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Christian Convert Poisoned by Muslim 'Friends' in Uganda; Wife Marries Suspected Killer
The wife of a Ugandan Christian poisoned by Muslims for his faith has married her late husband's suspected killer, leaving behind two young sons.
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Pakistani Christian With Mental Disability Sentenced to Life in Prison for 'Blaspheming' Quran
A Pakistani Christian has been sentenced to life in prison for "blaspheming" the Quran -- even though he is mentally impaired.
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Shocking New Report Details Horrific Levels of Sexual Abuse Committed Against Women in North Korea
A shocking new report by a human rights agency has identified the horrific levels of sexual abuse committed against women in North Korea and urged the international community to pressure the government to prosecute the perpetrators of sexual violence.
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Mark Wahlberg Urges Churches to Support Foster Families, Says Failing to Do Right Thing is 'Turning Your Back on God'
Mark Wahlberg has urged the Church to come alongside foster families, reminding believers that failing to care for the "least of these" is like "knowing God and turning your back on God."
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Chinese Christians Arrested for Worshiping Continue to Share Faith in Prison, Pray for Police
At least 20 Christians arrested for holding a public worship service continued to share their faith — even while in prison, a persecution watchdog has revealed.
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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.
