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Missionary turned soldier in Ukraine balances faith with harsh frontline realities

BY  : Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   A former missionary who is now serving as a soldier in the Ukrainian army has spoken about the realities of faith for a man tasked with killing in defence of his country. Mykhailo Husiev was for almost 20 […]

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Rwanda’s president on the defensive over church closures

BY :  Anugrah  Kumar  Christian Today   Rwandan President Paul Kagame defended the government’s forced closure of Evangelical churches, accusing them of being a “den of bandits” led by deceptive relics of colonialism. Kagame made the remarks while defending the government’s closure of thousands of […]

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Church group praying after New Year’s fire tragedy in Switzerland

BY :  Staff  Writer  Christian Today   The World Council of Churches (WCC) has said it is “mourning” with the people of Switzerland and everyone directly affected by the tragic fire that ripped through a bar in Crans-Montana during new year celebrations. At least 40 […]

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‘We’re at the end’: Televangelist Jim Bakker pleads for viewers to send $1 million to save his ministry

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BY  :  Ian M. Giatti, Christian Post Reporter    Jim Bakker, the controversial televangelist best known for his disgraced 1980s Christian media empire, is warning his supporters he could lose his ministry and his home if he doesn’t raise $1 million soon. The 85-year-old Bakker, […]

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Historic black megachurch donates $132K to help relieve student debt

BY  :  Michael Gryboski, Editor  Christian Post     A predominantly African American megachurch that has existed since the early 19th century has donated approximately $132,000 to relieve the debts of 11 graduating college seniors. Alfred Street Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, which was founded in […]

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Labour council withdraws injunction seeking to ban Christian street preachers

BY  :  Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor    A Labour-run council in the United Kingdom has withdrawn its attempt to impose an injunction banning Christian street preachers in two Hampshire towns. Rushmoor Borough Council reversed its legal action after sustained opposition from local faith leaders […]

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China clamps down on foreign missionaries

BY  :  Obianuju Mbah Christian Today   In a move drawing concern from religious freedom advocates worldwide, China has enacted new regulations further limiting religious expression, particularly barring foreign Christian missionaries from participating in Christian activities like preaching and training. It also recently appointed two new […]

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Frank Damazio, author, former megachurch pastor, dies at 75

BY  :  Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter   Mannahouse Church, formerly City Bible Church in Portland, Oregon, has announced the death of its former longtime pastor and author, Frank Damazio. He was 75. “With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our beloved former pastor, […]

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Russian patriarch praises Putin’s influence on church-state relations despite persecution concerns

BY  :  Michael Gryboski, Editor Christian post    The head of the Russian Orthodox Church recently commended Vladimir Putin over his handling of church and state relations despite concerns from human rights advocates about religious persecution in Russia. Patriarch Kirill of Moscow wrote a letter […]

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Over 7,750 baptized at Huntington Beach in largest single-day baptism in US history

BY  :  Leah MarieAnn Klett, Assistant Editor    More than 7,750 people were baptized in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Huntington Beach, California, on Saturday, an event organizers say marked the largest single-day baptism in American history. Hosted by Oceans Church and led by Pastor […]

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