At least 31 Christians slaughtered in central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists attacked villages in Plateau state, Nigeria at about 12:30 a.m. today (Jan. 24), killing at least 25 Christians, area residents said.
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Bethany Hamilton sparks outrage over 'anti-trans' views ahead of Wisconsin event
A noted professional athlete’s presence at an upcoming event in Wisconsin is drawing blowback due to her opposition to allowing trans-identified males to compete in women’s sports. Bethany Hamilton, a professional surfer who lost one of her arms in a shark attack and was the subject of the film “Soul Surfer,” is slated to appear at the Women’s Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation’s annual “Power of the Purse” fundraising event in Oshkosh on May 9. According to the group’s website, “The
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Pakistani Christians laud lifting of compulsion on studying Islam in schools
Christians in Pakistan have breathed a sigh of relief over the government’s decision to make Islamic studies not compulsory for non-Muslim students in schools at all levels.
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Father beaten and loses family, home for becoming Christian
A Muslim in Uganda who put his faith in Christ as the new year began has suffered serious injuries and lost his home and family, sources said.
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Bethany Christian Services no longer hiring non-Christians, bans political displays
Amid media reports of staff disgruntled with a hiring policy change, the international Evangelical foster and immigrant resettlement charity Bethany Christian Services has confirmed that it only hires Christians who align with its core beliefs and doesn't allow them to promote political causes in the workplace.
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Christians endure persecution in Russia and Occupied Ukraine
By Jack BethelAt 6 a.m. on Oct. 3, two clergymen staying at parish premises on Russia’s western edge awoke to find military figures armed with machine guns raiding the site, seizing electronic devices, documents and computer hard drives.
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Christians take an active part in the anniversary celebrations of Lima, Peru's capital city
Lima, the dynamic capital of Peru, recently celebrated its 489th anniversary with significant participation from evangelical churches. The city was filled with music, culture, and tradition, with a program that included concerts, artistic presentations, and fireworks. The Federation of Evangelical Christian Churches of Peru organized a Thanksgiving Ceremony, a moment to give thanks and reflect on the role of faith in the city’s life. The celebrations highlighted Lima’s diversity and cultural ric
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Calls for political action to address staggering increase in porn addiction among young people
A Christian charity is calling for urgent political action after new research found large numbers of young people are addicted to pornography. Mental health and addiction clinic, Paracelsus Recovery, has reported a 150 per cent increase in people being treated for porn addiction between 2019 and 2023.
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Pace of killings increases in Christian area of Nigeria
The governor of Kaduna state, Nigeria met with church leaders after the pace of terrorist killings since September increased in a Christian area, including 25 people slain in the first two weeks of January, sources said.
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Awakening of a giant: the evangelical missionary movement in Latin America
The evangelical missionary movement in Latin America is booming, with a growing number of believers feeling the call to take the Gospel beyond their borders. As this "sleeping giant" continues to awaken, it will surely be possible to see an even greater impact on the nations of the world in the years to come.
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Global leaders should seek out help of faith communities to address key challenges - report
As the world lurches from crisis to crisis, global leaders ignore the vital role of religious and spiritual communities in addressing them at their peril, a new report has suggested. The Faith in Action report notes that some 85 per cent of the world's population adheres to a religious or spiritual tradition, and that many faith groups are collaborating effectively with businesses and other stakeholders to address key economic, environmental, geopolitical and technological challenges.
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UK Evangelical leader Roger Forster dies: ‘In a league of his own’
Roger Forster, a prominent figure in the United Kingdom Evangelical community and founder of the Ichthus Christian Fellowship neo-charismatic network, died peacefully at the age of 90 this week. Forster, who was in ministry for almost 70 years, died Wednesday in his home, Ichthus Christian Fellowship announced.
