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Rick Warren lists 5 things Christian leaders must do to win the world for Christ

Renowned evangelist and church planter Rick Warren listed five things faithful believers must do to win the world for Christ — and it includes “one of the most overlooked verses in the Bible.”

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  Disabilities ministry leader questioned why God didn’t heal her completely. Then He gave her an answer

  Cinthia Hieber, president and CEO of the Paraguayan Stuttering Association, delivered a deeply personal address at the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly Monday morning, urging churches to embrace radical inclusion and become places of “intentional visibility” for people with disabilities and diverse needs.

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  Israel weighs harsh response after Hamas hands over remains of previously returned Israeli hostage

  The remains that were handed over to Israel by the terror organization Hamas overnight belonged to the body of Israeli hostage Ofir Tzarfati, who had previously been returned and buried, Israeli officials confirmed Tuesday morning.

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  Son of Life Church pastor charged with multiple child sex crimes

  Jonathan Peternel, the 24-year-old son of Nathan Peternel, who serves as the lead pastor of the multicampus Life Church in Pendleton, Indiana, has been arrested and charged with multiple felony counts related to child sex crimes.

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  Samaritan’s Purse airlifts 100K pounds of aid to Gaza in inaugural flight for new aircraft

  Evangelical relief organization Samaritan's Purse on Saturday airlifted over 100,000 pounds of relief supplies to Gaza in its new 767 cargo plane. The aid included food, blankets and solar lights for civilians affected by two years of devastating conflict.

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  The Gospel is spreading at an ‘explosive’ rate in Africa: 'Future of Christianity'

  Evangelicalism is growing around the world, but nowhere more so than in Africa, where the increase has been “explosive,” says researcher Jason Mandryk. 

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  Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 5, could drop over a foot of rain in Jamaica

  Hurricane Melissa is scheduled to make landfall in Jamaica as a major hurricane within the next 24 hours, as it is now a Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 160 miles per hour.

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  Episcopal Church Executive Council member resigns over 'white comfort,' 'oppressive systems'

  A lay member of The Episcopal Church Executive Council has resigned, believing that the mainline denomination's leadership failed to be more inclusive of minorities.

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  Over $350K donated to family of pastor killed in fatal hit-and-run: 'A heart for Jesus'

  More than $350,000 has been raised to support the family of a pastor and father of four who was struck and killed by a driver while bicycling with friends on a Southern California highway. The driver fled the scene before being taken into custody nearby.

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  UMC church paints steps in rainbow colors in opposition to governor’s directive

  A United Methodist church in Texas painted its front steps in rainbow colors after Gov. Greg Abbott's directive to withhold funding from cities and counties that maintain LGBT rainbow crosswalks.

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  Trump admin. pressured to hold Nigeria accountable for violence against Christians

  A member of U.S. Congress and Christian religious freedom advocates are calling on the Trump administration to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern due to escalating attacks against Christians after the designation was removed during the Biden administration. 

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  Anthony Hopkins reveals life-changing 'epiphany' from God that ended his alcohol addiction

  Academy Award-winning Anthony Hopkins recently opened up about a moment of clarity nearly 50 years ago that led him to sobriety and reshaped his understanding of faith, an experience he now attributes to God.

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  Controversy erupts over Jewish joke on Norwegian children’s show

  Norwegian state broadcaster NRK is facing backlash for airing antisemitic content in this Saturday’s episode of the satirical children news show "Nytt på Nytt" (meaning "new on new" in Norwegian). The program is watched by children as young as 9 years old.