Rick Warren: The USA, Microsoft, Hollywood, all will not last forever
Pastor Rick Warren declared only two things that would last forever and Microsoft, Hollywood, and United States of America are not any of those things.
Former Pope Benedict says Vatican 'gay lobby' tried to wield power
Former Pope Benedict says in his memoirs that no-one pressured him to resign but alleges that a "gay lobby" in the Vatican had tried to influence decisions, a leading Italian newspaper reported on Friday.
Christian school removes cross from logo, sparking anger among parents
Parents expressed outrage when a new Church of England-affiliated primary school decided to remove a featured Christian cross on its logo for fear it was offensive.
End Times preparations must begin now, says John Piper
Believers should prepare for the end times and should take seriously their calling to let their lamps shine, according to John Piper.
Suicide risk lowered by attending worship services, says study
Women who attend religious services are less likely to commit suicide than those who don't, according to a new study released June 29.
Muslim mob attacks Christian man's family over debt payment in Pakistan
A Muslim mob in Pakistan attacked a Christian man's family after seeking payment for the money he loaned to a Muslim man since last year.
Three Christians in India assaulted by Hindu mob after forced conversions allegations
Three Christian men in India faced legal charges of forced conversions after a mob of Hindu extremists physically assaulted them.
Christian pastor in China jailed; Tells wife to never stop praying - 'God never makes a mistake'
An imprisoned pastor in China advised wife in a letter to keep praying because God "never makes a mistake" despite facing torture and false accusations.
Calvinism not the reason for fewer baptisms among Southern Baptists, says JD Greear
Summit Church pastor J.D. Greear said Calvinism, which is recently gaining popularity among Southern Baptist Convention churches, is not the reason for the decreasing numbers in new conversions.
Franklin Graham's Decision America Tour receives protests from LGBT activists in Wisconsin
LGBT activists staged a protest during a rally of evangelist Franklin Graham's Decision America Tour in Wisconsin last month. Graham was greeted by LGBT protesters when he went to Madison, the 28th stop for the tour.
India Christians fined for worshipping outside
Police in India forced Christians to agree to be fined for worshipping outside their homes after Hindu extremists failed to convert them despite threats and abuse.
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United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.
Middle East Christians Face Uncertain Future as Global Persecution Threatens Over 400 Million
Christian persecution has worsened in more than half of 18 countries surveyed by a Catholic watchdog, raising concerns about the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as an area of particular concern, where prolonged instability threatens Christianity’s presence in its historic birthplace.
Multisite Churches Expanding Rapidly Across US, Attracting Nearly 10% of Protestant Churchgoers
Multisite churches are expanding rapidly across the United States, attracting nearly one in 10 Protestant churchgoers, but their growth is increasingly outpacing the development of qualified leaders, according to a new national study. The report identified more than 1,800 multisite churches operating over 6,000 campuses nationwide, highlighting the growing influence of congregations that maintain multiple worship locations under a unified organizational structure.
Allie Beth Stuckey Urges Christians to Limit Halloween Participation and Avoid Horror Films
New York Times bestselling author and BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey has drawn mixed reactions from Christians after questioning whether believers should embrace Halloween festivities and consume horror-themed entertainment. During the Oct. 19 episode of her “Relatable” podcast, Stuckey addressed the different ways Christians approach Halloween, acknowledging that the subject involves personal convictions and differing interpretations of Christian freedom.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Churches in Immigration Raids Dispute
A federal appeals court has handed a legal victory to churches, synagogues and other religious organizations challenging the Trump administration’s decision to permit immigration enforcement operations at places of worship. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed a lower court’s decision rejecting the religious groups’ request for a preliminary injunction.