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Chris Tomlin’s New Song Resurrects the World’s Oldest Known Hymn

The Oxyrhynchus Hymn is the oldest surviving Christian hymn with musical notation — and was rewritten by Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding just in time for Easter.

‘Church on the Beach’—Aspiring Preacher Continues Glorifying God on ‘American Idol’

Canaan James Hill, a young aspiring preacher, once again wowed “American Idol” judges and viewers this week. Despite dealing with allergies, the 17-year-old from Dallas offered what judge Luke Bryan called a “tremendous performance, very uplifting” on the April 14 episode.

Texas Pastor Shares How God Led His Church To Build Affordable Housing Instead of a New Building

Pastor Louis Rosenthal thought his church was going to use its land for a new church building. However, the Texas pastor says that in the middle of moving forward with those plans, God stopped him short. Now, an affordable housing complex on that property is nearly completed. 

PA Pastor Arrested in Sting Operation, Charged With 6 Crimes Related to Child Sex Abuse Material

A pastor was one of six men recently arrested in a child predator sting in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, aimed at identifying suspects in the possession, distribution, and production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Worship at the Movies? Jesus Films Have Taken Over Movie Theaters This Easter

With "The King of Kings" and the three-part release of "The Chosen: Last Supper," there are currently four separate Christian releases depicting the life of Jesus in theaters.

African Church Leaders Defend Migrants After Libya Bans Humanitarian Aid Agencies

African church leaders are speaking out against Libya’s move to shut down humanitarian organizations providing care to migrants and refugees being held in detention centers in the North African country. 

‘Hero’ Deacon Gives Life Protecting Children From Gunfire at Church Easter Egg Hunt

Mississippi church deacon Eddie Shed is being hailed as a hero for protecting children from gunfire during a shooting at an Easter egg hunt hosted by Empowerment Ministries Christian Center at a local park on Saturday (April 12).

Through Christ’s ‘Suffering, We Have Redemption’—Trump Sparks Debate With Holy Week Presidential Message

President Donald Trump's Holy Week message has sparked debate among Americans, with some comparing Trump's words with his actions as president.