House votes against ban on military funding of transgender surgery
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Thursday to reject a proposal to ban military funding of gender reassignment procedures for military service members.
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Christian human rights activist released from Chinese prison after serving 4-year sentence
The Chinese government has released a prominent human rights activist on Saturday after having served his four-year prison sentence.
Trump asks US Supreme Court to block federal judge's expansion of relatives exempt from travel ban
The administration of President Donald Trump has filed a motion with the Supreme Court to block a federal judge's ruling that expanded the list of relatives that are exempted from the travel ban.
Archaeologist finds traces of Biblical vineyard of Naboth in Jezreel Valley
An archaeologist working in Jezreel Valley in Israel has discovered some clues that could suggest that the story of Naboth's vineyard in the Old Testament was a factual account.
Religious liberty organization demands apology from ABC, NBC after being labeled as a 'hate group'
The non-profit organization Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) has demanded a retraction and an apology from ABC and NBC after it was labeled as a "hate group" in news articles.
Pro-life pregnancy centers challenge Hawaii law requiring health facilities to promote abortions
Pro-life pregnancy centers in Hawaii have filed a lawsuit to challenge a new law that requires health facilities to provide advertising for state-funded abortions and contraception coverage programs.
Walter Martin's family urges Hank Hanegraaff to step down as head of CRI
Hank Hanegraaff has been asked to step down from his post as president of the Christian Research Institute (CRI) by family members of Dr. Walter Martin, who founded the organization in 1960.
Indiana school district gives in to atheist group's demand to ban prayer at graduation ceremonies
A school district in Indiana has promised to stop allowing prayers at graduation ceremonies in its schools following a complaint from a Wisconsin-based atheist group.
China bans foreign students from conducting religious activities at campuses in Henan province
Provincial authorities in Henan, China have announced new regulations forbidding foreign students from conducting religious activities at universities in the province.
Federal court strikes down Christian-only prayer at commission meetings in North Carolina
A federal court has ruled that the practice of opening commission meetings in North Carolina with Christian prayers and inviting the audience to join violates the U.S. Constitution.
'Complaining not allowed' sign appears on door of Pope's apartment
A big sign that reads "Vietato Lamentarsi," which translates to "Complaining not allowed," has been seen hanging on the door of Pope Francis' apartment at the Vatican.
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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.