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Christians, Church Gather in Prayer for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Churches and groups all over the world celebrated the annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church on Sunday.

Christians, Church Gather in Prayer for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

New York Passes Law Prohibiting Churches, Non-Profits from Supporting Political Candidates

New York has approved a law that prohibits churches and other nonprofits from campaigning in support or against political candidates.

New York Passes Law Prohibiting Churches, Non-Profits from Supporting Political Candidates

In Northern California, Churches Step Up to Shelter Fire Evacuees

Around 4:45 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 27), staffers at CrossWalk Community Church in Napa got a call, alerting them the church would need to serve as an...

In Northern California, Churches Step Up to Shelter Fire Evacuees

Pastor Andy Savage Is Planting New Church after Resigning over Sexual Assault

The former teaching pastor at Highpoint Church in Tennessee, Andy Savage, has launched a new church after resigning from his previous post because...

Pastor Andy Savage Is Planting New Church after Resigning over Sexual Assault

Once Young People Leave the Church it Is Unlikely They'll Return, New Study Shows

A new research study has revealed that it is becoming increasingly less likely for young people who leave church to return when they are older.

Once Young People Leave the Church it Is Unlikely They'll Return, New Study Shows

Chinese Church Fined $1,400 for Owning ‘Wrong’ Version of Bible

A Chinese church was fined this year the equivalent of $1,400 in U.S. for having a copy of the Bible in a different language, according to a...

Chinese Church Fined $1,400 for Owning ‘Wrong’ Version of Bible

Skillet's John Cooper Says Christians Must Learn to Talk about Controversial Topics

The lead singer of band Skillet says the Christian church needs to stop worrying about offending people.

Skillet's John Cooper Says Christians Must Learn to Talk about Controversial Topics

Bowing to the LGBTQ Agenda: 'Tolerance' Only Validates Sin

Sometimes I wonder if I’m caught in an episode of The Twilight Zone. Are we actually suggesting that a person can change their gender? They cannot....

Bowing to the LGBTQ Agenda: 'Tolerance' Only Validates Sin

Businesses Cut Ties with Church over Sermon on Transgenderism: ‘It’s Hate Speech’

A Missouri pastor’s Bible-based sermon on transgenderism has sparked vocal opposition from the local LGBT community and several local businesses to...

Businesses Cut Ties with Church over Sermon on Transgenderism: ‘It’s Hate Speech’

Cross Still Standing after Tornado Destroys Texas Church

After nine confirmed tornadoes ripped through the city of Dallas and its surrounding areas on Sunday night, one church is celebrating God’s...

Cross Still Standing after Tornado Destroys Texas Church

How Two Churches Are Working to Share Jesus across Washington D.C.

Although Mark Batterson and David Platt pastor two uniquely different churches, they have one main thing in common – their goal of sharing Christ...

How Two Churches Are Working to Share Jesus across Washington D.C.

China Demolishes 3,000-Seat Megachurch during Worship Service

Communist authorities destroyed a 3,000-seat megachurch over the weekend, using a large excavator to tear apart the building as members and...

China Demolishes 3,000-Seat Megachurch during Worship Service

'Sad Day' in Algeria as Officials Seal Buildings of Country's Largest Churches

Authorities in Algeria on Wednesday (Oct. 16) closed the Tafath (Light) church building in Tizi-Ouzou, a day after sealing shut the country’s...

'Sad Day' in Algeria as Officials Seal Buildings of Country's Largest Churches

‘I Need Jesus,’ Too – Orlando Magic’s Jonathan Isaac on Why He Attends Church

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac didn’t enjoy missing most of his rookie season two years ago with an ankle injury, but in hindsight – he says...

‘I Need Jesus,’ Too – Orlando Magic’s Jonathan Isaac on Why He Attends Church

Peaceful Sit-In Provokes Order to Close Church in Algeria, Christian Leader Says

A Christian protest of Algeria’s church closures resulted in an order on Sunday (Oct. 13) to seal the church building of the head of the umbrella...

Peaceful Sit-In Provokes Order to Close Church in Algeria, Christian Leader Says