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John MacArthur, a prominent evangelical preacher known for his expository teaching and leadership at Grace Community Church in Los Angeles, died at 86 after a long ministry career marked by influence, controversy, and unwavering adherence to his beliefs, including opposition to COVID-19 restrictions and support for traditional gender roles.
John MacArthur, a prominent and influential conservative evangelical preacher known for his expository preaching style and cultural activism, died at 86 in California. He led Grace Community Church for over 56 years, authored numerous books, and was a significant voice in American evangelicalism, especially in debates over culture and theology.
Brooklyn preacher Lamor Miller-Whitehead, known for his flashy lifestyle and ties to New York City’s mayor, was found guilty of wire fraud, attempted extortion, and lying to the FBI. He was accused of looting a parishioner’s retirement savings, lying about his connections, and attempting to extort a businessman to fund his lavish lifestyle. Miller-Whitehead, who was robbed of $1 million in jewelry during a livestreamed church service, faces sentencing on July 1.
Brooklyn preacher Lamor Miller-Whitehead, known for his flashy lifestyle and ties to NYC's mayor, was found guilty of wire fraud, attempted extortion, and lying to the FBI. He was accused of looting a parishioner's retirement savings, attempting to extort a businessman, and lying about a second cellphone. The preacher's attorney plans to appeal the verdict, and sentencing is scheduled for July 1.
Bishop Carlton Pearson, known for preaching about God's love and acceptance, has passed away at the age of 70 after battling cancer. He was a major force in Oklahoma, founding his own ministry and organizing the annual AZUSA Conference, which brought in thousands of attendees and generated millions of dollars for the Tulsa economy. Pearson later shifted his beliefs to preach the "Gospel of Inclusion," stating that Jesus died for all human beings and that no one goes to hell as traditionally believed. His story was dramatized in the Netflix movie "Come Sunday." Services are pending.
A man, identified as 26-year-old Hans Schmidt, was shot while preaching on the corner of a Glendale intersection in Arizona. Schmidt, a married military medic and father of two, was hospitalized in critical condition. Police are investigating whether he was targeted or if the shooting was random, and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The incident prompted area businesses to evacuate, and the community is rallying around Schmidt and his family.
F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, a preacher and politician from Alabama, took his own life after being outed as a drag queen online. Copeland had confided in a friend about his "dark days" following the publication of a news story featuring photos of his alter ego. Prior to his death, another story was published alleging that Copeland wrote violent fantasy fiction and posted photos of people from the community without their consent. Authorities conducted a welfare check on Copeland, but he ultimately shot himself when deputies attempted to pull him over. Friends and church members are mourning his death and condemning the online mockery he faced.
Kenyan police have exhumed 21 bodies near the coastal town of Malindi, including dead children, as they investigate a preacher said to have told followers to starve to death. Preacher Paul Mackenzie Nthenge is in custody, pending a court appearance. He allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus". The preacher allegedly named three villages Nazareth, Bethlehem and Judea and baptised followers in ponds before telling them to fast. Kenya is a religious country and there have been previous cases of people being lured into dangerous, unregulated churches or cults.