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The co-founder of Lakewood Church in Texas and mother to Joel Osteen has died. 

On Wednesday, Joel took to social media to share that his mother, Dolores Osteen, had passed away. 

"It is with a heavy heart that Victoria and I, along with our family, announce the passing of our cherished mother and grandmother, Dolores 'Dodie' Osteen," said Joel in a post on Facebook. "She was the beloved matriarch of Lakewood Church, an inspiration to millions of people around the world, and a faithful servant of God.

A Christian rock band is asking for prayers after a member suffered a stroke.

Kutless shared on social media on Tuesday that guitarist, James Mead had a stroke. "This post is a tough one to send out, but so many of you have supported us for so many years and today we are asking for your help." 

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the nominations for this year's 56th Dove Awards show.

Brandon Lake has the most nominations this year with nine, including Artist of the Year. The others in the same category include CeCe Winans, Forrest Frank, Josiah Queen, Lauren Daigle, and Phil Wickham.

This year's theme for the awards show is Creation Sings. Tauren Wells will be hosting for the third year in a row. 

A 12-year-old girl who survived the Texas flash flood that claimed the lives of 130 people, including 27 young campers and counsellors at Camp Mystic, is now using music to honour the victims.

Skyler Derrington has been attending Camp Mystic for four years, but this year will be one to remember. 

Derrington says on July 4, 2025, the sky was dark and the floodwaters rose quickly. She says the girls in her cabin began singing songs to the Lord, and as they sang, the water receded, taking the lives of 27 people at the camp, including the owner. 

The Canadian Constitution Foundation is watching closely after American Christian singer Sean Feucht had several shows cancelled across the country. 

The City of Winnipeg has denied a permit for American Christian musician Sean Feucht to hold a concert in Central Park, citing safety concerns and the need to protect inclusive public spaces.

A year after making some major life changes, including leaving her life of macabre and the occult to find God, Katherine von Drachenberg (Kat Von D) has made yet another change. 

After being baptized in the Protestant church, Kat has decided to switch to an Orthodox church.

Following the sudden passing of Terry 'Hulk Hogan' Bollea, his pastor is reflecting on the kind of man he was.

Bollea attended Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Largo, Florida, pastored by Aaron Filippone, before he passed away from a heart attack on July 24, 2025. 

"Terry was a member of our church and a personal friend," said Filippone on X. "Over the past two years, we had the opportunity to pray together, study God’s Word, challenge one another, and grow in our faith."

A free Christian music festival is coming back for another year.

Off the Charts Music Festival has been running in Cavalier, ND, two hours south of Winnipeg, for over a decade. 

"It could be the greatest free music festival that you've ever attended," says Kyle Gagner, director and host of Off the Charts. "It's our joy to host this festival in our beautiful City Park here in our small little town of Cavalier, ND, bringing in some of the best family-friendly music."

It's been just over a year since three members of the Grammy-nominated gospel band, The Nelons, died in a plane crash. 

The family group were on their way to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska on July 26, 2024, when tragedy struck.  

The crash claimed the lives of Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber and Nathan Kistler and their assistant, Melodi Hodges. The pilot, Larry Haynie and his wife, Melissa, were also killed in the crash.