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kevin Eckstrom
Kevin Eckstrom joined Washington National Cathedral in 2015 as Chief Communications Officer. Eckstrom came to the Cathedral after 15 years at Religion News Service. During his nine years as editor-in-chief, RNS was named Best News Service by the Associated Church Press six times. He holds degrees from The George Washington University and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. He lives in Washington, DC, with his husband and twin sons.
April 10, 2023:
The Washington National Cathedral calls itself "a house of prayer for all people, conceived to serve as a great church for national purposes." In other words, the cathedral is designed to capture and reflect the essence of America and its culture. So what better icon to carve onto the building than Darth Vader, the infamous villain from "Star Wars?" According to National Cathedral chief of communications Kevin Eckstrom, the Sith lord looms over the north side of the Cathedral because of a 1985 contest sponsored by children's magazine National Geographic World. The magazine took submissions from readers, and then counted votes for the different options to decide what stonemasons would actually carve. Darth Vader came in fourth, "but don't tell him that," Eckstrom said. Vader is already on the dark side -- literally, keeping watch on the north side of the Cathedral, which gets less light.
--Washington 4: Darth Vader and a Decapitated Bat: Here Are Some of the National Cathedral's Most Interesting Carvings 4.10.23
The Washington National Cathedral calls itself "a house of prayer for all people, conceived to serve as a great church for national purposes." In other words, the cathedral is designed to capture and reflect the essence of America and its culture. So what better icon to carve onto the building than Darth Vader, the infamous villain from "Star Wars?" According to National Cathedral chief of communications Kevin Eckstrom, the Sith lord looms over the north side of the Cathedral because of a 1985 contest sponsored by children's magazine National Geographic World. The magazine took submissions from readers, and then counted votes for the different options to decide what stonemasons would actually carve. Darth Vader came in fourth, "but don't tell him that," Eckstrom said. Vader is already on the dark side -- literally, keeping watch on the north side of the Cathedral, which gets less light.
--Washington 4: Darth Vader and a Decapitated Bat: Here Are Some of the National Cathedral's Most Interesting Carvings 4.10.23
Dec 6, 2022: GW Hatchet: National Cathedral returns to first entirely in-person Christmas celebration since 2019
“There are very few places in the entire country where you can get a Christmas service that’s quite like this, so we’re praying and lighting candles that the COVID numbers don’t turn south like they did last year,” Kevin Eckstrom, the chief communications officer at the Washington National Cathedral, said.
“There are very few places in the entire country where you can get a Christmas service that’s quite like this, so we’re praying and lighting candles that the COVID numbers don’t turn south like they did last year,” Kevin Eckstrom, the chief communications officer at the Washington National Cathedral, said.
Feb 21, 2018: Kevin Eckstrom: Religion News Service: ‘Just As I Am’ was Billy Graham’s signature hymn
June 18, 2020: Christian Headlines: Financially Hit by COVID-19, Washington National Cathedral Lays Off Staff
The cathedral’s doors have been closed since March 12, preventing tourists and worshippers from visiting during what is usually the 113-year-old neo-Gothic landmark’s busiest time of year. In an email to Religion News Service, Chief Communications Officer Kevin Eckstrom said that while donor support has remained strong despite holding only online services, the cathedral has been unable to rent its buildings and grounds for events, which normally helps underwrite operations.
The cathedral’s doors have been closed since March 12, preventing tourists and worshippers from visiting during what is usually the 113-year-old neo-Gothic landmark’s busiest time of year. In an email to Religion News Service, Chief Communications Officer Kevin Eckstrom said that while donor support has remained strong despite holding only online services, the cathedral has been unable to rent its buildings and grounds for events, which normally helps underwrite operations.
Oct 1, 2021: The Hoya: National Cathedral To Replace Confederate Imagery With Art Honoring Black American History
The Washington National Cathedral formed a task force to decide the future of the Confederate stained glass following a 2015 shooting at a historically Black church in Charleston, S.C. After the 2017 “Unite the Right” white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va., the task force ultimately decided that the windows should be replaced with art that did not exclusively center on white historical perspectives, according to Kevin Eckstrom, chief communications officer at the Washington National Cathedral.
The Washington National Cathedral formed a task force to decide the future of the Confederate stained glass following a 2015 shooting at a historically Black church in Charleston, S.C. After the 2017 “Unite the Right” white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va., the task force ultimately decided that the windows should be replaced with art that did not exclusively center on white historical perspectives, according to Kevin Eckstrom, chief communications officer at the Washington National Cathedral.
