Originally published in Premier Christian News The Church in Wales Governing Body has voted to make permanent provision for church blessings for couples in same-sex civil marriages and civil partnerships. The decision follows a five-year experimental period and was approved by the required two-thirds majority across bishops, clergy and laity […]
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Bethel launches third-party investigation of Ben Armstrong, church culture
Originally published in Church Leaders Weeks after placing Ben Armstrong, its prophetic ministry director, on administrative leave, Bethel Church announced that an independent investigator will look into sexual abuse allegations made against him. In addition, the Charismatic megachurch based in Redding, California, said it will use a “third-party expert to review our governance, leadership […]
Hope amid horror: Sudan pastor reports growing Church as brutal civil war reaches 3 years
Originally published in Premier Christian News A church leader in Sudan has said more people are coming to Christ there despite ongoing violence between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces. This weeks marks three years since the civil war began, and since then, hundreds of thousands of people have […]
Global antisemitism casts shadow as Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day
Originally published in CBN As Israel pauses to remember one of history’s darkest chapters, new concerns are emerging about the future. Rising antisemitism and growing global tensions are casting a shadow over Holocaust Remembrance Day. Israel’s observance of the event began yesterday with solemn ceremonies at the Yad Vashem Holocaust […]
Entire school learns sign language so deaf boy never feels alone
Originally published in FaithPot A seven-year-old deaf boy had no one to talk to at school. Then his Grade 1 classmates at Campton Elementary in Campton, New Hampshire, did something beautiful to make him feel included. Most of us know how it feels to be lost in a crowd. It’s […]
California to pay R73.9m after hiding students’ gender identity from their parents
Originally published in The Christian Post California has been ordered to pay $4.5 million (R73.9 million) after losing its attempt to defend a state law prohibiting school officials from informing parents about their children’s gender dysphoria. In an order published on Monday, Judge Roger Benitez of the US District Court for the […]
‘God is good’: Wounded US airman’s faith echoes after miraculous 36-hour survival in Iran
Originally published in Thrive News Severely injured and hunted in enemy territory, one American soldier’s declaration of faith is reminding the world where true strength is found. In the chaos of war, when survival hangs by a thread, and hope seems distant, a simple declaration of faith is capturing hearts […]
US Supreme Court defends biblical counselling of minors on sexuality, gender identity
Originally published in Worthy News In a landmark victory for free speech and religious liberty, the US Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the state of Colorado cannot ban counsellors from engaging in voluntary conversations with minors seeking guidance on issues of sexuality and gender identity. In an 8–1 decision, […]
Päivi Räsänen calls for repeal of hate speech laws across Europe after shock conviction
Originally published in Christian Today Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen has called for a repeal of all European “hate speech” laws, following her conviction by the Finnish Supreme Court. Räsänen was initially investigated in 2019 for a pamphlet published in 2004 that promote traditional Christian views on marriage and sexuality. Despite being […]
Protests mounted over forcible conversion/marriage of girl in Pakistan
Originally published in Christian Daily International Christians, rights advocates and civil society members at protests in Pakistan on Sunday (March 29) condemned a recent federal court verdict upholding a forced conversion/marriage of a Christian girl by a Muslim man. Following a Federal Constitutional Court ruling that enabled a 30-year-old Muslim to retain […]

