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Justin Bieber’s Pastor Addresses Accusations His Church Is a “Cult”
Justin Bieber’s pastor Judah Smith addressed accusations that his church is actually a “cult” amid speculation about his close friendship with the Grammy-winning singer. Justin Bieber’s longtime pastor is defending his church’s purpose. Amid rumors about the nature of the “What Do You Mean” singer’s friendship with Judah Smith, who leads the nondenominational Christian church…
US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
Joshua Sullivan was abducted from his church by four gunmen, but is now recovering and in ‘excellent condition’ South African police have rescued an American pastor who was abducted last week while he was conducting a sermon, as kidnappings have soared over the last decade in the country. Three unidentified suspects were killed during the…
Pastor pushed out after parishioners complain about focus on racial justice
Frank Langfitt CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Sunday after Donald Trump won a second term, Pastor Ben Boswell took to the pulpit at Myers Park Baptist, a liberal church in Charlotte, and delivered the sort of blunt, provocative sermon for which he is well known. Boswell likened the moment to what he called the “gathering dark…
Youth pastor identified as man who died after shark bite off Queensland coast
The 40-year-old school chaplain was bitten by the shark while fishing with family in waters off Keppel Islands on Saturday A youth pastor and school chaplain described as an inspirational leader has been identified as the man who died after being bitten by a shark while on holiday with his family in Queensland. Emergency services…