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Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship has declined to elaborate on the shocking decision of its influential leader, Pastor Tony Evans, to temporarily step down from his pastoral duties “due to sin” as followers of his immense public ministry offered prayers while wondering about the nature of the unnamed sin he confessed. A representative of the church…

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In what’s being called the largest synchronized baptism in American history, over 12,000 people were baptized in the name of Jesus across California on Pentecost Sunday. The pastor who founded the movement to make it happen called Baptize California says he plans to take it across America and then the world. Pastor Mark Francey of…

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Over 1,600 people publicly declared their faith at The Church of Eleven22’s record-breaking beach baptism. In an uncommon display of faith, The Church of Eleven22 witnessed a staggering 1,614 people publicly declare their faith through baptism at Hanna Park Beach in Jacksonville, Florida. Thousands of additional church members, friends, and family joined them in celebrating.…

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Pastor Perry Noble spoke frankly when he criticized ministry leaders who believe women shouldn’t preach. During a question and answer session at a church service, a congregant asked the senior pastor of Second Chance Church in Anderson, South Carolina, about his thoughts on women pastors. The congregant said, “Throughout the Bible, Jesus elevated women. However,…

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A pastor is praising God for a genuine miracle after an F1 tornado ripped part of his church’s roof as around 100 people took part in praise and worship. However, the terrifying ordeal, which unfolded at Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville, Pennsylvania, concluded with no one experiencing any significant physical injuries, The Christian Post reported. It’s an…

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