CT Daily Briefing – 09-02-2024
Died: Carlton Pearson, Pentecostal Preacher Who Rejected Hell
The former COGIC leader and Oral Roberts mentee said he wore his “heretic” label “like a badge.”
Christian Media Company Apologizes for Stolen Election Lie
And other news briefs from evangelicals around the world.
Digital Lectors for a Postliterate Age
Postliterate people still need God’s Word, and online Bible ventures have found eager listeners.
150 Weeks of Composing Psalms Reaches Its Finale
After nearly three years, Poor Bishop Hooper’s accidental pandemic project concludes with a new psalter for the church.
Died: Sandra Crouch, Gospel Artist Who Broke with Church to Get Ordained
She won a Grammy for “We Sing Praises,” collaborated with her brother Andraé on “Jesus Is the Answer,” and worked with everyone from Billy Graham to Michael Jackson.
In Zimbabwe, Secular Education Is Overtaking Historic Mission Schools
The private school boom corresponds with a bigger move away from colonial-era denominations.
Russia Restricts Churches in Ukraine. Divided Orthodox Critique Both.
Ecumenical Ukrainian delegation to DC summit tells of Russia’s wartime destruction of 630 religious sites, without the input of Moscow-linked church.
How Latino Churches Transform Communities
A virtual roundtable on the faith, generosity, and innovation of Hispanic congregations in America.
Kallistos Ware: Theologian Who Explained the Orthodox Way to Other Christians
English bishop and Oxford scholar cultivated unity, dialogue, and respect between the ancient faith and evangelicals.