United Reformed Church becomes first in UK to approve same-sex marriages
The United Reformed Church has voted to allow same-sex marriage in its churches, making it the first church in the UK to do so.
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Perry Noble fired from NewSpring Church, alcohol problems cited as reason
NewSpring Church confirmed on Sunday, July 10 that its founder Perry Noble was fired over an alcohol issue that has "gotten out of hand."
Billy Graham: How to win atheist loved ones for Jesus Christ
Is it possible for atheist family members and friends to know Christ? Evangelist Billy Graham answered the question through an online column.
'Vicar of Baghdad' suspended after being accused of paying ransoms to free sex slaves from ISIS
Anglican church leader known as the 'Vicar of Baghdad' is being suspected of buying back sex slaves to free them from ISIS.
Street preachers detained in UK for shouting 'all Muslims will burn in hell'
Police have arrested four Christian street preachers in a Bristol shopping center in the U.K., who angered shoppers and passersby with controversial and aggressive declarations.
UPDATE: Perry Noble fired from NewSpring Church? Alcohol problem confirmed in Sunday service announcement
Speculations that megachurch pastor Perry Noble was fired recently over domestic issues, among other things, are expected to be addressed at the Sunday services at NewSpring Church in South Carolina.
Iranian Christian woman thrown back in prison despite not completing urgent medical treatment
Iranian Christian convert Maryam Naghash Zargaran was temporarily released on medical furlough, but was called back to prison before her treatment was finished.
Christians in India fined for worshiping Jesus in public
Authorities in a village in Jharkhand, India told Christians to stop worshiping Jesus publicly or they would be fined and face other consequences.
Transgender bathroom court order appealed by school board in Virginia
The Gloucester County School Board in Virginia has filed an appeal against a federal judge's order that allows a transgender student to use the boys' restroom, saying it could cause possible disruption in the school.
Egyptian Muslims burn Christian homes over rumors of church construction on property
Around 300 Muslims burned four houses belonging to Coptic Christians in Samalout, Minya, Upper Egypt on June 30 after rumors spread that a church was being built on a property in the village.
Christianity in Cuba silently growing despite being 'in the shadows of culture'
Christianity has been silently growing in Cuba, and many organizations are working to help strengthen churches and pastors to spur the growth even more.
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Sight & Sound’s ‘David’ showcases a king's sincere heart to pursue God
LANCASTER, Pa. — Four years in the making, the production “David” opened at Sight & Sound Theatres this year and explores the journey of an unassuming shepherd boy who became a king.
Presbyterian Church in America votes to leave National Association of Evangelicals
The Presbyterian Church in America has voted to leave the National Association of Evangelicals due to the ...
Secular intolerance of Christians' views is leading to self-censorship, report warns
Secular intolerance has a “chilling effect” on Christians who are having to practice “various forms of self-censorship” as they're finding it difficult to express their faith freely in society, according to a new report detailing accounts from four countries.
Over 50 killed in 'vile and satanic' attack at Nigerian church on Pentecost Sunday
Gunmen suspected to be Islamic Fulani herdsmen barged into a Catholic Church in southwestern Nigeria, opened fire and detonated explosives while the congregation was celebrating Mass on Pentecost Sunday, killing at least 50 worshipers, including women and children. It's feared that some Christians were also abducted after the attack.
Leah Sharibu held captive over 1,500 days in Nigeria, but family advocates haven't lost hope
For more than 1,500 days, Nigerian Christian teenager Leah Sharibu has been held captive by the Boko Haram terrorist group as Christians continue to be the target of attacks in the West African nation.