War-weary Ukrainians plant 160 churches across Europe
European Christian Mission International (ECMI) reports that 160 churches have been planted across Europe by displaced Ukrainians in the four years since Russia invaded their country.
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New anthology explores theological and missiological perspectives on religious persecution
A new scholarly volume examining the theological and missiological dimensions of religious persecution has been released as the third installment in the Christians under Pressure series. Published jointly by the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF) and Culture and Science Publ. (VKW), Religious Persecution: Perspectives from Theology and Missiology is now available for free download, with a printed edition to follow on Sept. 1.
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UK officers decline pro-life advocate’s complaint of police harassment
Police in England have declined a pro-life advocate’s formal complaint that officers are keeping her under close surveillance for praying silently outside an abortion clinic, according to a legal advocacy organization.
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Over 400 Acts of Hostility against US Churches in 2024; Gun-Related Incidents More Than Doubled: Report
More than 400 acts of hostility were recorded against churches in the United States in 2024, with a sharp rise in gun-related incidents, according to a new report released by the Family Research
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Officials in China intensify persecution of beleaguered church
A formerly 1,000-member house church that Chinese officials have ground down to a tiny remnant is facing even great persecution, according to religious rights outlet Bitter Winter.
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FIRST-PERSON: Why you can trust the Bible as the authoritative Word of God | Baptist Press
The question of why we can trust the Bible as the authoritative Word of God is foundational for every Christian. In a world where truth is often seen as personal to your preferences and opinions, the Bible claims to be from God and authoritative, regardless of your preferences and opinions.
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Greg Laurie Urges Pastors to Pray for Revival amid Gen Z’s Spiritual Hunger: ‘Evangelize or fossilize’
Pastor Greg Laurie urged Christians at Turning Point USA s Faith Forward Pastors Summit to pray for revival amid a growing spiritual hunger he said is manifesting among young men especially
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The sermon on the mouth using words that build, break, and bless
Proverbs declares that the tongue has the power of life and death. Words don’t disappear, they lodge. They shape memories, frame identity, and echo long after the sentence ends. Here are some insights into how we should use this remarkable muscle behind our teeth appropriately.
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John Amanchukwu Urges Christians to Stand Boldly against Evil: ‘Not the time to tone it down’
Pastor John Amanchukwu urged pastors and other Christians on Wednesday to speak boldly against the increasingly blatant evil in American culture during Turning Point USA s Faith Forward Pastors
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Church Displays Elvis Presley’s Bible in Celebration of 100th Anniversary
A church is marking its 100th anniversary with an exhibition that features a Bible once owned by Elvis Presley, the king of rock n roll, who was a devout Christian known for traveling with a Bible
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Church Membership May Be Declining, but Many Churchgoers Are Double-Dosing
Amid a collapse of loyalty to religious institutions, many churchgoers say they are attending multiple congregations on Sunday morning.
