Boko Haram might demand ransom for Chibok girls' release
The militant group Boko Haram is expected to lay out two major conditions to the Nigerian government for the release of 83 more Chibok girls.
Mob wants Pakistani Christian teen hanged over Facebook post about Islam
A mob is demanding that a 16-year-old Pakistani Christian should be hanged because of a Facebook post that allegedly insulted Islam.
Christian aid worker abducted from his home in Niger
An American Christian aid worker has been abducted from his home in the town of Abalak in Niger by armed men last Friday. A night guard and a national guard stationed at his house were reportedly killed.
Christians still experience persecution in German refugee shelters
Christians and other religious minorities in German refugee shelters are still suffering from persecution from their neighbors because of their faith.
One in three Brits would take a Bible to a desert island
A new survey shows that one in three people in the U.K. would still want a Bible with them if they are stranded in a desert island.
Iraqi monk takes pride in persecution and forgives his oppressors
An Iraqi monk whose family suffered under the hands of Islamic militants has chosen to forgive his oppressors. He now stays in his monastery to help those who are fleeing from persecution and heavy fighting.
Dutch politician Geert Wilders to go on trial for inciting hatred
A Dutch court in The Hague has ruled last Friday that Party for Freedom (PVV) leader Geert Wilders can be tried for inciting hatred based on a speech he made in 2014.
Few U.K. churches applied for government security funding despite terror warnings
Less than half a percent of the churches in the U.K. have applied for government funding to improve the security of church buildings despite the warnings of terrorist attacks.
Christians denounce UNESCO resolution that ignores Jewish ties to Jerusalem
Several Christian leaders denounced the UNESCO resolution that disregarded the Jewish history of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Christians claimed that denying the Jewish heritage of the holy sites also rejected its Christian past.
Boko Haram releases 21 Chibok girls following deal with government
The Nigerian government confirmed that 21 Chibok schoolgirls were released last Thursday as a result of its negotiations with the militant group Boko Haram.
Pakistani government censors 11 Christian TV stations
In its latest crackdown against Christianity, the Pakistani government issued an order declaring 11 Christian TV stations illegal.
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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.