Jermaine Vaughn, bivocational pastor of Elevate Church, Moore, Oklahoma, was awarded the Congressional Badge of Bravery for his service with the United States Marshall Service.
In May 2018 Vaughn, working with other officers to apprehend a dangerous fugitive, was involved in an exchange of gunfire during a felony traffic stop. After the suspect, who was using a semi-automatic rifle, was neutralized, Vaughn rendered initial first aid to those injured, the Baptist Messenger reported.
“After seeing everything through news reports and on social media, we thought it was best to redirect our efforts,” said Jordan Willard, who serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church Weddington, North Carolina.
The IMB is inviting such Southern Baptist church members to give two years of their next season to the Lord, fully funded, using their gifts and skills for kingdom impact.
Devastating flooding and landslides in Nepal recently claimed the lives of more than 200 people, while others remain missing or left to recover from the damage.
Few pastors endorse political candidates outside their role at church. Even fewer endorse during a church service. Most Americans like it that way, but they’re growing more supportive of churches jumping into the political fray.
