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As sectarian violence continues in Syria, Christians and other religious minorities have suffered serious losses, report religious freedom advocates. It remains unclear how many believers have been killed in the recent Alawite uprising and responsive attacks. julieroys.com/christians-a...

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70 Kentucky college students wrote out the entire Gospel of John in sidewalk chalk to creatively share their Christian faith. “It’s my goal for the year, to get more connected with God,” said one KY student, who took project as a “sign showing me (to) keep doing this." julieroys.com/kentucky-uni...

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A North Carolina pastor was found dead a week after being charged with multiple child sex crimes. Waymon Jordan Sr., of Greater Blessed Hope Baptist Church, was arrested on March 6 and died a week after being released. julieroys.com/north-caroli...

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Cindy Clemishire, whose report led to Gateway Church Founder Robert Morris’ arrest on child sex charges is fighting to end the secrecy that protected him. Through tears, she urged TX lawmakers to void NDAs for child sex abuse. julieroys.com/robert-morri...

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Rodger Daily Strong, the senior pastor at Orland Church of the Nazarene in Orland, Indiana, has been charged with three counts of level 1 felony child molesting and two counts of level 4 felony child molesting, court records show. julieroys.com/indiana-past...

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Rodger Daily Strong, the senior pastor at Orland Church of the Nazarene in Orland, Indiana, has been charged with three counts of level 1 felony child molesting and two counts of level 4 felony child molesting, court records show. julieroys.com/indiana-past...

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An AI-powered translation service is quietly transforming worship, helping congregations bridge language barriers in real time. The technology, offered by companies like @wordlyinc, is making worship services more accessible to non-English speakers. julieroys.com/power-of-bab...

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A deadly cycle has unfolded in Nigeria for several years, with Christian clergy & moderate Muslims falling victim to murder and violence. Now faith leaders call for U.S. @StateDept to take Nigeria's plight seriously & designate it as a "country of particular concern." julieroys.com/nigerian-fai...

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A Georgia pastor at a global megachurch has been arrested for possessing child sex abuse material. Daniel Menelaou, youth pastor at Futures Church Alpharetta, is charged with six counts of possession of material depicting a minor in sexually explicit conduct. julieroys.com/georgia-mega...

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The fall of Christian leaders has become an epidemic. But what are the causes? In 'The Scandal of Leadership,' JR Woodward diagnoses the problem and offers insightful understanding of power abuses in the church. Support our mission and get the book this month: julieroys.com/donate/

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A former pastor at megachurch associated w/ Liberty U & frmr SBC Virginia ldr has been convicted of burglarizing & stalking a frmr parishioner. Sergio Guardia, frmr Thomas Road Baptist pastor, was convicted of 3 criminal charges related to breaking into a woman's home. julieroys.com/pastor-sergi...

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BREAKING: Gateway Church Founder Robert Morris surrendered to authorities in Oklahoma this morning on child sex charges. He is now free on $50K bail bond. julieroys.com/robert-morri...

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In the midst of a housing crisis in Portland, a local Episcopal Church is offering alternative shelter for unhoused neighbors. A formerly underutilized parking lot at St. Andrews Episcopal Church features 10 "tiny homes" where people in need can reside. julieroys.com/portland-chu...

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A recent Lifeway Research analysis finds that New England is the sole region where Southern Baptists gained congregants overall from 2018 to 2023. However, this region is only home to 2% of SBC-affiliated congregations; DE, RI, and NH report fewer than 30 SBC churches. julieroys.com/the-northeas...

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Our breaking story about Gateway Founder Robert Morris being indicted on child sex charges is now avail on video “This case is all the more despicable because the alleged perpetrator was a pastor who exploited his position," said OK Attorney General Gentner Drummond www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOlm...

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Disgraced preacher Steven Lawson has broken his silence since his Dallas church removed him 6 months ago for an “inappropriate relationship” w/ a woman. “I have sinned grievously against the Lord, against my wife, my family & against countless numbers of you,” he said. julieroys.com/steve-lawson...

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SBC lawyers have announced that a federal investigation into denominational leaders' mishandling of abuse allegations has ended. Abuse survivors expressed dismay that the SBC has not seemed to prioritize abuse reforms. “It’s just a mess,” said Megan Lively. julieroys.com/southern-bap...

