Category: Church

Ohio faith leaders to Israel after Iran attack: “No weapon formed against you shall prosper” (SLIDESHOW) (VIDEO)

GREENWICH — This past weekend Iran launched over three-hundred rockets and missiles at Israel. It is the first time in Israel’s history an attack has come from Iranian soil. The largest drone attack in world history was a reprisal to Israel’s April 1st strike on a military consulate in Damascus.

Faith leaders bring report to Madison Township Trustees: “Cannabis does not make dollars and sense” (VIDEO)

MADISON TOWNSHIP — Earlier this month, several businessmen proposed a brick and mortar ‘medical’ and recreational marijuana facility in Madison Township with hopes of beginning the process this coming June. While representatives of Backroad Wellness claim their business will generate tax revenue for the township, some faith leaders believe the

45 Lead clergy endorse Steve Sheldon for Sheriff: “He will not let his guard down” (VIDEO)

RICHLAND COUNTY — One person stands between an unconfined federal government and “We the People.” After the Ohio Constitution included the Office of the Sheriff as an elected position in its Constitution in 1803, almost every other state has followed suit. Consequently, of the three-thousand sheriff’s in the United States

Ashland ministerial group holds first 2024 meeting: ‘We can accomplish so much more together’ (VIDEO)

ASHLAND — Often times societal problems are mischaracterized as ‘political’ rather than spiritual. At the end of the day, the heart of the matter is the matter of the heart. Recently the “Ashland Angle” show interviewed the president of an active clergy group that engages culture outside the Church’s four

Faith leaders believe Bellville cannabis will bring problems for local policing (VIDEO)

BELLVILLE — As a compromise with local clergy and law enforcement, Bellville Village Council decided last week to temporarily freeze any marijuana business startups from coming to the Village for six months. Outside the purview of the public, planning for a recreational marijuana dispensary had been in the works at

66 Clergy on proposed Bellville marijuana dispensary: ‘It will steal, kill & destroy’

BELLVILLE — With the passage of State Issue 2, the Marijuana Industry in Ohio is expanding into localities, and in some cases, disguised in camouflage. At the admonition of local faith leaders, Bellville Village Council voted 5-1 Tuesday night for a moratorium prohibiting marijuana businesses from coming into the village.

Christmas story told in guided tours at area churches (SLIDESHOW)

BELLVILLE — More than two billion people from one hundred-sixty nations consider Christmas to be an important date on the calendar. In fact, sixty-five percent of Americans, according to one study, said Christmas should be more about Jesus. The study also revealed that while those two-thirds may want more Christ

155 Ohio clergymen stand with Israel & condemn Hamas: “Oct. 7th attack act of genocide” (VIDEO)(SLIDESHOW)

ONTARIO –The world became a darker place October 7th, 2023.  “The Black Sabbath Massacre” became the biggest single-day massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. Gazan Jihadists slaughtered over fourteen hundred Israelis, and abducted another two hundred-forty. In one of the most pressure-packed periods in the history of the globe, Ohio

Ohio religious leaders to Ohio lawmakers: “Repeal recreational cannabis-period.”

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Even after the passage of Issue 2, Marijuana remains a controversial issue. After religious, business, and civic leaders staunchly opposed ‘recreational’ Marijuana legalization, the election results showed their efforts came up short. With fifty-seven percent of Ohio voters supporting Marijuana, Governor Mike DeWine declared that the

Faith leaders warn Ohio could turn into California if Issue 2 Marijuana passes (VIDEO)

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO– On November 7th, Ohioans will decide if they want to reject legalizing Marijuana for recreational purposes. Ohio clergy are doing their best to make sure the Buckeye State does not join the Wild West. Recently over one hundred-forty clergymen joined forces to publicly stand against Issue 2.

171 Clergymen encourage Ohioans to protect children & ‘VOTE NO’ on deceptive Issue 1 (VIDEO)(SLIDESHOW)

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — On November 7th, Ohioans will decide on Issue 1, whether to “VOTE NO” to defend the life and liberty of parents and children, or whether to enshrine arbitrary and undefined ‘reproductive decisions’ into Ohio’s Constitution. Faith leaders are stepping up and warning voters that Issue 1

142 Clergymen encourage Ohioans to VOTE NO for Marijuana Issue 2: ‘Don’t let Buckeye State get lost in weeds’ (VIDEO) (SLIDESHOW)

MANSFIELD –Four pastors with law enforcement backgrounds are warning that Recreational Marijuana is addictive, habit-forming, and will adversely impact self-control. Not only will legalizing the psychoactive drug make it easier for organized crime to operate, a large group of faith leaders say there will be even greater repercussions to the

Ohio churches disenfranchised by lack of federal enforcement of FACE Act (VIDEO)

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Department of Justice (DOJ) will work tirelessly to protect and advance reproductive freedom. When it comes to religious freedom, the DOJ appears to be asleep at the wheel and faith leaders are making a round trip. Several clergy representing

80 clergy tell Ohio board of elections that voting looks good on paper

MANSFIELD — While sixty-six of the eighty-three poll locations in Richland County are located at churches, some faith leaders do not like voting machines, nor do they care for electronic tabulators. Federal cybersecurity officials have verified there are software vulnerabilities in certain ballot-marking devices. The clergy say the chief problem

109 Ohio clergy pray for Jim Jordan as he resurrects ‘Church Committee’ to investigate federal agencies (VIDEO) (SLIDESHOW)

MANSFIELD — It’s not often clergy are excited about church committees, but this might be different. In 1975, a U.S. Senate select committee known as the “Church Committee” obtained the most comprehensive public disclosure of federal intelligence corruption in American history. One group of faith leaders is hopeful a new

124 Ohio clergymen say ‘Vote Yes’ on Issue 1 to safeguard Constitution (VIDEO)

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO – Next month special elections will be coming to the Buckeye State as a prelude to this Fall when voters decide whether the abortion of babies is a constitutional right. In a Post-Roe era, social conservatives in the bellwether state are laying the groundwork to defeat radical

135 Ohio clergy call for state recognition of Jerusalem as ‘Eternal Capital of Israel’ (SLIDESHOW) (VIDEO)

SHILOH — One would think they were walking in the streets of the Holy Land as clergy gathered on Thursday morning at Village Hall to discuss the City of Jerusalem. At a time when an astronomical increase in anti-Semitism is seen around the world, a conjunction between the State of