
God Loves You Tour Led by Franklin Graham Returns to London in June
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
Miraculous Rescue: US Missionary Josh Sullivan Returns Home Safely
Five days after being kidnapped by armed men from his church in Motherwell, South Africa, Tennessee missionary Josh Sullivan was rescued unharmed. The South African Police Service reported that the confrontation took place at a safe house in KwaMagxaki, Gqeberha, where the pastor was rescued following a dramatic shootout that resulted in the fatalities of three suspects. Gunmen Kidnap American Pastor at Church Gathering in South Africa
American church-planting missionary Pastor Josh Sullivan was abducted by an assailant at gunpoint during a prayer meeting at Fellowship Baptist Church in Motherwell, South Africa, last Thursday. Police stated, “It is alleged that while a sermon was conducted at the church, four armed and masked male suspects entered the church.” They reportedly stole two cell phones before taking the pastor with them and fleeing the scene. Research Shows Rising Bible Engagement Among American Men of All Ages
Following years of declining Bible engagement in the U.S., nearly 10 million more Americans have engaged with the Bible this year compared to 2024. According to the first installment of the 2025 “State of the Bible” report from the American Bible Society (ABS), every generation has seen increased engagement, with men significantly narrowing the engagement gap with women.
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U.S. Pastor Declares He Will Sacrifice His Life to Save Nigerian Christian
An American pastor, William Devlin, is offering his life in exchange for a Nigerian Christian, Sunday Jackson, who has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing a Fulani herdsman in self-defense during an attack on his farm. Devlin, the missions pastor of Infinity Bible Church in the South Bronx, New York, voiced his support for Jackson after the Supreme Court of Nigeria upheld the farmer's death sentence on March 7. 200,000 Indian Christians Oppose Revival of Anti-Conversion Law
Around 200,000 Christians gathered in Borum village, Arunachal Pradesh, a northeastern Indian state, to protest the impending enforcement of an anti-conversion law, which many view as a means to target the Christian community. Collegiate Day of Prayer: Hundreds of Ministries Join Forces to Pray for 250 Million Students
Hundreds of churches, ministries, and individuals have committed to pray for 250 million students worldwide for the Collegiate Day of Prayer on February 27. This annual event, held on the last Thursday of February, is expected to see participation from over 700 congregations and individuals praying for students across more than 1,100 campuses. Ohio State Campus Revival Sees Over 2,000 Students Turn to Jesus
Nearly 2,000 Ohio State University students have committed to following Jesus Christ during a recent campus revival event. The gathering held at The Schott sports arena attracted over 6,500 attendees on February 19. Despite the chilling temperatures, students were baptized in the back of U-Haul trucks parked at the venue, as reported by CBN News. Massive Kentucky Revival Attracts 8000 Students, 2000 Embrace Jesus Christ
On the night of February 12 at the University of Kentucky, more than 2,000 students responded to the gospel message of Jesus Christ through Unite US, with many participating in spontaneous baptisms. “It’s hard to believe. This keeps happening. It is insane,” said Jennie Allen, a speaker for Unite US and founder of IF: Gathering. IMB Launches New Training Center in Nairobi to Prepare African Missionaries
The International Mission Board (IMB) recently launched the Lead Global Training Center in Nairobi to equip Africans for effective outreach to the African continent. On January 26, IMB missionaries and senior leaders from the Richmond, Virginia, offices gathered to pray for African churches to send native missionaries and to celebrate the work being accomplished across the continent, according to Baptist Press. Open Doors: Despite Persecution of 380 Million Christians, the Church Continues to Flourish
The 2025 World Watch List report, released on Wednesday, reveals that 380 million Christians—one in seven worldwide—are facing significant levels of persecution and discrimination. Ryan Brown, the CEO of Open Doors US, stated, “Even in some of these places where persecution is extreme, the Church continues to exist. The Church continues to grow.” Global Christian Relief Launches Annual Persecution Report, Revealing the Top Five Aggressors
Global Christian Relief (GCR) has released its first persecution report, titled "The 2025 GCR Red List," Baptist Press reported. The report, published on January 7, announces the five countries identified as the top aggressors in each category—killings, building attacks, arrests, displacements, and abductions & assaults from 2022 to 2024—using a first-ever quantifiable and verifiable index.