants last weekend he has been asked to step down. The Rev. James…
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Pastor Springs Into Action After Crazed Man Walks Up to the Altar, Pulls Gun on Shocked Congregants
Reporting
— Nov 9, 2021
A Tennessee pastor knew what to do when a man started threatening his congregation with a gun on Sunday. Pastor Ezekiel Ndikumana of the Nashville Light Mission Pentecostal Church tackled the man before any harm could…
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Raise talent density before you dismantle the rulebook
Most corporate controls become unnecessary once a company is packed with exceptional people who tell each other hard truths in real time.
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Congregations from Destroyed Kentucky Churches Meet at Lot That Used to Separate Them, Give Thanks to God
Reporting
— Dec 26, 2021
The early December tornadoes that struck the Midwest couldn’t stop two Kentucky congregations from coming together to honor the Lord this Christmas Eve. A heartwarming photograph taken by Lexington Herald-Leader staff…
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Conservative Bishop’s Congregation Mobs Attacker, Brings Him to the Ground
Opinion
— Apr 15, 2024
In a world that is increasingly hostile to Christians and in a country that is largely devoid of faith, one of Australia’s prominent bishops was the victim of a vicious stabbing on Monday. Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was…
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Soccer vs American Football
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Church Grieves Cross-Dressing Pastor Who Took His Own Life
Reporting
— Nov 7, 2023
The congregation at First Baptist Church of Phenix City in Alabama is mourning the loss of its pastor who committed suicide after he was exposed for cross-dressing. On Sunday, one of the church officials expressed his…
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Male Pastor Fired After Coming Out as Transgender, Now Suing Church After Congregation Voted to Fire Him
Opinion
— Aug 15, 2021
A Canadian male pastor who identifies as a woman has filed a lawsuit against his former church for voting to fire him after he came out as transgender, claiming discrimination. When the Rev. Junia Joplin was hired by…
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Trump Says It Would Be a ‘Big Disadvantage’ to Him to Not Hold Rallies Before the Election
Reporting
— May 5, 2020
Campaign rallies have come to a halt as the coronavirus pandemic makes it hard for Americans to congregate, and President Donald Trump appears concerned that it may hinder his ability to reach his supporters. “I hope…
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Zelenskyy Would Halt Strikes On Russian Energy For US Targeting Help, GOP Senator Says
Simon August · 4 min · 6h
Biden Raises Eyebrows As He ‘Nervously Glances at Handlers’ After Church Congregation Is Told to Stand
Joe Biden
— Jul 8, 2024
With concerns swirling about President Joe Biden’s age and mental fitness for the job, he is not giving his supporters much to reassure them. On Sunday, Biden traveled to a Black church in Philadelphia with the aim of…
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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
Quizie
— Quiz
Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
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Tucker Gives Profound Wisdom to Audience Member Asking How He Stays Positive in Today’s World
Opinion
— Dec 5, 2023
Tucker Carlson spoke to an audience, not a congregation, but you would never know it from the advice he gave. Carlson delivered what amounted to a Christian message of humility and charity while giving the keynote…
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‘The President’s Decline Is Alarming’: Dem Insiders Worried by Biden’s Growing Problems
Reporting
— Oct 12, 2021
Democrats are growing worried about President Joe Biden’s low approval rating numbers and whether they’ll get back to where they used to be. When Democrats in Pennsylvania congregated for a focus group on Tuesday, the…
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Good Friday Service Stopped, Congregation Threatened as Police Declare the Worship 'Unlawful'
Reporting
— Apr 3, 2021
Police in the U.K. stormed into a church on Good Friday and canceled a liturgy while threatening worshippers for violating public health orders amid the coronavirus pandemic. While portions of the U.S. are now wide…
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Barr Says Government ‘May Not’ Impose ‘Special Restrictions’ on Religious Institutions
Reporting
— Apr 14, 2020
As several states implemented stay at home orders aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus, some officials took drastic measures to keep people from congregating. In one instance, churchgoers in Mississippi were…
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Zelenskyy Would Halt Strikes On Russian Energy For US Targeting Help, GOP Senator Says
Republican North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer claimed Sunday that Ukraine would stop striking Russian energy sites in exchange for targeting help by the U.S.
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Manchester Synagogue Attack Suspect’s Name Is Literally Jihad
Manchester
— Oct 2, 2025
Authorities identified the suspect in a Thursday attack on a Manchester, England, synagogue as Jihad al Shamie, Sky News reported. Al-Shamie allegedly rammed his car into the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue…
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New England Town Flies Palestinian Flag on Public Flag Pole
Reporting
— Nov 18, 2023
The Massachusetts community of North Andover used to feel like home to Marc Freedman, president of Congregation Ahavat Olam. Now, what he calls the “symbol of anti-Semitism” flies in the town square below the American…
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Cuomo Tells Young Americans It Is ‘Not the Time to Fight for Your Right to Party’
Reporting
— Jul 23, 2020
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is advising young Americans to avoid congregating in large groups in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus across the nation. During his press briefing on Thursday, Cuomo criticized…
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Report: ‘Dreadful’ Border Error Allowed Suspected Texas Synagogue Terrorist Into US
Reporting
— Jan 18, 2022
Yesterday, in the suburbs of Dallas, a British national named Malik Faisal Akram took four hostages at a synagogue, Congregation Beth Israel. After a 10-hour standoff with the police, Akram was shot and killed. In the…
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Pro-LGBT Church Destroyed After Act of God – Not Even Fact-Checkers Can Deny This One
Opinion
— Jun 13, 2023
On June 2, lightning struck First Congregational United Church in Spencer, Massachusetts, sparking a fire that destroyed the church. Initial reports of the conflagration emphasized the hope inspired when a collapsed…
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Zelenskyy Warns Trump’s Diesel Deal With Russia Is ‘Very Dangerous’
Simon August · 3 min · 8h
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