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5,100 Christian and other at-risk Afghans evacuated in private rescue mission, says Glenn Beck
5,100 Christian and other at-risk Afghans evacuated in private rescue mission, says Glenn Beck

The refugees are now in an undisclosed country awaiting settlement.

The prognosis for Afghanistan's Christians is 'dire', says former Muslim who fled to Britain
The prognosis for Afghanistan's Christians is 'dire', says former Muslim who fled to Britain

"In the last few weeks the Taliban have shattered the dreams of millions of Afghans," said Afghan convert Jay.

Calls for prayer after terrorist attack at Kabul airport
Calls for prayer after terrorist attack at Kabul airport

Christians are being called upon to pray after dozens were killed in a terrorist attack at Kabul airport on Thursday.

For Gen Z teens, letting their actions speak louder than words is an important part of evangelism
For Gen Z teens, letting their actions speak louder than words is an important part of evangelism

Half of Gen Z teens in the US feel that "letting your actions speak rather than using words to explain your faith" is an act of evangelism, according to research by Barna.

Church where 26 people were killed to be demolished
Church where 26 people were killed to be demolished

The scene of the Sutherland Springs church massacre - the deadliest mass shooting in a US place of worship - is to be demolished.

Americans increasingly open to evolution
Americans increasingly open to evolution

With increased exposure to college-level education and declining levels of religious belief, a majority of Americans now believe in evolution after nearly two decades of being nearly evenly split on the issue, according to a new study.

'1,200 Christians evacuated' from Afghanistan in donor-funded rescue mission
'1,200 Christians evacuated' from Afghanistan in donor-funded rescue mission

Conservative radio host Glenn Beck says over $28m has been raised for the evacuation being coordinated by Christian non-profit the Nazarene Fund.

Jesse Jackson and wife 'responding positively' to treatment for Covid-19
Jesse Jackson and wife 'responding positively' to treatment for Covid-19

The Rev Jesse Jackson is being treated for Covid-19 despite being fully vaccinated earlier this year.

Afghanistan crisis is a 'life or death situation' for country's Christians
Afghanistan crisis is a 'life or death situation' for country's Christians

Franklin Graham is asking Christians around the world to join him in a day of prayer for the people of Afghanistan on Sunday.

UK churches 'stand ready' to welcome Afghan refugees
UK churches 'stand ready' to welcome Afghan refugees

UK churches are ready to welcome Afghan refugees and help them settle into life in a new country after fleeing Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

US commission 'gravely concerned' for Afghanistan's religious minorities
US commission 'gravely concerned' for Afghanistan's religious minorities

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom says it is "gravely concerned" for Christians and other religious minorities in Afghanistan "who have faced persecution at the hands of the Taliban in the past."

When it comes to Scripture, most Gen Z are a mix of curious and ambivalent - study
When it comes to Scripture, most Gen Z are a mix of curious and ambivalent - study

New research among young Americans suggests there may be an openness to the Bible but many of them doubt its authority.

'Things are getting very bad,' says American street preacher arrested in the UK
'Things are getting very bad,' says American street preacher arrested in the UK

An American street preacher has spoken of his concerns for the free speech of Christians in the UK following his recent arrest.

RZIM's donors file suit after Ravi Zacharias scandal
RZIM's donors file suit after Ravi Zacharias scandal

Donors to Ravi Zacharias International Ministries are reportedly looking to the courts to help them get their money back.

Over half a million raised for family after pastor's wife and mum-of-5 takes her own life
Over half a million raised for family after pastor's wife and mum-of-5 takes her own life

Over $500,000 has been raised for the husband and five young children of Paige Hilken, a 28-year-old pastor's wife who tragically took her own life last weekend.

Court says child can live with mother who favours gender transition
Court says child can live with mother who favours gender transition

A Texas court has granted custody of a young child to the mother who supports medical transition in contrast to the wishes of the father.