Christian group to provide aid to thousands of leprosy sufferers
A Christian organization will provide medical aid and other supplies to over 4,000 leprosy patients across the 63 leprosy colonies in India.
15 Christians in India reconvert to Hinduism after counselling
Fifteen Dalit Christians have reportedly been reconverted to Hinduism in a ceremony conducted near Latheri, Katpadi.
Gunmen abduct 2 pastors in Nigeria, demands ransom from families, church members
Two Nigerian pastors were kidnapped in January, while one pastor was injured in Kogi state.
Philosopher calls to ban churches in birthplace of Confucius
A city within the Shandong province in China should ban Christian churches in the neighborhood, a Confucian scholar stated.
200 Indonesians join ISIS following Jakarta bombing last month
Police Chief General Badrotin Haiti confirmed that 200 Indonesians joined the Islamic State in Syria. The report came from intelligence services of Indonesia.
11-year-old Christian contestant on 'The Voice Kids Arabia' shares story about ISIS
Mirna Hana shared her experience on 'The Voice Kids Arabia'. She revealed her story of how she managed to flee from Iraq after ISIS threatened to kidnap and kill her.
Pakistani men claim Christian girls only serve to pleasure Muslim men
One Christian girl died, while two others were severely injured after a vehicle driven by Muslim men reportedly ran over the group of girls.
Chinese pastor dismissed after opposing forced removal of church crosses
A pastor of a government-controlled Christian church in China was dismissed after he opposed the forced removal of church crosses across the Asian country.
Thousands sign petition calling for release of Canadian pastor sentenced to life in North Korea
In December, a Canadian pastor was sentenced to life imprisonment in North Korea, prompting several Christian groups to call for aid from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and even the United Nations.
Iranian president pays Pope Francis a visit in Vatican, asks to 'pray for him'
On Tuesday, the Iranian president had a meeting with the Pope for the first time since 1999. The two reportedly talked about several issues, and the chief executive had one request from the Holy See: "pray for me."
British Christian group 'mobbed' during patrol of Muslim hotspot
Britain First, a political group composed of Christians, was reportedly 'mobbed' by Muslims during a patrol of a Bedfordshire town in England.
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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.