Feb 9, 2022: Ministry Watch: LGBTQ Community Organize Petition Against Max Lucado Preaching at Washington National Cathedral
Cathedral spokesman Kevin Eckstrom emphasized that Lucado, a popular author and teaching minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, was not asked to preach on LGBTQ issues. The subject of his sermon, which was pre-recorded and aired as planned Feb. 7, was “how God can bring calm to our chaos.” The Right Rev. V. Gene Robinson, retired Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire and the first openly gay bishop in the Anglican communion, presided over the service where Lucado preached.
Cathedral spokesman Kevin Eckstrom emphasized that Lucado, a popular author and teaching minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, was not asked to preach on LGBTQ issues. The subject of his sermon, which was pre-recorded and aired as planned Feb. 7, was “how God can bring calm to our chaos.” The Right Rev. V. Gene Robinson, retired Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire and the first openly gay bishop in the Anglican communion, presided over the service where Lucado preached.
aubrey ector
Aubrey and Barbara Ector are the founding Pastors of Unity Christian Ministries, Inc. They were both born and reared in Memphis, Tennessee in the Douglass and Hyde Park areas respectively. Although they grew up just city blocks apart, and were sometimes in the same room, they did not meet until the first weekend of their freshman year of college. They were married in 1981 and have two daughters, Audrienne and Aundrea. As a family, the Ectors have lived in Houston, Texas, Lake Charles, Louisiana, and lastly Cleveland, TN. Barbara has Bachelor and Masters degrees in Education from George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University and an Ed.S degree from Lincoln University. She has received numerous teaching awards and is presently an education administrator.
Sept 26, 2020: Faith On View: A small southern town and her monument
It was good to see several articles about the monument removal movement covered in the local paper. This is the same paper that after the George Floyd murder failed to cover a Unity Walk with 1200-1500 participants. This is a nice change. The Daily Banner covered the statements from Angelique Ware from the NAACP, Sara Keel from #Emancipate Cleveland, and Pastor Aubrey Ector representing the Black clergy of the city. They presented a unified voice calling for the removal of the Confederate monument. The demonstration of the City Council meeting was also covered by Chattanooga news.
It was good to see several articles about the monument removal movement covered in the local paper. This is the same paper that after the George Floyd murder failed to cover a Unity Walk with 1200-1500 participants. This is a nice change. The Daily Banner covered the statements from Angelique Ware from the NAACP, Sara Keel from #Emancipate Cleveland, and Pastor Aubrey Ector representing the Black clergy of the city. They presented a unified voice calling for the removal of the Confederate monument. The demonstration of the City Council meeting was also covered by Chattanooga news.
william edgar
William Edgar (DTheol, University of Geneva) is Professor Emeritus of Apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary and Professeur Associé at the Faculté Jean Calvin in Aix-en-Provence. He is the author of numerous books, including Francis Schaeffer on the Christian Life. Since 1989, he has been professor of apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is also coordinator of the Apologetics Department and director of the Gospel and Culture Project. He was chairman of the faculty until 2010. He is an ordained teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America since 1978.
William Edgar Files
Indeed, redemptive history is sprinkled with great men and women who struggled at some point with deep discouragement and despair. A well-known example is Martin Luther (1483–1546), who had bouts with depression caused, for example, by contracting the bubonic plague in 1527, or, ironically, by the success of the Reformation and his doubts about his ability to guide it forward. He called such bouts anfechtung, “assaults” that threatened his convictions. Another example is Anne Bradstreet (1612–1672), the remarkable Puritan poet, who admitted to her children that she had traversed serious periods of doubt. “Many times hath Satan troubled me concerning the verity of the Scriptures,” she wrote in a letter she left them after she died. But she remained in the faith.
--William Edgar; Desiring God; The Faith Crisis of Francis Schaeffer 2.4.23
--William Edgar; Desiring God; The Faith Crisis of Francis Schaeffer 2.4.23
aaron edwards
Mar 24, 2023: Premier Christianity: I've just been dismissed by a Christian college for tweets on homosexuality – if I wasn’t safe, no one is
Dr Aaron Edwards was recently dismissed from Cliff College – the Methodist Bible college where he worked as a lecturer – after pro-LGBT advocates attacked him over his views on sexuality. Here he explains why his sacking should be a concern for all Christians
Dr Aaron Edwards was recently dismissed from Cliff College – the Methodist Bible college where he worked as a lecturer – after pro-LGBT advocates attacked him over his views on sexuality. Here he explains why his sacking should be a concern for all Christians
evan edwards
Mar 12, 2023: Daily Mail: When good pastors go bad: From disgraced Carl Lentz's multiple affairs in Hillsong scandal to NYC's 'bling bishop', these are the biggest falls from grace
Florida pastor Evan Edwards, 64, allegedly falsified documents for $8.4 million in Covid loans. The documents relate to his business ASLAN International Ministry, which is reportedly a church founded in 2005.
