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IMB Appoints 45 New Long-Term Missionaries
During a Sept. 15 ceremony at First Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA, the International Mission Board appointed 45 new long-term missionaries for overseas service
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Researchers in Australia Find Christianity Tainted By Church Image
Study finds the image of the church to be the greatest barrier to people accepting Christian beliefs and practices
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Agency Calls for Nationwide Prayer Across the UK for North Korea
Christian Solidarity Worldwide to hold Week of Prayer For North Korea Sept. 20-26, with London Prayer Event On Sept. 25
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Local Council Targets Christian Ministry Building in Turkey
A Protestant church in the Turkish city of Selcuk is to be sealed by the local council on the grounds that the corrugated roofing and metal poles of the veranda contravene building regulations.
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Beslan Hostage With Cross In Hand Recovering
Viktoria Ktsoyeva said she prayed every day while held captive, not letting go of the cross even as she plunged into unconsciousness after being wounded in the violent climax of the siege that killed
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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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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.
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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.
