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Dr. Charles Stanley And Son Andy Stanley – Two Georgia Pastors On Separate Ministry Paths
Dr. Charles Stanley and his son, Andy - both well-known Georgia pastors - have each caught attention this week for their views on homosexuality.
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Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal Hosts His Final Prayer Breakfast, Featuring Guest Speaker Ravi Zacharias
On Wednesday, the 51st annual Louisiana Governor's Prayer Breakfast was held in the state's capitol of Baton Rouge. The sold out event, hosted by Governor Bobby Jindal (Rep.) featured guest speaker Ravi Zacharias, founder and president of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries.
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President Obama Endorses Legislation to Ban LGBTQ Conversion Therapy
Late Wednesday evening, the White House released an official response to an online petition to enact Leelah's Law to ban all LGBTQ "conversion therapy" for minors. Rosario Butterfield wouldn't agree. A former lesbian, champion for LGBTQ rights and English professor at Syracuse University, she came to Christ in 1999.
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Stuffing Christians Into the Closet – the Ultimate Goal of Gay Rights
With a white cross centered on a rainbow, religious freedom and gay rights shared center stage on the cover of the most recent issue of Time. Within the magazine's pages, several authors addressed the struggles faced by those on both sides. But when discussions turned from battles to victories, the scale heavily tipped in favor of one.
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Right in Their Own Eyes - Presbyterian Church USA Amends Constitution To Accept Same-Sex Marriage
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has emerged from decades of being tossed to and fro on the issue of homosexuality and will move forward in amending the denomination's constitution to include acceptance of same-sex weddings.
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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.
