‘Christian superstar’ pastor Kenneth Flowers sentenced to 4-15 years in prison for sexually assaulting teenage boy

The Rev. Kenneth Flowers, a once-celebrated figure in the Detroit Christian community, has recently been sentenced to prison for the sexual assault of a minor. Flowers, who previously led the Greater New Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, received a sentence ranging from four to 15 years after pleading guilty to two counts of third-degree criminal … Read more

Expert Cautions Against Teen Use of AI Companions Amid Findings of High Usage in This Age Group

In recent discussions around the impact of artificial intelligence on youth, a significant warning has emerged from Common Sense Media regarding the use of AI companions among teenagers. With a staggering 72% of teens aged 13 to 17 reportedly engaging with these digital friends, the organization has raised concerns about emotional dependency and relational manipulation. … Read more

Family Requests Prayers Following Drowning of Ex-Baseball Player Chase Childers While Rescuing Five Individuals

The Christian community is mourning the loss of Chase Childers, a 38-year-old former professional baseball player and police officer who tragically drowned while attempting to save others at Pawleys Island, South Carolina, on July 13, 2025. His family has requested prayers during this difficult time, as they come to terms with the profound loss of … Read more

Court Rules West Virginia Cannot Award $5M Grant to Out-of-State Catholic College

A recent court ruling has stirred significant discussion regarding the intersection of education, religion, and public funding in West Virginia. The Kanawha Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Richard Lindsay, determined that the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) was wrong to grant a $5 million award to the College of Saint Joseph the Worker, … Read more

"California Pastor Stands Firm After ICE Arrest at Her Church: We Will Not Bow to Fear"

In a bold stand against recent immigration enforcement actions, Pastor Tanya Lopez of Downey Memorial Church in California has become a voice for the voiceless. Her church was recently the site of an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) operation that left many congregants shaken and concerned about their safety during worship. Pastor Lopez, who leads … Read more

Church Pursues Legal Action Against University of Maine System Over Religious Discrimination

A legal battle is heating up in Maine as Calvary Chapel Belfast continues its fight against the University of Maine System (UMS) over what the church claims is religious discrimination. The congregation is appealing a lower court’s decision that denied their request for a preliminary injunction after UMS rescinded its offer to sell the Hutchinson … Read more