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iOS 9, New OS X 10.11 Release Date: Apple WWDC 2015 Schedule, June Keynote Event
Apple will hold its annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference next week, and anticipation is building up on what one of the world’s most profitable companies will announce for the rest of the year.
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Christian Persecution in Iran: 18 Sent to Prison by Revolutionary Court for Practicing Faith
Although Iran recognizes Christians as an official minority group, its revolutionary court sentenced 18 of them to harsh prison sentences last week.
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U.S. Official Claims Over 10,000 ISIS Militants Killed, but Questions Remain on Counting Process
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Tony Blinken has claimed that the U.S. coalition has killed more than 10,000 ISIS militants since the bombing campaign began nine months ago. However, some have claimed that number is difficult to independently verify without hard evidence.
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Texas Baptist Pastor Phil Lineberger Died By Suicide; Former President of Baptist General Convention Struggled with Depression
The former president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, Dr. Arthur Phillip Lineberger, lost his battle with depression and died on Sunday after taking his own life. He was 69 years old.
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Christian Communities Unite in Iraq in Time of Crisis and Persecution
The terror group known as ISIS has directed its brutal forms of persecution against Christians and other minority groups in Syria and Iraq. Despite the risks, Christian communities in Iraq have teamed up to heal the country’s wounds.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
