Christian News

New Book Spotlights Influence of Pentecostalism on California’s Mexican Farmworkers

In his recently released book, “Sowing the Sacred: Mexican Pentecostal Farmworkers in California,” Lloyd Barba writes about the Mexican farmworkers who built houses of worship in the state’s agricultural towns.

First Post-Roe March for Life Marked by ‘Celebration and Resolve’

Thousands of pro-life Americans gathered Friday (Jan. 20) for the 50th annual March for Life to rejoice in a long-sought victory and to restate their commitment to protect preborn children and care for their mothers.

Care for Life ‘That’s Already Been Born’ Can Be Expanded Post-Roe

The defeat of Roe v. Wade allows a broader focus on life outside the womb, a foster care and adoption leader told Baptist Press.

Former Church Youth Leader Arrested and Charged With Child Molestation, Sexual Battery

A former church youth leader who was recently a PTA president in Tennessee has been arrested and extradited to Troup County in Georgia. Dustin Spillers, 34, has been charged with one count of aggravated sexual battery and three counts of child molestation. 

Criminal Case Against Pastor John Blanchard To Be Reviewed by Special Prosecutor

The criminal case involving Virginia pastor John Blanchard could be reopened, now that a special prosecutor is being appointed. At a press conference yesterday (Jan. 19), Stacey Davenport, the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Chesterfield County, indicated that new evidence may lead to a trial.

‘I’m No Longer Your Concern’—Beth Moore on Her Inclusion in Report on ‘Doctrinal Drift’ in SBC

Author and Bible teacher Beth Moore has publicly responded to her inclusion in the Conservative Baptist Network’s recent report on “doctrinal drift” in the SBC.

Voice of the Martyrs Prayer Guide Expands List of Nations Hostile to Gospel

The Voice of the Martyrs 2023 Prayer Guide expands by four its list of “hostile” nations where Christians are regularly persecuted for their faith despite governmental efforts to protect them.

Christian Broadcasting Network Towers Vandalized

Local police and the FBI are investigating mysterious damage done to three radio towers belonging to a Christian radio network.