Pastor’s Greed Lands Him in Prison: Stole Nearly $200K in COVID Relief Terry L. Hall, a former pastor from Hamilton County, has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $200,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. Hall applied for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funds using church information but then diverted
Steadfast in the Storm: Believers’ Faith Shines Amidst Global Persecution The global assault on religious freedom, particularly against our Christian brethren, was brought into stark relief at a recent U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) hearing. Stories of unwavering faith in the face of immense suffering remind us of our urgent call to stand
Broken Promises, Unseen Neighbors: Our State’s Ongoing Homelessness Crisis Alright, folks. As someone who works with systems, it just plain hurts to see such a fundamental failure to help our most vulnerable. This isn’t just some abstract political fight; it’s about real people right here in our communities. Here are the hard facts that just
Don’t Fall for Fake Faith: ‘Crypto Pastor’ Exposed as Career Criminal Here’s the lowdown on this unfortunate situation: Eli Regalado, who called himself a “Crypto Pastor,” used claims of divine inspiration to convince around 300 investors, many from his online church and the broader Christian community, to put $3.4 million into a cryptocurrency scheme. Regalado
The Unseen Struggle: Thousands of Atlanta Families Trapped in Motel Limbo – A Call to Action for Our Community Brothers and sisters, I just saw a report that hit me hard, right here in our own community. We talk a lot about helping those in need, the "least of these," but it turns out there’s
Steadfast in Suffering: Nigerian Christians Exhibit Unwavering Faith Amidst Brutal Attacks The latest reports paint a grim picture of escalating persecution against Christians globally, with Nigeria at the epicenter of this tragic reality. Our brothers and sisters in Christ are enduring immense suffering, yet their faith remains a beacon of hope. Who: In the past
Unwavering Faith Amidst Fire: Nigerian Christians Endure as Persecution Soars Brothers and sisters in Christ, a sobering new report from Open Doors reminds us of the severe trials faced by our fellow believers across the globe, with Nigeria standing as a stark example of the cost of discipleship. The statistics are heartbreaking, yet the resilience
Steadfast in Faith: African Believers Endure Under a Growing Wave of Persecution Friends, it’s with a heavy heart, yet a resolute spirit, that I share news regarding our brothers and sisters in Christ facing immense hardship across sub-Saharan Africa. The latest Open Doors’ World Watch List for 2025 paints a sobering picture of escalating persecution,
Predator in the Pulpit: VA Pastor Jailed for Abusing Child, Embezzling Church Funds Here are the facts that came out of this heartbreaking situation: Rodney Locklear, the former pastor of Victory Church in Ruckersville, Virginia, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. His conviction stems from sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl from his congregation
A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Former Pastor Jailed for Child Abuse and Stealing Church Funds This is tough news, but we need to face these things head-on. Here are the facts: Rodney Locklear, a former pastor from Victory Church in Ruckersville, Virginia, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for horrific crimes. He pleaded
