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Bill Johnson remarries in private garden ceremony

Bill Johnson, leader of Bethel Church in Redding, California began a new chapter last week after marrying Linda Francoeur in a private garden ceremony conducted by his longtime friend and colleague Kris Vallatton. Their marriage took place just over a month after Johnson proposed to Francoeur on his knees at […]

Iran Christians fear isolation as parliament moves to criminalise foreign contacts

Originally published in Worthy News Evangelical Christians in Tehran fear they will become further isolated after Iran’s parliament advanced legislation that would increase punishments for Iranians who interact with foreign media outlets, organisations, or individuals. “Soon we will not be able to have contact with the outside world,” a devout […]

Argentina joins Geneva Consensus, says no international right to abortion

Originally published in Christian Daily International Argentina joined the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women’s Health and Strengthening the Family on August 13, becoming part of an international initiative that says there is no international right to abortion and that each country retains sovereignty over its own abortion policies and […]

Afghan Christians at risk of ‘genocide’

Originally published in Christian Today Christians in Afghanistan are at risk of a “genocide” according to Martin Parsons, an expert in religious freedom and Islamic extremism and former aid worker to the country. Writing for The Critic, Parsons spoke of his experiences in the 1990s following the first takeover of power […]

‘Battle for Britain’: Christian leaders call Church to prayer as thousands prepare to gather

Originally published in CBN News Thousands of Christians from across the United Kingdom and beyond are preparing to gather in Manchester this month for Battle for Britain, a three-day gathering calling believers to pray, fast and intercede for the nation. Organised by Prayer Storm and led by James and Rebecca […]

Trump administration announces $2 billion for Christian aid groups after USAID overhaul

Originally published in Worthy Christian News The Trump administration has announced nearly $2 billion (R32.34 billion) in health and humanitarian assistance for faith-based organisations, placing several major Christian ministries at the center of a reshaped US foreign-aid strategy following sweeping cuts to USAID programs. The State Department described the initiative […]