Politics & Church
The service included a weapons blessing station, a sermon titled 'The God Who Fights,' and a potluck featuring a casserole shaped like a bald eagle.
The Pulpit Truth Faith Desk · July 21, 2026
Calvary Ridge Church in Cookeville, Tennessee held its second annual Second Amendment Sunday. The morning featured a weapons blessing station, live music, and a potluck. The pastor attributed a 22-percent attendance increase to 'cultural hunger for churches that aren't afraid.'
Church & Culture
The pastor noted that every Kingdom principle he teaches has a direct biblical citation, most of which appear in Proverbs or Deuteronomy 8.
The Pulpit Truth Faith Desk · July 24, 2026
Denominational Affairs
The denomination has asked media outlets to please read the full statement, which runs to 47 pages and includes three appendices on connectionalism.
Judson | Denominational Affairs · July 23, 2026
Politics & Church
The breakfast retained its breakfast components.
The Pulpit Truth Faith Desk · July 21, 2026
Pastoral Prayers
Year four. The vision statement remains under review.
Judson | The Pulpit Truth · July 18, 2026
Pastoral Prayers
It is in there. We did not put it there. We want that on the record.
Judson | The Pulpit Truth · July 18, 2026
Pastoral Prayers
Lord, we received this in the Spirit. We did not choose to, but here we are.
Judson | The Pulpit Truth · July 18, 2026
Pastoral Prayers
Lord, we will sing it again. We have accepted this.
Judson | The Pulpit Truth · July 18, 2026
International Affairs
The Vatican confirmed this week that Pope Leo XIV met privately with the recording artist in Madrid. The meeting was described as warm and familiar. No photos were released.
Judson | Faith & Ministry · June 13, 2026
Ministry Culture
Tim Aldridge of Cornerstone Community Church responded to Beth Moore's remarks that his generation made ministry look easy. He said his experience has not been characterized by difficulty.
Judson | Faith & Ministry · June 8, 2026
Publishing
Cornerstone Press will release 'Faithful Citizens: How Christians Can Engage the Public Square Without Losing Their Witness' in August. The author's 2021 title on the same subject is available in paperback.
Judson | Faith & Ministry · June 8, 2026
Church Life
Redeemer City Church launched in September with a stated commitment to being 'above the fray of political division.'
Judson | Faith & Ministry · June 8, 2026
Denominational Affairs
Rev. Gary Odom of First Baptist Moody said Sunday that the nation is at a 'hinge point in history.' He has used that phrase before.
Judson | Faith & Ministry · June 8, 2026
Worship Culture
Rev. Marcus Galley of Calvary Bridge Church used the phrase seven times in Sunday's message. It was Part 3.
Judson | Faith & Ministry · June 8, 2026
Worship Culture
Rev. Phillip Doring of Calvary Ridge Fellowship says the 56-foot iron deity has faced the wrong direction for 90 years. His congregation agrees it is time to say something.
Judson | Faith & Ministry · May 9, 2026
Denominational Affairs
The 11-member committee at Cornerstone Fellowship describes its process as 'deliberate and Spirit-led.'
Judson | Faith & Ministry · May 2, 2026
Worship Culture
Marcus Webb, 31, describes the work as 'a breakthrough' and 'one of the most honest things I've ever written.'
Judson | Faith & Ministry · May 1, 2026
Church & Ministry
The Chick-fil-A at the opposite end of the shopping center opens at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays.
The Pulpit Truth Faith Desk · April 27, 2026
Campus Ministry
Tyler Goss has maintained the database since 2011, cross-referencing each entry by topic, emotional register, and estimated laugh probability.
Judson | Faith & Ministry · April 25, 2026
Church & Ministry
The initiative was developed by a woman. Leadership of it was not.
The Pulpit Truth Faith Desk · April 21, 2026
Worship Culture
The Calvary Road Quartet will conclude its ministry in 47 cities across 12 states, with full merchandise available at each stop.
Judson | Faith & Ministry · April 18, 2026
Faith & Technology
The platform includes real-time location tracking, message monitoring, and a premium email review tier.
The Pulpit Truth Faith Desk · April 14, 2026
Denominational Affairs
Grace Reformed Fellowship in Greenville has worshiped without climate control since April 12, with elders describing the situation as consistent with the congregation's doctrinal commitments.
Judson | Faith & Ministry · April 11, 2026
Worship & Arts
Seventeen congregants reached the parking lot before ushers clarified that the service was ongoing.
The Pulpit Truth Faith Desk · April 7, 2026
Campus Ministry
Riverside Community Church logged the decisions through a show-of-hands count during the closing program.
Judson | Faith & Ministry · April 4, 2026
Worship & Arts
The new composition is described as a natural extension of the themes, chord progressions, and melodic structure of the previous 47.
The Pulpit Truth Faith Desk · March 31, 2026
Denominational Affairs
Grace Bible Fellowship's elder board describes the situation as 'a remarkable providence' and has developed an internal numbering system.
Judson | Faith & Ministry · March 28, 2026
Church Life
The board has been displayed in his office since Tuesday. He plans to begin using it when he has sufficient time to practice.
The Pulpit Truth Faith Desk · March 24, 2026
