Faith Facts

• The Luis Palau Association has appointed Jonatan Proietti as its new director for Latin America.
• Levi Park announced the leadership change during the 13th General Assembly of the Latin Evangelical Alliance.
• The transition takes effect in January 2027.

The Luis Palau Association has named Jonatan Proietti as its new director for Latin America. This appointment will take effect in January 2027.

Levi Park, the association’s global director, made the announcement during the 13th General Assembly of the Latin Evangelical Alliance. The gathering brought together evangelical leaders from across the region.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jonatan Proietti to this important role,”

“His passion for the Gospel and commitment to reaching Latin America with the message of Christ make him a strong choice for this position.”

The Luis Palau Association continues its mission of evangelism throughout Latin America. This leadership transition reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to spreading the Gospel in the region.

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Faith Facts

• Texas megachurches remain central to local communities and Christian witness.
• Local church governance must align with biblical authority and traditional doctrine.
• Legal disputes within denominations test the commitment to faith, family, and freedom.

A large Texas congregation is preparing to vote on whether to depart the United Methodist Church as tensions escalate over changes to its own bylaws.

The decision comes during a protracted legal conflict with the regional conference regarding those governing documents.

Church leaders say the amendments were necessary to preserve doctrinal integrity and local autonomy.

“We are seeking to remain faithful to Scripture and to the mission God has given this body,” stated a church spokesperson.

United Methodist officials argue the alterations violate denominational rules and are seeking court enforcement.

The congregation, which draws thousands each week, continues to worship and serve the community while the case proceeds.

Many longtime members view the dispute as part of a broader struggle over the future direction of American Methodism.

Supporters of the exit emphasize the importance of protecting traditional Christian teaching on marriage and human sexuality.

“Our first loyalty is to Christ and His Word, not to an institution that has drifted,” one elder remarked.

Observers note that several other Texas churches have already disaffiliated in recent years over similar concerns.

The upcoming vote will determine whether the megachurch formally begins the process of leaving the denomination.

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Faith Facts

• Evangelical and Catholic leaders issued a joint statement on immigration policy
• The statement affirms the government’s duty to secure the nation’s borders
• Christian leaders emphasize expanding legal immigration pathways for long-term residents

Evangelical and Catholic leaders have joined forces in calling for Congress to create more legal immigration options for individuals who have lived in the United States for years.

The heads of the nation’s largest evangelical umbrella organization and the Catholic bishops’ migration committee released their joint statement this week, urging lawmakers to address immigration reform through expanded legal pathways.

“The government has a duty to secure the country’s borders,” the statement reads.

The religious leaders stressed that while border security remains essential, families who have built lives in America deserve a pathway toward legal status that honors both the rule of law and human dignity.

The joint statement represents a rare moment of cooperation between evangelical Protestants and Catholic bishops on a policy matter that has divided the broader Christian community.

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