Honduran Pastor Released, Shares Ministry to Souls Led to Christ in ICE Custody

Honduran Pastor Released, Shares Ministry to Souls Led to Christ in ICE Custody

A Honduran pastor living on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, who overstayed his visa for more than twenty years, has released and went home after being detained at the end of July by federal immigration authorities. During his detention, he shared that he ministered to several souls who came to Christ. On Sunday, a family friend posted a video on social media in which Pastor Daniel Fuentes Espinal of Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama in Easton expressed gratitude to supporters for their prayers and fin
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    The 'National Survey of Religious Leaders (NSRL) 2025' report reveals that 91% of all Christian clergy are confident that God truly exists and have no doubts about it. The survey, which sampled 1,600 clergy from February 2019 to June 2020 representing the full religious spectrum, provides key insights into Christian clergy’s beliefs across various subjects.
  • Only 1 in 100 Evangelical and Black Protestant Pastors Leave Ministry Annually, Study Finds
    According to a recent study by Lifeway Research, about 1 in 100 pastors, primarily evangelical and Black Protestant, leave the ministry each year, with the percentage remaining statistically stable over the past decade. The study, supported by Houston’s First Baptist Church and occupational medicine physician Richard Dockins, surveyed over 1,500 pastors serving in evangelical or Black Protestant churches.

Israel and Evangelical Organizations: Visa Dispute Fully Resolved, Huckabee Says

U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee  stated that the U.S. Embassy, Israel’s Interior Ministry, and the Prime Minister’s Office agreed on a streamlined and efficient application process for granting visas to Evangelical organizations. Attorney Calev Myers, representing the Evangelical organizations, informed ALL ISRAEL NEWS, “A solution has been reached to the satisfaction of all parties.
  • Hundreds of Gatherings: More Than 28,000 Baptized During U.S. Pentecost Event
    On Pentecost Sunday, over 28,000 people were baptized across the United States as part of a nationwide revival event. In collaboration with Baptize America, more than 600 churches hosted over 1,000 separate baptisms events where individuals publicly professed their faith in Jesus Christ.
  • Seoul Hosts Asian Evangelical Forum, Emphasizing Renewed Focus on Discipleship
    The Asia Evangelical Leadership Forum (AELF) officially opened Wednesday in Seoul, South Korea, with a powerful call to renew commitment to discipleship amid a rapidly evolving global landscape. Organized by the Asia Evangelical Alliance (AEA), the three-day event gathered approximately 100 Evangelical leaders from more than 20 Asian countries for prayer, strategic planning, and collaboration under the theme: “Disciple or Die 2.0.”
  • SBC Motion to Prohibit Women from Pastoral Roles Fails to Pass
    The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) was defeated in a motion to explicitly prohibit member churches from employing women in any pastor role. Last year, a similar measure to the Law Amendment was narrowly defeated. During the SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday, messengers voted on a motion proposed by Juan Sanchez of High Pointe Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. 
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    Two international Christian ministries have partnered to distribute over 87,000 Bibles in 22 languages to families receiving surgical care at a global network of children's hospitals. CURE International has collaborated with Biblica, a ministry founded in 1809 that provides Scripture in people's native languages worldwide, to deliver the Good News to families at its eight hospitals across Africa and the Philippines.

  • Pastors Usually Lead Smaller Churches, While Congregants Favor Larger Ones

    The most recent Faith Communities Today (FACT) study, as reported by Baptist Press, revealed that 7 in 10 U.S. congregations have 100 or fewer weekly service attendees, with the average U.S. congregation having 65 people gather each week. The National Congregations Study (NCS) also found that the median congregation in the U.S. consists of 70 regular participants, including adults and children, and has an annual budget of $100,000.

  • Rick Warren Calls on African Evangelical Leaders to Lead Global Church Mission

    Pastor Rick Warren addressed the General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) on Wednesday, urging African Evangelical leaders to assume a leading role in fulfilling the global mission of the Church. Speaking from California to representatives from African nations, Warren highlighted Africa’s vital importance to the future of Christianity and called on its churches to step forward in global leadership.

  • God Loves You Tour Led by Franklin Graham Returns to London in June

    A major Christian outreach event led by Rev. Franklin Graham is scheduled to return to London next month. The “God Loves You Tour,” hosted by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), will take place on 21 June at ExCeL London. This marks the eighth stop of the tour across the UK since its launch in 2022, following previous visits to Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Sheffield.

  • Largest Single-Day Baptism in US: Over 7,750 Baptized at Huntington Beach

    Over 7,750 people were baptized in the Pacific Ocean near Huntington Beach, California, on Saturday, in what organizers state is the largest single-day baptism in U.S. history. Hosted by Oceans Church and led by Pastor Mark Francey, the "Baptize California" event drew around 30,000 attendees from over 300 churches across California, with participants of all ages publicly professing their faith either in the ocean or in portable baptisteries along the beach.

  • PCA Reports Growth in Membership, Giving and Professions of Faith in 2024

    The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) experienced significant growth in 2024, marking a positive trend after years of fluctuation. According to the denomination’s latest five-year statistical summary published by the Administrative Committee, the church saw increases in several key areas, including membership, baptisms, professions of faith, and giving.

  • COMIBAM 2025 Concludes, Urging 10,000 New Workers and 20,000 Churches

    The Ibero-American Missionary Congress COMIBAM 2025 concluded on Friday night in Panama City after four days of activities wrapped up with a renewed commitment to missions. Cristian Castro, executive director of COMIBAM, opened the evening by thanking former directors and presidents of the movement, acknowledging their contributions over nearly four decades of Ibero-American missionary cooperation.

  • Latin American and Global South Leaders Gather in Panama to Plan Mission’s Future

    COMIBAM is holding its first continental conference since 2017 in Panama City, Panama, from April 22 to 25.  Having developed into a robust network of networks, COMIBAM is active in 25 countries, coordinating training centers, mission agencies, and local churches. This event will be immediately followed by COALA3.0 — the third consultation of the Christ Over Africa, Latin America, and Asia initiative.
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