Dale Chamberlain

Redlands

Content Manager at Church Leaders

Christian Author, Podcaster, Fan of Coffee & Old Fashioneds. @kainosproject

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MI Worship Pastor Pleads Guilty to 15 Charges Related to Hiding Camera in Church Bathroom

2 days ago | churchleaders.com | Dale Chamberlain

A former worship pastor has pleaded guilty to 15 charges related to putting a hidden camera in a restroom at his church. Will Johnson, who had been on staff at the multicampus 2|42 Community Church in Michigan, was first arrested in September 2024. Editor’s note: This article refers to reports of sex crimes that some readers might find triggering and/or disturbing.
Ohio Man Dies in Tragic Accident After Bible Study; Pastor Hospitalized

3 days ago | churchleaders.com | Dale Chamberlain

A freak accident has claimed the life of an Ohio man who was on his way home from Bible study. His pastor remains hospitalized. The incident occurred on Thursday (April 17), when Pastor Andrew Edwards of Northwest Baptist Church in Toledo was driving home Richard Miller after a Bible study at the church. While they were traveling, a nearby tree, along with some power lines, fell onto the vehicle. Miller was pronounced dead at the scene, and Edwards was transported to the hospital for medical care.
VA Pastor Charged With Election Fraud for Allegedly Falsifying Signatures To Qualify for City Council Ballot

1 week ago | churchleaders.com | Dale Chamberlain

A pastor in Roanoke, Virginia, is facing felony charges for allegedly falsifying signatures to qualify to appear on the ballot for a 2024 city council election. Bishop J.L. Jackson of ReFreshing Church has been charged with four counts of election fraud. Jackson had been running as a Democrat in a primary election for the Roanoke city council. According to WDBJ, the alleged offense took place on March 17, 2024, when Jackson filed to run.
Kenneth Copeland To Attend Trump's Easter Dinner

1 week ago | churchleaders.com | Dale Chamberlain

Televangelist Kenneth Copeland has announced he will be present at President Donald Trump’s Easter dinner on Wednesday (April 16). The event is part of the Trump White House’s celebration of Holy Week. “We are excited to announce that Brother Copeland will be with President Trump at a special Easter dinner tomorrow night,” Copeland’s team posted to X on Tuesday. “What a great honor this will be.
PA Pastor Arrested in Sting Operation, Charged With 6 Crimes Related to Child Sex Abuse Material

1 week ago | churchleaders.com | Dale Chamberlain

A pastor was one of six men recently arrested in a child predator sting in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, aimed at identifying suspects in the possession, distribution, and production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Brad Swink had been an assistant pastor at North Rome Wesleyan Church (NRWC). Editor’s note: This article refers to reports of child sex abuse that some readers might find triggering and/or disturbing.
‘The King of Kings’ Earns More Than $19 Million, Overtaking ‘The Prince of Egypt’ With Largest Opening of Animated Bible Film

1 week ago | churchleaders.com | Dale Chamberlain

“The King of Kings” has overtaken “The Prince of Egypt” to deliver the biggest opening for an animated Bible film in history. Distributed by Angel Studios and produced by Mofac Studios, “The King of Kings” features a star-studded cast, including Oscar Isaac, Mark Hamill, Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley, Kenneth Branagh, and Roman Griffin Davis.
5 Things Christians Label as ‘Sin’ That Aren’t Actually Sinful

1 week ago | christianity.com | Dale Chamberlain

Christians are called to fight sin. Sin is what Jesus died to save us from. Sin separates us from a relationship with God, as well as each other. The power of Jesus’ resurrection is that sin no longer enslaves us. God has empowered us by his Spirit to fight back against it. For the most part, Christians have a broad agreement about what constitutes as “sin.” For example, violence, rage, greed, lust, lying, and theft are all things that Christians almost universally agree are unequivocally wrong.
Church Financial Secretary Accused of Embezzling More Than $570,000 From Church

1 week ago | churchleaders.com | Dale Chamberlain

A Florida woman has been accused of embezzling more than $570,000 from her church. An investigation into the actions of Melissa Ganey English, 44, began after finance committee members of Amelia Baptist Church in Fernandina Beach noticed discrepancies in the church’s bank statements. English had been serving as the church’s financial secretary. She is accused of stealing money from the church to pay for personal expenses from 2019-2024. English had worked at the church for nearly 11 years.
AL Pastor Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Rapes Involving Prayer, the Bible

2 weeks ago | churchleaders.com | Dale Chamberlain

An Alabama pastor has been sentenced to two years in prison following his conviction on sexual misconduct charges. Bradrick Vail, formerly of Tree of Life Deliverance Ministry in Mobile, will serve one year each for two counts of sexual misconduct. Editor’s note: This article refers to reports of sexual abuse that some readers might find triggering and/or disturbing.
Angel Studios' 'The King of Kings' Earns $7.8 Million in Presales

2 weeks ago | churchleaders.com | Dale Chamberlain

Angel Studios’ new animated film “The King of Kings” has earned more than $7.8 million in presales, according to Deadline. The film, which is based on Charles Dickens’ “The Life of Our Lord,” features a star-studded cast. Oscar Isaac voices Jesus Christ, Mark Hamill voices King Herod, Pierce Brosnan voices Pontius Pilate, Forest Whitaker voices the Apostle Peter, and Ben Kingsley voices High Priest Caiaphas.