Gospel singer Kirk Franklin wants to make God a 'cultural star'
American gospel singer and choir conductor Kirk Franklin has once again shared his goal for his latest album, Losing My Religion, which was released last year.
U.S.-led coalition aims to recapture ISIS 'caliphate' in Iraq, Syria
The U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State aims this year to recapture Iraq's second city Mosul, working with Iraqi government forces, and drive the jihadis out of Raqqa, their stronghold in northeast Syria, Arab and Western officials say.
Chinese authorities jail Christian leader who opposed cross demolitions
Just 10 days after being dismissed as the leader of the Chongyi Church in China, Pastor Gu "Joseph" Yuese has reportedly been taken by the authorities to an undisclosed location.
Canadian Christian coffee shop owner accused of spying by Chinese government
A Canadian missionary who works at a coffee shop in China was recently accused of espionage after being detained for 18 months.
Boko Haram kills dozens of Christians, burns children alive
Boko Haram has reportedly murdered 86 people, some children, by burning them alive in their huts, Sunday.
Spain offers citizenship to Jewish descendants who fled persecution during Inquisition
New Mexico residents descended from Jewish families who fled Spain during the Inquisition can claim Spanish citizenship. The new law was administered by Spanish Ministry of Justice.
Brazil's Zika virus outbreak worse than believed - health official
Brazil's top health official said on Monday that the Zika virus outbreak is proving to be worse than believed because most cases show no symptoms, but improved testing should allow the country to get a better grip on the epidemic.
UK Church now offers transgender baptisms
A church from Manchester has allowed baptisms on transgender members to be conducted.
European country recognises Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster as official religion
The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster has been recognized by the Netherlands as an official religion.
Mexican town expels 10 Baptist families for refusing to deny faith
Ten Baptist families were abandoned in a pickup truck and left in the mountains by their townsmen after the group refused to deny their faith.
Holocaust survivor could be world's oldest man at 112
An Israeli Holocaust survivor could actually be the oldest man alive.
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54% of Protestant Pastors Say Economic Conditions Are Hurting Their Churches
More than half of Protestant pastors in the United States say economic conditions are negatively affecting their congregations, as church donations continue to lag behind inflation, according to a new Lifeway Research survey. The annual study found that 54% of pastors believe the economy is hurting their churches, compared with 36% who reported no impact and 8% who described its effects as positive.
Christian Education Network Launched to Expand School Choice Scholarships Nationwide
A new federal school choice initiative is being hailed as the “greatest evangelism opportunity since the Billy Graham crusades,” with supporters expecting it to expand access to Christian education for millions of American children beginning in 2027. The Ohio-based Center for Christian Virtue has established the Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization to provide financial assistance to families seeking Christian schooling.
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.