His family planned to use the money to purchase a $3.7 million Disney World Resort home.
He has been hospitalized since December when he was arrested alongside his son Josh. A judge on January 26 declared him incompetent to appear in court. Some have speculated that Edwards might be faking his illness to avoid trial.
Edwards' arrest came more than two years after his family were stopped by Florida highway patrol while trying to flee the country in a Mercedes SUV, according to a federal complaint.
Federal agents found bags of shredded paper in the car and their electronic devices in a Faraday bag - a bag designed to protect against data loss.
At the time, they were arrested but released the next day and were understood to have fled to Canada until Edwards and his son returned to the Florida.
According to a federal court filing, Josh initially applied for a $6.91 million loan using documents to paint the church as a successful organization that had $51 million in revenue in 2019.
The family's loan was approved in May 2020 at a total of $8.4 million, almost two million more than requested.
It remains unclear if Evan will stand trial. He and Josh are each charged with six counts of fraud and each face a maximum of 30 years in prison
Florida pastor Evan Edwards, 64, allegedly falsified documents for $8.4 million in Covid loans. The documents relate to his business ASLAN International Ministry, which is reportedly a church founded in 2005.
His family planned to use the money to purchase a $3.7 million Disney World Resort home.
He has been hospitalized since December when he was arrested alongside his son Josh. A judge on January 26 declared him incompetent to appear in court. Some have speculated that Edwards might be faking his illness to avoid trial.
Edwards' arrest came more than two years after his family were stopped by Florida highway patrol while trying to flee the country in a Mercedes SUV, according to a federal complaint.
Federal agents found bags of shredded paper in the car and their electronic devices in a Faraday bag - a bag designed to protect against data loss.
At the time, they were arrested but released the next day and were understood to have fled to Canada until Edwards and his son returned to the Florida.
According to a federal court filing, Josh initially applied for a $6.91 million loan using documents to paint the church as a successful organization that had $51 million in revenue in 2019.
The family's loan was approved in May 2020 at a total of $8.4 million, almost two million more than requested.
It remains unclear if Evan will stand trial. He and Josh are each charged with six counts of fraud and each face a maximum of 30 years in prison
Dec 18, 2022: NBC News: 'Utter betrayal': Florida pastor accused of Covid scam slammed by ex-associate's son
Walter Gnida, a retired truck driver and part-time accountant, was 88 years old and suffering from dementia when his name appeared on a loan application from a Christian ministry seeking millions of dollars in federal Covid relief money.
The application was filed by Josh Edwards, whose father, Evan Edwards, was the leader of ASLAN International Ministry based in Florida.
The Edwardses ultimately got a boatload of aid money: $8.4 million. But they’re now in federal custody and facing multiple counts of fraud — as well as the ire of Walter Gnida’s family.
Walter Gnida, a retired truck driver and part-time accountant, was 88 years old and suffering from dementia when his name appeared on a loan application from a Christian ministry seeking millions of dollars in federal Covid relief money.
The application was filed by Josh Edwards, whose father, Evan Edwards, was the leader of ASLAN International Ministry based in Florida.
The Edwardses ultimately got a boatload of aid money: $8.4 million. But they’re now in federal custody and facing multiple counts of fraud — as well as the ire of Walter Gnida’s family.
bart d ehrman |
Bart Denton Ehrman (born October 5, 1955) is an American New Testament scholar focusing on textual criticism of the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and the origins and development of early Christianity. He has written and edited 30 books, including three college textbooks. He has also authored six New York Times bestsellers. He is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
While many of us continue to worry about how we might indeed destroy ourselves and our planet, incredible numbers put their trust in the ultimate deus ex machina. A 2006 Pew Research Poll showed that 79% of Christians (not just evangelicals) believed that Jesus would indeed return to Earth. More intriguing, a 2010 poll indicated that over half of American Protestants believed he would return by 2050.
If a significant portion of the voting public believes the end of our civilization is just 40 years off, why worry about the environment? Why support the Paris climate agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050? It’s no surprise that believers in the Second Coming are significantly more likely to oppose governmental attempts to fight climate change. --Bart D Ehrman; Some Christians use the end of the world as an excuse to neglect the environment; 5.10.23
If a significant portion of the voting public believes the end of our civilization is just 40 years off, why worry about the environment? Why support the Paris climate agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050? It’s no surprise that believers in the Second Coming are significantly more likely to oppose governmental attempts to fight climate change. --Bart D Ehrman; Some Christians use the end of the world as an excuse to neglect the environment; 5.10.23
Feb 10, 2023: Religion News: His popular blog debunks Christian myths. With the profits, he does the Christian thing.
