Christian girl who was placed in Muslim foster homes reunites with family following court ruling
The five-year-old girl who was placed in the care of two Muslim families has been allowed to live with her grandmother following a court ruling.
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Contractor abandons roofing job after learning that building is an abortion clinic
A contractor in Wichita has abandoned a roofing job at a building in Wichita, Kansas after learning that the company that sought its services was an abortion provider.
Over 150 evangelical leaders sign 'Nashville Statement' affirming biblical view of human sexuality
A broad coalition of more than 150 Christian leaders have signed a statement affirming the biblical view of human sexuality, including the belief that marriage is between one man and one woman.
Texas heads to court to defend ban on dismemberment abortions
Lawyers for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton went to hearing at Austin's federal courthouse on Tuesday to defend a legislation that would ban dismemberment abortions.
Samuel Rodriguez slams critics of Trump's evangelical advisers
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez has denounced critics who are calling on him and other Christian leaders to resign from President Donald Trump's evangelical advisory board.
Student body in New Zealand university votes to disaffiliate pro-life group
A student body at the Auckland University in New Zealand has voted in favor of a motion to disaffiliate a pro-life club from the student union.
Catholic priest draws backlash for allowing procession of Hindu deity in church
A Catholic priest in North Africa has offered his resignation after he drew some backlash from church officials over his decision to allow a Hindu procession into the local cathedral.
Small churches that evangelize to unchurched tend to retain most converts, survey finds
A survey conducted by LifeWay Research has found that small evangelical churches that regularly engage in evangelistic activities and share the Gospel with unchurched people tend to retain the most Christian converts.
Franklin Graham deploys 250 rapid response chaplains to Texas to minister to hurricane victims
Evangelist Franklin Graham has sent out 250 members of the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team to Texas to minister to those affected by Tropical Storm Harvey, which has battered parts of the state with more than 30 inches of rain since Friday.
Pennsylvania churches distribute 1,500 Ten Commandments signs following removal of monument from public school
Three churches in Pennsylvania have distributed approximately 1,500 signs that lists the Ten Commandments in protest of the removal of a Decalogue monument from a public high school in March.
California bakery under fire for refusing to bake wedding cake for two gay couples
A bakery owned by Christians has taken down its website and social media page after it drew widespread criticism for refusing to bake same-sex wedding cakes for two couples.
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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.