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Second Round of Battle Cries Kicks Off in Teen Awareness Month
The Battle Cry movement begins its second round of what Time magazine called 'Gospel rallies MTV style' this month. Evangelicals have designated September 'National Youth Awareness Month' (NYAM) w
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Lakewood Tops List of Fastest-Growing U.S. Churches
In 2005, Lakewood, led by Joel Osteen, gained a total of 12,000 members. The annual report listed the top 100 fastest growing churches in America, including 52 new churches and 48 returning from last
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Former Southern Baptist Head Ends Pastorate, Encourages Evangelism
Former Southern Baptist Convention President Bobby Welch ended his pastoral career at First Baptist Church in Daytona Beach, Fla., this week.
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Salvador's Frontman Calls Latino Bible Campaign Biggest Undertaking
Salvador has undertaken the biggest project yet in its seven-year career as a band, according to frontman Nic Gonzalez. And the end result is not albums on store shelves but millions of Latinos change
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Study: Churches Serve as Major Channels for Latino Integration into U.S.
Mexicans constitute the single largest immigrant population in the United States and evangelical churches often play a significant role in settling the more than 11 million migrants into U.S. localiti
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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.
