Monday, February 12, 2024

RNS Morning Report: Aaron Ivey, pastor and husband of podcaster Jamie Ivey, accused of ‘indecent’ texts with men

RNS Morning Report

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Aaron Ivey, pastor and husband of podcaster Jamie Ivey, accused of ‘indecent’ texts with men

(RNS) — Elders at his Austin, Texas, church said in a statement announcing his dismissal that they had discovered a ‘very clear pattern of predatory manipulation, sexual exploitation, and abuse of influence’ by Ivey.
 

Sheriff says suspect ‘is down’ after shooting at Joel Osteen’s Texas megachurch

HOUSTON (AP) — Lakewood Church had earlier posted on social media there was an ‘active situation involving shots fired’ at one of the largest megachurches in the U.S. during its typically busy Sunday services.
 

Super Bowl viewers can meet Jesus, boost their prayer life and confront antisemitism

(RNS) — Ads for the He Gets Us campaign, the Hallow prayer app and the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism will be among the groups running faith-related ads at the Super Bowl.
 

Henry Blackaby, author of ‘Experiencing God,’ has died at age 88

(RNS) — Blackaby turned his experiences reviving a dying church into a spiritual bestseller.
 

Photos of the Week: Lunar New Year; Yemanja in Uruguay

(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes the Lunar New Year, Yemanja commemorations in Uruguay and more

RNS Opinion

An open letter to the Southern Baptist Convention

(RNS) — Dear SBC, you don’t have to be this way.
 

Revisiting those old Mormon movies from 50 years ago — with live commentary!

(RNS) — From 'Saturday's Warrior' to 'Cipher in the Snow,' there's a treasure trove of more than 100 vintage LDS Church movies for your viewing pleasure.

ICYMI

Meet ‘The Autism Pastor’ Lamar Hardwick: Preacher, author, cancer warrior

(RNS) — Hardwick recently retired as lead pastor of Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia, as he receives ongoing treatment for stage 4 cancer.
 

Faith-based organizations concerned about immigration policy landscape

(RNS) — ‘You’re not going to solve anything at the border when you start from the premise that migration is a threat to our country or that migrants are people to be feared,’ said Dylan Corbett, executive director of Hope Border Institute.

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