Gleanings
A Curation of Christian News Worth Knowing
- Francis Chan Returns from Hong Kong After Visa RejectedThe California pastor hopes to return to the small group of house churches he started last year.
- March for Life Plans Disrupted by DC Security ConcernsThe annual event is asking participants to “stay home” for the first time since Roe v. Wade.
- Christian Leaders Pray for Peace and Safety Amid Capitol MobFor believers under democratic rule, peaceful transitions are “part of honoring and submitting to God’s ordained leaders.”
- Evangelicals in Congress Prefer Generic LabelsBaptists, nondenominational Christians, and Pentecostals are underrepresented on Capitol Hill, while the “other” category continues to grow.
- Joni Eareckson Tada Asks for Prayer After Contracting COVID-19The 71-year-old ministry leader, who is quadriplegic and at risk, is in “bright spirits” and receiving antibodies treatment.
- Two Prominent Pastors Break With SBC After Critical Race Theory StatementCharlie Dates and Ralph D. West spoke out in response to a controversial statement released by seminary presidents.
- Pornhub Removes Majority of Videos in a Victory for Exodus CryBut the fight against exploitation continues with new momentum from a Nicholas Kristof investigation.
- Southern Baptists Keep Quarreling Over Critical Race TheoryEven among Christians who agree Scripture comes first, there’s a debate over whether to learn from or reject secular theories that see racism as structural.
- 2020’s Most-Read Bible Verse: ‘Do Not Fear’In an uncertain and difficult year, a record number of people searched for healing, fear, and justice.
- First COGIC Bishop to Israel Meets Opposition from Counter-MissionariesGlenn and Pauline Plummer say they are ambassadors, but some see a secret agenda to convert Jews.

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