Nearly All Protestant Churches Sealed as Algerian Christians Worship Underground

Following Algeria's closure of nearly all Evangelical churches in waves of repression that began in 2017, Christians have been forced underground in what they describe as an internal exile, sources said.
Frequent Small Group Bible Study Participants Score Far Higher in ‘Sharing Christ’

Frequent Small Group Bible Study Participants Score Far Higher in ‘Sharing Christ’

Protestant churchgoers who participate more frequently in small group Bible studies generally demonstrate stronger discipleship behaviors and beliefs, according to a new Lifeway Research analysis. Lifeway Research released the findings Tuesday as part of its State of Discipleship study, which is based on an online survey.
  • British Millionaire Pledges Legal Support for Christian Street Preachers Facing Police Action
    British Millionaire Pledges Legal Support for Christian Street Preachers Facing Police Action
    British businessman Samuel Leeds has promised to personally cover legal representation for Christian street preachers who face what he describes as targeted police enforcement and penalties, according to The Christian Broadcasting Network. Leeds expressed alarm over reports of Christian evangelists being detained or challenged by authorities while preaching.
  • UMC Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Kansas Democratic Senate Primary
    UMC Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Kansas Democratic Senate Primary
    United Methodist megachurch Pastor Adam Hamilton has secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Kansas after defeating 10 other candidates in a crowded primary field. During the campaign, he also set a Kansas fundraising record by bringing in nearly $3.7 million in his first 62 days.
  • Josh Howerton Says America’s Spiritual “Tide Is Turning” as Prodigal Nation Returns to God
    Josh Howerton Says America’s Spiritual “Tide Is Turning” as Prodigal Nation Returns to God
    Lakepointe Church Pastor Josh Howerton believes a renewed movement of God is taking shape across the United States as what he called a “prodigal nation” begins turning back toward its Heavenly Father. Howerton, whose Texas megachurch attracts roughly 30,000 attendees each week, shared his views during an episode of “The Shawn Ryan Show.”