RNS Morning Report - With Pete Hegseth in the pews, a Christian nationalist church plant launches in DC

Top Stories With Pete Hegseth in the pews, a Christian nationalist church plant launches in DC WASHINGTON (RNS) — Christ Kirk DC is the latest example of pastor Doug Wilson's growing sphere of influence among a cadre of conservatives sometimes described as the 'New Right.'   John MacArthur, megachurch pastor and voice of ‘Grace to You’ radio ministry, has died (RNS) — Known for his expository preaching and his penchant for controversy, MacArthur was one of evangelicalism's most influential pastors for decades.   Kenyan clergy protest President Ruto’s plan to build church at official residence NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The project has been criticized even by religious leaders in the East African nation.   Evangelicals for America apologizes, takes down anti-Trump Billy Graham ads (RNS) — The ads, which contrasted the words of renowned evangelist the Rev. Billy Graham with those of President Donald Trump, racked up millions of views ahead of the 2024 election.   In the Sahara, a friendly dance competition carries on an ancient festival tradition DJANET, Algeria (AP) — Sebeiba is a core tradition of the Tuareg people, native to the Sahara and parts of West Africa.   RNS Opinion Should clergy endorse political candidates? If congregants are listening, they won’t have to. (RNS) — What does it mean to preach politically? More than you think.   Coulter’s anti-Indigenous hate exposes our national denial (RNS) — We have to confront who we've been to understand who we're becoming.   ICYMI Camp Mystic’s Christian sisterhood spans generations and nations AUSTIN, Texas (RNS) — For three generations of women, Camp Mystic has loomed large in this family's faith formation.   Faith-based relief groups offer food, water and emotional support to Texas flood survivors (RNS) — Along with food, water and supplies, Christian disaster relief groups are offering emotional and spiritual support to flood survivors in Texas Hill Country. In Other News Speaker Johnson says voters have been ‘misled’ that religion should be separate from government Metro Detroit Catholic leaders march to deliver letter to ICE officials, decrying tactics   Depend on our reporting? Help us out! As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. You can support this work! News tips or feedback? Email comments@religionnews.com Like the Morning Report? Share it with a friend Forwarded this newsletter? Subscribe here We rely on reader donations to power our reporting. Donate here. Or send a check to: Religion News Foundation PO Box 1808 Columbia, MO 65205