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900 Churches in Nigeria Destroyed by Boko Haram
At least 900 Christian churches have been destroyed at the hands of Boko Haram in northern Nigeria, as part of the Islamic radical group's campaign to drive out all Christians from the north, the youth wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria reported.
Resolution Passed to Prevent Clergy Sex Abuse in SBC Churches
The Southern Baptist Convention unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday to protect children from sexual abuse in the church.
Acts 29 Network: Planting Churches Still Essential to Evangelism
The greatest evangelical impact Christians can take part in is to plant new churches, say leaders at the Acts 29 Network, an organization aimed at facilitating a global church planting movement.
Churches Pray for Peace, End to 'Double Standards' in Middle East
Churches around the world are praying for a solution to the Middle East conflict as they kick off a week of action for peace in Israel and Palestine on Wednesday.
China Shuts Down 6 Churches: Congregations Rapidly Declining Amid Atheist Crackdown
China continued its suppression of Christianity by shutting down six Protestant house churches in Guiyang city, Guizhou Province.
Bless Friday: Houston Churches Offer Black Friday Alternative
Black Friday may officially kick off the Christmas shopping season in many people’s minds, but for some in Houston, Texas, it also means a day of service and a time to help those in need. This year, eight local churches are providing an alternative to the frenzied Christmas shopping occurring on the day after Thanksgiving through a project called Bless Friday.
US Catholic churches seeing fewer donors but a lot more giving: report
While the number of donors to Catholic churches in the United States is decreasing, the average amount of money each donor gives is increasing, according to a new report analyzing trends following the COVID-19 lockdowns that forced many religious institutions to close.
Churches Push Forward with Ecumenical Vision
Representatives from across the denominational spectrum gathered in Delhi to hash out a plan for the Global Christian Forum over the next three years. Delegates reflected on the needs of the global church and its vision for reaching out to people in the 21st century.
Jesus loves little children and little churches
While the world is quick to celebrate the strong and mighty, the large and powerful - the Lord has a special place in His heart for the small, the weak, the overlooked, and the ones society barely notices.
Man charged with hurling Molotov cocktails at North Carolina churches, police say
A man investigators say was caught on video hurling Molotov cocktails at two churches in North Carolina has been arrested.
Thousands Join Brooklyn Bridge March to Protest Ban on Churches Renting Schools
Some 3,500 people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall Park Sunday in protest of the ban on churches renting New York City's public schools on the weekends.
An Unpleasant Tax Surprise for Churches with Employee Parking
Churches and other historically tax-exempt organizations will now have to file federal and likely state income tax returns according to a recently unearthed provision in the newly instituted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that applies the federal income tax to parking benefits.
Indonesia: Over 100 Churches Closed in 3 Years
Islamic extremism and local governments closed more than 100 churches in Indonesia within three years, according to a persecution watchdog agency.
Two Miss. Presbyterian Churches Vote to Leave PCUSA
Two Mississippi Presbyterian churches have voted to leave the Presbyterian Church (USA) over increasing theological differences. They will join the smaller and more conservative Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
