New York police investigating Satanic graffiti on four churches as possible hate crime
New York police are investigating the Satanic graffiti that was sprayed on four Long Island churches over Father's Day weekend as a possible hate crime.
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New study cautions against use of puberty-blocking drugs on gender-confused children
A new study by three medical experts and scholars has cautioned against the use of "experimental" puberty-blocking drugs on gender-confused children as the scientific and medical communities have not yet adequately researched its potential side-effects.
100 evangelical leaders sign declaration calling for criminal justice reform
Nearly 100 evangelical Christian leaders have affixed their signatures to a declaration that calls for restorative criminal justice reform in the U.S.
Ken Ham responds to reports about low turnout at Ark Encounter
Ken Ham, founder of creationist organization Answers in Genesis, has recently written a blog refuting reports about low turnout at the Ark Encounter theme park in Kentucky.
Pakistan arrests South Korean man who was suspected of training Christian missionaries
Pakistani authorities have reportedly arrested a South Korean man who was suspected of using his language school to train Chinese nationals to conduct Christian missionary work in the country.
Federal judge orders the removal of cross from public park in Florida
A federal judge has ordered the removal of a 34-foot cross that has been on display at a public park in Pensacola, Florida for almost half a century.
European Court orders hospital to continue life support for terminally-ill baby for another three weeks
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered a hospital in London to continue to provide life support treatment for a terminally-ill baby for another three weeks to give judges time to consider whether the child should undergo a trial therapy.
Vatican considers excommunicating Catholics with links to the mafia
The Vatican is reportedly considering a new doctrine for excommunicating Catholics who were convicted of corruption or mafia-related crimes.
Georgia Supreme Court dismisses challenge to law banning abortions after 20 weeks
The Georgia Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged a legislation that bans abortion in the state after 20 weeks.
Pastor from Iraq tells American church to avoid politicizing refugee crisis
A Texas pastor who fled from Iraq decades ago has urged the Church to avoid politics amid the ongoing debate about travel bans and keep sharing the Gospel to refugees.
Conservative Christians dispute claims that new Christian Standard Bible is 'gender neutral'
Conservative Christians are disputing claims that the latest edition of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) has been modified to be more "gender neutral."
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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.