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Evangelical roundup for April 17, 2024

John Fea   |  April 18, 2024

What is happening in Evangelical land?

Evangelicalism is growing in the United Kingdom.

Are Southern Baptists breaking with Christian nationalists? More here.

Evangelicals bringing water to Sudan:

Water remains crucial even during times of conflict. Its accessibility is vital for survival and maintaining basic hygiene.

We have been providing essential water, sanitation, and hygiene support to individuals impacted by the #SudanCrisis. pic.twitter.com/NJacAMU13W

— World Vision (@WorldVision) April 17, 2024

It’s been one year since war broke out in Sudan. On the blog, Josh Meares reflects on the past year of responding amidst war, how it has affected his team & how World Relief is continuing to serve amidst excruciating circumstances.

Read more & respond: https://t.co/RFWVfKp1rj pic.twitter.com/0tkyWy1lKo

— World Relief (@WorldRelief) April 15, 2024

The Italian Evangelical Alliance celebrates its 50th birthday

Rwandan evangelicals thirty years after genocide.

Campbell University president Brad Creed is retiring:

Campbell University announces that President J. Bradley Creed will retire in 2025. 

🗣️ “Serving as Campbell’s president is an honor and the capstone of my career. I am thankful for those who supported me and for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students.” pic.twitter.com/X4DJAUbU9v

— Campbell University (@campbelledu) April 17, 2024

Collin Hansen and George Marsden talk about Jonathan Edwards and American evangelicalism.

Mae Elise Cannon: an evangelical critic of Israel

I am enjoying this new side of Beth Moore: Knicks fan:

Tweets by BethMooreLPM

Wesley Biblical Seminary in Mississippi is on the rise.

Blast from the past:

Conservative evangelicals love the Freedom Caucus.

Smart words from Justin Giboney:

Don’t base your faith on the evil someone else has done, but on what God has done and will do.

— Justin Giboney (@JustinEGiboney) April 16, 2024

Ralph Reed has Mike Johnson’s back:

I & @FaithandFreedom oppose the motion to vacate the chair in the House of Reps. We urge the House to pass a military aid package for Israel & reimpose sanctions on Iran. A motion to vacate will derail that moral & national security imperative. We strongly support @MikeJohnson.

— Ralph Reed (@ralphreed) April 16, 2024

Beverly LaHaye, RIP. And here:

There are many ways to measure political power. Here's one from my obit for Beverly LaHaye pic.twitter.com/H5N0K9DbTT

— Daniel Silliman (@danielsilliman) April 15, 2024

It turns out the controversial sword-swallower at the Stronger Men’s Conference is a Christian.

Men are under fire:

Men are under FIRE–but the gospel is amazing at healing and changing sinners.

Join me in Sedalia (MO) weekend after next for a Biblical Manhood conference. Sign up today! https://t.co/ASICXJy4nZ

— Owen Strachan (@ostrachan) April 15, 2024

Paula White is bringing together her pro-Trump National Faith Advisory Board together:

Join @FaithAdvisory in Georgia for MY FAITH MATTERS!

FREE REGISTRATION at https://t.co/DB4ovNdCxj https://t.co/XnjJYiHIfI

— Paula White-Cain (@Paula_White) April 16, 2024

The International House of Prayer Kansas City is closing.

Even Tony Perkins is fed-up with Moscow Marjorie:

I agree with @lizpeek. “It’s high time someone in the Republican Party told Marjorie Taylor Greene to turn all that bombastic self-serving showmanship and drama queen energy on Democrats, and stop trying to defeat her own party.” @FoxNews https://t.co/ByHwG85sgq

— Tony Perkins (@tperkins) April 17, 2024


Doug Wilson defends Christian nationalism in an interview with Tucker Carlson. More here. And here.

Operation Rescue endorses Trump while critiquing his views on abortion policy.

Franklin Graham plays the populist card:

Katie Couric said that Trump supporters are “anti-intellectualists” & have “class resentment.” Does that mean working class & not so smart? I believe what @realDonaldTrump supporters want is a chance at the American dream—less taxes, less regulation, & a strong economy that…

— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) April 17, 2024

John Piper on Pope Francis and the blessing of same-sex couples

Greg Laurie: The Iranian attack on Israel is a sign of the end times.

Sean Feucht: Political commentator:

Is the world better off with Biden or Trump in power?

I share my perspective from our missions bases and leaders around the world 👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/LB8Mzlw4vw

— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) April 17, 2024

Not even female associate pastors.

Huck has a different view of the “iron dome”:

Incredible perspective of the nothing less than miraculous protection of Israel last weekend on Shabbat. Gen 12 lived out before our eyes. Hashem be praised! https://t.co/jnh5xk7mnM

— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) April 17, 2024

The director of the Liberty University Standing for Freedom Center wants the 10 Commandments in schools:

The Louisiana House passed a bill requiring the 10 Commandments to be displayed in classrooms. @RHelfenbein joined @AlisonOAN on @OANN to discuss. #InFocus #10Commandments pic.twitter.com/FQWYMoAzaN

— Standing for Freedom Center (@freedomcenterlu) April 17, 2024

John Hagee for Israel. And this:

After creating Heaven and Earth, God sought a man who would obey His commandments and be loyal to His authority. This man was found in Abram who became known as Abraham. He was given a series of commands which were followed completely. God Almighty gave Abraham and his… pic.twitter.com/XPDh7MaVMv

— Pastor John Hagee (@PastorJohnHagee) April 15, 2024

Ed Young, pastor of Houston’s Second Baptist Church, calls Biden “godless” in an anti-immigration sermon.

Eric Metaxas on Mike Pence and Mike Johnson:

Paging Ned Flanders and Casper Milquetoast… https://t.co/67Qyr3o8cn

— Eric Metaxas (@ericmetaxas) April 17, 2024

Most people may not be aware that Mark Driscoll came back on stage after his rebuke of the “Jezebel spirit”

What’s worse, saying S**t in a sermon or plagiarizing Tony Campolo?

Samuel Rodriguez on Iran’s bombing of Israel.

Mike Pence wants Israel to retaliate:

Anyone who thinks Israel must show restraint after Iran’s unprecedented attack should first consider how they would expect this nation to respond if Iran fired more than 300 missiles and drones at cities across the United States. Israel must be allowed to respond in the time and…

— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) April 15, 2024

Albert Mohler on the crisis at National Public Radio. I think he missed Steve Inskeep’s response to Uri Berliner.

Salem Media lost A LOT of money in 2023.

Tom Buck endorses Megan Basham’s new book:

I had the honor of reading the manuscript for @megbasham's forthcoming book and can’t wait for this to be released to the public.

I found Megan’s book to be riveting, revealing, and infuriating.

RIVETING – Both her writing style and detailed reporting were so compelling that… https://t.co/H5Y9Eod6tS

— Tom Buck (Five Point Buck) (@TomBuck) April 17, 2024

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