Church Buildings to Close Across Mainland Scotland During Month-Long Lockdown
Photo Credit: James Johnstone (The Christian Institute) — Church buildings in Scotland have been closed as part of the latest lockdown changes. The restriction, expected to last for “at least four weeks,” affects all of the mainland, preventing the vast majority of
First Century A.D. House With Church Unearthed in Laodicea
(Hurriyet Daily News) — In Laodicea, which was a metropolitan city in ancient times and was home to one of the seven churches mentioned in the Bible, a church was unearthed inside a house, located adjacent to the northern theater. Speaking
Christian Persecution Likely to Rise in India and China in 2021
(Release International) — Christian persecution in 2021 is set to rise in India and China, forecasts Release International, which has just published its annual Persecution Trends survey. Release International supports persecuted Christians around the world. “Our partners tell us that attacks are
Chinese Believers Stand Firm Even in Light of Persecution
China (Mission Network News) — Chinese believers continue to remain firm in their faith even amid persecution and tension between the U.S. and China. Believers in China have faced much. Tensions between the U.S. and China don’t look like they will
Middle East Refugees Plead for Tablets So Children Can Learn to Read
Photo Credit: Global Aid Network (Christian Aid Mission) — An elderly woman at a refugee camp in the Middle East was pleading and crying — not for food or shoes, but for a tablet device for her grandson. The mobile devices with
Beijing Pastor Under House Arrest Finally Free
Photo Credit: Q Gardrian/Pixabay China (International Christian Concern) – A pastor from a Beijing house church who has been put under house arrest since 2011, finally regained his freedom. According to the information from Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC), in October, the
‘Important and Exciting’ Ritual Bath Dating to Jesus’ Time Discovered Near Mount of Olives, Gethsemane
JERUSALEM — The Israel Antiquities Authority has announced the discovery of a Second Temple-era ritual bath near what has been believed to be the site of the Mount of Olives, appearing to confirm that the location is indeed where Jesus
Spain Legalizes Euthanasia | Christian News Network
Photo Credit: Emin Baycan/Unsplash (Evangelical Focus) — The Spanish Parliament has approved the first euthanasia law in the country. The rule, promoted by the Social Democrat government party, PSOE, received 198 votes in favor, 138 against and 2 abstentions. Spain becomes the
‘It Was My Duty … to Protect Her’: UK Mother Who Sued ‘Gender Identity’ Clinic Speaks Out
(The Christian Institute) — The mother of a 16-year-old girl with autism has spoken of the “trans radicalization” that led to her daughter being referred to NHS England’s Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS). … Speaking publicly for the first time, the
Landlord Terminates Rental Contract of Three Christians Attending China’s Early Rain Covenant Church
Photo Credit: Free Photos/Pixabay CHENGDU, Sichuan (ChinaAid) — On Nov. 11, the landlord of Baer Apartments evicted Pan Fei, Hao Guiru, and Cheng Xiangxi, three members of a Chengdu Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC). Although the three Christians had signed a