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‘Dancing with the Stars’ Contestant Mr. T Waltzes to ‘Amazing Grace,’ Leaves Judges Teary-Eyed
Mr. T may have been recently voted out of “Dancing with the Stars,” but his last performance—a waltz to the famous Christian hymn “Amazing Grace”—left some of the judges emotional and teary-eyed.

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Christians in Egypt Say They Will Go to Church on Easter Sunday Despite Risk of More Attacks
After the attacks on two Coptic churches on Sunday, Christians in Egypt said they will attend services on Easter Sunday despite the risk of more attacks.

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Despite Attacks, Coptic Church Leaders in Egypt Refuse to Respond in Anger
The targeted Palm Sunday bombing of two Coptic churches in Egypt left more than 40 people dead and more than a hundred injured, yet Coptic church leaders and members refuse to respond to their attackers in anger.

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Amid Great Persecution, More Than 3,000 Former Muslims in Middle East, Africa and Asia Get Baptized into Christ
More than 3,000 former Muslims were recently baptized as Christians in various sites of the Assembly of Living God Church across the Middle East, Africa and Asia. However, the church sent out an urgent call for prayer for the recovery and protection of a ministry leader who suffered from damage to the skull after being stoned by extremists.

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3,000-Year-Old Donkey Dung Provides Evidence for Existence of King Solomon’s Mines
Archaeologists have finally found evidence that could prove the existence of King Solomon’s mines, and they found it in donkey dung that is thousands of years old.

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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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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.
