American Missionary Killed in Burkina Faso Terrorist Attack
An American missionary was among those killed in a terrorist attack in the west African nation of Burkina Faso last Friday.
Gospel musician tricked by 'witch doctors' after seeking special powers from them
A popular Gospel musician reportedly sought special powers from 'witch doctors' in order to gain riches.
Persecution of Christians at 'all-time high', 7,100 killed in 2015 for their faith
The number of persecuted Christians around the world has doubled in the last year, according to recent data from Christian advocate group Open Doors.
Pastor Saeed Abedini freed after spending more than 3 years in Iranian prison
American Iranian Pastor Saeed Abedini, who was imprisoned in Iran for more than three years, has been freed.
Facebook begins campaign against extremist posts
Facebook began a Europe-wide campaign on Monday to thwart extremist posts on social media, after German politicians in particular raised concerns about a rise in xenophobic comments linked to an influx of refugees.
India: 85 Major Anti-Christian Attacks carried out in 2015, NGO reports
85 major anti-Christian attacks were carried out in 2015 according to a NGO based in India. The alleged persecution of Christian were from 20 states in the previous year.
Pope Visits Rome Synagogue, Calls on Catholics to Unify
Pope Francis made his first trip to a Rome Synagogue on Sunday, where he expressed his firm stand against religious violence and exhorted the Catholic people to come together.
Iran frees U.S. sailors swiftly as diplomacy smoothes waters
Iran freed ten U.S. sailors on Wednesday a day after detaining them aboard two U.S. Navy patrol boats in the Gulf, bringing a swift end to an incident that had rattled nerves shortly before the expected implementation of a landmark nuclear accord.
Vatican approves loan of relic for Anglican Primate Meeting
The Vatican has approved the loaning of a deeply symbolic religious relic to the gathering of Anglican heads in Britain this week
Nine months after al-Shabab attack; Garissa University reopens
Nine months after the deadliest attack by the Somali-based group, claiming the lives of nearly 150, Garissa University College reopened as Kenya continues to recover from the shock of the massacre.
As Anglicans meet, spiritual leader says schism would be failure
A schism in the worldwide Anglican Communion over homosexual rights and women clerics would be a failure but not a disaster, the spiritual head of Anglicans said
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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.