Bart Ehrman’s blog regularly disabuses readers of their preconceptions about Christianity and its origins.
No, the devil does not appear in the Garden of Eden — or anywhere in the Hebrew Bible (though the word “Satan” appears elsewhere a handful of times).
Bart Ehrman’s blog regularly disabuses readers of their preconceptions about Christianity and its origins.
No, the devil does not appear in the Garden of Eden — or anywhere in the Hebrew Bible (though the word “Satan” appears elsewhere a handful of times).
john eismore
Jan 13, 2023: Religion Dispatches: ‘EXPORTING GARBAGE TO THE NATIONS’: CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIAN RIFTS SPREADING LIKE CRACKED GLASS
Hume and Saint are unabashed Christian Reconstructionists and directors of the Mid-Atlantic Reformation Society (MARS), a regional Reconstructionist hub which has close relationships with the paper, and with the Independence Reformed Bible Church. MARS hosts an annual conference called The Future of Christendom, which has featured such leading figures as the late Gary North, Rev. Joseph Morecraft of Georgia, Col. John Eidsmoe of Alabama, and Rev. Matt Trewhella of Wisconsin.
Hume and Saint are unabashed Christian Reconstructionists and directors of the Mid-Atlantic Reformation Society (MARS), a regional Reconstructionist hub which has close relationships with the paper, and with the Independence Reformed Bible Church. MARS hosts an annual conference called The Future of Christendom, which has featured such leading figures as the late Gary North, Rev. Joseph Morecraft of Georgia, Col. John Eidsmoe of Alabama, and Rev. Matt Trewhella of Wisconsin.
Ejikeme Ejim Files
The transformed life is rooted in righteousness. Christ died to give us grace to live a righteous and holy life. It is not a cheap grace that makes people to live a defeated and sinful life. It is the transforming grace that gives you power to live above sin. It is the grace that purifies us within, makes us live a life that God Himself Has ordained. Christ did not die on the Cross of Calvary, went through all manner of torture on the cross, for us to live a sinful and shameful life. Jesus died to give us power to live above sin and also, that sin will not have dominion over us (Romans 6:14).
There is an ongoing battle for our bodies. Although, Jesus Christ has defeated the old slave master, sin, yet it continues to raise its head, attacking Christians. It tries to take hold of us, but we are not supposed to let it have power over us. Sin will have dominion over your life as much as you allow it, so, you must war against it — not let it reign over your mortal body. Paul says fight against sin and do not let it rule over your body (Romans 6:12). You cannot say you are ready for the rapture if you live in sin. The transformed life cannot allow sin to control his/her body or allow any part of his body to be tool of unrighteousness. -Ejikeme Ejim; April 2022
There is an ongoing battle for our bodies. Although, Jesus Christ has defeated the old slave master, sin, yet it continues to raise its head, attacking Christians. It tries to take hold of us, but we are not supposed to let it have power over us. Sin will have dominion over your life as much as you allow it, so, you must war against it — not let it reign over your mortal body. Paul says fight against sin and do not let it rule over your body (Romans 6:12). You cannot say you are ready for the rapture if you live in sin. The transformed life cannot allow sin to control his/her body or allow any part of his body to be tool of unrighteousness. -Ejikeme Ejim; April 2022
Ejikeme Ejim
The Psalmist says, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you are with me. No matter where you are, no matter what the situation is, and no matter what they say is happening, the Lord is there with you. Remember the story of Elisha and his servant when the king of Syria sent soldiers to arrest them and the servant awoke in the morning and discovered that the house in which they live have been surrounded by soldiers. He cried to his master and said, alas my master, we are in trouble, we are completely surrounded by the enemy soldiers and they have come to capture us, (2 Kings 6:13-15). But Elisha was not moved; that is what the Apostle Paul calls the peace that passes all understanding, that is the peace that you have in spite of what everybody is seeing that is going contrary (Philippians 4:6). -Ejikeme Ejim; Dec 2022
amy ekeh
Amy Ekeh is originally from Texas and she grew up in an Episcopal parish that was deeply committed to liturgy, community, and learning. During her teen years, some members of her parish, including two of her priests, became Catholic. Ekeh began teaching Scripture, theology, and spirituality to adults in 2008. She currently serves on the faculty of the New England Catholic Biblical School and is an adjunct professor at Sacred Heart University. In 2019, she became the director of Little Rock Scripture Study at Liturgical Press. She also serves as special content editor at Liturgical Press and Give Us This Day. Ekeh has published work which can be found in a variety of Catholic publications, including St. Anthony Messenger, The Bible Today, and Give Us This Day. She also published three volumes in Little Rock Scripture Study's Alive in the Word series (Lent, Advent, and Finding Peace).
