ISIS rewards its informants with Christian and Yazidi slaves
A captured ISIS fighter has revealed that ISIS is rewarding its members with Christian and Yazidi sex slaves for providing information about potential deserters and defectors.
'Miracle' experienced by Christians saved from terror militants as dust storm moves in
An underground ministry in the Middle East has reported that a group of Christians in the Middle East were miraculously saved from an attack by militants in the form of a dust storm.
Airstrikes destroy at least 20 churches in Aleppo, Syria
At least 20 churches in Aleppo suffered heavy damage following airstrikes that were carried out in late September, according to a senior Russian official.
Teenage blogger jailed in Singapore for criticizing Muslims and Christians
Amos Yee, a Singaporean teen blogger, has been sentenced to six weeks in jail for his controversial posts critical of Muslims and Christians.
Iraq monk who fled ISIS now obeys God's calling by serving Christians at refugee camp
A monk from the Christian town of Qaraqosh is now serving Christians in a temporary monastery at a refugee camp in Erbil after he fled from his own monastery in Northern Iraq when ISIS invaded the city.
Iran arrests more than a dozen Christians in raid
The National Coucil of Resistance in Iran (NCRI) revealed that at least 25 Christians were recently arrested in the Southern City of Kerman.
ISIS ideology of Wahhabism is 'more evil' than Israel, says Hezbollah leader
Hezbollah's Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah has condemned the radical Islamic movement known as Wahhabism and said that it is worse than Israel. He also considered the sect responsible for damaging the image of Islam.
Boko Haram attacks two Christian villages, kills at least two
At least two people were killed at an attack on the two Christian villages of Kuburumbula and Boftari by members of terror group Boko Haram last Monday. The assailants also burned houses, vandalized business establishments and destroyed food at the market.
Israeli archaeologists uncover evidence confirming destruction of idols by King Hezekiah
Israeli archaeologists have discovered evidence in Tel Lachish National Park that confirms the abolition of idol worship by King Hezekiah as recorded in II Kings.
Turkish court imprisons five men for life over murder of three Christians
Five men who murdered three Christian publishers in Malatya in 2007 have been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Turkish court last Wednesday.
Package with Quran note triggers security scare in East London church
A mysterious package with a note referencing the Qu'ran caused a security scare at the St. Peter and St. Paul's Church in Chingford.
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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.