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8 witnesses testified against Hillsong founder Brian Houston in court case, wife Bobbie reveals
8 witnesses testified against Hillsong founder Brian Houston in court case, wife Bobbie reveals

The Hillsong Church founder's wife of nearly 46 years said she vowed to her husband last year that if no one else stood up for him, she would "die on my sword if need be" to defend his "integrity, character & worth" against what she called a "modern day persecution."

'We never stopped praying,' says kidnap for ransom survivor
'We never stopped praying,' says kidnap for ransom survivor

Grace, a kidnap for ransom survivor in Nigeria, speaks to Christian Today about the fear Christians in her country are living with, but also her incredible and unwavering faith in God.

Hindus only: how religious nationalism has spread through India\'s villages
Hindus only: how religious nationalism has spread through India's villages

A village of just 250 families put up a clear warning to non-Hindus wanting to enter.

Appeal for release of Egyptian Christians abducted in Libya
Appeal for release of Egyptian Christians abducted in Libya

Christian Solidarity Worldwide said the abductions were the "latest brutality" committed against Egyptian Christians in Libya.

Priest and pro-life volunteer cleared over silent prayers outside abortion clinic
Priest and pro-life volunteer cleared over silent prayers outside abortion clinic

A Catholic priest and pro-life volunteer have been cleared in court today after being charged by police for praying silently inside an abortion clinic buffer zone.

'This is Us' actress Chrissy Metz on how prayer has sustained her through tough times
'This is Us' actress Chrissy Metz on how prayer has sustained her through tough times

"There were always questions and prayers and thoughts about what is the bigger picture. And that has always sustained me through my life."

Christian girl kidnapped, forced into Islamic marriage by 60-year-old man in Pakistan, family says
Christian girl kidnapped, forced into Islamic marriage by 60-year-old man in Pakistan, family says

Arif Gill said he lost hope of finding his 15-year-old daughter — abducted by a 60-year-old Muslim who forcibly married her and converted her to Islam — until police in Pakistan finally registered a case after nearly two months.

Only a quarter of Gen Z attends church at least once a month, survey finds
Only a quarter of Gen Z attends church at least once a month, survey finds

Only 28% of Generation Z Americans say they're committed to attending religious services at least once a month, as 14% identify as atheist or agnostic, according to a recent poll that suggests the younger generation is also much more likely to identify as LGBT.

Christians unite in prayer for MAF pilot's release
Christians unite in prayer for MAF pilot's release

Christians around the world are being invited to join in 24 hours of prayer and fasting on Wednesday for the release of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) pilot, Ryan Koher.

Nicaraguan court sentences Catholic bishop to 26 years in prison, strips him of citizenship for 'treason'
Nicaraguan court sentences Catholic bishop to 26 years in prison, strips him of citizenship for 'treason'

A Nicaraguan court sentenced Catholic Bishop Rolando Alvarez to more than 26 years in prison on charges of treason, undermining national integrity and spreading false news after the critic of President Daniel Ortega declined to be expelled to the United States as part of a prisoner release.

Raymond Koh – disappeared but not forgotten six years on
Raymond Koh – disappeared but not forgotten six years on

For six years, Susannah Koh, has been battling the Malaysian state and police to find the people responsible for the disappearance of her husband. No one has been held to account and she is no nearer to reaching closure in an abduction case that received worldwide media attention.

In Syria, churches come together to give sanctuary to earthquake survivors
In Syria, churches come together to give sanctuary to earthquake survivors

Open Doors shares how Christians on the ground in Syria are doing their best to meet the enormous needs.

Samaritan\'s Purse sends 52-bed field hospital to Turkey
Samaritan's Purse sends 52-bed field hospital to Turkey

The organization, run by founder and president the Rev. Franklin Graham, said it will also send more than 100 medical and technical staff to the ravaged region.

New Tim Keller Center for Apologetics hopes to help churches reach a changing country
New Tim Keller Center for Apologetics hopes to help churches reach a changing country

Named for the popular author and retired pastor, the new center hopes to help churches deal with a 'post-Christendom' America.

Sexual immorality is opposite of the love that Christ commands
Sexual immorality is opposite of the love that Christ commands

It is abundantly clear that gay blessings will be used to indicate approval of sexual relationships that directly contradict the teaching of Scripture and the Church.

Gafcon: Archbishop of Canterbury can no longer be Anglican Communion's 'first among equals'
Gafcon: Archbishop of Canterbury can no longer be Anglican Communion's 'first among equals'

In an open letter, the Chair of the Gafcon Primates Council, Foley Beach, accused Archbishop Welby of "shredding the last remaining fragile fabric of the Anglican Communion".