Amy Ekeh Files
As Ezra read God’s law, the people “listened attentively” (Neh. 8:3). They could see the actual scroll as Ezra held it up high from his landing on a wooden platform. And in response, the people themselves stood up. They raised their hands in the air. They shouted “Amen!” And then they bowed down low before the Lord. Their faces touched the ground as they listened to the sacred Word. They wept. This scene described in Nehemiah witnesses to the power of God’s Word to speak to, to unite, and to rally us as a people—a people who have experienced our own exile and loss. - Amy Ekeh; US Catholic
melih ekener
Feb 23, 2023: Christianity Today: Christians Assess Criticism of Turkey’s Earthquake Efforts
“During the earthquake, some serious mistakes were made,” said Melih Ekener, executive director of SAT-7 TURK, an evangelical satellite television ministry with offices in Istanbul. “But with the destruction of cities with large Christian populations, we are feeling more alone than ever.”
“During the earthquake, some serious mistakes were made,” said Melih Ekener, executive director of SAT-7 TURK, an evangelical satellite television ministry with offices in Istanbul. “But with the destruction of cities with large Christian populations, we are feeling more alone than ever.”
john eldredge
John Eldredge (born June 6, 1960 in Los Angeles) is an American author, counselor, and lecturer on Christianity. He is known for his best-selling book Wild at Heart. Eldredge received his undergraduate degree in theater from California Polytechnic University (Pomona) and his MA in biblical counseling from Colorado Christian University under the direction of Dr. Larry Crabb and Dr. Dan Allender. Prior to joining Focus on the Family in 1988, Eldredge served for five years on the staff of Sierra Madre Congregational Church in Southern California. In July 2000, Eldredge left Focus on the Family, where he had worked for 12 years, to launch Ransomed Heart Ministries. (Source:Wikipedia)
John Eldredge Files
Adam knows now that he has blown it, that something has gone wrong within him, that he is no longer what he was meant to be. Adam doesn't just make a bad decision, he gives away something essential to his nature. Her is married now, his strength is fallen, and he knows it,. Then what happens? Adam hides. "I was afraid because I was naked, so I hid." You don't need a course in psychology to understand men. Understand that verse, let its implications sink in, and the men around you will suddenly come into focus. Wee hiding, every last one of us. Well aware that we, too, are not what we were meant to be, desperately afraid of being seen for what we are and are not, we have run off into the bushes. We hide in our office, at the gym, behind the newspaper and most likely behind our personality. Most of what you encounter when you meet a man is a facade, and elaborate fig leaf, a brilliant disguise. --John Eldredge (Wild at Heart p. 52)
John Eldredge Files
“One of the most poisonous of all Satan’s whispers is simply, “Things will never change.” That lie kills expectation, trapping our heart forever in the present. To keep desire alive and flourishing, we must renew our vision for what lies ahead. Things will not always be like this. Jesus has promised to “make all things new.” Eye has not seen, ear has not heard all that God has in store for his lovers, which does not mean “we have no clue so don’t even try to imagine,” but rather, you cannot outdream God. Desire is kept alive by imagination, the antidote to resignation. We will need imagination, which is to say, we will need hope. ”
― John Eldredge, The Sacred Romance: Drawing Closer to the Heart of God
― John Eldredge, The Sacred Romance: Drawing Closer to the Heart of God
tom eliff
April 18, 2023: Baptist Press: SBC leaders, former presidents react to death of Charles Stanley
“Much will be written and spoken about the incredible, global and timeless impact of Charles Stanley’s life and ministry. My thoughts today are filled with gratitude for the impact of Charles’ warm, personable and welcoming spirit. Thank God for unleashing His powerful truth through Charles Stanley.”--Tom Elliff, former SBC president
“Much will be written and spoken about the incredible, global and timeless impact of Charles Stanley’s life and ministry. My thoughts today are filled with gratitude for the impact of Charles’ warm, personable and welcoming spirit. Thank God for unleashing His powerful truth through Charles Stanley.”--Tom Elliff, former SBC president
mark w elliot
Mark W. Elliott, Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, was schooled in Glasgow. For university he went to read Law at Oxford (St John’s), then he studied Divinity at Aberdeen and gained his PhD in Patristics at Cambridge University. After completing his education, he taught at the universities of Nottingham, Liverpool Hope and St Andrews from 2003-18, and then at Glasgow University from 2019 to 2022. He teaches at the University of the Highland and Islands (Highland Theological College) where he is Professor Biblical and Historical Theology and Head of Research in Theology. He also holds a half-time position at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. Dr. Elliot has taught classes in Modern Christology, the Doctrine of Providence, Biblical Hermeneutics, Historical Ecclesiology, the Church Fathers in the Reformation, Early Christian Ethics, Acts of the Apostles in the history of interpretation, Bible, Doctrine and Freedom of Interpretation in the modern era, select historical theologians (Origen, Augustine, Maximus, Thomas Aquinas, Melanchthon, Calvin) as well as the History of Scottish Theology. He supervises in the history of biblical interpretation, history of doctrine, spirituality and ethics.
