Suicide risk lowered by attending worship services, says study
Women who attend religious services are less likely to commit suicide than those who don't, according to a new study released June 29.
Suzette Gutierrez Cachila
Calvinism not the reason for fewer baptisms among Southern Baptists, says JD Greear
Summit Church pastor J.D. Greear said Calvinism, which is recently gaining popularity among Southern Baptist Convention churches, is not the reason for the decreasing numbers in new conversions.
Franklin Graham's Decision America Tour receives protests from LGBT activists in Wisconsin
LGBT activists staged a protest during a rally of evangelist Franklin Graham's Decision America Tour in Wisconsin last month. Graham was greeted by LGBT protesters when he went to Madison, the 28th stop for the tour.
Atheists to set up anti-God billboard in Mississippi
An atheist organization will put up a highway billboard in Tupelo, Mississippi on July 1 that mocks faith in God.
Anne Graham Lotz: 3 sins America is guilty of
Anne Graham Lotz said America is committing three sins before God, and it is time for the nation to "cry out" for God's mercy and forgiveness.
Jeremy Lin news: NBA star on spreading the gospel 'to different areas of the world'
NBA star Jeremy Lin spoke before the World Economics Forum held in China and told them about his desire to bring the gospel to places where people have not heard it before.
Transgender marriage legalized under Islamic fatwa issued in Pakistan
A fatwa that was passed on last week in Lahore, Pakistan declares that transgender marriage is now legal under Islamic law.
North Carolina Revival extends to 8th week as thousands continue to gather in Burlington
What was planned to be a week-long gathering of believers has extended into eight weeks as more and more people are drawn to the Burlington Revival in North Carolina.
NY firefighters receive training for transgender pronoun usage
Firefighters and paramedics in New York went through a short course on Tuesday, June 28 on the correct ways of addressing transgender persons.
Multiple suicide bombings target Christian village in Lebanon leaving 5 dead, 15 injured
Multiple suicide bomb attacks rocked a village in northeastern Lebanon near the Syrian border, leaving five dead and wounding at least 15 others.
Naghmeh Abedini found Jesus as a Muslim immigrant in America
Naghmeh Abedini, wife of former Iran detainee Saeed, shared how she was introduced to the love of Jesus while living in the U.S. as a Muslim immigrant many years ago.
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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.