Christian News

Pastor Who Was Kidnapped in Myanmar Is Now Reported Dead

A pastor in Myanmar (formerly Burma) who was missing for two weeks is now dead. Five people kidnapped Pastor Tun Nu from his home at gunpoint on January 19 for reasons that remain unclear.

The Sexual Abuse of Nuns Exists and Is Ongoing, Pope Admits

Pope Francis has publicly acknowledged another major controversy the Catholic Church has looming on its radar: the sexual abuse of nuns at the hands of priests.

Faith-Sharing Is Wrong, Say Half of Christian Millennials

Although many Christian Millennials say they’re well-equipped to share their faith and are even “gifted” at it, almost half say it’s at least somewhat wrong to share personal religious beliefs with someone of another faith.

Study: Unprecedented Growth Possible in Next 30 Years

A new study on church growth, decline and retention has significant application for the world of church planting.

Father: John Chau’s Death Is the Result of ‘Extreme Christianity’

Missionary John Chau was killed when he illegally attempted to make contact with an isolated tribe in the North Sentinel Islands. Chau’s father, Dr. Patrick Chau, holds the American missionary community responsible for his son's death.

Watch Out for This ‘Food Porn’ Commercial During the Big Game

Food porn may be a trending hashtag on social media, but now it's coming to television. It seems advertisers have hit a new low making light of a serious problem.

New Research: Religion Linked to Happiness and Good Citizenship

A new report from Pew Research Center suggests that being actively involved in a religion has a positive impact on people and perhaps even society in general.

Synagogue Shooting Survivors Seek Healing at Mother Emanuel

Survivors of the Mother Emmanuel Church shooting have a lot in common with a congregation of Jewish worshippers in Pittsburgh. A group of survivors from Tree of Life Synagogue traveled to Charleston to seek lessons on forgiveness and healing from members of Mother Emmanuel.