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U.S. Troops Returning from West African Countries to be Quarantine for 21 Days
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered all military personnel returning from Ebola response missions in West Africa to be held in a 21-day quarantine.
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Psychologist Discusses Why Young Men Commit Violence, School Shootings, Calls for Families to Fight 'Disturbing Trend'
A noted mental health expert is calling for a debate regarding the disturbing number of young men resorting to gun violence in schools, and is encouraging families to fight what he calls a "troubling cultural trend."
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Pope Francis Says Evolution is 'Not Inconsistent' With God, Creation
Delivering an address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Pope Francis stated that the theory of evolution does not necessarily contradict the Biblical account of creation
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90 Percent of Iraqi Christians Displaced, Fleeing Religious Persecution from ISIS
A religious leader living in Baghdad reports that 90% of Christians in the region are displaced and fleeing persecution from Islamic State militants.
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Boko Haram: Christian Women, Girls Abducted by Terrorist Group Reveal Horrific Details of Captivity
Several women and girls who were abducted by the terrorist group Boko Haram have revealed horrific details of what they endured during their time in captivity.
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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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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.
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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
