Church & Ministry
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Morning Rundown: Megachurch Pastor Condemns Mark Driscoll’s ‘Demonic Behavior,’ Apologizes for Inviting Sword-Swallower to Conference
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: Megachurch Pastor Condemns Mark Driscoll’s ‘Demonic Behavior,’ Apologizes for Inviting Sword-Swallower to Conference John Lindell took time during his sermon Sunday to “apologize” for inviting both Driscoll and Magala to the Stronger Men’s Conference, which took place in mid-April. “I want to apologize and let …
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Top of the Week: Megachurch Scandal Erupts at Iconic Gathering
Following are snippets of the top stories posted over the past week on mycharisma.com. We encourage you to visit the links to read the stories in full. Megachurch Scandal Erupts at Iconic Gathering James River Church stirred up quite the controversy at their men’s conference that took place late last week. This happened during the …
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5 Dangers of Too Much Church Entertainment
“Are you not entertained?” The famous quote from Russell Crowe’s character in the movie “Gladiator,” when he passionately asks the crowd in the arena, “Are you not entertained?” serves as a poignant reminder of the sentiment many pastors experience as they strive to engage congregations and maintain attendance at church services. It was Charles Spurgeon …
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Morning Rundown: The IHOP Scandal Has Exposed a Deep Need for Repentance
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: The IHOP Scandal Has Exposed a Deep Need for Repentance When I first heard about the sexual scandal involving Mike Bickle and the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Missouri, in December, my initial reaction was defensive. I didn’t want to believe the charges. …
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Top of the Week: Megachurch Causes Stir Over Easter Invites
Following are snippets of the top stories posted over the past week on mycharisma.com. We encourage you to visit the links to read the stories in full. Megachurch Causes Stir Over Easter Invites Who knew Easter could be so controversial? Megachurch Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been stirring up controversy over this year’s …
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Top 3 Takeaways From the 2024 Leadership Roundtable
For 3 1/2 decades, leaders from around the nation have gathered for an annual leadership roundtable forum. As a participant for almost 30 years, I count it an honor to continue building strong friendships with fellow leaders whose passion is to “hear what the Spirit is saying to the church” and serve others as “sons …
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Morning Rundown: Cindy Jacobs Responds to the Mike Bickle Allegations
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: Cindy Jacobs Responds to the Mike Bickle Allegations As news continues to break surrounding allegations of sexual misconduct by IHOPKC founder, Mike Bickle, prophetic voice Cindy Jacobs is responding to the case. “As a leader in the prayer movement, I am deeply grieved at the …
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Pastors and Christian Ministers, Don’t Tie Your Reputation to a Political Leader
As leaders in the body of Christ, nothing is more important than your personal testimony—your hard-earned reputation for soundness in life, faith and practice. You are a representative of Jesus in a formal and public way, with believers looking to you for guidance and unbelievers scrutinizing you for godliness. That’s why it is so important …
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Morning Rundown: IHOPKC Facing Calls for Closure From Billy Graham’s Grandson
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: IHOKC Facing Calls for Closure From Billy Graham’s Grandson In another shocking development, the International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) is under intense scrutiny after a third woman came forward with allegations of grooming and sexual abuse against the ministry’s founder, Mike Bickle. Boz …
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Morning Rundown: IHOPKC Update: Ministry Vows to Make Changes Amid Scandal
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: IHOPKC Update: Ministry Vows to Make Changes Amid Scandal In an update to the International House of Prayer Kansas City community, the ministry’s new interim executive, General Kurt Fuller, says that a lack of leadership training has dominated the issues currently surrounding the prayer room, …
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Morning Rundown: The 100-Million-Dollar Reason Joel Osteen Was in Tears Last Sunday
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: The 100-Million-Dollar Reason Joel Osteen Was in Tears Last Sunday In a shocking announcement to the congregation, Pastor Joel Osteen, the leader of Lakewood Church, shared the joyous news that the church has successfully paid off a $100 million loan that had been a part …
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Morning Rundown: 10 Absurd Practices in the Contemporary Apostolic Movement
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: 10 Absurd Practices in the Contemporary Apostolic Movement The apostolic movement is considered by many to be the fastest-growing expression within the church in the world today. My book, “The Global Apostolic Movement and the Progress of the Gospel,” is among several I wrote and …
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Morning Rundown: Why Were So Many Christians Deceived by TB Joshua?
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: Why Were So Many Christians Deceived by TB Joshua? Twenty years ago, as I was preparing for my first ministry trip to Nigeria, a friend asked me if I had plans to visit a famous Nigerian minister named T.B. Joshua. I had never heard of …
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10 Absurd Practices in the Contemporary Apostolic Movement
The apostolic movement is considered by many to be the fastest-growing expression within the church in the world today. My book, “The Global Apostolic Movement and the Progress of the Gospel,” is among several I wrote and is considered a must-read. In some of my writings, the blessings and abuses of this movement are covered …
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10 Essential Qualities for the Jesus-Driven Church
In Romans 8:29, the Word of God teaches us that believers were predestined to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. Since the book of Romans was written to the church in Rome, we understand the subject of the verse as the corporate body of Christ. Hence, local congregations are called to become Christlike …
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