Jeremy Lin prays for his teammates' salvation
NBA star Jeremy Lin has shared that he needs prayers for his unbelieving teammates in order for them to attain salvation.
Pope Francis to commemorate 500th anniversary of Protestant Reformation
Pope Francis apologized for all the Catholic wrongs executed against Christians belonging to other churches and said that he would make a trip to Sweden in order to commemorate the 500th Jubilee marking the beginning of the Reformation by Protestants.
Pastor prays 'in Jesus name' but government official cuts him off
An Ohio pastor was assigned to pray before the proceedings during the Ohio House invocations last week, but something unexpected happened.
US Court evaluates whether Christian prayers violates law
A court in North Carolina is weighing whether local government officials are violating the law by holding only Christian prayers at their town meetings.
Huckabee to host screening of God's Not Dead 2 to showcase challenges of religious liberty
A Republican presidential candidate will host screening of God's Not Dead 2, days before the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 1.
Frankin Graham debunks college professor's belief that Muslims and Christians worship the same God
Evangelist Franklin Graham has responded to claims by a college professor that the Muslims and Christians worship the same, and one God.
2016 most Bible-minded cities in US named
The American Bible Society has revealed the most Bible-minded cities in America, with Chattanooga once again topping the list.
Saeed Abedini to reunite with wife at North Carolina retreat
Saeed Abedini, an American pastor freed this month from an Iranian prison as part of a U.S.-Iranian prisoner swap, will be reunited with his wife and children on Monday at a Christian center in the North Carolina mountains.
Local churches unites to help Presbyterians purchase historic building
Pastors and church leaders of eight churches extended financial help for a Presbyterian church in order to buy a church building and lot.
West Virginia lawmakers push to pass Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Legislators in West Virginia want to enact the Religious Freedom Restoration Act in order to protect the rights of citizens regarding their faith and religious beliefs.
Saeed Abedini arrives safely in the U.S., begins recovery from physical, mental trauma
Pastor Saeed Abedini, the Christian pastor who was imprisoned in Iran for more than three years, has safely returned to his family on Thursday in Florida, U.S.
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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.