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Baptist Minister J.D. Hall Apologizes for Berating Ergun Caner's Son Braxton Who Committed Suicide
J.D. Hall, a Baptist preacher and radio host, recently apologized for engaging Ergun Caner's 15 year old son, Braxton, in a Twitter argument. Braxton committed suicide several weeks following the Twitter dispute.
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Islamic Militants Force Christian Man To Deny Jesus Christ, Then Behead Him
A Christian man in Syria was recently captured by Islamic militants,forced to recant his faith, and then was killed. Currently, Syria is one of the most dangerous places in the world for Christians, as Muslims continue to rape, torture and kill people of faith.
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Popular Christian Music Band Gungor No Longer Believes Literal Interpretation of Scripture
The popular music group Gungor known for their God-glorifying songs "Beautiful Things" and "Dry Bones" have announced that while they still love Jesus, they no longer believe in a literal interpretation of scripture.
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Popular Music Duo Civil Wars Break Up, Write Fans A Farewell Song 'You Are My Sunshine'
Popular music duo the Civil Wars have announced they have broken up as a band, releasing a farewell song to their fans titled "You Are My Sunshine."
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Ebola-Infected American SIM Missionary Nancy Writebol Returns to U.S., Family Keeping Faith
Nancy Writebol, the second American infected with Ebola, has returned to the United States for treatment. Her family says they are keeping their faith remain hopeful that God will heal her.
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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.
