Pastor found dead near Chinese-Korean border killed by North Korean agents?
A Chinese pastor, Korean by ethnicity, who was found dead in China's Jilin province is speculated to have been killed by North Korean agents.
Second refugee seeking asylum in Australia sets herself ablaze
A refugee from Somalia who was being detained on an island in the Pacific set herself ablaze on Monday, and the Australian government is putting the blame on refugee advocates, who it says have encouraged asylum seekers to self-harm.
Council of Churches opposes proposal to make Liberia a Christian nation
The Constitution Review Committee of Liberia made a proposal to make the African country a Christian nation, but the Liberia Council of Churches announced on Monday that it does not support the idea.
Australian university union takes back threat to de-register Christian student organization, will amend regulations instead
A university union in Australia has taken back its threat to deregister a Christian evangelical group from the Clubs & Societies program for making faith in Jesus a requirement for membership. The union will instead amend its C&R Regulations.
Biblical explanation on human origin explains human DNA diversity and challenges evolution - research
A new study says that the origin of human ethnic groups is best explained by the Biblical model instead of the principle of evolution.
Bishop kidnapped, beaten in Southern India
A Bishop in India was kidnapped and beaten for money.
Christian pastor who helped defectors killed by North Korea agents, activists say
A Christian pastor who was helping defectors to China was killed. Activists say that North Korea agents were responsible for this.
Serbian cathedral in New York caught up in flames at the night of Easter service
A Serbian cathedral in New York were in flames a few hours after the Easter service of Orthodox Christians.
Miracle of the Holy Fire mystery embraced by Russian Christians
A huge number of Christians in Russia embrace a very old ritual that stems from the belief that a miracle happens on the eve of Orthodox Easter, but there are skeptics who don't believe the mystery.
Christians in India flee village after death threats to convert or die
Christians in a tribal village in India had to flee their homes after allegedly receiving threats from Hindus that they would be killed if they didn't convert.
South Korea megachurch has largest weekly attendance in the world, new study says
The biggest megachurches are located in Africa and Asia and not in North America, according to a study conducted by megachurch expert Warren Bird of Leadership Network.
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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.