Stephanie Martin

1 week ago | churchleaders.com | Stephanie Martin

At a White House Easter event on Wednesday (April 16), President Trump spoke about “the miracles of Holy Week” and recapped the ways his administration is defending Christians. “There’s so much to celebrate this Easter,” the president told the gathering of faith leaders. “And we’ll not forget the true source of our joy and our strength. America has put our trust in God.”The event, organized by the White House Faith Office, followed Trump’s Holy Week proclamation on Sunday (April 13).

1 week ago | churchleaders.com | Stephanie Martin

Canaan James Hill, a young aspiring preacher, once again wowed “American Idol” judges and viewers this week. Despite dealing with allergies, the 17-year-old from Dallas offered what judge Luke Bryan called a “tremendous performance, very uplifting” on the April 14 episode. In this season’s Top 24 round, filmed at a Hawaiian resort, Hill sang “Glory to Glory to Glory” by Fred Hammond & Radical for Christ.

1 week ago | churchleaders.com | Stephanie Martin

After an American missionary was kidnapped while preaching in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province last week, loved ones are requesting prayers for his safe return. Josh Sullivan of Maryville, Tennessee, was leading a prayer service in Motherwell Township on April 10 when four masked gunmen barged into his church. According to reports, the gunmen knew Sullivan by name and briefly detained his wife, Meagan, before forcing the preacher into his own vehicle and driving away.

1 week ago | churchleaders.com | Stephanie Martin

The music video for Michael W. Smith’s new single “Arms Around the Sun” features a familiar face: Jesus. Or, rather, the man who plays Jesus in the hit TV series “The Chosen.”Jonathan Roumie, the 50-year-old star of “The Chosen,” played drums in a rock band after college, before pursuing an acting career. After he mentioned that musical past to Smith, Roumie ended up contributing to what he calls “a banger” of a song.

2 weeks ago | churchleaders.com | Stephanie Martin

The Moses story for preschoolers introduces young children to God’s care and protection. The account, from Exodus 2:1-10, is filled with bravery and faith. Teach about baby Moses in age-appropriate ways. That way, preschoolers will learn that God watches over them too. First let’s look at the Scripture account of baby Moses. Then we’ll provide specific tips and activities for teaching the Moses story for preschoolers. Moses was born in Egypt, when Pharaoh ruled over the Israelites.