Assyrian Christians lament ISIS' destruction of ancient pyramid in Iraq
The Islamic State has destroyed heritage sites in the ancient Assyrian City of Nimrud as Iraqi forces continue to drive the militant group out of its strongholds.
Christian organization urges Nigerian president to intervene in forced child marriages
The leaders of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) met with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari earlier this month to urge him to speak out against forced child marriages committed by Northern Nigeria's traditional rulers.
Sudanese court orders reopening of Christian school seized by authorities
A judge in eastern Sudan has issued an order to resume the classes at a Christian school that was taken over by the government last month.
Aid worker expects Muslims to leave Islam and come to Christ as situation in Iraq worsens
A Christian ministry director in Iraq is expecting Muslims to abandon Islam and turn to Jesus Christ as the situation in the country gets worse.
Samaritan's Purse vows to stay in Mosul even after defeat of ISIS
The Christian humanitarian aid organization Samaritan's Purse has no plans to leave the city of Mosul in Iraq even after the militant group ISIS is defeated.
Assyrian Christians congratulate Trump and ask support to return to Iraq
An Assyrian Christian group wrote to President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him and ask for his help in returning to their ancestral lands in the Nineveh Plains in Iraq.
Priest says Iraqi Christians are praying for God to have mercy on ISIS
An Iraqi priest said that Christians in Iraq are following the commandment of Christ to love their enemies and they are praying that God would have mercy on the militant group ISIS.
Boko Haram victims find healing in Christian couple's trauma care ministry
A Christian couple's gospel ministry in Nigeria tries to alleviate the spiritual and emotional pain caused by Boko Haram by caring for the souls of the terror group's victims.
Pakistani Christians denied visas to UK because they're not 'wealthy enough'
Two Pakistani Christians, who were supposed to be a part of a delegation to the Church of Scotland, were dismayed after the U.K. government denied their visas to visit the country because they were "not wealthy enough."
British Christian family flees from UK home to escape persecution
A British Christian family had to be escorted by the police as they left their home in Bradford, West Yorkshire to escape from increasing attacks committed by strict Muslims in the community.
Defectors say most North Korean Christians don't survive religious persecution
North Korean defectors have stated that most Christians who are caught practicing religion do not survive the punishments carried out by the Communist regime.
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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.