Churches in Iran facing persecution require additional Bibles and support
As the conflict in Iran intensifies, the persecuted Christian community appears to be growing. Estimates suggest there are between one and two million Christians in Iran, all facing persecution. Even though evangelism is illegal and Islam remains the dominant religion, many pastors and church members strive to promote Bibles translated into Persian, according to reports. […]
Rwanda Shuts Down 6,000 Churches: What Makes Someone a Pastor?
Paul Kageme, the President of Rwanda, has recently made headlines by closing over 6,000 churches and mosques across the nation. His rationale? He believes that religious leaders should possess a theology degree prior to establishing their places of worship. “I have closed more than 6,000 churches and mosques in the country and now require a […]
Florida legislation would permit churches to employ armed volunteers for safety.
Florida Bill on Armed Security at Places of Worship A new bill in Florida might enable churches, synagogues, mosques, and other worship sites to employ armed volunteers for security purposes without needing professional certification. Senate Bill 52, which gained unanimous support earlier this month, proposes that these places of worship can utilize armed volunteers instead […]
Lawsuit Alleges Several United Methodist Churches Failed to Report Identified Abuse – Guest Commentary
Allegations Against United Methodist Churches Regarding Sexual Abuse Response The complexities of church life are well-known. It’s a crucial part of many people’s well-being, yet sometimes, the individuals within those communities don’t quite reflect the ideals we hold dear. One area that merits reflection is the response of the church when it comes to serious […]
Man who murdered pastor and displayed him in a crucifixion position claims God will give him strength to kill 13 more and destroy all churches.
Arrest Made in Pastor’s Murder Case A man has been taken into custody for allegedly planning to attack multiple Christian leaders related to the murder of a well-known pastor in Arizona. The remains of 76-year-old Pastor William Schoeneman, who served at New River Bible Chapel, were found in his residence during a welfare check last […]
How Churches and Ministries are Reacting to the Emergency Caused by Major Winter Storm Fran
Winter Blizzard Fran 2026 is set to be a topic of conversation for quite some time, due to its severity and the sheer number of people impacted. Around 55 percent of the population across the continental United States is currently under some sort of weather warning, with many experiencing power outages, as highlighted in a […]
Vandalized Churches, Interrupted Services and Progressive Assault on Religious Freedom
Protests Erupt at Minnesota Church Over Anti-ICE Demonstration Last Sunday, congregants at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, began to pray and read from their Bibles—not as part of their scheduled service, but in reaction to a disruptive anti-ICE protest that interrupted their worship. This act seemed to infringe on their constitutional right to freely […]
Progressive Churches Have Brought in Migrants — Now They’re Turning Supporters Against ICE
Churches Oppose ICE in Wake of Recent Violence Churches of Christ are calling on their congregations to stand against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a surge of support for immigrants entering the country. In light of the January 7 shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, clergy across Minnesota have begun to vocalize their […]
We Will Not Support Funding Unless Changes Are Made, Such as Restricting Access to Churches
Discussion on Government Shutdown and ICE Funding During Wednesday’s episode of “Morning Joe,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) discussed the potential for a government shutdown related to ICE funding. He emphasized the importance of including measures in the final government funding bill to “prevent ICE from attacking houses of worship, hospitals, and schools.” Co-host […]
Steve Deace expresses anger over Minnesota church protest: Churches need to follow THIS 4-step plan immediately or risk complete failure
On Sunday, January 18th, around 40 protesters against immigration policies disrupted morning services at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. They shouted phrases like “ICE out!” and demanded justice for Renee Good, a woman fatally shot by an ICE agent during an immigration operation in Minneapolis on January 7, after she hit him with her […]