If you caught “The Jesus Strand: A Search for DNA” on the History Channel Sunday night, you might have seen a familiar face. Pastor Joe Basile of Encounter Road Church in Clovis and Visalia joined … [Read more...] about Local Pastor Joe Basile Hunts for the DNA of Jesus on the History Channel
Pastor D.J. Criner carries the legacy of Saint Rest into the future
Saint Rest Baptist Church sits on a large plot of land in southwest Fresno, on a street named for its founding pastor the late Rev. Chester Riggins. The church has roots in this neighborhood much … [Read more...] about Pastor D.J. Criner carries the legacy of Saint Rest into the future
Chris Breedlove leads ‘cutting-edge’ congregation in scripture and social issues
The Rev. Chris Breedlove has lived in Fresno for a relatively short time. But in the four years since he moved here to take the job of senior pastor at Community United Church of Christ, he's … [Read more...] about Chris Breedlove leads ‘cutting-edge’ congregation in scripture and social issues
It’s all in the name for Highview Bible Church
When it came to planting a new church in the Central Valley, the three men behind Highview Bible Church did their homework. Which isn't surprising, since each has a background in education. After … [Read more...] about It’s all in the name for Highview Bible Church