Pastor leaves small congregation to preach on YouTube

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From Invite us to your inbox 11/03/2023 Presented by Bethlehem College and Seminary Oklahoma declares November 'Family Month' Curated for you byCP Editors During a Tuesday press conference, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt issued a proclamation making November Family Month as part of an effort to recognize "the foundational institution of society, ordained by God." The Republican governor expressed his desire to make Oklahoma "the most pro-family state in the nation." Full Story. P.S. Have you subscribed to Freedom Post? This free, twice-weekly newsletter highlights breaking news and headlines on key issues ranging from education to religious liberty. Sign-up today to get Freedom Post delivered to your inbox every Monday and Thursday. Check out these headlines from our latest issue of Freedom Post:Vandalism on the rise as Ohio gears up to vote on Issue 1Cornell student threatens to kill Jewish studentsBoston Children's Hospital rakes in tax dollars for trans services Listen to the CP Daily Podcast TOP STORIES 'Skinfolk ain't kinfolk': Liberal PAC defends racially motivated ad The Black Voters Matter Action PAC is defending an ad that features a black woman declaring, "It's election time, and all skinfolk ain't kinfolk." The radio push, which depicts Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron as a traitor to the black community due to his conservative beliefs, refers to Cameron as "Uncle Daniel Cameron" and urges listeners to "vote Andy Beshear," a white man, for governor. Read more. Christian counseling website goes dark after HuffPost report A report from HuffPost claims that the wife of House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has deleted her counseling website outlining biblical positions on marriage as a result of the criticism directed at her husband's views. The liberal publication previously published a piece condemning the couple's biblical beliefs. Read more. Socialized medicine: UK judge blocks transfer of baby to Italy for treatment Justice Robert Peel of the High Court in the United Kingdom has blocked the transfer of 8-month-old Indi Gregory, who is on life support fighting a rare mitochondrial disease, to Italy for medical treatment. Christian Legal Centre, which is supporting the family, has questioned the court's motivation, noting a hospital is ready to care for Indi in Rome. Read more. Follow Us On CHURCH & MINISTRIES Pastor leaves small congregation to preach on YouTube Gavin Ortlund, the senior pastor of the California-based First Baptist Church of Ojai, announced he is stepping away from the 100-member congregation to focus his efforts on his Truth Unites channel on YouTube. Ortlund believes the social media platform presents strategic opportunities for ministry. Watch Ortlund make the announcement here. Carlton Pearson's final message to followers "This will be probably one of the last times you'll see me like this as I may be closing some things out but I'll never close you out in consciousness," Bishop Carlton Pearson said via a pre-recorded message shared on Facebook. The former megachurch pastor, who lost his ministry after declaring there was no Hell, told his followers he would think of them in Heaven. His comments come amid his battle with terminal cancer. Read more. A MESSAGE FROM Bethlehem College and Seminary A Golden College Admissions Opportunity by John Piper, Chancellor Graduate Ready to Witness for Christ with Wisdom and Wonder for the Rest of Your Life Learn More CP VOICES To Church: Protect your abuse victims—don't abuse them a second time Wilderness to WILD & TraumaMAMAs mobile app co-founder Sarah McDugal urges churches to avoid "double abuse" when it comes to helping victims. "When we fail to address abuse head-on or give dangerous advice to those suffering harm, we misrepresent the heart of God," writes McDugal, who warns that well-meaning but uneducated leaders can cause more harm than good. Read about McDugal's research on Christian female survivors of abuse now. MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT 'K-LOVE Live at Red Rocks' coming to theaters nationwide "K-LOVE Live at Red Rocks," a concert featuring exclusive performances and interviews with hit Christian musicians is gearing up for a nationwide theatrical release next week. The concert, which will be shown in theaters on Nov. 6 and 7, features popular musicians such as Zach Williams, Mercy Me, and Jeremy Camp. Click here to learn more. 'Religious gatekeeping'? Drag performer complains over Grammys ineligibility Matthew Blake, a former church worship singer turned drag performer using the stage name Flamy Grant, is complaining about "religious gatekeeping" after his Grammy Awards submission was deemed ineligible for the Christian category due to its explicit language. Blake, whose explicit lyrics can be viewed here, compared himself to biblical prophets like Hosea and Isaiah and claimed that "queer Christians" are "among the most faithful because of the cruelty we must navigate." Read more. Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We look forward to seeing you again on Monday! -- CP Editors

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