Christian refugees in Germany hide faith for fear of being targeted by Muslims
Christian converts taking refuge in Germany are forced to hide their faith because of fear from Muslim refugees.
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Southern Baptist Convention elects new president Steve Gaines after J.D. Greear withdraws
Southern Baptist Convention, the largest non-Catholic denomination in America, has a new president in Tenenessee pastor Steve Gaines. His opponent, North Carolina pastor J.D. Greear, withdrew from the race when, after two votings on Tuesday, no winner could be declared.
Christian groups in Ghana call for Electoral Commission to follow Supreme Court ruling to clean voter's register
Two Christian groups in Ghana are urging the Electoral Commission to implement the ruling by the Supreme Court regarding the voter's register. This is to make certain that it is cleaned prior to the November polls.
Hillary Clinton pushing 'radical agenda', policies a 'slap in the face to traditional values' - Concerned Women for America founder says
Democrat Hillary Clinton is pushing a "radical agenda" in her drive for the White House, and her policies would be a "slap in the face to traditional values", the founder of Concerned Women for America (CWA) has said.
Christian teen crucified by bullying co-workers in UK, men face trial for assault and harassment
A Christian teenager in Scotland suffered from a series of bullying acts, including having been tied to a cross, allegedly carried out by his co-workers at a shopfitting firm.
Controversial pastor rebukes YouTube for taking down his Orlando shooting video saying gays should be put to death
While thousands were mourning for the loss of 49 victims at the Orlando shooting on Sunday, one controversial pastor from Phoenix instead posted a video online, expressing that the victims inside the gay club were "disgusting homosexuals" and that there were now "50 less pedophiles in this world" ...
College bans Christian Union, justifying move as a counter-terrorism strategy; UK Prime Minister calls it 'ludicrous'
A college in the United Kingdom has banned a Christian club from meeting in its campus because of the government's Counter-Extremism Strategy, but Prime Minister David Cameron finds this "ludicrous."
Canadian rescuers recover body of drowned Christian summer camp exchange student
After two days of searching, Canadian authorities have recovered the body of the South Korean exchange student who went missing on June 8 during summer camp in British Columbia.
Should Christians practice yoga? Group of churches call for Christians to refrain from yoga in India
A group of 13 Christian churches in Mizoram, India has called for church members to refrain from practising yoga since it is rooted mainly on Hinduism.
Egypt deliberately hiding the number of Christians in the country, says Coptic leader
A Christian leader has claimed that the Egyptian government is deliberately keeping secret the number of Christians in the country, allegedly because it is afraid that they would demand that Christians occupy some senior posts in the government.
Israel's 'Old City of Jerusalem' tourist map excludes Christian and Muslim holy sites
Tourists who wish to visit the Old City of Jerusalem or al-Quds are given a map of the area, but it does not cite significant historical Christian and Muslim holy site, and not many are happy with this move by the Israel's tourism ministry.
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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.