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Pastor Mark Driscoll Apologizes for 'Mishandling' Mars Hill Controversy
Popular pastor Mark Driscoll of the Seattle-based church Mars Hill recently posted a video to the Mars Hill website, apologizing for mishandling the many controversies that have surrounded the church over the past year.
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15 Refugees Killed by Israeli Shelling of Gaza School Used as UN Shelter
Gazan authorities said Israeli forces shelled a shelter school housing refugees on Thursday, killing at least 15 people. The Palestinian death toll continues to rise as rebel forces refuse to agree to a cease fire.
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Reba McEntire Joined by Kelly Clarkson Encourages World to 'Pray for Peace' in New Song
Country star Reba McEntire has released a new single encouraging people around the world to pray for peace. The singer says she was divinely inspired to write the song, calling it "a gift from God."
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Air Algerie Flight AH5017 Carrying 116 Passengers Has Crashed: Algerian Official
An Air Algerie flight with 116 people on board has disappeared form the radar. It is believed that the plane lost contact after switching flight paths due to inclement weather.
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Southern Baptist Leaders Urge Compassion for Illegal Immigrants Who Are 'Created in God's Image'
A leading member of the Ethics & Religious Liberty commission of the Southern Baptist Convention recently encouraged Christians to view the illegal immigration problem as a moral issue, saying those who have entered the United States illegally must be viewed with compassion, as they are "people created in the image of God."
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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.
