Evangelical Free, Alliance, Vineyard and Calvary Chapel
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GwenA Deeper Debate over Drums in Church Among Native Christian Leaders
Jonathan Maracle, a Mohawk musician, recalls being told by God more than two decades ago to use his drum—an instrument central to traditional Native American religious ceremonies—during a...
Faith Groups Express Support for Refugee Resettlement Amid Trump Administration Pause
Jalil Dawood, pastor of the Arabic Church of Dallas, expresses gratitude for the U.S. government’s refugee resettlement program, which aided his resettlement after fleeing persecution during the Iran-Iraq...
Shelter opens at Christian Missionary Alliance Church for homeless ahead of winter storm
The Christian Missionary Alliance Church, in partnership with The Salvation Army and Cardinal’s Love, has opened an emergency shelter for the homeless community at its location on 1402...
Iowa Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Allows Registered Sex Offender to Preach and Lead Ministry
Michael James Colwell, a man convicted of possessing child pornography, is currently preaching and leading a couples’ ministry at Grace Community Fellowship (GCF), an Iowa-based church affiliated with...
Retired C&MA Pastor Accused of Sex Trafficking After Alleged Attempt to Pay for Sex with Minor
Tom Hicks, a retired pastor from the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA), was arrested and charged with sex trafficking after allegedly attempting to pay an undercover detective $200...
Ravi Zacharias’ Ordination Revoked by Christian and Missionary Alliance Following Abuse Report
The Christian and Missionary Alliance has revoked the ordination of Ravi Zacharias posthumously, citing a “pattern of predatory behavior.” The Alliance stated that this action was taken “in...
Chinese Congregation Sues C&MA Over Property Sale and Denominational Status
The Chinese Alliance Church of Colorado Springs (CACCC) has filed a civil lawsuit against the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA), seeking compensation for the sale of its sanctuary...
Dorothy Anthony Beck, Member of Northmont Community Church Christian and Missionary Alliance, Dies at 88
Dorothy Anthony Beck, a devoted member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, passed away on July 26, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on January 18, 1938,...
Evangelical Free Church Artist Jake Fretz Ordained as Reverend Jacob Fretz
Jake Fretz, a Made in Manitoba artist, has been ordained in the Christian and Missionary Alliance, marking his transition to Reverend Jacob Fretz. The ordination represents a long-held...
