PC(USA) Reports a Small Drop in Membership
Faith & Religion Post Date: June 29, 2026 A former Presbyterian chur...
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Algeria Shuts Protestant Churches as Christians are Pushed Underground
Nearly all Protestant churches in Algeria have been forced to close, pushing thousands of Christians into private homes and informal gatherings as authorities tighten control over non-Muslim worship.
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Barbarians are at the literary gates once more and missionaries may yet save civilization
Christian missionaries have carried the Bible and have taught people how to read it, shaping the entire modern world through literacy projects. As we face radical literacy disruption by AI, missionaries may yet be a balwark against knowledge loss once more.
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SBC Worship Conference Response Exceeds Expectations | Baptist Press
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (BP) – Scott Connell and other organizers of the Southern Baptist Church Music Conference felt that 2026 could bring around 500 attendees to the annual event. That was big dreaming, considering that three years ago it was canceled due to lack of interest. The conference came back in…
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Gateway trustees celebrate historic enrollment growth | Baptist Press
ONTARIO, Calif. – Gateway Seminary President Adam Groza reported historic enrollment growth during the seminary’s spring trustee board meeting April 20-21.
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Baptist Pastor Faces Expulsion from Russian-Occupied Ukraine
The Rev. Vladimir Rytikov faces expulsion from his birthplace in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine after authorities accused him of “illegal missionary activity” and cancelled his residence permit, a rights watchdog reports.
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Costa Rica President-Elect Reaffirms Role of Faith in Meeting with Evangelical Alliance
Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves and President-elect Laura Fernández met Thursday with leaders of the Federation of the Costa Rican Evangelical Alliance (FAEC) to discuss religious freedom and social policy ahead of the May 8 transition of power.
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J.John to Keynote Church Leaders Conference at CRE 2026 in UK
The Church Resources Exhibition (CRE), previously known as the Christian Resources Exhibition, has announced evangelist J.John as a keynote speaker for its newly launched Church Leaders Conference in England this October.
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Southeastern Baptist Elects New Seminary President
Loading the Audio Player... Trustees of the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary unanimously elected seminary teacher Scott Pace to step in for retiring President Danny Akin....
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Principal Who Stopped School Shooter a ‘very selfless man,’ Pastor Says | Baptist Press
PAULS VALLEY, Okla. – Two weeks ago, an armed gunman entered Pauls Valley High School with the plan to do significant harm, according to police. However, when Principal Kirk Moore heard the commotion, he jumped in and intervened, saving lives and becoming a hero.
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Missouri Baptist Children’s Home president dies from injuries | Baptist Press
BRIDGETON, Mo. – The Missouri Baptist Children’s Home announced this morning (April 23) that its president, Juston Gates, passed away last night due to injuries from a hunting accident that occurred a week ago.
