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Sadie Robertson Assures 'God's Not Dead 2' Movement will Encourage, Inspire People
Reality television star Sadie Robertson joined fellow cast members Monday for the movie premiere of "God's Not Dead 2" in Los Angeles. God's Not Dead 2 is scheduled to open in theaters April 1.
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Tim Tebow Focuses on 'Faith, Hope, Love' For Children In Need As Host of Celebrity Golf Classic
The world is definitely about more than football for Christian athlete Tim Tebow, based on the spotlight of the recent "Tim Tebow Celebrity Golf Classic" he hosted.
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New Kansas Law Allows Faith College Groups To Restrict Members To 'Like-Minded' Believers
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed SB 175 legislation Tuesday allowing faith-based groups at college campuses to restrict membership to "like-minded" people. Civil liberty group leaders were quick to oppose such a concept, and some are considering legal challenge options. The new law takes effect July 1, and will prevent public colleges and universities in the state from denying funds or campus resources to religious groups that limit their memberships.
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Israel Houghton: Gospel Singer May Be 'In Love with Church Girl' TV Host Adrienne Bailon
Gospel singer and six-time Grammy winner Israel Houghton met singer-talk show host Adrienne Bailon in 2013 when she appeared in a Christian drama film that Israel co-produced called, "I'm in Love with a Church Girl." At the time of the film production, he was married to Meleasa Houghton; they wed in 1994. During that same time, Bailon was engaged to Lenny Santiago. But now that Houghton is divorced and Bailon's engagement was canceled, they reunited to date.
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Religious Patterns of Genders Reveal Some Surprises, Cites New Pew Research Survey
The historical pattern of women generally being more religious than men is not universal and varies by religious traditions, cites a new Pew Research Center analysis of international census and survey data.
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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.
