Kentucky Baptist Youth Evangelism Summit Draws Record 1,337 Attendees

Kentucky Baptist Youth Evangelism Summit Draws Record 1,337 Attendees

A statewide youth outreach event hosted by the Kentucky Baptist Convention reached its highest attendance to date, drawing more than 1,300 participants — most of them teenagers — to a two-day gathering focused on evangelism and discipleship. The Youth Evangelism Summit, commonly known as YES!, took place Feb. 6–7 at Hillvue Heights Church in Bowling Green. Organizers reported 1,337 registered attendees.
  • Episcopal Relief & Development Awarded $8M Grant to Combat Violence Against Women in Africa
    An Episcopal-affiliated humanitarian organization has secured an $8 million grant to expand its work combating violence against women and girls in remote African communities, aiming to reach 500,000 people through “proven approaches and interventions.” Episcopal Relief & Development announced that the four-year funding award comes from The Laura Ellen and Robert Muglia Family Foundation.
  • Evangelicals Launch Major Gospel Outreach at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
    As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics unfold across Italy, hundreds of Evangelicals are taking part in a coordinated evangelistic effort aimed at athletes, tourists and local residents. Large numbers of Southern Baptists have partnered with missionaries from the International Mission Board (IMB), spreading out across host cities to share the Christian message during the international sporting event.

Bible App Usage in Latin America Reaches Historic High in Early 2026

Digital engagement with Scripture across Latin America reached record-breaking levels during the first quarter of 2026, signaling sustained spiritual interest rather than a temporary New Year’s spike.
  • From 1.5 Million to 300,000: Alarming Decline of Christians in the Middle East
    Speakers at the sixth annual International Religious Freedom Summit on Monday warned that religious freedom is rapidly deteriorating across several Middle Eastern countries, urging the United States, Western governments, and international bodies to take stronger action. Karmella Borashan of the Assyrian International Council described the long-term suffering of Assyrian Christians.
  • Open Doors Report Warns Christian Persecution Reaches Record Levels Worldwide
    A new global report from Open Doors US indicates that Christian persecution and discrimination have reached unprecedented levels, with millions more believers facing severe pressure because of their faith. The report shows that 388 million Christians—more than one in seven worldwide—now face high levels of persecution or discrimination for their faith, marking an increase of more than 8 million compared to the previous year.
  • Louie Giglio Urges Young Adults to Embrace God’s Future at Passion 2026
    In the closing session of Passion 2026, Louie Giglio, pastor of Passion City Church, challenged thousands of young adults to view the conference not as a conclusion, but as a commissioning—one meant to send them into the world “for the glory of God.” Speaking to attendees gathered at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Jan. 3, Giglio framed the heart of the Passion movement around a single guiding Scripture. “[Passion] is all about Isaiah 26:8,”
More News

  • Dallas Street Preacher Temporarily Detained During Public Evangelism Outside Arena

    A North Texas street preacher said his brief detention by police while sharing his Christian faith in downtown Dallas raises serious constitutional concerns and called on authorities to uphold free speech protections. Landon Thurman, who leads the Dallas-based ministry Testimonies of God, said he was engaged in peaceful public evangelism outside the American Airlines Center on Dec. 18 as crowds gathered for a Dallas Mavericks game against the Detroit Pistons.

  • Arizona Christian Threatened with Arrest for Sharing Faith at Christmas Festival

    City officials in Tucson, Arizona, are facing allegations that they intimidated a local resident and his friends with arrest after they attempted to share Christian beliefs during a popular holiday event. The legal advocacy group First Liberty Institute sent a formal demand letter last week to City of Tucson, asserting that municipal authorities unlawfully restricted the religious expression.

  • Christians Voice Concern as Silence Surrounds Kidnapped U.S. Missionary Pilot in Niger

    Nearly two months after an American missionary pilot was abducted from his home in Niamey, Niger, concern is mounting among local Christians who say there has been little public information about efforts to secure his release. The kidnapped missionary, Kevin Rideout, is a 48-year-old husband and father who was serving with the U.S.-based organization Serving In Mission (SIM).

  • Franklin Graham Unable to Attend Historic Crusade Event Due to India’s Visa Delay

    The Rev. Franklin Graham was unable to travel to India for a recent revival gathering after complications with his visa prevented him from arriving on time, sparking criticism directed at the Indian government. Graham had been denied a visa, causing one local leader to send letters to federal officials voicing displeasure with the matter.

  • Hearts on Fire Conference Draws 13,000 as Hundreds of Students Commit to Christ

    More than 13,000 students and leaders converged for this year’s Hearts on Fire Student Conference (HOF), where hundreds of young attendees made life-changing decisions to follow Jesus Christ. The two-day gathering, which drew participants from 20 states, took place Nov. 21–22 at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

  • Thousands of Students Commit to Christ at UniteUs Revival in Cincinnati

    Thousands of college students in Ohio made first-time commitments to Christ or rededicated their lives during a large-scale evangelistic outreach hosted by UniteUs near three major universities in Cincinnati. The event, held Wednesday (Nov. 5) at the Heritage Bank Center near the Cincinnati Reds Stadium, drew an estimated 5,500 attendees from the University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, and Cincinnati State College. 

  • Franklin Graham Draws 70,000 in Buenos Aires, Echoing His Father’s Gospel Mission 34 Years On

    The Rev. Franklin Graham, son of the late evangelist Billy Graham, shared the Gospel message with more than 70,000 people in Argentina over the weekend during a large-scale outreach in Buenos Aires. The televangelist’s visit comes 34 years after his father traveled to the country to preach and encourage commitments to Jesus Christ.

  • Rick Warren Urges Global Church to Follow Jesus’ Ministry Method at WEA Assembly

    Saddleback Church founder and renowned evangelist Rick Warren, issuing an appeal for Christian leaders to mirror Jesus’ ministry model, outlined five essentials he says believers must practice to win the world for Christ. Addressing an in-person audience at SaRang Church on Monday evening during day one of the World Evangelical Alliance’s 14th General Assembly, Warren said the approach he follows is not American or from any nation but God’s own method, which means “it's perfect.”
Most Read
Other Headlines