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Former Satanist Who Started 'Church of Lucifer' Converts to Christianity: 'There is Always a Way Home'
August 3, 2017: The founder of a satanic church in Texas who converted to Christianity has opened up about his former life, revealing he was once "mired in the shadows of the adversarial influence".
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Christian NHS Director Fired for Speaking Out Against Gay Adoption Files Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
August 3, 2017: An NHS director fired for speaking out against gay adoption and saying it's "better for a child to be brought up by both a man and a woman" has said he was "ousted from public service" because of his Christian beliefs.
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Steven Furtick Responds to Rumors He Signed $110 Million Contract With Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church
August 3, 2017: Megachurch pastor Steven Furtick, pastor and founder of Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, is the latest victim of "fake news".
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Matthew McConaughey Named Son 'Levi' After This Powerful Bible Verse
August 2, 2017: Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey has revealed he and his wife, Camilla Alves, named their son Levi after his "favorite verse in the Bible."
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Christian Actress Candace Cameron Bure Releasing Book to Help Women Nurture 'Body, Style, and Soul'
August 2, 2017: Christian actress Candace Cameron Bure has announced she is releasing a new book intended to help women nurture their "body, style, and soul."
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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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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.
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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
