Greg Laurie
Charles Stanley, TV preacher and Southern Baptist leader, dies at 90
By Adelle M. Banks — April 19, 2023
(RNS) — The author of dozens of books was recognized by people in the grassroots as well as in the highest echelons of American society.
‘Jesus Revolution’ leaves out the tough stuff but gets the music right
By Leah Payne — February 27, 2023
(RNS) — The new film about the origins of the Jesus People is refracted through Greg Laurie’s memory, which is selective.
Jack Hayford, prominent Pentecostal pastor in Southern California, has died
By Alejandra Molina — January 9, 2023
(RNS) — Hayford authored more than 50 books and composed hundreds of songs, including the widely known 'Majesty.'
Maranatha Chapel to honor pastor Ray Bentley, who died from COVID-19 complications
By Alejandra Molina — January 7, 2022
(RNS) — ‘We are all in shock and heartbroken. We find comfort in knowing that he is rejoicing in heaven with his beloved Jesus,’ the San Diego church said in a statement.
Trump evangelical advisers exposed to COVID-19 flout CDC guidelines, preach in public
By Jack Jenkins and Emily McFarlan Miller — October 5, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A number of high-profile Christian leaders attended recent Washington, D.C., events with people who have since tested positive for COVID-19. Some have chosen to quarantine out of precaution, but others continue to travel and even to preach in front of their congregations.
Harvest Crusade, a staple event at Angel Stadium, is morphing into a cinematic experience
By Alejandra Molina — August 3, 2020
(RNS) — Instead of the in-person stadium event, Harvest ministries will stream a cinematic crusade titled ’A Rush of Hope,‘ a film that will be released on Labor Day weekend.
Courtiers and kings, evangelicals, prophets and Trump
By John Fea — January 8, 2020
(RNS) — If evangelical leaders don't oppose the president's worst behavior with prophetic witness, they are complicit in his sins.
Trump-drunk tweets touting Paula White book reshape what we expect of SBC pastors
By Costi W. Hinn — October 18, 2019
(RNS) — It is healthy for evangelical leaders to want to influence the president, but when appeasement of Trump extends to promoting someone many Christians would call a false teacher, they risk their reputations.
Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie urges compassion after Jarrid Wilson’s suicide
By Alejandra Molina — September 12, 2019
RIVERSIDE (RNS) — Two days after Jarrid Wilson's suicide, Pastor Greg Laurie stressed the importance of seeking help when feeling depressed or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
The evangelical courtiers who kneel before the president’s feet
By John Fea — May 12, 2017
(RNS) These Court Evangelicals have sacrificed the prophetic voice of their Christian faith for a place of power and influence in the current administration.
Assemblies of God defies denominational decline
By Mark I. Pinsky — August 9, 2013
(RNS) At its General Council meeting this week, the Assemblies of God touted its formula for defying the seemingly irreversible decline of other religious groups: contemporary music, arts and high-tech quality communication, outreach to young people, immigrants and ethnic minorities.
Q&A with Greg Laurie about prayer in times of grief
By Adelle M. Banks — April 26, 2013
(RNS) Pastor Greg Laurie, honorary chairman of Thursday’s National Day of Prayer, talked about prayer, grief and what not to say when a friend’s loved one dies.
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