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Florist Who Refused Service to Gay Couple Goes to Trial at Washington Supreme Court
The case of the 71-year-old Christian florist who denied service for the wedding of a gay couple was heard by the Washington Supreme Court Tuesday.
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Growing Indonesian Churches ‘Worship in the Woods’ a Year after Church Buildings Were Demolished
Christians in Aceh Singkil are forced to worship in tents set up in the woods one year after their church buildings were demolished by Islamic extremists, as prospects to rebuild new buildings remain bleak.
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Palestine Claims Dead Sea Scrolls at UNESCO
Palestinians are preparing to lay claim to the Dead Sea Scrolls at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Israeli authorities discovered earlier this month.
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Persecuted Christians Honor Wife of Iranian Bishop as She Continues to Inspire after Her Death
The wife of the first Persian-born Anglican bishop of Iran was revered by Christians who honored her after her death.
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Donald Trump Asks Supporters To ‘Surround’ Him With Prayers after Election Victory
A member of president-elect Donald Trump’s evangelical council said Trump asked for people to “surround” him with prayers after winning the election and to not let him forget it.
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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.