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China Creating 'Church-Free Zones' Around Schools: Gov't 'Preventing Minors from Believing in God'
The Chinese government is creating "church-free zones" around schools, prompting some believers to fear authorities are attempting to "sever the roots so that the next generation loses its faith."
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Muslim Leader Foils Deadly Terrorist Attack Against Christian Church in Egypt: 'We Have to Take Care of Each Other'
In an incredible act of compassion and unity, a Muslim leader foiled a deadly attack against a Christian church -- and called on Christians and Muslims to "stand by each other's side and take care of each other."
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Christians in Vietnam Severely Beaten for Refusing to Recant Faith, Bow to Statue of Buddha
A number of Christians were beaten and arrested by Vietnamese government officials after they refused to renounce their faith and worship a Buddha statue, a pastor has revealed.
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Christine Caine Reflects on Incredible Faith of Chinese Church Leaders: 'I Want That Kind of Faith'
Evangelist Christine Caine has reflected on the incredible faith she witnessed from church leaders in China and said she believes the underground church has grown so rapidly because its members demonstrate the kind of faith that "amazes" God.
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China Forces Church to Remove First Commandment from Wall, Warn: 'Don't Go Against The Government'
Chinese communist authorities forced a church in China's Henan Province to take down the first of the Ten Commandments given to Moses -- "Thou shall have no other gods before me."
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Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values
In order an effort to promote traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Macao YMCA, Guangzhou Suigang'ao Teenagers Institute, and the Teacher Chang Foundation of Taiwan, has conducted a survey on teens measuring their cultural awareness. They found that Hong Kong youths generally identify with and support the values of traditional Chinese culture.
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Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.
Yesterday, October 31, was Reformation Day, and Lutherans around the world held various events in commemoration. In Singapore, the Lutheran Church advocated for Christian communion, while the German Lutheran Church encouraged believers to face the challenge of “trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time.”
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Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues
American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.
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2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation
In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and
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Willow Creek Community Church invites believers to write prayer cards for the next president
This past Sunday, Willow Creek Community Church based in Illinois invited believers to “pray for the next president” during the service. The church not only expressed its concern for the upcoming election but also emphasized the role believers should play in the process and the importance of offering prayers for the nation's leaders.
