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Southern Baptist Baptisms Drop for 2nd Straight Year
The number of baptisms in Southern Baptist churches has fallen for the second consecutive year despite a push by top leaders to evangelize, according to the 2006 profile of the SBC.
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Texas Panel Rejects Required Bible Class
The House Public Education Committee approved the modified bill Thursday, drawing praise from critics who feared mandatory Bible courses would be more religious than academic.
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Threatening Note Closes Texas University
Authorities evacuated buildings Tuesday at St. Edward's University after a threatening note was found, a school official said.
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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Pat Robertson's Diet Shake
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that claimed religious broadcaster Pat Robertson misused a Texas bodybuilder's image to promote the televangelist's protein diet shake.
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Minister Found Beaten to Death in Virginia Parsonage
Nancy Copin, the minister of a tiny, rural congregation was found beaten to death in her parsonage home.
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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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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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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.
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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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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
