End Times, Doomsday Clock & the Apocalypse - Pastor Greg Laurie looks at Revelations
"We are living in the last days and, yes, the worst is yet to come," Pastor Greg Laurie told the congregation of Harvest Christian Fellowship in California.
Miracles from St. John the Baptist icon draw thousands of pilgrims
An icon of St. John the Baptist in front of the altar at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Homer Glen has been reported to be exuding fragrant oil since this July. This religious phenomenon has been drawing thousands of pilgrims from across the state to witness what they believe is nothing short ...
Indiana primary will test Donald Trump's power with evangelicals
Donald Trump's success in the race for the White House may well ride on the support of Republican evangelicals made wary as the front-runner reveals a more liberal side to his social views.
Muslim leader's daughter under house arrest for converting to Christianity
The daughter of a Muslim leader in the Middle East is reportedly on house arrest because of her belief in Christianity.
Christian persecution put in the spotlight by blood red 'Trevi Fountain' in Rome
The Trevi Fountain, a famous tourist attraction in Rome, was flooded with red lighting on April 29 to remember all the Christians around the world who have given their lives for their faith, and to highlight the persecution that Christians are suffering.
John Piper encourages Christians to choose burial over cremation
John Piper, founder of desiringgod.com and chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary, encourages Christians to prefer burial over cremation.
Christian teen brutally murdered by Muslim girlfriend's family
The love story between Pakistani Christian Qaisar Masih and the Muslim girl he fell in love with, Mehwish, ended in tragedy as the girl's father, brothers and relatives brutally killed him and hung him on a tree.
Pastor Saeed Abedini says domestic abuse allegations are not true
After two months of being out of the Iranian prison that held him for three and a half years, Saeed Abedini talked about how it felt like to be set free and how the accusations of abuse from his wife Naghmeh affected him.
#WeAreN2016 international congress on religious freedom opens in New York
The #WeAreN2016 Congress, an international event centering on religious freedom, will take place at the end of April in New York to highlight the persecution that Christians and other religious minorities face around the world.
Pastor Davey Blackburn forgives men who killed his pregnant wife, wants to preach gospel to them
The Indianapolis pastor whose wife was killed in November said he has forgiven her attackers and he wants to share the gospel to them.
Retired bishop, pastor defy United Methodist Church, officiates gay wedding
Bishop Melvin Talbert and senior pastor Val Rosenquist officiated the wedding of Jim Wilborne and John Romano on Saturday because they believe that doing otherwise would be an act of discrimination. However, they could face disciplinary measures from the United Methodist Church.
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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.