Christian leaders in Nigeria respond to Gwoza attacks
Christian leaders in Nigeria expressed shock and dismay at suicide attacks in Gwoza, Borno state on Saturday (June 29) that killed both Muslims and Christians.
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The Meeting House megachurch temporarily shutters because it can’t get abuse insurance
More than two years after former teaching pastor Bruxy Cavey resigned from one of Canada’s largest megachurches amid allegations of sexual misconduct, The Meeting House has temporarily paused operations because no insurance company wants to cover its abuse liability or employment practices liability insurance.
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Caribbean churches mobilize relief as 'monster' Hurricane Beryl smashes through the islands
Evangelical Christians are mobilizing efforts to help people as the powerful hurricane Beryl pours its wrath across the Caribbean islands. At the time of publication, the category five "monster storm", now downgraded to a still impressive category four, was heading to the southern coastline of Jamaica from east to west, with thunderous rain and blustering wind due eastern St Thomas.
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CNEF calls on French evangelicals to “refuse hatred” as second voting round looms for Assemblée Nationale election
Turbulent political times in France has led to an influential evangelical body pleading for peace after the swing to the far-right in the first round of a national election for the Assemblée Nationale (National Assembly). As France gears up for the second round of the controversial snap election this Sunday (July 7), the National Council of French Evangelicals (CNEF) issued a press release last Thursday (June 27) calling for the wider church to demonstrate that a more harmonious society is possi
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Christian sentenced to death under Pakistan’s blasphemy law
An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Saturday (June 29) handed the death sentence to a Christian for allegedly sharing a “blasphemous” video on a social media platform despite lack of evidence, his attorney said.
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Prayer rallies being held outside parliament buildings on the eve of UK General Election
By Chris EyteTwo prayer rallies are being held outside parliament buildings this evening (July 3) on the eve of the U.K. General Election tomorrow. Hundreds of Christians are expected to attend the event in two locations, according to rights group Christian Concern. "God has done mighty wonders in the history of the United Kingdom when his people united in prayer."
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Two evangelists severely beaten in eastern Uganda
Two Christians were on their way to preach Christ in Iganga town, eastern Uganda on May 28 when they took a wrong turn.
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Evangelical groups join UN expert’s damnation of prostitution as a system of violence and exploitation, following gruesome report
By Chris EyteFollowing a United Nations rapporteur's report on the atrocities that accompany prostitution, evangelical groups call on nation states to stop normalizing sex services and instead officially recognise prostitution and its related variations as systematically linked to violence and the exploitation of women and girls. "Prostitution is a system of exploitation and an aggregated form of male violence against women and girls that intersects with other forms of structural discrimination."
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UEFA Euro 24 footballers open up about their faith, "only defining performance is Jesus"
By Chris EyteThe excitement and furore surrounding the ongoing European Championships, the UEFA Euro 24, is providing a platform for Christian football players to share their testimonies about Jesus Christ. Ruben Vargas, 25, who plays in the midfield position for Switzerland, and also Bundesliga club FC Augsburg, pointed to his faith after his team's victory over Italy in round 16 of the tournament on Saturday (June 29).
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Berlin First Baptist Church in Maryland held first Vacation Bible School for children with disabilities
Berlin First Baptist Church (BFBC) in Berlin, Maryland held its first Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children with disabilities Jun 17-20, 2024. The program ran in the morning while a traditional, neurotypical VBS was hosted in the evenings of those same days. Children's Director Shannon Diehl has a heart for children with developmental disabilities and had been thinking about doing a VBS for children with disabilities for many years. Yet she did not know if she could bring this idea to life.
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Kenya church leaders respond to Gen Z protest demands to separate church from politics, call on politicians to hear the people
By Ken KagichaReligious bodies, churches and Christian leaders in Kenya have responded to a call by protesting Gen Zs to disassociate the pulpit from politicians and to be the voice of the voiceless. Different Christian bodies admitted that the Church in Kenya has had an unhealthy relationship with politicians and affirmed the right of young people to peacefully demonstrate against bad governance and injustice.
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Eight Christians killed in Plateau state, Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen killed eight Christians, including two children, and wounded four others in attacks on three villages last week in a district of Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said.
