Most pastors are undecided in the coming elections, says study
A new survey conducted by LifeWay Research has revealed that many Protestant pastors are undecided about which candidate to vote for in the upcoming presidential elections.
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Craig Groeschel: You're not doing squat if your ministry hasn't been called a cult
Craig Groeschel, the founding pastor of LifeChurch.tv, stated that pastors are "probably are not doing squat" in God's Kingdom if their ministry has not been labeled as a cult.
Al-Shabaab admits killing 6 Christians in Kenya
The militant group Al-Shabaab admitted killing six Christians in Mandera town in Northeastern Kenya in an attempt to push them out of the predominantly Muslim region.
Christian councilor hacked to death in India
A Pentecostal Christian who served as a councilor in the town of Padappai in Chennai, India, was chased down and hacked to death by five men inside a church last Sunday.
Nigerian president refuses to pay $5.6-billion ransom for Chibok girls
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari rejected a $5.6-billion ransom deal with Boko Haram in exchange for the freedom of 219 Chibok girls who were captured in April 2014.
Church pleads to Canadian government to work for release of pastor in North Korean jail
The Light Presbyterian Church in Mississauga, Ontario, has made a public plea to the federal government to secure the release of its pastor, Rev. Hyeon Soo Lim, who is currently serving a life sentence in North Korea.
Newt Gingrich encourages pastors to run for public office
Through a video, former House speaker Newt Gingrich encouraged pastors to leave their churches and run for political office.
Mark Wahlberg wants good Catholic priests involved in kids' lives
Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg expressed his appreciation for Catholic priests in a video where he stated that he wanted good priests to play a role in his children's lives.
One Million Moms denounces H&M "She's a Lady" ad showing 2 girls kissing
The conservative group One Million Moms (1MM) condemned the new H&M ad, called "She's a Lady," that showed two girls kissing.
Ex-Satanic wizard says "Bloody Mary" and "Dungeons and Dragons" led him to Satanism
Zachary King, an ex-satanic high wizard who converted to Catholicism, stated that the seemingly innocuous games "Bloody Mary" and "Dungeons and Dragons" led him to Satanism.
Ex-pastor of Cross Point signs on as president of marketing and tech firm
Pete Wilson, the founding pastor of Cross Point who resigned last September, has found his new calling as a president of a marketing and technology firm.
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Calvary Chapel Pastors Push Back Against Costa Mesa’s Ordination of Women
Several pastors affiliated with the Calvary Chapel movement have publicly criticized Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa’s affirmation of women serving as pastors, following an announcement by Char Brodersen at the church that once served as the movement’s flagship congregation. The Calvary Chapel Association (CCA), through its Heartland Regional Team, reaffirmed its opposition to appointing women as pastors or elders.
“I Would Never Renounce My Faith”: 20-Year-Old Egyptian Christian Killed by ISIS in Libya
A 20-year-old Egyptian Christian was reportedly killed by Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Libya after resisting repeated demands to abandon his Christian faith and embrace Islam while in captivity. Milad Malak, a Coptic Christian, was the only Christian among a group of Egyptian workers abducted by ISIS fighters, according to Open Doors, which cited accounts from two Muslim companions who were later released.
Myanmar Military Airstrike Kills 3 Students at Christian Bible School, Injures 6
Three students were killed and six others injured when Myanmar's military launched an airstrike and drone assault on a Christian Bible school in Karen State. The attack occurred Tuesday in Day Bu Noh village in Hpapun District, an area largely populated by Christian Karen communities. Military aircraft reportedly dropped bombs before armed drones struck the village, with one exploding directly above the Bible school.
Iran Brands Christian Converts Security Threats Amid Church Seizure, UN Rapporteur Says
Iran has responded to just one of eight communications sent by United Nations human rights experts concerning Christians since 2011, with its sole response portraying Christian converts as national security threats, according to the U.N. Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran. Dr. Mai Sato, who assumed the position in August 2024, discussed the Iranian government's treatment of Christians.
Churchgoers Average Just 51 on Biblical Literacy Quiz, Lifeway Research Finds
Nearly two-thirds of churchgoers failed a test measuring their knowledge of the Bible, highlighting widespread gaps in biblical literacy, according to a report published Tuesday by Lifeway Research. The assessment used a traditional grading system ranging from A (90 and above) to F (below 60). The average score was 51, with 65% receiving an F, 9% a D, 9% a C, 8% a B and 9% an A.