Dallas Lutheran Church Worships Days after Building Fire
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Family in Somalia flees home after embracing Christ
A mother of three in Somalia fled her home after her Muslim husband learned she had accepted Christ, but he later also converted and now the entire family is at risk, they said.
Swiss Theological Seminary Refocuses on Core Mission, Sells Properties to Ease Finances
The Theological Seminary St. Chrischona (TSC) announced sweeping changes to its operations, emphasizing its core mission of theological education, restructuring real-estate holdings and reaffirming a strategic partnership with the Institute for Community-Orientated Continuing Education (IGW).
Finnish MP on Trial over Bible Verse to Speak to Congress about Europe’s Growing Crackdown on Speech
Finnish member of parliament P ivi R s nen, who is awaiting a Supreme Court ruling in a criminal case over a Bible verse tweet, is scheduled to testify before the U S Congress on Wednesday about
Christian Maritime Leaders Welcome New Global Rules to Protect Seafarers
For the first time, every new seafarer worldwide will be required to receive formal training on how to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, bullying, and assault — a move Christian maritime leaders say marks a long-overdue shift in protecting some of the world’s most isolated and vulnerable workers. The International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) welcomed new amendments adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that took effect Jan. 1, 2026, establishing a global base
Fewer pastors now feel like quitting, study finds
The share of pastors who feel like quitting their jobs is showing a significant decline since the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from Barna Research
Persecution high in India despite slight shift on World Watch List
India’s move from 11th to 12th place on an annual ranking of countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian may appear to signal marginal improvement, but church leaders and rights advocates say it masks historic highs of persecution in the country.
Intentional evangelism bears fruit at Georgia church | Baptist Press
WINDER, Ga. — Over the course of seven services across three campuses, Bethlehem Church celebrated 33 baptisms between Jan. 15-18. Senior Pastor Jason Britt says the baptisms at Bethlehem Church campuses in Winder, Hoschton and Bishop are the result of intentional Gospel conversations, prayer and personal engagement.
Maine Clergy Form Spiritual ‘Shield’ Outside Workplaces to Protect Immigrants From ICE
Like religious leaders in cities such as Minneapolis, Chicago, and elsewhere, local clergy were quick to muster resistance to the rapid influx of immigration enforcement agents, even as they wrangle with the unusual geography of Maine.
Pastor in South Sudan refugee camp jailed after Muslim converts
A Sudanese family that expelled an 18-year-old relative from their home in a refugee camp in South Sudan for accepting Christ has dragged a pastor to jail on accusations of kidnapping, sources said.
