Joel Osteen hecklers released after arrests for shouting at preacher at Lakewood Church
Four of the six men who were arrested last year for heckling Joel Osteen while he was preaching were released on Wednesday, June 22.
2,000 Christians unite against Islamic extremists in Bangladesh
About 2,000 Christians in Bangladesh united in prayer Monday, June 20 amid the surge of Islamic extremism that racked the country in a spate of violence.
Jesus appears to Muslims in Middle East and underground Christians in China, says apologist
Miracles are constantly happening and Jesus appears to Middle East Muslims and underground Christian Chinese, said a Christian apologist.
World-renowned scientist claims discovery of God's existence and that humans live in a Matrix
Highly acclaimed scientist Dr. Michio Kaku says physics and mathematics point to God's existence and that the universe is a Matrix.
Pope Francis reminds people not to judge
Pope Francis, during morning mass on Monday, reminded Catholics that they should not judge other people because judgment is God's alone.
Pastors report harassment as China clamps down on house churches
A Chinese pastor reports that authorities are poised to clamp down next on their church house in the communist state's ongoing efforts of church persecution.
Hundreds of Christians prayed for Britain's healing as EU referendum took place
Hundreds of Christians gathered in Parliament Square on the eve of the politically contentious EU referendum Wednesday, June 22 and prayed for their nation's healing no matter the outcome.
Eric Metaxas: America must fulfil its divine mission or risk 'committing suicide'
America has a "God-given mission" to govern through liberty and moral law or perish otherwise, writer Eric Metaxas said.
Christians join Muslim Ramadan in symbolic act of solidarity in Iraq
The Chaldean Patriarchate invited Iraqi Christians in the war-torn country to celebrate the Holy Ramadan with their fellow Muslim citizens as a symbolic gesture of solidarity.
Rick Warren's wife Kay Warren reveals legacy the couple wants to leave behind
Rick Warren's wife, Kay Warren, has revealed that the legacy they want to leave behind is something that's connected with their new church ministry devoted to mental illness.
Police in Pakistan attack pastor in the middle of church service
Christian persecution in Pakistan grows bolder as a police disrupted a Christian church in the middle of its worship service and attacked the pastor standing at the pulpit on June 12.
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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.