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Inside-Out: When College Students and a Country Church Defy the Odds

The exterior of Cleveland Road Baptist Church has a brick façade from 30-plus years ago and a tall, classic steeple. But look inside and what you'll find is that young people are leading the way.

Communities in US Prepare to Support Ukrainian Refugees

As the United States prepares to accept up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, existing communities in cities like Sacramento and Seattle are already mobilizing to provide food, shelter and support to those fleeing war.

Ukrainian Archbishop: Minority Faiths at Risk if Russia Wins

Groups at risk include Catholics, Muslims and Orthodox who have broken away from the patriarch of Moscow, Archbishop Borys Gudziak said.

In Malta, Pope Francis Models Mercy for Migrants While Condemning Corruption

Local organizers of Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Malta expect him to bring a welcome to migrants and refugees, while urging citizens to fight back against the rampant corruption in the country.

EXCLUSIVE: American Bible Society Gives Inside Look at Plight of Ukrainian Refugees

Enid Almanzar, Director of Global Access Partnerships for the American Bible Society, shares how churches are ministering to Ukrainian refugees and how Bible societies are meeting the "critical need" for God's Word.

Former Youth Pastor Who Allegedly Murdered, Dismembered Teenage Boy in 1994 Begins Trial

On Tuesday, trial began for Ronnie Hyde, a former youth pastor charged with the 1994 murder of 16-year-old Fred Laster. Laster’s body had been dismembered and was later found in the dumpster behind a gas station.

Hate Speech Charges Dropped Against Finnish Politician, Pastor’s Wife Who Spoke Out Against Same-Sex Marriage

A Finnish court has ruled in favor of Dr. Päivi Räsänen, a pastor's wife and politician charged with hate speech for comments she made on the Bible’s view of same-sex marriage.

‘God Has Staked Everything on Men’: Theologian Owen Strachan Stokes Controversy With Viral Tweet

Owen Strachan is no stranger to sparking debate online by tweeting controversial statements. This week, Strachan claimed that “God has staked everything on men” in a tweet that has elicited hundreds of responses.