Christian News

Friction Over LGBTQ Issues Worsens in Global Anglican Church

The divisions in the global Anglican Church widened this year as conservative bishops affirmed their opposition to LGBTQ inclusion and demanded “repentance” by provinces with inclusive policies.

Black Women Ministers Get ‘Affirmation That God Sees Us‘ at DC Event

A Dec. 2 evening gala at the National Press Club marked a continuing effort to provide Black women ministers with affirmation and acclamation through a program that pairs five dozen women in mentee-mentor duos.

Nigeria Again Excluded From State Department’s CPC List

The U.S. State Department added two countries to its annual designation of the world’s worst persecutors but failed to return Nigeria to the list despite requests from a Southern Baptist entity.

With Race in Mind, Christians Reconsider Language of Dark and Light at Advent

For at least a decade, Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow has been urging other clergy to be thoughtful in how they use the language — often equating light with good and dark with bad — during the liturgical season of Advent.

Home Burned, Two Christians Injured in Separate Attacks

Muslim extremists on Nov. 20 burned down a house where a cell fellowship was meeting in eastern Uganda, a week after Muslims in another area caned two converts, sources said.

‘You Put the Baby in the Manger?’: New Podcast Looks at Sacred and Profane in the Gospels

Broken into five episodes, “Almelem” debuted in late November, with the final episode due out just before Christmas. It is based on a 2018 play of the same name by New York writer Sean Williams.

Mission Aviation Fellowship Issues Urgent Call for Release of U.S. Citizen Wrongfully Detained in Mozambique

Mission Aviation Fellowship has urged officials in Mozambique to expedite the release of pilot Ryan Koher, a U.S. citizen who has been wrongfully detained in the country since November 4.

Pastor Runs 62 Consecutive Marathons To Raise Awareness for Adoption, Foster Care, Youth Mental Health, Breaking Guinness World Record

Missouri pastor Malachi O'Brien is attempting to break the world record for consecutive days to run a marathon distance. His goal is to bring awareness to youth mental health and adoption and foster care.