Tag: James Spencer

Pastor James Spencer goes home to be with the LORD: “He was a firebrand…”

MANSFIELD — James Morris Spencer, a devout Pastor, faithful husband, and loving father, transitioned from this earthly life to his eternal home in Heaven with his Lord and Savior on February 29th, 2024. Surrounded by his family at his home in Butler, Ohio, the fifty-one year old’s passing marked a significant

76 Ohio faith leaders confront Wisconsin atheist group to preserve chaplain program

MANSFIELD — An anti-religion group has an axe to grind with government agencies partnering with local religious institutions. Saying ‘government and religion do not mix,’ the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) has a nationwide crusade compelling local governments to believe in their ideology or face legal trouble. Meanwhile, a group

72 Ohio clergy give ‘vote of no confidence’ to Dominion voting machines

MANSFIELD — A group of clergy are concerned about the integrity of future elections and skeptical their current election machine vendor can be a good-faith partner in votes to come. After the vendor acquired a negative track record in other state elections across the country, the clergy are calling for

Pro-Life leaders say critics in a logjam after courthouse tree vigil

MANSFIELD — After critics of a new landscaping plan held a vigil April 5th on the courthouse lawn eulogizing dead trees, supporters of the outdoor facelift believe the green movement group is “barking up the wrong tree.” One Pro-Life activist says he has never seen any of the participants depicted

Rain does not stop 2017 National Day of Prayer

MANSFIELD — Due to rainy weather, the countywide observance of the National Day of Prayer was held indoors on the Mansfield Square at the All Believers in Christ Church located at 23 North Main Street. Sponsored by the Richland Community Prayer Network (RCPN), and emceed by Scott Saunders of WVMC,

24 Richland County clergy endorse Ted Cruz for 2016 presidential primary

MANSFIELD – Twenty-four pastors in Richland County endorsed Texas Senator Ted Cruz as their choice as president, days before Ohio’s primary election. Amie Mutti, Richland County chairperson for the Cruz Grassroots Effort, said the endorsement was part of a larger campaign in which clergymen from across the county wrote a letter citing