American ISIS defector describes experience to discourage others from joining
An American man who joined and later escaped ISIS shared his story in the hope of discouraging others from joining the terror group.
Suzette Gutierrez Cachila
Christians arrested over allegations of 'forced conversions' in India
Three Christians were arrested on Sunday, May 22 in Satna, Madhya Pradesh after being charged of forcibly converting and insulting the religious sentiments of certain Hindus.
Police deny Muslim-Christian conflict sparked by alleged blasphemy in village in Pakistan
After news broke out about inceasing tensions in a Pakistan village sparked by a Christian man who was accused of blasphemy, police are saying the reports are not true.
Tensions escalate between Muslims and Christians over meat slaughter issue in Tanzania
In Tanzania, a country that is generally considered safe for Christians, friction between Muslims and Christians has persisted for years over the issue of meat slaughter.
Chinese man detained for helping son of imprisoned human rights lawyer
After having gone missing for seven months, a Chinese activist has been confirmed to be held under criminal detention by authorities, apparently for "smuggling" persons outside China.
Female Christian prisoner denied medical care in Iran prison
A female Christian prisoner is reportedly suffering from health problems, but prison authorities have refused to give her the necessary medical care.
Christian church in Syria persists and grows despite threat from ISIS
A church in Syria has stood courageously in the midst of constant threat from the Muslim extremist group ISIS and has seen growth as more people lean on it for support.
African Methodists lament American Methodists are 'preaching a different gospel'
Although members of the United Methodist Church in Africa are grateful to their American counterparts for being instrumental in bringing the gospel to their continent, many of them are saddened to see the state that American United Methodist churches are now in.
Uganda pastor poisoned to death after challenging supernatural Islamic belief
A Baptist pastor in Uganda died last week from poison believed to have been put in his food by a Muslim villager.
Texas city keeps cross monument by selling land to church after activists campaigned for its removal
An activist group advocating the separation of church and state called for the removal of a cross in a Texas city park, but city officials, refusing to remove it, dodged a potential lawsuit by selling the land to a church.
UK midwives' chief supports lifting all legal restrictions on abortion; MPs call for her resignation
Members of Parliament angered over midwives chief Cathy Warwick's decision to support the lifting of all legal restrictions on abortion will call for her resignation this week through a parliamentary motion.
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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.