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A church was raided by Chinese police during a Sunday service on 31st October. According to China Aid, the pastor Fang Xiaojun and four members of the congregation were taken away while other churchgoers had their personal information taken by police. This is not the first time the police have raided the Dao-en Presbyterian Church. […]
A Canadian church shut down in April for holding in-house services has been ordered to pay more fines after being found in contempt of court for the April 25th service held contrary to local COVID rules. KitchenerToday reports this past Tuesday, Justice John Krakchenko ordered Trinity Bible Chapel, a church located about 80 miles west […]
Since the onset of the coronavirus lockdown, figures show more and more people are tuning in to online Christian services Major Mark Sawyer who leads Norwich Citadel church says: “Our online services are attracting thousands, it’s just incredible. “I think any crisis brings around a heightened kind of awareness of the bigger things of life”. […]
Pastor Darrin Patrick, who founded The Journey megachurch in Missouri and served as a teaching pastor at the South Carolina-based multi-site Seacoast Church, died by what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound last Thursday. He was aged 49 His wife, Amie, posted on his Instagram page the following message: “…We will never be able […]
According to the Government, churches along with pubs, cinemas, and hairdressers who operate as premises must remain closed at least until July 4th. A detailed document released on Monday, after the Prime Minister’s broadcast statement on Sunday night, speaks of churches as part of “Step Three” in the journey back to normal life while the […]
Two Iraq churches that were destroyed by the so-called Islamic State are to be rebuilt with the help of the Muslim-majority United Arab Emirates. The country will work in partnership with a United Nations initiative called Revive the Spirit of Mosul to rebuild the churches in Iraq’s second largest city following its liberation by coalition […]
When the annual gathering of the Global United Fellowship kicks off at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas on Tuesday, a big discussion on what makes a healthy church is expected to ensue. And for the fellowship’s leader, Presiding Bishop Neil C. Ellis, there will be some focus on how declining church attendance has been causing mental turmoil […]
Rwandan Government Safety Requirements Temporarily Close Thousands of Churches A sanction was posted on thousands of religious buildings throughout the Rwandan nation, requiring the buildings be closed to the public until updates can be made. It’s a set back that many evangelical churches didn’t foresee. “Many people are just, you know, discouraged,” Pastor Moses Bukenya […]
Pastor Bill Hybels, one of the country’s most influential mega-church pastors, has resigned allegations of misconduct. During a “family meeting” on Tuesday night, Hybels told the church .”It has been extremely painful for us to see this controversy continue to be a distraction that is hindering our Elders and church staff,” According to the Chicago Tribune, claims […]
A mother of three believed to be in her 30’s is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed at St Margarets Church in the west of coventry. She was found at approximately 3.15am at St Margaret’s Church with a puncture wound to her abdomen and taken to hospital. The woman was one of about […]
Impact is the annual Destiny Ministries student & young adult conference, hosted by Destiny Church Edinburgh. We want to see every student & young adult to fulfil and make an impact with their God-given potential. We’re excited to announce that this year the theme is “Sharing Jesus”. Our main speakers will be Pete Anderson from […]
