Days after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake tore through western Colombia, the search for survivors is giving way to something harder: the long work of rebuilding lives from rubble. Read More The…
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This week in Christian history: YMCA’s first world conference, pioneering Indian bishop born
Events from this week in Christian history include the death of Thomas Fuller, the YMCA begins its first world conference, and the birth of V.S. Azariah. Read More The Christian Post…
Adults accounted for more than half of SBC baptisms last year, analysis finds
A majority of the over 263,000 baptisms that occurred in Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) churches last year were of adults, according to a new analysis from Lifeway Research. Read More…
Trump, mission org. confirm release of kidnapped American missionary pilot
A Christian missionary pilot who has been imprisoned for nearly a year has been released, prompting gratitude for answered prayers as the United States citizen becomes the latest American detained…
Following pandemic losses, schism, UMC merges 2 Georgia conferences
Two regional bodies of The United Methodist Church are merging into a single entity following the COVID-19 pandemic and the denomination’s recent schism. Read More The Christian Post | RSS
NT Wright urges caution on near-death experiences: ‘We should not base’ beliefs on them
Theologian N.T. Wright is urging Christians to approach accounts of near-death experiences with caution, warning that visions of Heaven, Hell or encounters with Jesus shouldn’t become the basis for Christian…
United Methodist conference sues megachurch over changes in governing documents
A regional body of The United Methodist Church (UMC) has sued a megachurch affiliated with the Mainline Protestant denomination over recent changes made to its governing documents. Read More The…
SBC retirement org. warns members not to fall prey to ‘Phantom Hacker’ scam
The retirement board of the Southern Baptist Convention has issued a warning to members about an increasingly common scam known as the “phantom hacker.” Read More The Christian Post |…
This week in Christian history: John Gano dies; Bud Robinson conversion; Martin Spalding ordained
Events from this week in Christian history include the death of John Gano, the conversion of Bud Robinson and the ordination of Martin Spalding. Read More The Christian Post | RSS
How pilots are helping deliver the Gospel to the world’s hardest-to-reach places
After a decorated career in the U.S. Army, including leading a task force instrumental in capturing former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, former Congressman Steve Russell now finds himself serving on…