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GwenChick-fil-A CEO Admits Company ‘Inadvertently Discredited’ Christian Nonprofits After Changing Giving Strategy
Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy acknowledged in a letter to the American Family Association that the fast-food chain “inadvertently discredited” several Christian nonprofit organizations, including the Salvation Army and...
Atlanta, Georgia, Church Allegedly Trafficked Ministry Students in Forced Labor, Lawsuit Claims
A lawsuit has been filed against Atlanta Dream Center Church and the Assemblies of God, alleging that they trafficked ministry students and profited from their forced labor. The...
2819 Church Pastor Apologizes After Controversial Sermon on Obedience to Authority
The rapid growth of 2819 Church in Atlanta has prompted the city to relocate the congregation due to traffic disruptions on Sundays. The new location, opened on Palm...
Atlanta, Georgia, Pastor Apologizes for Blaming Police Killings on Disobedience
Philip Anthony Mitchell, pastor of 2819 Church in Atlanta, has issued an apology for remarks in a recent sermon that linked some police killings to disobedience. In an...
Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul is a satire exploring sexual abuse and homophobia in Black megachurches.
The film “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul,” directed by Adamma Ebo and produced by her twin sister Adanna Ebo, offers a satirical yet incisive look at the...
Instead of honking for Jesus, maybe we should pause and lament over predatory pastors
The film *Honk for Jesus* has sparked reflection within the Black church community, particularly among those who lived through the controversies surrounding Bishop Eddie Long. Shot in Atlanta,...
Former President Jimmy Carter Affiliated with Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Not Southern Baptist Convention
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, was a member of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) for the last quarter of his life. As journalists and...
UMC Merges North and South Georgia Conferences into Single Entity
The United Methodist Church (UMC) has taken a significant step toward restructuring its regional leadership following a period of upheaval. In June 2026, the UMC Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference...
Historical Overview of the CME Church’s Role in Atlanta’s Black Community (Atlanta, Georgia)
The Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church has long been a cornerstone of Black life in Atlanta, offering spiritual guidance, community support, and a sense of belonging. Founded in...
