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'19 Kids and Counting's Jessa Duggar Engaged to Ben Seewald: 'We Are So Blessed"
Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald of the hit TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" recently announced that they are engaged after 11 months of courting.
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Twitter Changes Its Policies after Robin William's Daughter Zelda Bullied Off Web by Hateful Remarks
Twitter has announced it will change its policies after Zelda Williams, the daughter of Robin Williams, quit social media after experiencing significant online abuse at the hands of several Twitter users.
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Gungor Defends Christian Faith, Says Band Is Part of a 'Culture War'
On a recent podcast, Michael Gungor defended his statement that his band no longer believed in a literal interpretation of the Old Testament, arguing that he is part of a "culture war" between fundamentalist belief and science.
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Ferguson Police Name Officer in Mike Brown Shooting, Protests Die Down as Obama Calls for Peace
The name of the man who shot and killed 18 year old Mike Brown in Missouri has been revealed by police authorities. As protests grew violent overnight and police were forced to step down, President Obama called for peace on both sides saying "there is never an excuse for violence."
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Christian Leaders to Travel to Israel, Voice Support for Jewish Nation
Several high-profile evangelical leaders, including Tony Perkins and Anne Graham-Lotz, will travel to Israel next week as a part of the “Christians in Solidarity with Israel” trip put together by the National Religious Broadcasters in response to the most recent conflict in Gaza.
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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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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.
