Christianity in Cuba silently growing despite being 'in the shadows of culture'
Christianity has been silently growing in Cuba, and many organizations are working to help strengthen churches and pastors to spur the growth even more.
Iraqi Christians 'on the verge of disappearing,' warns report
A new report jointly released by four nongovernment organizations says that minorities in Iraq, including Christians, could soon disappear because of ISIS' continuing assault and advance in the area after Mosul fell in 2014.
ISIS uses mobile phone app to sell young Yazidi girls
ISIS is using a phone app to advertise women and girls as young as 12 years old "for sale."
Middle East Christians fear ISIS strategy will be to infiltrate neighboring states
Christians in the Middle East fear that the Islamic State group is set to shift strategy to neighboring states as it loses ground in Iraq and Syria.
ISIS boils alive seven of its own terror members for fleeing battle
The Islamic State militants executed seven of its own fighters who tried to abandon the battlefield by boiling them alive Monday, July 4.
Pakistan police condemned for doing little to prevent Christian persecution
Asian Human Rights Commission reported increased incidences of Christian persecution in Pakistan and condemned the police for doing little to prevent them.
Pastor in Nigeria brutally murdered by machete-wielding Muslims
Machete-wielding Muslim Fulani herdsmen killed a pastor in Nigeria's Nasarawa state Thursday, June 30 as the pastor worked at his farm, sources said.
Syria military declares 72-hour truce, but fighting continues
The Syrian military has declared a 72-hour "regime of calm" covering all of Syria from 1 a.m. on Wednesday (1800 EDT Tuesday), a military source told Reuters, although fighting and air attacks have been reported since then.
Detained Chinese legal assistant released on bail after going 'missing' in detention center
A Chinese legal assistant who was detained last year has been transferred to a different location but authorities have not disclosed her real location at present.
Ukraine Christians receive training to equip them for ministry, sharing God's Word
Christians in war-torn Ukraine received training that will enable them to share God's Word for the healing of those deeply affected by the chaos.
Lebanon Christian town directs anger at Syrian refugees after suicide attacks
The predominantly Christian town of Al Qaa in Lebanon directed its fury toward the town's displaced Syrians after suicide bombers blasted themselves, leaving five people killed and dozens wounded, in a series of suicide attacks in late June.
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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.