Faith
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Philip PhiJ. Lanny Wiens, Business Leader and Community Pillar, Passes at 81
J. Lanny Wiens, a prominent figure in the mobile home industry and a beloved community member, passed away at the age of 81 on October 23, 2018. Born...
GwenElon University Students Engage in Faith-Based Community Activities
Elon University students are discovering ways to maintain their spiritual identities amid the demands of academic and social life, through a range of faith-based organizations on campus. These...
Former Pastor Sentenced to Prison After Embezzling $400K from Church
A former pastor in Alabama has been sentenced to five years in prison for embezzling over $400,000 from his church, a case that highlights the misuse of trust...
Youth Pastor Charged with Murdering Wife 20 Years After Her Fatal Fall Dies by Suicide in Jail
Kingdom News Brief: A former youth pastor has died in jail after being charged with the murder of his wife, who fell to her death two decades ago....
Community Unites in Generosity to Support Central Texas Flood Victims
Kingdom News Brief: In the aftermath of severe flooding in Central Texas, various organizations and community members are stepping up to provide essential help to those affected. Notable...
Warren’s Homeless Shelter Closes Amid Funding Crisis, Stirring Conflict Between Mayor and City Council
Kingdom News Brief: A 24-hour homeless shelter known as Friend of Father Macomb has permanently closed due to funding challenges. This closure leaves a significant gap in services...
Attorney General’s Report Reveals 75 Years of Clergy Abuse Allegations in Diocese of Saginaw, Raising Questions of Church Accountability and Victim Support
Kingdom News Brief: A recent report by the Michigan Attorney General’s office detailed allegations against 37 priests and 1 deacon in the Diocese of Saginaw over a span...
Colorado Mayor’s Weekly Sleepover at Homeless Shelter Sparks Debate Amid State’s 90% Rise in Homelessness
Kingdom News Brief: The mayor of Aurora, Colorado, has been spending every Friday night sleeping at a local homeless shelter to better understand the struggles faced by those...
Stanly Community Christian Ministry Receives $10K Grant as Part of $54K Awarded to Local Nonprofits Supporting Community Needs
Kingdom News Brief: A number of local nonprofits in Stanly County are set to benefit from over $54,000 in grants from the Stanly County Community Foundation. These funds...
