Reporting from the Body of Christ
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Denominational Affairs
The 11-member committee at Cornerstone Fellowship describes its process as 'deliberate and Spirit-led.'
Cornerstone Fellowship's Strategic Planning Committee confirmed it has completed 48 monthly meetings since its formation in April 2022, with a mission statement described as 'close to finalized.'
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.
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.
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.
Church Life
Redeemer City Church launched in September with a stated commitment to being 'above the fray of political division.'
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.
Worship Culture
Rev. Marcus Galley of Calvary Bridge Church used the phrase seven times in Sunday's message. It was Part 3.
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.
Worship Culture
Marcus Webb, 31, describes the work as 'a breakthrough' and 'one of the most honest things I've ever written.'
Church & Ministry
The Chick-fil-A at the opposite end of the shopping center opens at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays.
Campus Ministry
Tyler Goss has maintained the database since 2011, cross-referencing each entry by topic, emotional register, and estimated laugh probability.
Church & Ministry
The initiative was developed by a woman. Leadership of it was not.
Worship Culture
The Calvary Road Quartet will conclude its ministry in 47 cities across 12 states, with full merchandise available at each stop.
Faith & Technology
The platform includes real-time location tracking, message monitoring, and a premium email review tier.
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.
Worship & Arts
Seventeen congregants reached the parking lot before ushers clarified that the service was ongoing.
Campus Ministry
Riverside Community Church logged the decisions through a show-of-hands count during the closing program.
Worship & Arts
The new composition is described as a natural extension of the themes, chord progressions, and melodic structure of the previous 47.
Denominational Affairs
Grace Bible Fellowship's elder board describes the situation as 'a remarkable providence' and has developed an internal numbering system.
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.
