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Jeremy Lin Update: Linsanity Asks Others to Pray for Broken World, Global Christian Revival
National Basketball Association point guard and evangelical Christian Jeremy Lin asks others to join him through his monthly prayer requests distributed via emails in praying for a disheartened world.
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Easter Message of British Prime Minister David Cameron: 'We're A Christian Country'
Easter is a time to reflect on the part that Christianity plays in our national lives, said British Prime Minister David Cameron. "The church is not a collection of beautiful, old buildings. It's a living, active force, doing great works," he said.
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Franklin Graham Wants Christian Leaders In Political Offices: 'This Country's Only Hope is God'
In an interview with CNN's Carol Costello this week, Franklin Graham, son of legendary evangelist Billy Graham and the president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, asserted that evangelical Christians are angry with the current political system. "There is a lot of anger in this country, but I am angry too. I am angry at the Republicans and I am angry at the Democrats. They have messed up this nation and we're in trouble. I believe the only hope is God," Graham said.
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Ben Carson's Endorsement of Donald Trump Angers, Surprises Many Carson Supporters
"Dr. Ben Carson, what were you thinking?" is the question on many Christians' minds Friday morning, after the retired neurosurgeon, Seventh-day Adventist church member and former GOP presidential candidate officially threw his endorsement behind fellow candidate and Republican Party front-runner Donald Trump. Considering Carson's publicly stated stances on religion and education alone, his new backing of Trump has supportive "Carsonators" reeling.
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Joey Feek Public Memorial to Be Hosted March 13 By Gospel Music Legends Bill, Gloria Gaither
Gospel music legend and fellow Alexandria, Ind., native Bill Gaither, who has been a friend and a mentor of Joey+Rory Feek for years, is hosting a public service memorial in Joey's hometown on Sunday, March 13, at 2:30 p.m. in the Alexandria-Monroe High School gymnasium.
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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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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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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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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
