First person: Developing a culture of invitation
Since we live in such a secular culture, it’s easy to think most nonbelievers are indifferent — even hostile — to the idea of attending church.
Church gets day in federal court after being denied school space
A Maine church’s fight for its day in federal district court became a reality Tuesday (Feb. 24) after being denied rental space at a local public high school four years ago, Decision Magazine reported.
Christian group seeks federal legal remedy after being denied public space
Leaders of a Christian event who say they were discriminated against in seeking public space in Seattle have appealed a federal judge’s denial of a preliminary injunction against the city of Seattle, according to Liberty Counsel.
Compassion ministry impacting lives through couple’s ‘heavy heart’ for Puerto Rico
This year’s Week of Prayer for North American Missions is March 1–8 and is focused on the theme “More Than a Gift” and the theme verse of Ephesians 3:20–21.
Council of Europe criticized, accused of underreporting anti-Christian attacks
The European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) this month criticized the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) for underreporting attacks against Christians in Europe.
Supreme Court temporarily restores broad access to abortion drug; what next?
The Supreme Court temporarily restored broad access to the abortion drug mifepristone, blocking new restrictions imposed by a federal appeals court.
‘Direct attack … on people of faith’: Ukraine church destroyed, pastor killed
A Baptist church in Ukraine was destroyed during an evening worship service on April 16, when many Ukrainian churches observe Easter, leaving multiple people injured and one minister dead, according to a former Ukrainian lawmaker.
As Iran war continues, annual Palm Sunday procession in Jerusalem canceled
As the Iran war continues, the annual Palm Sunday procession in Jerusalem has been canceled, church leaders have announced.