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U.S. Churchgoers’ Pro-Life Conviction Plummets by 20 Points in Two Years, New Study Reveals
Christian Daily International, Oct 15, 2025
A new report reveals a rapid and deep erosion of traditional biblical views among regular American churchgoers, particularly on the sanctity of life and the definition of family. A highlighted finding shows that in just two years, the percentage of churchgoing adults who identify as “pro-life” has plummeted from 63% to 43%, according to a national study released Monday (Oct. 13) by the Family Research Council (FRC) in partnership with the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University
Former Utah Supreme Court Justice named Latter-day Saints president
WORLD, Oct 14, 2025
The Latter-day Saints religious organization announced Tuesday that former Utah Supreme Court Justice Dallin H. Oaks will serve as the group’s next president. Oaks, 93, received the appointment week...
Akin to retire after decades leading Southeastern Baptist
WORLD, Oct 14, 2025
The longest-serving president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Judson College plans to step down at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, the seminary announced Tuesday. Danny Akin’...
Many Unbelievers Say Bible Written to Control, Study Finds
WORLD, Oct 14, 2025
Faith & Religion Post Date: October 14, 2025 Associated Press /...
‘Day of unspeakable joy’: Evangelical Leaders React to Release of Israeli Hostages by Hamas
The Christian Post, Oct 14, 2025
Evangelical Christian leaders are celebrating the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, with one warning that Christians shouldn t be deceived into believing that peace will endure
Indian Church Growing Fast, But Discipleship and Leadership Development Remain Urgent Needs, Head of Evangelical Fellowship Says
Christian Daily International, Oct 14, 2025
The Church in India is witnessing remarkable growth, a sign of God’s work across the country, said Rev. Vijayesh Lal, General Secretary of the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI). But he cautioned that alongside the encouraging expansion there is a pressing need for greater depth in discipleship, leadership, and community engagement.
Global Methodist Church membership grows to 6,000 churches
WORLD, Oct 13, 2025
The Methodist denomination established as an orthodox alternative to the United Methodist Church announced Friday it reached a milestone of 6,000 affiliated churches. The Global Methodist Church said ...
Influential Pastor and 30 Leaders From China's Largest Underground Church Are Arrested or Missing - RELEVANT
RELEVANT, Oct 13, 2025
A prominent underground pastor in China has been detained along with at least 30 other church leaders in what advocates are calling the most sweeping
Nigerian evangelicals call for repentance and integrity as nation marks 65 years of independence
Christian Daily International, Oct 13, 2025
As Nigeria celebrated its 65th Independence anniversary, one of the country’s foremost evangelical leaders called for a “time of sober reflection,” urging church leaders to see their spiritual calling as inseparable from the destiny of the nation and to speak prophetically to its moral and social crises.
A Stirring Call to Reactivate the Church as a Movement
Christian Daily International, Oct 13, 2025
Evangelicals yearn to see crowds entering God's Kingdom and this is legitimately happening in some parts of the world, commonly known as people movements. By removing some persistent barriers, it is possible to see the Church reactivated as a movement, even as it already is in some of the most hostile of contexts. This opinion links to a statement that encourages the Church worldwide to reactivate itself to once again see crowds coming to Christ.

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