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Six Christian Siblings Kidnapped by Boko Haram Safely Escape Terrorist Group
Six Christian siblings - between the ages of three and fifteen - kidnapped by Boko Haram in Cameroon have safely escaped the clutches of the Islamic extremist group.
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Colorado Pastor Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sexually Assaulting Underage Congregation Member
A Colorado preacher has been sentenced to thirteen years in prison after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old congregation member who was also home-schooled at his residence.
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5 Christian Leaders' Reactions to New York Terrorist Attack: 'Pray for an End to Hateful Ideology'
After 29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov carried out a deadly terror attack in Manhattan, leaving at least eight dead and thirteen injured, a number of faith leaders took to social media to pray for an end to "hateful ideology."
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Lysa TerKeurst 'Clinging to God' in Wake of Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Asks for Prayers
New York Times Bestselling Christian author and speaker Lysa TerKeurst has said she is "clinging to God" as she battles breast cancer.
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Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz: It's 'Hypocritical' to Demonize Harvey Weinstein But Celebrate 'Pornographer' Hugh Hefner
Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz recently said the fact that culture vilifies disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein while honoring the late "pornographer" Hugh Hefner is evidence "we have very, very murky water right now with morality."
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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.
