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Minister Mark Jackson, ESPN Analyst: 'Christian Faith Is What I'm All About'
Faith allows people to put everything into perspective, said Mark Jackson, former Golden State Warriors head basketball coach who once served as the pastor of True Love Worship Center International in Reseda, Calif.
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100 Evangelical Leaders Sign Public Ad to Condemn Trump's Refugee Ban
Evangelical leaders, including at least one from each state, reportedly purchased a full-page newspaper advertisement to denounce President Donald Trump's temporary ban on refugees, urging him to reconsider his Jan. 27 executive order and instead welcome people fleeing persecution and violence. The ad, which is slated to run in The Washington Post, is signed by 100 prominent evangelical pastors and authors, and is addressed to Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
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12th Dead Sea Scrolls' Cave Found in Israel, 'Best Discovery in 60 Years'
Evidence of a 12th cave related to the Dead Sea scrolls was found this week by Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers. Archeologists, including Oren Gutfeld and Ahiad Ovadia from the university's Institute of Archeology -- aided by Randall Price and students of Liberty University in Virginia -- are the first people in more than 60 years to have discovered a new scroll cave. Prior to this find, it was believed only 11 caves had contained the coveted scrolls.
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'Finding Jesus' Season 2 on CNN Shines Light on Savior's Life Via Archaeology
The second season of CNN's original series "Finding Jesus" reportedly explores groundbreaking science and discoveries to reveal more about the life and times of Jesus Christ. Premiering March 5 at 8 p.m. CST, the show's producers said the latest scientific techniques and archaeological research were tapped to learn more about Jesus.
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'Playing On God's Team:' War Room Actor T.C. Stallings Protects Faith Within Acting Career
Former pro football athlete and current author, motivational speaker and actor T. C. Stallings said the Lord shifted his passion from sports to acting, and he deliberately has managed that part of his career through film representation that protects his faith. "God is author of my life, and the director of my movies," he proclaims.
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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.
