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Another member of ‘God’s Misfits’ charged in killing of pastor’s wife Jilian Kelley, Veronica Butler
Oklahoma prosecutors have charged a fifth member of the anti-government group “God’s Misfits” with the killing and kidnapping of two Kansas women.
‘Blessed’: Russell Brand shares post after baptism announcement
Actor and comedian Russell Brand, 48, shared a post expressing his gratitude with the word “blessed,” alongside an image of him hugging his dog on Sunday — the day he planned to be baptized after months-long public exploration of Christian tenets.
Armenian church, village ‘erased’ in Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijani authorities
Caucasus Heritage Watch has released images that reveal the recent demolition of St. John the Baptist Church, a 19th century structure in Nagorno-Karabakh’s Susa area, and the razing of a village known in Armenian as Karintak. The church and village, both with significant Armenian heritage, were under Azerbaijani control after Baku captured Susa from ethnic Armenian forces in November 2020.
At least 4 dead as tornadoes hit multiple states
Tornadoes hit multiple states over the weekend, with as many as 27 ripping through the state of Oklahoma. At least four people have died in the state since late Saturday night.
Mandisa's funeral: ‘She loved God;’ Mourners gather to pay respects after singer’s shocking death
A community in Nashville, Tennessee, gathered to bid farewell to Mandisa, the Christian singer and former “American Idol” contestant who died at 47. The funeral service was held at Brentwood Baptist on Saturday morning, where her family, church members and mourners came together to remember the life of a singer whose voice and spirit touched many.
Parachurch head leaves Church of England because it 'no longer affirms biblical orthodoxy'
Rico Tice, a well-known Evangelical leader and former Church of England clergyman, has left the denomination in reaction to what he perceives as its growing departure from biblical values, especially concerning same-sex marriage and repentance.
Pastor who holds Guinness World Record for longest tenure dies
A pastor who set a Guinness World Record for his remarkable 72-year tenure at a church in Texas has died at age 94. The late Rev. Dr. Doris Nathaniel Benford Sr. was known for his lengthy service at the Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church in Texas City and his passionate dedication to his congregation.
New poll sheds light on Southern Baptists' views on Christian nationalism
Southern Baptists, while generally conservative in their political ideology, maintain a firm commitment to religious liberty for all Americans and support a government that does not favor any specific religion, according to a Lifeway Research study.
Human rights group calls for reforms to protect Christians in West Papua
The human rights group Christian Solidarity International has appealed to the UN Human Rights Council to ensure that the Muslim-majority nation of Indonesia implements immediate reforms to protect Christians in West Papua, a region located in the archipelago’s easternmost part, where indigenous people are predominantly Christian.
Violence returns to India’s troubled Manipur state amid elections
Two tribal Christians guarding their village have been killed in attacks that involved gunfire and mortars in the northeast Indian state of Manipur, as per allegations by a local Kuki-Zo tribal organization. The attacks were reportedly carried out by central forces and Hindu Meitei insurgents, who then engaged in acts of dragging, mutilating and stomping on the bodies.