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Light of the World | First Liberty Insider

Thanks to Your Support, This Church Is Building a New Facility to Share the Gospel with Native Americans

October 4, 2024

You helped secure a big win for Pastor Paul Malcomson and Light of the World Gospel Ministries a few years back.

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The Rock Church | First Liberty Insider

This Colorado Church is Changing Lives—But the City is Trying to Criminalize Their Compassion

September 27, 2024

The Rock—a church in Colorado—is doing a tremendous labor of love for its community. They’re giving the most vulnerable a place to stay.

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Arrested Pastor Vindicated | First Liberty Insider

Seattle Pastor Arrested for Reading Bible Vindicated in Court

September 13, 2024

In the summer of 2022, Seattle police arrested Pastor Matthew Meinecke for sharing the Gospel at two public events. Now, he is vindicated.

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Daytona Beach Abuses Zoning Code to Harass Church | FLI Insider

City of Daytona Beach Abuses Zoning Code to Harass Church and Shut Down Its Food Pantry

August 9, 2024

Seventh Day Baptist Church had to close its free food distribution ministry, but not because it did anything wrong. City officials are abusing a local ordinance to target the church.

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Radical Nominee Argued for More Severe Restrictions FLI | Insider

Radical Nominee Argued for More Severe Restrictions on Churches During Pandemic

August 9, 2024

President Biden nominated Ryan Y. Park for the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. He pushed to place harsher limitations on houses of worship but not on businesses.

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DOJ Files Statement Supporting Food Ministry | FLI Insider

U.S. Justice Department Files Statement Supporting Arizona Church’s Food Ministry

August 2, 2024

The DOJ filed a statement in federal court supporting our clients, Pastor Jose Castro and Gethsemani Baptist Church in Arizona. The statement says we have a strong case under federal law.

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