Prominent Evangelical Leaders Recovering from Health Scares
Two prominent evangelical leaders are regaining health after experiencing blood clots in the lungs and a heart attack, respectively.
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U.S. Christian Leaders Pray for 'Cultural Shift'
Some 150 U.S. Christian leaders – including presidents and directors of internationally known organizations – will gather next month for an annual conference to strategize on how to bring a cultural s -
Princeton Seminary President on the China Bible Exhibit
The Bible Ministry Exhibition of the Church in China held the last opening service for its three-city U.S. tour on Monday in New York. Dr. Iain R. Torrance, the sixth president of Princeton Theologica -
Jimmy Carter: Give to God what Belongs to God
ATLANTA – The Bible Ministry Exhibition of the Church of China opened at its second stop in Atlanta on Friday, drawing hundreds of people including former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, who was among th -
Over 200,000 Churches to Join World's Largest Prayer Initiative for Persecuted Church
The world's largest prayer initiative for persecuted churches and those suffering from the recent natural disasters will take place for eight days next month. -
Christian Scientists Counter Popular Warming Beliefs
Scientists from a California faith think tank said that although global warming is real, they disagree with the popular notion that global warming is caused mainly by the burning of fossil fuels. -
NAE President Emphasizes Need for Change in Rising Generation
The president of the largest U.S. evangelical body opened up a U.S-focused annual mission conference by emphasizing that youth ministry is the most important factor in changing the culture. -
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Va. Gunman Forces Evangelicals to Question Church Outreach
Teary-eyed evangelical leaders spoke solemnly and sincerely Wednesday about what the Church could have done to reach out to the desperate young man who carried out the deadliest school massacre. -
Orthodox Head Praised for Christian Unity Efforts
A delegation of Reformed church leaders praised Orthodox leader Bartholomew I for his efforts in fostering Christian unity in Turkey. -
4 Out of 10 Pastors Lack Strong Interest in More Outreach
A new research study found that 39 percent of American pastors are not highly interested in offering more community outreach programs. -
Church Agencies Recognized at White House Malaria Summit
Both the United Methodist Church’s General Board of Global Ministries and the Episcopal Church’s Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) were invited to the Summit hosted by President George W. Bush an -
N. Korea Nuclear Test Draws Fire from Church Bodies
Church bodies have joined with the international community in the condemnation of North Korea's nuclear weapon test. -
U.S. Christians See Rage over Papal Remarks as Obstacle for Dialogue
Amid Muslim protests and the Vatican’s defense of the pope’s recent comments on Islam, U.S. Christian figures expressed the need for genuine dialogue, although some have questioned the ability to hold -
Church's Katrina Efforts – 'Greatest Untold Story'
As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, relief groups and those involved in the recovery efforts are reflecting on the significant role of the Church in the aftermath of the Gulf -
Megachurch Pastors Express Regret, Urge Churches to Mobilize Against HIV/AIDS
Megachurch pastors Bill Hybels and Rick Warren both expressed their deep regrets for not joining the fight against HIV/AIDS sooner as they partner to call the Church to quickly take action in the batt -
Group: 61 Babies in China Forcefully Aborted Within 24 Hours
Dozens of pregnant women in a south China province were allegedly injected with drugs by the Chinese government recently to end the lives of their unborn babies in accordance with the country’s one-ch -
First Dalit Chief Justice Brings Hope to India's 'Untouchables'
India’s 'untouchables' hope to gain greater equality as a Dalit prepares to take hold of the highest judicial post in India for the first time. -
German Chancellor, Shanghai Bishop Discuss Religious Freedom
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with the bishop of Shanghai on her last day in China to discuss religious freedom following her meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao on M -
Pakistan Quake Update: Christian Aid Groups Remain, Shift to Recovery Phase
Nearly six months following the massive 7.6-magnitude quake that killed some 86,000 people in South Asia, Christian aid groups continue to remain in the region helping survivors move beyond the emerge -
Hundreds Arrested in Pakistan Cartoon Protest; Church Burned
Pakistani security forces arrested hundreds of protesters on Sunday, using gunfire and tear gas to put down the demonstration against cartoons of the Muslim prophet Muhammad. -
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Hope Fades for Missing Indonesian Landslide Victims
Indonesian rescue workers are warning that it is unlikely to find any more survivors of Wednesday's landslide in Central Java province. -
More than 200 Feared Dead in Indonesia Flooding, Landslide
A landside triggered by heavy rains resulted in more than 200 missing people on Wednesday in Indonesia’s Central Java province. -
Snow, Rain Bring Hardship for Quake Survivors
Heavy snow and rain in Pakistan has caused tents to collapse, landslides, and made life even more difficult for quake survivors.
