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Black jogger shot dead by former-policeman & son; Horror video finally brings arrests, as Christian leaders condemn 'lynching'
Escalating anger over the killing of a 25-year-old black jogger in Georgia has finally resulted in the arrests of a former police officer and his son, who were caught on camera confronting and shooting Ahmaud Arbery as he was out jogging. A host of Christian pastors and leaders have condemned the killing.

It's 'dumb' to flout social distancing measures, says TD Jakes
Bishop T.D. Jakes slammed Christians who flout social distancing guidelines as a demonstration of how their faith will protect them from the coronavirus as "foolishness" and "dumb."

Postal worker, church board member shot dead by resident angry at not receiving coronavirus stimulus check
A female U.S. postal worker, who was also a board member of her church, has been shot dead by a local resident in Indiana who reportedly blamed her for not receiving their coronavirus aid stimulus payment in the mail.

Pastor killed in tragic motorcycle crash
A Portland pastor has tragically died in a motorcycle crash this weekend in Westbrook.

Army chaplain attacked for sharing Pastor John Piper's book 'Coronavirus and Christ'
A U.S. army chaplain has come under attack for sharing Pastor John Piper's new book, "Coronavirus and Christ", with calls for him to be court-marshalled.

Pro-life activists ordered to pay Planned Parenthood $1.2m over baby body parts videos
A federal judge has issued an order demanding that a group of pro-life activists who were behind a series of undercover videos taken at Planned Parenthood facilities and abortion conferences be liable for more than $1.2 million in damages.

Budget freeze and staff cuts at Lifeway
Prominent Christian publishing company LifeWay Christian Resources will undergo freezes on the budget and reductions in staff due to the economic impact of the coronavirus.

Ventilated pastor's wife suddenly recovers from coronavirus after he gives emotional prayer
A pastor's wife, who was left unconscious for three weeks after falling ill with coronavirus, has woken up and is recovering after the pastor prayed for her until she awoke.

Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson's home flooded with bullets in drive-by shooting
Duck Dynasty star, Willie Robertson's estate in Louisiana has been hit by a flood of bullets during a terrifying drive-by shooting.

Churches need to be prepared to 'do more with less' - Tim Keller
The popular pastor and writer told the Q 2020 Virtual Summit that churches will need to think differently about stewardship as a result of the pandemic.

Priscilla Shirer on coronavirus: Satan will use COVID-19 to attack God's people
Priscilla Shirer has issued a warning to Christians, saying that Satan is using the coronavirus pandemic as a "tactic to discourage God's people".

Pastor, father of 9 dies of coronavirus; Passes away days after celebrating recovery
A Michigan pastor has died of complications from contracting coronavirus, just days after sharing an inspiring testimony of defeating Covid-19.

Kanye West donates to megachurch food drive that has served 350,000 free meals during pandemic
The megachurch fed some 17,000 people in just one day.

Coronavirus and Christ: John Piper shares theological reflections on pandemic in free book
John Piper has released a new book sharing his thoughts on what God might be doing through the coronavirus pandemic.

Family gatherings and church are top priorities for people after lockdown
The top priorities for Americans when lockdown measures are eased is being allowed to gather in homes and churches.

Teen Challenge co-founder 'could hardly walk or talk' during coronavirus battle
The 80-year-old fell ill after visiting the youth organisation's Brooklyn chapter in March.