Syrian refugees find hope in Jesus Christ
Amid the hardship of life in Turkish refugee camps, displaced Syrians are finding hope by discovering Jesus through the help of concerned Christians.
14 married gay clergy demand full inclusion for LGBT clergy after breaching Church rules
Fourteen gay Church of England (C of E) clergy members urged bishops for "full inclusion" of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) ministers after going against the Church's statute on celibacy.
Assyrian Christian militia liberates village from ISIS with help from U.S.-led coalition
An Assyrian Christian militia group has announced that it has liberated a village from ISIS. The Nineveh Plain Protection Units (NPU) announced last week that it had recaptured Badanah, a village southeast of Mosul, with the help of the U.S.-led coalition.
Archeologists discover 'Solomon's Palace' in Israel; Finding supports Old Testament Bible accounts
Archeologists excavated a grand prehistoric structure dating back to King Solomon's era which affirmed Old Testament accounts of Israel.
Taliban group terrorizes Christian communities in Pakistan
Four suicide bombers and a civilian were killed when terrorists attempted an attack on a Christian colony in Peshawar, Pakistan. Five people were reportedly injured.
Ukraine religious leader arrested in Russia while preaching
A Ukrainian religious leader was arrested while preaching to the St. Petersburg Messianic Jewish community in Russia. The preacher, Sergei Zhuravlyov, was accused of violating an anti-terror law that prohibits missionary activity.
Catholic priest beaten into a coma by pagans in Nigeria
Pagan youths attacked a Catholic priest on Monday, Aug. 29 during a rosary procession in the Obubo community in Anambra State, Nigeria. Rev. Fidelis Ifeanyichukwu Ugozo was beaten and stabbed in the face because the mob believed Ugozo burned down their gods' shrine.
Many refugees in Switzerland are now turning to Christianity
Numerous refugees in Switzerland are now joining evangelical churches. The Counselling Center for Questions about Integration and Religion reported that many Afghans and Kurds have converted to Christianity in the last month.
ISIS chainsaws 9 Iraqi youths in half in Mosul
Nine teenagers were cut in half with a chainsaw by the ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) terrorist group. The youths were sentenced to death upon accusations of joining an anti-resistance group in Mosul, Iraq.
China releases five Christian prisoners ahead of G20 summit
Five Christians detained for four months were suddenly released by Chinese authorities on Aug. 28. Locals believe that the release is related to the upcoming G20 summit which will take place in Hangzhou, China on Sept. 4.
Virgin Mary statue seen weeping in Honduras church
Churchgoers at the Campus Santiago Apostle in Danli, Honduras reportedly saw tears dripping from the eyes of a statue of the Virgin Mary. A priest from a nearby parish, Juan Angel Lopez, did not know what is causing the phenomenon but believed it to be genuine.
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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.