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Christian Film 'Freedom' Depicting John Newton's Amazing Grace Releases, Ranks 4th Highest Budget after 'Passion of Christ'
A Christian film about John Newton’s role in the slave trade and the abolition movement is expected to be released in Australia and New Zealand next week. “Freedom” stars Cuba Gooding, Jr, who plays a slave fleeing to Canada via the Underground Railroad while being pursued by vicious slave hunters.
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ISIS Threatens to Bring United States Under Islamic Rule
The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group, which has been killing Christians and others who refuse to convert to Islam, has threatened to conquer the United States in the name of Allah.
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Fan Appreciation Week Day 4: Getting to Know Jeremy Lin on Facebook Q&A
Throughout the week, NBA star Jeremy Lin has been hosting contests and interacting with his fans around the globe in an effort to thank them for all of their support throughout the years. The new Los Angeles Lakers addition did a Facebook Q-and-A for an hour Thursday evening for Day Four of Fan Appreciation Week and encouraged participants to ask creative and unique questions.
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Fan Appreciation Week Day Three: Jeremy Lin Dunks on His Mom
On day three of Jeremy Lin’s Fan Appreciation Week, the NBA star challenged fans to create a “Dunk Cam” video. While Lin has yet to name a winner, his own #JLinDunkCam video has gone viral on social media.
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Nine Reasons Why John Piper Disagrees with Nicolas Cage's 'Left Behind' Movie's View of Rapture
Christian author and retired pastor John Piper expressed his respectful disagreement with the pre-tribulational rapture viewpoint, which is depicted in “Left Behind,” Nicolas Cage’s upcoming movie release - “Left Behind? Nine reasons Christians will not be taken from the world before the Final Tribulation,” the theologian tweeted Tuesday.
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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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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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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.
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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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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
