Tens of Thousands Gather for Fasting, Prayer on 07-07-07
Tens of thousands of Christians from across the nation will gather in Nashville, Tenn., this Saturday—07-07-07. They are not going … Read More
Category: U.S.
European Pastor Wants to Change the American Church
A European pastor is calling American church leaders together to help change the downward course some say America is taking. … Read More
Highest Court Protects Faith-Based Initiative
In what Christian observers are calling a victory for free speech, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that … Read More
Youth Ministries Join to Pray and Fast for Purity
More than 25 national Christian youth organizations are kicking off the formation of a joint ministry network by calling young … Read More
Ruth Bell Graham Dies at 87
Ruth Bell Graham, the wife of world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham, died Thursday evening. Billy Graham and their five children were … Read More
Christian Engineer Helps Solve Mobility Problem With 2-Month Bike Trek
On June 16 Don Schoendorfer, a California-based engineer, will end a two-month bicycle trek across the U.S., designed to raise … Read More
Billy Graham Memorial Library Opening Drew Hundreds
On May 31, roughly 1,500 invited guests participated in the private dedication of the Billy Graham Library located in Charlotte, … Read More
Thousands Attend Falwell’s Funeral
The funeral service for the Rev. Jerry Falwell Sr. was on May 22 at his Thomas Road Baptist Church in … Read More
Prayer Exposed Terrorist Attack, Leaders Say
New Jersey prayer leaders believe prophetic intercession played a crucial role in the unveiling of a terrorist plot to attack … Read More
Jerry Falwell Dies at 73
The Rev. Jerry Falwell, founder of the Moral Majority, died May 15 shortly after he was found unconscious in his … Read More
Universities Have More Majors in Religion
Many American universities are seeing a surge in students interested in religion. Compared with the last decade, “there is … Read More
US House Passes Hate Crimes Bill
In a 237-180 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill that broadens the definition of hate … Read More
Hispanic Populations Growing the Charismatic Church
A recent study by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life found that Hispanics are changing American religion with … Read More
President Gives Prayer Requests for the National Day of Prayer
President George W. Bush has declared May 3 the National Day of Prayer, calling on America to pray especially for … Read More
Virginia Governor Announces Day of Mourning and Prayer
Friday, the eighth anniversary of the Columbine High School tragedy, Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine declared a statewide day of … Read More
US Supreme Court Outlaws Partial-Birth Abortion
The Supreme Court upheld in April a federal ban on partial-birth abortion, the highly controversial late-term abortion procedure that involves … Read More
Ministries Reach Out to Va. Tech Shooting Victims
Christians are reaching out to the victims of the recent shooting at Virginia Tech. The gunman, identified by police as … Read More
Humans Are Built to Serve God, Scientist Says
Dr. Andrew Newberg, a neuroscientist at the University of Pennsylvania, said humans may be wired to believe in a higher … Read More
Washington Lawmakers Call for Prayer
Last week lawmakers renewed a 2005 call asking Americans to pray for God to heal the country. “Prayer is good … Read More
Students Trade Partying for Ministry
Christian spring break alternatives have grown in popularity among high school and college students in recent years. “Across America universities … Read More
Gilbert E. Patterson Dies
Gilbert E. Patterson, presiding bishop of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), died March 20 after battling prostate cancer. … Read More