Monthly Archives: March 2013
Christians in Mongolia hire lawyers after detained for praying
EIGHT Christians in Inner Mongolia have hired rights defense lawyers after four of them were held under administrative detention for up to 15 days because they had visited and evangelized a sick person.
Youcef Nadarkhani alive and doing fine, says ministry leader
YOU know how internet rumors run. They get started from some misinformation and sometimes runs for months.
That's the case surrounding the erroneous story of...
Billy Graham gets ready for 95th birthday!
NINETY-FIVE years is a long time. It's a pillar milestone in the life of a ministry, and it's even more remarkable in the life of an individual. This year, evangelist Billy Graham is celebrating his 95th birthday, but he won't be doing it like anyone else.
Finnish toilet paper co pulls Bible verses rolls after protests
A toilet paper company based in Finland has pulled a line of rolls which featured quotes from the Bible, including the words of Jesus, after protests from a number of Norwegian pastors.
The antichrist is here and not yet here, says John Piper
THE well-known Minnesota pastor explained that the "spirit of antichrist is already in the world," but the actual antichrist figure is "yet to come." He supported his explanation by referring to the writings of Apostles John and Paul.
Religious children with religious parents less likely to drink: study
RELIGIOUS college students reported less alcohol consumption than non-religious students, which is partly influenced by how they see their parents handle stress, according to a new study by a Michigan State University professor.
Delhi gang-rape case: Prime accused commits suicide
According to a police official, Ram Singh, 33, the prime accused in the case committed suicide around 5.00 a.m. in ward no. 5 of Jail No.3 in Tihar jail.
Al Qaeda names Salman Rushdie among ‘most-wanted Islam critics to kill’
INDIAN-origin British author Salman Rushdie has been named in the 'most-wanted list of Islam critics to kill' released by al-Qaida in the new issue of its English online magazine.
HRW chides Indonesian president for failing to protect minorities
HUMAN Rights Watch, an international non-governmental organization, has called on the Indonesian president to adopt a "zero tolerance" method to attacks on religious minorities.
Pope Benedict XVI promises not to abandon the church in final message
POPE Benedict XVI delivered his last Sunday blessing at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican before he officially resigns as leader of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday.
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Key church management skills you need to know
For managing communications during your worship services, you will need to provide a physical location people can visit to ask questions and get information.