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60 years after the late John Lewis & hundreds of others were beaten on Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, thousands returned to the historic civil rights site. "It’s America’s history that we are actually observing," said Rep. Terri Sewell, at event featuring many prayers. julieroys.com/selma-at-60-...

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BREAKING: Gateway Church Founder Robert Morris has been indicted on 5 counts of child sex charges. “After almost 43 years, the law has finally caught up w/ Robert Morris for the horrific crimes he committed against me as a child” Cindy Clemishire julieroys.com/breaking-gat...

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A boy critically injured in a Wisconsin school shooting is now recovering—with his family seeing God's hand despite their trauma. 14-year-old River Clardy was left fighting for his life in December, after a classmate's actions left 3 people dead and 6 others injured. julieroys.com/god-saved-hi...

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The woman who exposed Marcus Lamb’s extramarital affair speaks out for 1st time, w/ insights into Daystar TV’s culture of coverup. Frmr Daystar Marketing Director Jeanette Hawkins says she was harassed, followed by private eyes & "spiritually raped." But she's healing. julieroys.com/podcast/days...

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A Southern California pastor with a history of financial scams is now facing 11 new federal charges for his latest alleged swindles. Terrance "Tony" Elliott was arrested last week for allegedly swindling his friends and a nonprofit out of more than $230,000. julieroys.com/controversia...

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A group of evangelical Christian orgs held a prayer vigil on Capitol Hill opposing recent sweeping cuts to foreign aid by the Trump admin. Eugene Cho of @bread4theworld.bsky.social called the sudden gutting of life-saving aid "a policy failure. . .and a moral failure." julieroys.com/evangelical-...

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Chinese authorities are celebrating an increase in China's persecution of religious minorities, reports advocacy group Intl Christian Concern. “Even the official churches are persecuted for faithfully following teachings of the Bible,” said advocate Bob Fu of ChinaAid. julieroys.com/chinese-offi...

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A federal court has granted a motion to drop claims against Gateway Church former exec. global pastor Kevin Grove from a recent lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that founder Robert Morris and the church misallocated members' tithes and committed financial fraud. julieroys.com/u-s-court-re...

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A Florida pastor and support staff member at a local elementary school has been charged with two child sex abuse felonies. Jeffery Summers, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Port Orange, was arrested Fri. in a sting operation targeting child predators. julieroys.com/florida-past...

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A second lawsuit accuses controversial pastor John-Paul Miller of assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the late 1990s at Cathedral Hall Academy, a school he allegedly used as a "hunting area for underage females." julieroys.com/2nd-lawsuit-...

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When Tom King was killed in a motorcycle crash his family had every reason to seek justice. But instead of anger towards the driver they chose mercy: praying for him, advocating against his imprisonment, and ensuring the tragedy didn’t claim two lives instead of one. julieroys.com/a-salvation-...

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Can you imagine Jesus mandating his disciples sign a non-disclosure agreement? Now, with Scripture as his standard, Lance Ford uses satire to expose false doctrines that Christian leaders are using to manipulate God’s people and cover-up abuse. julieroys.com/podcast/hono...

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A woman is suing Dallas-area pastor Ronnie Goines & his church, claiming he sexually assaulted her & the church negligently enabled his actions. The woman's attorney @bozlaw.bsky.social called adult clergy sexual abuse a “profound betrayal” of trust placed in pastors. julieroys.com/texas-woman-...

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Former SBC pastor and Southwestern Seminary interim provost Matt Queen was sentenced to 6 months of home confinement after lying to federal agents under oath. The charges stem from a case of sexual abuse at SWBTS, which allegedly Queen mishandled when reported. julieroys.com/sbc-pastor-q...

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A Georgia Baptist church has evolved into a multicultural, mission-minded congregation by offering English classes to its community. “He has brought the world to us, and we are responsible for what we do,” said Kathy Rainwater, the church's ESL director for past 7 yrs. julieroys.com/georgia-chur...

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A faith-driven Georgia nonprofit group has resumed producing its life-saving nutritional product, after being caught up in recent government cuts. Mana Nutrition, which has received USAID grants for years, produces food that has nourished millions in crisis worldwide. julieroys.com/georgia-nonp...

