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More Protestant churches closed than opened in the US in 2024, new analysis finds

BY  :   Staff  Writer  Christian Today   The number of Protestant churches in the US declined in 2024, as closures outpaced new congregational starts, according to a new analysis by Lifeway Research. Researchers estimate that around 3,800 new Protestant churches were launched nationwide in 2024, […]

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Youth café growth reflects increasing church engagement across Suffolk

BY  :  Obianuju Mbah Christian Today   A Thursday evening youth café in Ipswich is offering a snapshot of a wider story unfolding across Suffolk, as churches report encouraging growth in attendance, community engagement and outreach – particularly among children and young people. At St […]

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Schools in Finland face opposition to Christian music

BY   :  Chris Eyte     Christian Today   Opposition to Christian music in one school in Finland resulted in the cancellation of Handel’s “Messiah” in another, Finnish media reported. In Hämeenlinna, a child had objected to songs about the life of Christ in a performance at […]

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Popular culture is pointing to Jesus, and it’s time to talk about it

BY  :  Simon Lennox   Christian Today   The hard truth is that Christianity in the UK is on the decline. There is an obvious cultural shift away from organised religion. Yet, some of today’s biggest music hits are filled with themes we recognise in Christianity—songs about hope, […]

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Gujarat hosts first-ever Christian Business Summit, drawing entrepreneurs statewide

BY  :    Shireen Bhatia   Christian Today   “Many young people in my district have dreams but don’t know how to transform them into businesses,” says David Gamit, who travelled over 400 kilometres from Tapi district to Ahmedabad with eight aspiring entrepreneurs. His journey to […]

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After being engulfed by flames, Notre Dame Cathedral finally rises from the ashes

BY  :  Duncan Williams   Christian Today   Notre Dame cathedral, one of the most cherished symbols of French heritage and Christian devotion, is set to reopen its doors after a five-year restoration following the devastating fire that engulfed it on 15 April 2019. French President […]

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Christian community in Assam raises alarm over ‘targeted attacks’

BY   :  Shireen Bhatia   Christian Today   The Assam Christian Forum (ACF) has voiced serious concerns about what it describes as mounting attacks on Christians and their institutions across the northeastern Indian state of Assam, calling for immediate government intervention to protect their constitutional rights. […]

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Syrian Christians in ‘grave danger’ as Islamist militias take over Aleppo

BY  :  Anugrah Kumar   Christian Today   Syrian Christians in Aleppo face “grave danger” after Islamist militias took over the city, local church leaders say. The militias, including jihadist groups, have seized control following the withdrawal of government forces and are removing all Christmas decorations, […]

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TD Jakes files defamation lawsuit against man who accused him of sexual assault

BY  :  Leonardo Blair   Christian Today   A day after suffering “a slight health incident” while preaching on Sunday, Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter’s House megachurch in Dallas, Texas, filed a defamation lawsuit against former-pastor-turned-registered sex offender Duane Youngblood, who alleged he was sexually assaulted by […]

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Is ‘Wicked’ Biblical?

BY  :    Michael Foust   Crosswalk Headlines Contributor   The popular children’s fantasy series The Wizard of Oz has captivated audiences for generations. It has also divided Christians and atheists, who see opposing themes and allegories in its plot. To many Christians, it’s a tale of courage, selflessness, […]

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