He has also served as a co-chair of the History of Interpretation Section at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Biblical Literature (2015-21). He is also an editor of the Mohr Siebeck Series, History of Biblical Exegesis.
His recent projects include History of Scottish Theology (co-edited with David Fergusson, published by Oxford University Press, 2019), Providence: Biblical and Theological with Baker (2020), and Psalms 42-72 (ITC: Bloomsbury, 2023). He is currently working on Acts of the Apostles in the history of interpretation for a book and is interested in the history of Moral Theology/Christian Ethics. Besides his academic endeavors, he also preaches regularly at a Scottish Episcopal Church and enjoys the Scottish Highlands.
He has also served as a co-chair of the History of Interpretation Section at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Biblical Literature (2015-21). He is also an editor of the Mohr Siebeck Series, History of Biblical Exegesis.
His recent projects include History of Scottish Theology (co-edited with David Fergusson, published by Oxford University Press, 2019), Providence: Biblical and Theological with Baker (2020), and Psalms 42-72 (ITC: Bloomsbury, 2023). He is currently working on Acts of the Apostles in the history of interpretation for a book and is interested in the history of Moral Theology/Christian Ethics. Besides his academic endeavors, he also preaches regularly at a Scottish Episcopal Church and enjoys the Scottish Highlands.
NEIL ELLIS
Nov 17, 2020: Eyewitness News: Bishop Ellis urges Bimini residents to follow COVID protocols
Global United Fellowship Bishop Neil Ellis today urged residents of Bimini to adhere to COVID-19 protocols. His appeal comes on the heels of a large beach party on Bimini over the weekend drawing public criticism and police citations.
Global United Fellowship Bishop Neil Ellis today urged residents of Bimini to adhere to COVID-19 protocols. His appeal comes on the heels of a large beach party on Bimini over the weekend drawing public criticism and police citations.
Dec 21, 2014
Shekinah Prophetic Dance Ministry introduction of a mime to "The Wave of Glory" by Bishop Neil C Ellis.
Aug 16, 2014: BCNN1: Neil C. Ellis, Presiding Bishop of the Global United Fellowship, Issues Statement Regarding the Shooting of Mike Brown in Ferguson, MO
It is with a deep sense of outrage and a heavy heart that I address the Ferguson, MO shooting of an unarmed teenager earlier this week. On behalf of Global United Fellowship, I offer my deepest condolences to the parents, family and friends of Mike Brown. Your loss, under any circumstances, would be intensely significant. Under the tragedy of these circumstances, your loss is indescribable. I pray that the God we know as comforter brings you peace as you wrestle with your unimaginable personal grief.
It is with a deep sense of outrage and a heavy heart that I address the Ferguson, MO shooting of an unarmed teenager earlier this week. On behalf of Global United Fellowship, I offer my deepest condolences to the parents, family and friends of Mike Brown. Your loss, under any circumstances, would be intensely significant. Under the tragedy of these circumstances, your loss is indescribable. I pray that the God we know as comforter brings you peace as you wrestle with your unimaginable personal grief.
nathan empsall
Nathan Empsall
"Certainly, as patriotic Americans, we can and do honor our nation's flag, and as Christians, we venerate Christ before the cross—but while both objects are of great importance to us, only one is godly and only one is part of our faith..It's absolutely heartbreaking to see so many far-right politicians and pastors go a different direction, twisting the Gospel to seize power at any cost, attack equal rights, demonize their opponents, and spread dangerous conspiracy theories.. Toxic Christian nationalism is the single biggest threat to both democracy and the church, and we pastors have a moral obligation to loudly oppose it as a dangerous hijacking of our faith."
