Christianity Daily Articles

Korean Church Leaders Continue Preparation for Korean World Mission Conference
As the Korean World Mission Conference is quickly approaching, organizers of the event have been hosting gatherings to prepare and pray for the event. The most recent preparation gathering took place on Tuesday at Grace Ministries International in Fullerton, CA. 
Chewbacca Mask Woman Speaks Up for God, Says Her Real Source of Joy is Faith
Candace Payne, a 37-year-old mother of two, caught the attention of millions of people who were enamored by her infectious laugh wearing a Star Wars Chewbacca mask. 
Most Pastors Want to Minister in Prison, But Lack Resources for Long-Time Commitment
Most Protestant pastors like to preach in prison, but few have resources to run effective prison ministry, according to a new LifeWay research. South Korean Missionary Killed in Philippines Home
Sim Jae-Sok, a South Korean missionary, was killed in his home in Taytay on Friday morning, according to local police. According to officials, Sim woke up early that morning to exercise, but came into contact with a robber who was in his home, leading to a scuffle 
Federal Judge Temporarily Stops Ohio from Diverting Funds from Planned Parenthood to Other Health Care Providers
Judge Michael Barrett of US District Court in Ohio temporarily blocked a legislation to defund Planned Parenthood for two weeks in response to lawsuit filed by the abortion provider against the state on May 11. 
Clinton Maintains Slight Lead Over Trump in Popularity Polls
Hillary Clinton is leading Donald Trump in favorability ratings among the voters by three points, according to an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. 
Second Chibok Girl Rescued from Abduction by Boko Haram
A second Chibok girl from the 218 kidnapped girls has been found, according to the Nigerian army. 
Church of Scotland Permits Individuals in Same-Sex Marriages to Be Appointed as Ministers
The Church of Scotland voted to allow its gay ministers to marry, at General Assembly meeting held in Edinburgh. The church, however, left the theological definition of marriage beyond the purview of the meeting, and will take it up next year. Christian Organizations Join Hands to Kickstart Study Bible Relevant to African Culture
A group of Christian organizations is partnering together to launch a study Bible with notes contextualized to the African culture. Spearheaded by Oasis International, a publishing ministry for Africa, the project called the African Study Bible aims to provide a study Bible produced and developed ... 
UMC Parts Ways with Interfaith Pro-Abortion Rights Group
The United Methodist Church has parted ways with an interfaith group which supports and advocates for abortion rights.