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Recently, a series of lawsuits has been filed against the SBC—notably, by former SBC president Johnny Hunt, who sued SBC for revealing his sexual misconduct. Now SBC Executive Committee says the nation's largest Protestant denomination is unable to pay its legal bills. julieroys.com/southern-bap...

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Parents of a teen in a Michigan megachurch warned that youth pastor Matt Swider had a pattern of grooming behavior. Community Bible Church in Brighton allegedly didn't address family's concerns and revoked their membership. Now Swider is facing criminal charges. julieroys.com/michigan-meg...

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Apologist Michael Brown is facing criticism after his autobiography on how God can turn "broken people into world-changers" just released. Concurrently, Firefly, a firm hired by Brown’s ministry board, is investigating Brown for alleged sexual misconduct. julieroys.com/apologist-mi...

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Daystar TV president Joni Lamb recently prayed "double punishment" over her enemies on-air—and invited viewers to join her! But does God call Christians to this practice? Author and pastor Lance Ford joins Julie to parse what Scripture says about cursing enemies. julieroys.com/podcast/unpa...

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Public records reveal Daystar TV president Joni Lamb owns 7 homes in 4 states, worth a total of $11.7 million. If you missed our recent exposé on this real estate empire funded by a Christian ministry, see it in video format—with the article read in full: youtu.be/R42f7XD_QXw

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A former youth pastor at a Michigan church is facing multiple felony charges, after allegedly soliciting sex online with someone he thought was a 15-year-old boy and then touching him inappropriately, authorities say. julieroys.com/former-michi...

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Tyler Bates, who attended a Houston megachurch about 15 years ago, claims a former youth staff member sexually abused him. That church employee confessed the abuse to Grace Community Church leaders at that time, but the church covered it up, stated Bates. julieroys.com/houston-base...

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As conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo escalates, pastors report that their churches have been forced to become safe havens for M23 rebels. Paramilitary group M23 is targeting Christian civilians across Congo's eastern provinces and hiding in sanctuaries. julieroys.com/churches-eas...

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Daystar Network TV President Joni Lamb has a million-dollar annual salary?! In case you missed our recent article on the latest with this Christian broadcasting ministry, here it is in video format, with the article read in full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7ug...

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Just how rich is Daystar TV President Joni Lamb? An investigation of public records finds that Lamb owns 7 residential properties in four states. The Christian TV mogul's real estate holdings, acquired through Christian ministry, are worth a total of $11.7 million. julieroys.com/daystar-tv-p...

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IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle is a “chronic sexual predator” who should never serve in paid public ministry again, states a new report. However, a group of pastors empaneled by Tikkun Global said Bickle could serve in “informal ministry” if he meets several conditions. julieroys.com/pastoral-tea...

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For over 25 years, Southern Baptists have banned women pastors. That hasn’t stopped churches from having women serve in that role. Recently, an Alaska church with a woman pastor was booted from the SBC; yet a South Carolina church with a woman preacher was not. julieroys.com/why-are-sout...

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A NJ pastor faces sexual assault charges for allegedly drugging and assaulting a 16-year-old at his home near his Trenton church. The 64-year-old, previously convicted in a similar 2008 case, was arrested last month and is now jailed pending trial. julieroys.com/new-jersey-p...

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Months after a Church of England report on layman John Smyth caused two Archbishops to resign, an investigation seems to have stalled. Smyth's abuses against boys were stopped in UK, but report was not publicized and he revived his practices 2 years later in Zimbabwe. julieroys.com/john-symth-v...

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A new doc film traces the experiences & challenges of Black evangelicals, with focus on recent decades. Historian @jemartisby.bsky.social & Prof. Vincent Bacote recount when evangelicals realized “racial progress had to be part of what it meant to be a Christian in US" julieroys.com/documentary-...

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As the only female military captain and chaplain stationed in South Korea, Grace Kim provides U.S. soldiers with unwavering spiritual support by offering faith and comfort to those in uniform. julieroys.com/u-s-army-cha...

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A Netflix TV show infringes on branding for @pepperdine.bsky.social Athletics, school alleges in lawsuit. "The series has misappropriated our trademarked name—the Waves—our colors, blue & orange, our hometown of L.A. & even the year we were founded as an institution." julieroys.com/pepperdine-s...

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