Gang Hangout to Be a Church
Purchased in January from former gang boss Howie Winter, the auto body shop in Somerville, Mass., is best known as … Read More
Category: U.S.
Pastor: Prayer Can Turn Election
A nationally recognized prayer leader is calling on Christians to pray “faithfully, passionately and boldly” over the next two weeks … Read More
Summit Calls Nation to Return to ‘Heart of Prayer’
The National Day of Prayer Task Force is calling the nation to “get back to the heart of prayer” during … Read More
Lakeland, Fla., Revival Officially Ends
The Lakeland Outpouring’s final meeting was held at Ignited Church on Sunday—six months after Canadian evangelist Todd Bentley launched daily … Read More
Female Vice Presidents, Not Pastors?
Just as the politics-in-the-pulpit debate escalates, so has the issue of women in leadership roles—particularly within certain church denominations—resurfaced since … Read More
Zondervan Launches ‘Handwritten NIV’ Tour
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the New International Version (NIV), Zondervan this week launched the “Bible Across America” nationwide … Read More
New York Pastor Sees Silver Lining in Financial Crisis
A New York pastor believes the financial meltdown may be a tool God uses to spark revival in America’s financial … Read More
Pastors Defy IRS Code to Preach About Candidates
In an unprecedented move Sunday, pastors from across the nation gave their personal political views from their pulpits, openly defying … Read More
Tony Winner Uses the Arts to Disciple Youth
A Tony Award-winning actor is using theater to teach life skills and biblical principles to youth in New York City. … Read More
Millions of Students Pray at School Flagpoles
Millions of students took part in the 19th annual See You at the Pole prayer events held on Wednesday throughout … Read More
Christians Begin 40-Day Prayer Efforts for Election
On Wednesday Christians representing a wide variety of denominations and church organizations are beginning 40-day prayer and fasting initiatives. “Together, … Read More
Emerging Leaders Need Spiritual Mentors
No matter where he ministers, whether in the U.S. or abroad, in inner cities or suburbs, evangelist Doug Stringer encounters … Read More
New Research Refutes Common Perceptions of American Religion
Baylor University’s Institute for Studies on Religion (ISR) released a survey Thursday that concluded surprising results about the American religious … Read More
Christians Respond Quickly in Devastated Texan Coast
After a massive hurricane lashed the entire Texan coast last Saturday, leaving coastal towns underwater and thousands of inhabitants in … Read More
Michal Ann Goll Dies After Long Bout With Cancer
Michal Ann Goll, co-founder of Encounters Network with her husband, James, died Monday morning at her home in Franklin, Tenn., … Read More
Christians Commemorate 9/11 With Prayer, Memorials
As the nation marks the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks Thursday, Christians in all 50 states are … Read More
Assemblies of God Provides Relief for Victims of Hurricane Gustav
After Hurricane Katrina ravaged their area three years ago, Assemblies of God (AG) district leaders in Mississippi say they discovered … Read More
Church Reaches Community With Anonymous Prayer Requests
A Clanton, Ala., church is going outside their four walls to demonstrate the power of prayer to their community. Last … Read More
Rural Virginia Churches Mark 4 Months of Revival Meetings
In a mostly rural Virginia community west of Washington, D.C., Christian leaders who banded together this summer to bring revival … Read More
Long Island Church Receives $3M Gift
The leader of a youthful Long Island-based church was recently stunned when a donor, who asked to remain anonymous, summoned … Read More
Denver Churches Unite for Prayer, Worship Outside DNC
During this year’s Democratic National Convention (DNC), the most coveted protest location is not being used by anti-war activists but … Read More