Top Anti-Christian Acts of 2011 Revealed
The year 2011 saw plenty of anti-Christian rhetoric in the media—and plenty of anti-Christian acts against every day Joes and … Read More
R.T. Kendall: Lift Up My Eyes
“I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the … Read More
Lao Officials Force Christians to Recant for Burial
Officials this week forced Christians in a Lao village to give up their faith in order to bury a family … Read More
Calvary Church Founder Chuck Smith Battling Lung Cancer
Pastor Chuck Smith on Sunday shocked his congregation when he revealed he has been battling lung cancer. Smith, 84, is … Read More
Riva Tims Concerned About NDCC Legacy
Some are pondering the split of one of the Orlando area’s largest churches as the dispute between Riva Tims and … Read More
‘Nefarious: Merchant of Souls’ Exposes Sex Trafficking Industry
As we waited in a packed theater recently to see a new documentary about sex trafficking, I wondered how Christian … Read More
In Philly, a ‘Soul Patrol’ Church Is Out to Win the City
Thumping music filling the air. Smoke rising from barbecue grills. And the ice-cold beer flowing freely. That’s the typical scene at … Read More
Amid Protests, Paula White Named Senior Pastor of Zachery Tims’ Church
Despite protests from some members of the congregation, Paula White has been appointed senior pastor of the late Zachery Tims’ … Read More
Muslim Extremists in Uganda Throw Acid on Bishop
Islamic extremists threw acid on a church leader on Christmas Eve shortly after a seven-day revival at his church, leaving … Read More
Eddie Long’s Christian Academy Shuts Down
Bishop Eddie Long’s New Birth Christian Academy (NBCA) is shutting down. The seemingly sudden decision by the 18-year-old academy is … Read More
IRD Points to Top Church News Stories of 2011
Mainline church disputes, threats to religious freedom and budget battles made news throughout 2011. Below are the Institute on Religion … Read More
Top News of 2011: Megachurch Pastor Zachery Tims Dies
Zachery Tims’ death rocked the charismatic church world in August. As questions about the cause of death and the church … Read More
Top News of 2011: Japan Earthquake, Tsunami, Nuclear Crisis
2011 was a year of record-breaking natural disasters. Much of northern Japan was rattled to wreckage Friday, March 11. Charisma … Read More
Top News of 2011: Bishop Eddie Long Takes Leave of Absence
After enduring the pressure of publicized scandals ranging from sexual misconduct to financial fraud for more than a year, Bishop … Read More
Atheist Dispute Over Pendleton Crosses Must Wait
A Marine Corps ruling on a pair of crosses located on a hill above California’s Camp Pendleton isn’t expected until … Read More
Half of Non-Churchgoers Don’t Believe They Have Purpose
A recent LifeWay Research study found that Americans with even a slight curiosity about an ultimate purpose to life are … Read More
Religious Rights Watchers Expect Little Change in North Korea
North Korea sent off its “dear leader” Kim Jong-Il in a massive ceremonial farewell Tuesday. At the same time, North … Read More
Christian in Pakistan Charged With Desecrating Koran
A young man has been charged with desecrating the Koran under Pakistan’s controversial “blasphemy” laws after the Christian had an … Read More
Kids in Guyana Grow in God’s Grace
When Cissie Graham Lynch told people she was visiting Guyana this summer, the first question most people asked was “Where?” … Read More
Church in China to End Outdoor Services; Gao Zhisheng Alive
Key issues in Chinese religious rights are taking a pivotal turn at year’s end as the beleaguered Shouwang house church … Read More
Sexting: Youth Pastors Deal With New Challenge
If parents and student leaders think their precious teens aren’t sending naked pictures of themselves to their boyfriends and girlfriends, … Read More