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Iran Selects First Christian Soccer Captain, Andranik Teymourian, to Lead National Team
Iran, which is predominantly Shia Muslim, has selected Iranian-Armenian Andranik Teymourian to lead its national team. He is also Iran’s first Christian soccer captain.
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Boston Beheading Terror Plot: Two Men Planned to Behead Police Officer; Black Leader Reinforces Police Claims
Boston police, in cooperation with the FBI and the Joint Terrorism Task Force, shot and killed a man accused of trying to behead a police officer and apprehended a suspect connected to him on Tuesday. Now a leader within the black community in Boston has somewhat backed up the police’s assertion during that event.
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Children Mobile Game App ‘Buddy Quest’ Aims to Help Kids Learn about Faith-Based Virtues in Real Life
Colorado-based Lifetree Family has developed a game called “Buddy Quest” that is designed to teach children how to apply virtues in the real world. Now the company wants to make it available to the public.
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Pixar's ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Release Date, Teaser Trailer; Pixar Announces Other Animated Films in Production
The American animation giant Pixar has released its first trailer Tuesday for the upcoming film "The Good Dinosaur." Its release date is scheduled to hit theaters in the United States on Nov. 25, 2015, a day before Thanksgiving.
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St. Louis University Removes Statue of Priest and Native American; U.S. Culture Wars Now Directed at Christian Men of Historical Importance
Outspoken American conservative Pat Buchanan has written a new column arguing that the modern culture wars in the United States have now taken aim at Christian men important to U.S. history.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
