WASHINGTON (BP) — Religious nationalism, transnational repression and state control of religious groups are among growing trends in the persecution of Christians globally, International Christian Concern (ICC) said in its newly released 2026 Global Persecution Index... read more
PUEBLO, Colo. — For Arod Javier, the first-time pastor replanting Living Faith, church growth is not his first priority. Making disciples who make disciples is. If that happens, the Filipino immigrant believes, the congregation will grow in God’s way and in God’s time... read more
“You cannot be in here,” the evil spirit said to Mary, “I see a different Spirit around you, a Spirit within you. There is a light around you, and that light is not welcomed in this home anymore... read more
NASHVILLE (BP) — Southern Baptist efforts to spread the gospel worldwide are receiving boosts from the Cooperative Program (CP) reallocation as well as new partnerships, International Mission Board (IMB) President Paul Chitwood said during the recent Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting... read more
LOS ANGELES (BP) — Wrongfully imprisoned Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri arrived safely in Los Angeles on July 4 after China freed him in what is described as a ‘goodwill gesture’ coinciding with America’s Independence Day, ChinaAid and others announced... read more
Gospel changes lives in the Philippines
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