Christian News

Evangelicals Venture to Israel in Show of Solidarity

Visitors to Israel have been few since its war with Hamas began. But in December, groups of evangelical Christians began to arrive on solidarity missions, say groups that promote links between Israel and evangelicals abroad.

Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee Faces More Abuse Lawsuits

A pair of new lawsuits, including one that includes civil RICO claims, come at a time when the SBC Executive Committee faces a fiscal and leadership crisis.

Comedian Chris Distefano Urges Bill Maher To Read Lee Strobel’s ‘The Case for Christ’

Comedian Chris Distefano recently urged fellow comedian and political commentator Bill Maher to read “The Case for Christ” by Lee Strobel in order to examine the evidence for the existence of Jesus.

‘Holy Spirit, Take Over’—Brock Purdy Doesn’t Pray for a Win, But To ‘Think Clearly’

Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy has led the 49ers to the team's sixth appearance in the Super Bowl. He's turning heads for his incredible success on the field in such a short amount of time—and for his outspoken and deep faith in God.

Donald Trump To Address the ‘World’s Largest Association of Christian Communicators’

Former President Donald Trump is set to give an address at the National Religious Broadcasters convention, which hails itself as the largest gathering of Christian communicators in the world.  

‘The Answer Is Absolutely No’—Steven Lawson Rebukes Begg’s Counsel on LGBTQ+ Weddings

During a sermon on Sunday (Feb. 4), Dr. Steven Lawson, lead preacher of Trinity Bible Church Dallas, spoke directly in opposition to his friend Alistair Begg's public counsel to a woman about attending her grandchild's LGBTQ+ wedding.

Legislation Aims To ‘Decolonize’ United Methodists, Give Parity to Non-US Conferences

A group called the Christmas Covenant has drafted a series of documents that would restructure the United Methodist Church worldwide to give overseas conferences greater equity and allow them to tailor church life to their own customs and traditions.

Kenyan Court Rules Pastor Accused of Starving His Congregation Is Mentally Fit for Trial

The taxi driver-turned-charismatic preacher faces multiple charges, including murder and terrorism, after being accused of convincing members of his church — some say ‘cult’ — to pray and fast until death, with the goal of meeting Jesus.