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Florida Mother of Twins Shot to Death in Her Arms Speaks Publicly For First Time: 'My Heavenly Father By My Side'
Megan Hiatt, who told police she was forced on Nov. 13 to hold her twin five-month-old daughters as the children's father killed them, is communicating publicly for the first time today on her own — and she wants everyone to know that she "knows her Savior Jesus Christ lives."

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Barista Learns Sign Language to be 'Hands of God' at Starbucks
Sarah Campbell says she wanted to work at Starbucks because she loves interacting and connecting with people, so when an unanticipated communications barrier arose with a deaf customer, the situation stumped her — until she heard a message from God during a sermon.
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NewsOne Now Host Dares 'Black Pastors to Talk to Black America' About Trump Meetings: 'They Should Focus on Topics Jesus Would Raise'
African-America broadcaster Roland S. Martin on Wednesday said many questions still remain about Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's meeting with Black pastors. So, Martin just issued an open invitation to the 109 pastors who met with Trump to come on his NewsOne Now television morning news show to discuss the specifics, especially what they plan to talk about at the next meeting with Trump.

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Las Vegas-Based International Pastor Tapped as Ben Carson's Nevada Presidential Campaign Chair
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson announced on Dec. 1 a Las Vegas pastor and author will be his Nevada campaign chairman. Carson's campaign said Rev. Paul Marc Goulet was appointed to the top state post.

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Ben Carson Urges Compassion, Support To Syrian Refugees, Says Obama's Plan To Bring 15,000 Refugees 'Small and Wrong'
After Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson returned from a two day tour in Jordan over this weekend of multiple camps housing Syrian refugees, he quickly shared personal observations on Monday with his Facebook friends. He said he and his wife, Candy, went to Jordan because he wanted to see the actual circumstances for himself. He conveyed he wanted to talk with refugees directly to try to "find a solution where we (United States) can be both smart and compassionate.

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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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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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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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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.