--Rev. Nathan Empsall; Faithful America; 6.3.23
--Rev. Nathan Empsall; Faithful America; 6.3.23
May 16, 2023:
National and state Christian leaders spoke out against the white supremacist ideology espoused during two recent Christian nationalist rallies in South Florida. Christians Against Christian Nationalism and Faithful America organized a livestreamed event as a counter perspective to the May 11 “Pastors for Trump” reception and the May 12 ReAwaken America Tour rally, both held at the Trump Doral resort in Miami. “We are here today as Christians who are horrified to see the faith we hold dear being used to spread lies, violence and authoritarian theocracy,” said Amanda Tyler, executive director of Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty and lead organizer of Christians Against Christian Nationalism. Tyler was joined at All Angels Episcopal Church in Miami Springs by Nathan Empsall of Faithful America, Russell Meyer of the Florida Council of Churches, Jennifer Butler of Faith in Public Life Action, James Golden of Pastors for Florida Children and Charles Toy of The Christian Left. More at Baptist News Global
National and state Christian leaders spoke out against the white supremacist ideology espoused during two recent Christian nationalist rallies in South Florida. Christians Against Christian Nationalism and Faithful America organized a livestreamed event as a counter perspective to the May 11 “Pastors for Trump” reception and the May 12 ReAwaken America Tour rally, both held at the Trump Doral resort in Miami. “We are here today as Christians who are horrified to see the faith we hold dear being used to spread lies, violence and authoritarian theocracy,” said Amanda Tyler, executive director of Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty and lead organizer of Christians Against Christian Nationalism. Tyler was joined at All Angels Episcopal Church in Miami Springs by Nathan Empsall of Faithful America, Russell Meyer of the Florida Council of Churches, Jennifer Butler of Faith in Public Life Action, James Golden of Pastors for Florida Children and Charles Toy of The Christian Left. More at Baptist News Global
john endriss
Mar 9, 2023: Baptist Press: Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention names interim executive-director
The executive board of the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention (HPBC) announced March 8 that John Endriss will serve as interim executive director during the continued search for a long-term candidate. Endriss currently serves as pastor of Engage Church in Hilo and is president of the HPBC executive board.
The executive board of the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention (HPBC) announced March 8 that John Endriss will serve as interim executive director during the continued search for a long-term candidate. Endriss currently serves as pastor of Engage Church in Hilo and is president of the HPBC executive board.
lou engle
July 11, 2023: Bucks County Beacon: Pennsylvania’s Prayer Warrior: Abby Abildness And Her Dominionist Crusade In The Commonwealth
We initially reported on the NAR in August last year. As stated in that report, some of the NAR’s most prominent leaders include:
We initially reported on the NAR in August last year. As stated in that report, some of the NAR’s most prominent leaders include:
- Cindy Jacobs
- John Benefiel
- Lance Wallnau
- Abby Abildness
- Dutch Sheets
- Chuck Pierce
- Ché Ahn
- Lou Engle
- Jim Garlow
- Steve Strang (Charisma News)
- Steve Shultz (Elijah List).
Jan 10, 2023: Baptist News Global: The New Apostolic Reformation drove the January 6 riots, so why was it overlooked by the House Select Committee?
In September 2000, as that year’s presidential campaign was heating up, two independent charismatic apostles named Lou Engle and Che Ahn organized The Call DC, which claimed to have brought 400,000 people to the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
In September 2000, as that year’s presidential campaign was heating up, two independent charismatic apostles named Lou Engle and Che Ahn organized The Call DC, which claimed to have brought 400,000 people to the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
patricia engler
Feb 20, 2023: Baptist News Global: Questions to ask while pondering if Asbury is hosting a ‘true revival’
Surprise! It’s a revival!
Patricia Engler of Answers in Genesis reported, “The university’s director of strategic communications … told me the phenomenon has come as a surprise to everyone — including staff.”
Surprise! It’s a revival!
Patricia Engler of Answers in Genesis reported, “The university’s director of strategic communications … told me the phenomenon has come as a surprise to everyone — including staff.”
luigi maria epicoco
Luigi Maria Epicoco
The expulsion of the sellers from the temple is one of those pages of the Gospel that clash a bit with our imagery of an always serene, peaceful, meek Jesus. Actually, those who know the meek know that they almost never get angry, but when they do get angry, it’s big trouble.
And Jesus has a very serious reason to get angry: the Temple, which represents humanity’s relationship with God, is full of commerce and empty of love.
To understand the concrete fallout of this in our lives we can consider an example. How would we judge a relationship based only on opportunism? Would we consider it love, or hypocrisy?
Jesus is denouncing the opportunism that can lurk even in our relationship with God. If faith becomes only an exchange of petitions and graces then it’s no longer faith, but only religion, and a pagan one at that. Only when we reestablish a true prayerful relationship with God, which is a gratuitous relationship of good, does our religion cease to be pagan and become Christian faith. -Father Luigi Maria Epicoco; Aletia; Careful: You might be treating God like a pagan 11.18.22
And Jesus has a very serious reason to get angry: the Temple, which represents humanity’s relationship with God, is full of commerce and empty of love.
