Landmark Study: Nearly 1 in 4 People is Muslim
Nearly one out of every four persons in the world today is Muslim, according to the results of a comprehensive demographic study of more than 200 countries.
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World Vision Int'l Head Hirsch Passes Helm to New Leader
Dean R. Hirsch stepped down as president and CEO of World Vision International on Wednesday and will continue working for the Christian relief and development organization as its global ambassador, according to an announcement made on the day of the transition. -
Former Baptist World Alliance Leader Nilson Fanini Dies at 77
Brazilian pastor and evangelist Nilson do Amaral Fanini, who led the Baptist World Alliance from 1995 to 2000, died Saturday after having been hospitalized with pneumonia on Sept. 13. -
Christians Mark End of Ramadan in Different Ways
As Muslims worldwide gathered Sunday to mark the start of a three-day holiday concluding Ramadan, Christians observed the end the Islamic month of fasting in their own way – as they had done throughout the month. -
Graham Association Plans to Continue with Evangelistic Rock Concerts
Following a successful inaugural tour this summer, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is planning to make their new Rock the River tour an annual event to reach out to America’s youth. -
'Rock the River' Draws 65,000 in St. Louis
Around 65,000 youth and young adults flooded the Gateway Arch Grounds in St. Louis on Sunday to hear the sounds of Christian rock, hip-hop, and rap artists, as well as messages delivered by evangelist Franklin Graham. -
Episcopal Body Gives Final OK to Scrap Gay Ordination Ban
The Episcopal Church’s House of Deputies passed a resolution Tuesday that declares the denomination’s ordination process open to all individuals, including practicing homosexuals. -
United Methodists Hit Times Square with 3-Month Ad Campaign
For three months, the United Methodist Church will be airing two 15-second ads in New York’s Times Square every hour for 18 hours each day.
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