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Steven Furtick’s Elevation Church Reaches $100 Million Milestone
Elevation Church made a $100 million dollar milestone in 2023. In their 2023 annual report, the megachurch shared how they received over $97 million dollars in tithes and offerings and more than $11 million for year-end giving. This $108 million dollar figure comes as the church continues to see rapid growth. In the annual report,
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Authority Myth Still Keeping Women From Ministry Despite Recent SBC Vote
Sixty-one percent of the delegates at the Southern Baptist Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, voted for a constitutional ban on all churches that have a woman on staff who bears the title of “pastor.” But the vote fell short of the required two-thirds majority necessary for a constitutional amendment. The amendment would not have changed the
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Southern Baptists Vote to Oppose IVF Procedures
Another vote has come and gone now at the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting, with this tally resulting in the formal opposition of in vitro fertilization. The SBC, America’s largest protestant denomination, has seen a flurry of activity this week with a new president, Rev. Clint Pressley, elected while rejecting the Law Amendment’s contentious ban
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SBC Law Amendment on Female Pastors Fails, Denomination Chooses New President
The Southern Baptist Convention failed to pass the law amendment at their annual conference that would ban female pastors and their churches from the denomination. The Baptist Press reports that the two-thirds vote required to pass the amendment was not reached, with 61.45% voting in favor of the amendment and 38.38% voting against the amendment.
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Let’s Consider This as SBC, Others Consider Female Pastors
From the Southern Baptists to other mainline denominations and many additional churches, the topic of female pastors is prevalent, so I’m re-releasing my thoughts on this topic. Let me begin by saying that I know and appreciate a number of women who have been recognized as pastors. They are diligent, steadfast and hard-working. Our country has
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JD Greear Warns SBC It’s ‘Unwise’ to Ban Female Pastors
Former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear, a pastor based in Durham, North Carolina, explained this month he is “convictionally opposed” to a ban on female pastors. While The Summit Church preacher said it’s not that he is “a closet moderate or soft on theological issues,” Greear argued in a blog post on his website
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Morning Rundown: Pat Sajak’s Final ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Episode Ends Classic TV Era
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: Pat Sajak’s Final ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Episode Ends Classic TV Era Pat Sajak’s era with the beloved “Wheel of Fortune” has finally come to an end. The 77-year-old has hosted the show for 41 years, as CBS News reported. Sajak shares his gratitude for the
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SBC To Vote on Removing Churches with Female Pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention is ready to make their next move of removing female pastors for good. The SBC’s annual meeting will commence next Tuesday and Wednesday, June 11-12. During this meeting, they will vote on if they want to amend the denomination’s constitution to remove churches with female pastors. Get your FREE CHARISMA NEWSLETTERS
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SBC Removes More Churches for Abuse Policies, Female Pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee has removed more churches from its denomination. As the Associated Press reported, one of the churches to be removed from the denomination is Immanuel Baptist Church located in Paducah, Kentucky. The church has been removed for having a female minister, Reverend Katie McKown. Get your FREE CHARISMA NEWSLETTERS today!
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