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preacher

[pree-cher] / ˈpri tʃər /


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His sentencing will conclude a dramatic and protracted downfall for a preacher who at one point been preparing to take NOS global with expansion to the US.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

He studied theology at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and is the grandson of a Baptist preacher.

From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026

It neatly sums up the endgame in which we find ourselves — and his vanquishing of the preacher Eli speaks to what we worship in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

The former seminarian, whose grandfather was a Baptist preacher, "has the right, wonderful principles and all of the plans to put into effect that will make the country great again," she said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026

After all, King himself was speaking, first and foremost, as a preacher, fulfilling an emerging mission of religion: preaching the social gospel of justice and equality.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

In the halcyon days of the televangelists, when Jim Bakker stood shoulder to shoulder with fire and brimstone preachers such as Jerry Farwell, Pat Robertson and Jimmy Swaggart, the collection plate always seemed bottomless.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

But when Swaggart caught wind of the tryst, he saw an opportunity to topple his rival and took the matter to the Assemblies of God, the church fellowship both preachers belonged to.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Further footage records Bayoumi's many meetings with officials and preachers from Riyadh's Ministry of Islamic Affairs.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

The speakers’ lineup in Tulsa will reportedly include Flynn, Clark, Eric Trump, Jackson Lahmeyer and his wife Kendra, and a veritable apostolic Lollapalooza of NAR-friendly preachers.

From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2026

When I looked up, I saw other preachers sitting with Dr. King.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry




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