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The Chinese Govt Is Scanning Churchgoers’ Faces, Fingers

The Chinese government has started gathering people’s biometric data to track church attendance at different locations in Hubei province. The news adds to the growing list of human and religious rights violations being committed by the Chinese Communist Party.

Judah Smith’s Guided Prayer Takes Aim at Anxiety, Fear

“Chelsea and I developed this practice together in order to guide our members in prayer, bring them inspiration, and help them better connect with God," Pastor Judah Smith says of the new Guided Prayer feature on the Churchome Global app.

Awana’s New Curriculum to Address ‘Greatest Challenge to the Future of the Church’

Concerned about the growing cultural hostility toward Christianity, Awana will be publishing a new Sunday school curriculum in order to meet what the ministry believes is the greatest challenge the church is facing.

Is Chick-fil-A’s Philanthropy Caving Because of Anti-LGBT Controversies?

Chick-fil-A’s donations to the FCA and Salvation Army weren’t related to those groups’ opinions on LGBT issues, the company says. However, many critics thought otherwise.

Folau Links Australian Bushfires to the Wrath Of God

Israel Folau has ignited controversy for saying in a sermon that the bushfires and drought ravaging the Australian states of New South Wales and Queensland are God’s punishment for the recent passage of same-sex marriage and abortion laws.

Kanye Makes Surprise Stop at Jail Before Speaking at Joel Osteen’s Church

Kanye West brought his Sunday service to Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church this weekend, two days after holding worship services for inmates at a local jail. While talking with Osteen, West made some statements many Christians will applaud, while including comments some might find troubling. 

Here’s What You Need to Know About John MacArthur’s Stance on Female Preachers

Several weeks after telling Beth Moore to, “Go home,” John MacArthur revisited the issue of female preachers, again referring specifically to Moore.

Bible in Tow, Jeanine Añez Assumes Presidency in Bolivia

In what indigenous groups are calling a right-wing military coup, opposition lawmaker and conservative Christian Jeanine Añez declared herself Bolivia’s interim president this week.