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Nueces County Judge Tom Greenwell Found Dead from Gunshot Wound at Courthouse
Judge Tom Greenwell was found dead Monday night in his 319th District Court office in Nueces County with a gunshot wound to his head. An investigation is ongoing to determine whether the death was self-inflicted.
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Open Doors USA Names Dr. David Curry President, CEO
Dr. David Curry was recently named President and CEO of Open Doors USA, an international ministry that supports the persecuted church in countries throughout the world.
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Biola University Makes 'Jesus Saves' Sign Replica, Reflecting the School's Central Purpose
Biola University has made a replica of the “Jesus Saves” signs that the Bible Institute had displayed in downtown Los Angeles for over fifty years. Although the university has not been able to acquire the original signs, the new display is a nostalgic attraction for the school’s La Mirada campus.
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Ray Comfort's ‘Evolution vs. God’ Movie Released, Atheist Claims He Was Misrepresented
University of Minnesota Morris professor Paul Zachary Myers claims that he was misrepresented in Ray Comfort’s new movie “Evolution vs. God: Shaking the Foundations of Faith.” Myers, who had only seen the movie trailer when he made his accusation, mocked the movie’s claim to have “held his feet to the fire until it was clear that there was no evidence for evolution.”
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John Piper, Matt Chandler, Phil Wickham, Shane and Shane to Lead Linger Conference
Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas will host Linger Conference, a time of extensive worship, prayer, reflection, and meditation on Scripture on February 14-15 of next year. Scheduled conference speakers include John Piper, Matt Chandler, Todd Wagner, and Tullian Tchividjian, and several well-known Christian artists including Shane and Shane, Phil Wickham, Bethany Dillon, and Jimmy Needham will perform at the seminar as well.
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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.
