• Landmark Study: Nearly 1 in 4 People is Muslim

  Nearly one out of every four persons in the world today is Muslim, according to the results of a comprehensive demographic study of more than 200 countries.

• World Vision Int'l Head Hirsch Passes Helm to New Leader

  Dean R. Hirsch stepped down as president and CEO of World Vision International on Wednesday and will continue working for the Christian relief and development organization as its global ambassador, according to an announcement made on the day of the transition.

• Former Baptist World Alliance Leader Nilson Fanini Dies at 77

  Brazilian pastor and evangelist Nilson do Amaral Fanini, who led the Baptist World Alliance from 1995 to 2000, died Saturday after having been hospitalized with pneumonia on Sept. 13.

• Christians Mark End of Ramadan in Different Ways

  As Muslims worldwide gathered Sunday to mark the start of a three-day holiday concluding Ramadan, Christians observed the end the Islamic month of fasting in their own way – as they had done throughout the month.

• Graham Association Plans to Continue with Evangelistic Rock Concerts

  Following a successful inaugural tour this summer, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is planning to make their new Rock the River tour an annual event to reach out to America’s youth.