Posts tagged Kim Roberts
‘Jesus Makes Me Holy ... And Hot’: What Christian Influencers Say About Christ

(ANALYSIS) These so-called “Jesus glow-up” posts, and their influencer authors, communicate a message that a relationship with Christ provides a “blessing of heightened physical beauty.”

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How Religious Freedom Caselaw is Shaping the Legal Landscape for Ministries

Following the expanded Free Exercise protections under these decisions, ADF continues to litigate cases on behalf of Christian ministries, arguing for the continued expansion of these protections in different contexts.

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FTC Drops Lawsuit Against Grand Canyon Education

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has dismissed its lawsuit against Grand Canyon Education over Grand Canyon University’s doctoral programs. The dismissal comes after the case, brought during the Biden Administration, suffered “two losses” in motions to dismiss and after the U.S. Department of Education rescinded its $37.7-million fine assessed against Grand Canyon University in 2023.

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Anti-Trafficking Leader Tim Ballard

A lawsuit alleging that Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad, assaulted and raped his assistant, Celeste Borys, has been dismissed. According to Fox 13 in Salt Lake City, Third District Judge Todd Shaugnessy dismissed the lawsuit against Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad because of the way evidence was acquired, not based on the merits of the case.

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Gateway Megachurch Reduces Number of Services, Hires Executive Pastor

The Dallas-area Gateway megachurch is reducing the number of services at its campuses each weekend. According to a Gateway spokesperson, it will be cutting Saturday services at all of its campuses, except its flagship Southlake campus.

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Pregnancy Center Appeal To Be Heard At US Supreme Court

The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, a group of pregnancy resource centers in New Jersey. The case began in November 2023, when New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin demanded that First Choice turn over sensitive documents.

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More Ministry Leaders Expect Negative Impact By Trump Administration Policies

About 27% of Christian ministry leaders told MinistryWatch they believe the Trump administration’s policies will have a negative impact on the organization they lead or the work they do. This is an increase from 19% who gave the same answer in our January survey.

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When It Comes To Giving, Baby Boomers Remain Most Generous

There may be more than one reason Generation X is dubbed the Forgotten Generation. According to a Giving USA survey, they are being surpassed by their younger counterparts — millennials — when it comes to charitable giving. However, baby boomers surpass everyone.

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Congressional Bill Would Protect Tax-Exempt Status Of Charities

Congressional representatives are seeking to protect the freedom of tax-exempt charitable groups by filing the Safeguarding Charity Act. The bill would reaffirm that a tax-exempt status is not financial assistance, making a group subject to federal regulations.

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South Carolina’s Limestone University Needs $6M To Stay Open

A small Christian university in Gaffney, South Carolina, is facing possible closure if it doesn’t obtain immediate financial support of $6 million. Limestone University, founded as a nondenominational Christian women’s college in 1845, is facing imminent decisions about its continuation.

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‘I Hurt People Who Trusted Me’: Christian Author Cliff Graham Gets Second Chance

Cliff Graham, author of the “Lion of War” series of books based on the wars of the Old Testament, is looking for redemption as he resumes publication of his series through a partnership with Kavod Family Ministries in North Carolina. Graham, now 43, is the subject of criticism for the panoply of failed ventures he has engaged in.

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Texas Bill Regarding NDAs Moves Forward: How Will It Impact Churches?

A bill to stop the use of nondisclosure agreements to prevent sexual abuse victims from telling their stories has advanced in the Texas legislature. On March 19, the Texas House Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence voted unanimously to report House Bill 748 favorably to the full House of Representatives and recommend passage.

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Former Intel Executive Pat Gelsinger Joins Gloo

Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has joined Gloo, the technology platform that serves churches and ministries, as its executive chair and head of technology. Gelsinger has been an investor and board member for Gloo for 10 years but now will take on the expanded role of leading the Gloo product and engineering efforts, including Gloo AI.

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Churches Leaving The ‘Network’ Led By Pastor Steve Morgan

Nearly half of the congregations that have been associated with a “Network” of churches overseen by Pastor Steve Morgan have either publicly announced their departure or removed any reference to the network from their websites.

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Seminary Enrollment Is Up, But Some Big Seminaries Are Stalled

Seminary enrollment is up, according to data collected by the Association of Theological Schools, an accrediting agency for seminaries. For more than three decades, ATS has been releasing its annual data about what is happening in the world of graduate theological education.

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Some Ministry Leaders Expect Positive Impact from Trump’s Policies

The majority of U.S.-based Christian ministry executives are optimistic about the impact the new administration of President Donald Trump will have on the ministries they lead, according to a MinistryWatch survey.

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