To understand the concrete fallout of this in our lives we can consider an example. How would we judge a relationship based only on opportunism? Would we consider it love, or hypocrisy?
Jesus is denouncing the opportunism that can lurk even in our relationship with God. If faith becomes only an exchange of petitions and graces then it’s no longer faith, but only religion, and a pagan one at that. Only when we reestablish a true prayerful relationship with God, which is a gratuitous relationship of good, does our religion cease to be pagan and become Christian faith. -Father Luigi Maria Epicoco; Aletia; Careful: You might be treating God like a pagan 11.18.22
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Deaconess Tiffany Manor, director of Life Ministry for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), explained the connection: “We like to start with a Divine Service in which we receive the forgiveness of sins, lament the lives lost to abortion, and are strengthened through the Word preached to us and the Sacraments received.”
Following the service, worshipers exited the church, led by the processional cross. “The liturgical statement of the crucifix leading us both toward the altar and, later, out of the church is a statement that in this alone is the good that overcomes the world’s evil,” preached the Rev. Christopher Esget, senior pastor of Immanuel and fifth vice-president of the LCMS. Esget continued, “The march for life is a march behind the cross.” -Roy S Askins; LCMS Reporter 3.3.22 |
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Crissa Esse
According to Romans 10:14, for someone to hear the powerful Word of God, someone else has to proclaim it. Dear pastors, proclaiming God’s Word is the greatest responsibility and privilege God gave you, so never neglect or belittle it. Be encouraged—it matters more than you realize.
--Crissa Esse; Gospel Coalition; Faithful Pastors, You Matter to Your Youth 9.1.23
--Crissa Esse; Gospel Coalition; Faithful Pastors, You Matter to Your Youth 9.1.23
Crissa Esse
The Bible’s power has never been bound by generations, cultures, or human imperfections. It’s a sharp sword (Heb. 4:12) that changes lives, saves souls, convicts sinners, and gives hope to the humble. The Bible matters to 5-year-olds, and the Bible matters to 50-year-olds. To doubt the Bible’s sufficiency and immutable power is to doubt God himself, for he said, “[My Word] shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it” and “the word of our God will stand forever” (Isa. 55:11; 40:8). According to Romans 10:14, for someone to hear the powerful Word of God, someone else has to proclaim it. Dear pastors, proclaiming God’s Word is the greatest responsibility and privilege God gave you, so never neglect or belittle it. Be encouraged—it matters more than you realize.
--Crissa Esse; Gospel Coalition; Faithful Pastors, You Matter to Your Youth 9.1.23
--Crissa Esse; Gospel Coalition; Faithful Pastors, You Matter to Your Youth 9.1.23
braden etcheson
Dec 1, 2021: Union Leader: Manchester Christian Church to change its name, reach out to rural areas
In Rutland, Manchester Christian Church has hired Braden Etcheson to be pastor. He moved to the area to start a church, part of the Christian restoration movement, but his funding source dried up.
The owner of a closed Methodist church is giving the building to Manchester Christian, Chancey said.
In Rutland, Manchester Christian Church has hired Braden Etcheson to be pastor. He moved to the area to start a church, part of the Christian restoration movement, but his funding source dried up.
The owner of a closed Methodist church is giving the building to Manchester Christian, Chancey said.
mike evans
Dec 14, 2022: The Independent: Evangelicals may be turning away from Trump, but Christian nationalism isn’t going anywhere
Mike Evans, a Christian Zionist and former member of Trump’s evangelical advisory board, wrote in an essay sent to the Washington Post that “Donald Trump can’t save America. He can’t even save himself.”
Mike Evans, a Christian Zionist and former member of Trump’s evangelical advisory board, wrote in an essay sent to the Washington Post that “Donald Trump can’t save America. He can’t even save himself.”
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July 30, 2010: Rachel Held Evans: A Response to Ken Ham: Let’s Make Peace
Evolving in Monkey Town made national news last week when it was featured in a Nashville Tennessean story that was picked up by USA Today. The story described various views regarding the evolution-creationism debate and included my perspective that young Christians long for a more nuanced, constructive approach to this issue. |
According to Ken, the fact that thousands of young people visit the creation museum each year proves that this army is growing. But if you take a step back and look at the bigger picture, the numbers tell a different story. Young adults are leaving the church, with some studies suggesting that up to seventy percent of Protestants age 18-30 drop out of church before they turn 23. (In fact, Ken himself has observed this phenomenon.) --Rachel Held Evans |
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