MOBILE, Ala. – “We are called to live sent.” That was the message shared in Chapel at the University of Mobile on Feb. 25 by guest speaker North American Mission Board President Kevin Ezell.
Muslim extremists in Uganda killed an evangelist after a public Christian-Muslim dialogue on Dec. 12, sources said.
Police in Pakistan have arrested the wife of a Presbyterian pastor and her alleged Muslim accomplice in connection with the killing of the church leader earlier this month, sources said.
Government-sponsored Christmas celebrations in Pakistan this year marked a historic departure from the country’s decades-long struggle with religious extremism — where religious minorities, including Christians, have been targeted in bombings, mob attacks, and discriminatory practices.
The Africa Study Bible, a study Bible developed with contributions from African scholars and church leaders, has been released in an e-book format, publisher Oasis International Publishing announced.
Just two days after an arson attack reduced the Christmas tree at the Latin Monastery Church in Jenin to ashes, local officials and community leaders gathered to relight it. Speakers at the event said restoring the tree was meant to reaffirm Jenin’s traditions of coexistence, national solidarity, and protection of holy sites. The public relighting ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 24, came as Palestinian police announced the apprehension of three suspects less than 48 hours after the attack.
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (BP) – Charles Fraley had walked away from God long ago, and he had even moved out of his house and left his wife and 6-year-old son behind when God drew Brandy Fraley to a marriage class at Change City Church in Pickerington, Ohio, near Columbus.
The United States carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria on Christmas Day, marking a significant escalation in U.S. military involvement following Washington’s recent designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over religious freedom violations.
Britain's King Charles III during the recording of his Christmas message in the Lady Chapel of Westminster Abbey, central London, Thursday Dec. 11, 2025. PA via Associated Press / Imag...
Ghana's Komba people received their complete Bible after 16 years of dedicated translation work. Speaking during the launch event last month, Rev. Dr. John Kwesi Addo Jnr., General Secretary of the Bible Society of Ghana (BSG), emphasized that this Bible will deepen faith while serving as a major repository to preserve the Komba language and culture from extinction.
This Christmas, partners of THIMAR LSESD around the Middle East are celebrating Christmas amid varying circumstances and challenges. From Lebanon, to Syria, Iraq, Sudan, and Yemen we hear from voices on the ground.
