Christian News

‘Gone to Glory’—Son of Prominent African Pastor Dies Suddenly at Age 32

Mwansa Mbewe, son of pastor and author Dr. Conrad Mbewe, has died suddenly at the age of 32.

Pastor Steve Gaines, Former SBC President, Shares Cancer Diagnosis, Requests Prayer

Tennessee pastor Steve Gaines has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. Gaines revealed the news in a personal announcement to congregants at the end of worship on Sunday, Nov. 19.

SBC President Bart Barber Pays Tribute to Rosalynn Carter

A number of Christian leaders have taken to social media to express their admiration of Rosalynn Carter, including Southern Baptist Convention president Bart Barber. 

American Evangelicals Interpret Israel-Hamas War as a Prelude to End Times

When war broke out between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 7, many American evangelicals pastors quickly prepared sermons on the End Times.

Catholic Leaders Meet With White House on Climate Change

A small group of Catholic leaders, including three bishops and a nun, met with senior White House officials Friday morning to discuss climate change.

Art Simon, Founder of Christian Anti-Hunger Group Bread for the World, Dies at 93

The Rev. Arthur “Art” Simon, the founder and first president of the Christian advocacy group Bread for the World, died Tuesday (Nov. 14), the organization announced.

Arizona Street Preacher in Critical Condition After Being Shot in Head

On Wednesday (Nov 15), Hans Schmidt, a 26-year-old outreach director at Victory Chapel First Phoenix, was shot in the head while he was street preaching in Glendale, Arizona.

SBC Abuse Survivor Calls Executive Committee’s Lack of Action on Amicus Brief ‘Disgusting’

Following a special meeting, the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention announced that it will form a study group to review the denomination's "long-term legal strategy."