In the wake of what the FBI is now treating as a terrorist attack in San Bernardino, Calif., coupled with international terrorism acts perpetrated by extremists worldwide, along with a nationwide debate about how to handle a potential influx of 10,000 Syrian refugees, leaders of the country’s largest network of pastors is calling on clergy…
Read MoreDear Governor Wolfe: As representing the Pennsylvania Pastors Network of over 2500 pastors across the state and as serving as senior pastor of the Faith Baptist Church of Altoona I am writing in regard to your policy of accepting Syrian refugees into our beloved Commonwealth. I have read your recent letter to the state lawmakers…
Read MoreExecutive Director and Vice President Gary Dull sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf today, urging him to reconsider his position to welcome potentially unvetted Syrian refugees to the Commonwealth. “In your letter you say, ‘As governor of Pennsylvania, my first priority is protecting the commonwealth,’ with which I totally agree,” Dull wrote on behalf…
Read MoreOver the weekend, the world mourned violent and deadly attacks in Paris. Now, strikes and raids in the Middle East continue, and those ravaged by war are seeking safety. But the most controversial question remains: “Where should they go?” In addition to that pressing question, the American Pastors Network (www.AmericanPastorsNetwork.net) is also asking: “How should we pray?”…
Read MoreTwo pieces of proposed legislation in Pennsylvania are of utmost importance to Christians, says the Pennsylvania Pastors Network (PPN, www.papastors.net). First, State Rep. Paul Schemel is working toward legislation that would cut taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood in Pennsylvania. According to LifeNews.com, Schemel says that the Affordable Care Act allows women to obtain the same…
Read MoreWhile budget woes and out-of-control spending in Pennsylvania continue to make headlines, state lawmakers are desperately looking for ways to combat the $2.3 billion shortfall, as the budget stalemate stretches into more than 100 days. But building up gambling in the state is not the answer, says the Pennsylvania Pastors Network Executive Director, Dr. Gary Dull….
Read MoreAddressing difficult cultural issues from the pulpit can be daunting for pastors. But bringing these matters to congregations is more important than ever. “One of the goals of the American Pastors Network is to continually encourage pastors to be effective ‘salt and light’ in this dark world and preach the ‘whole counsel of God’. There is…
Read MoreThe Pennsylvania Pastors Network is educating Pennsylvanians, and the faithful around the nation, about a dangerous proposed bill that will strip the freedoms of those with religious convictions. The Pennsylvania Family Council (PFC) has been alerting residents about the proposed “Fairness Act,” an amendment of the state’s current Human Relations Act, which is before the Pennsylvania…
Read MoreAs Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk jailed for her refusal to issue same-sex marriage licenses, regained her physical freedom last week, a new debate was opened across America about the shackles that still remain for Christians and their religious liberties. Now more than ever before, the Pennsylvania Pastors Network is committed to helping Christians, pastors…
Read MoreLast year’s “U-Turn” conference for pastors and church leaders hosted by the Pennsylvania Pastors Network has been called “transformational” and “life-changing” by pastors who said they were “inspired” and “moved” by the event. Now, plans are in the works to take two similar conferences to the Boston area on Nov. 10 and Iowa on Dec. 1. Location…
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