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Houston Pastor Released From ICE Custody, Returns to Church Ahead of Asylum Hearing

Pastor Luis Morales Pérez returned to the pulpit Sunday after being released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on a $12,000 bond. Morales was detained by federal agents at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Street Preacher Assaulted by Pedestrian During Outreach in West Hollywood’s LGBT District
An Arizona-based street evangelism team says member David Ramirez was attacked from behind while sharing the Gospel during an Aug. 16 outreach in West Hollywood’s LGBT “Rainbow District.”
Museum of the Bible to Host Jordan Biblical Heritage Exhibit in Early 2027
The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., is preparing to host a major international exhibition highlighting Jordan’s biblical and Christian heritage after signing an agreement.
House Republicans Urge South Korea to Lift Exit Ban on Former U.S. Ambassador Morse Tan
Several Republican members of Congress have urged South Korea to lift an exit ban preventing former U.S. Ambassador Morse H. Tan from leaving the country while he faces a criminal defamation case involving remarks allegedly made in the U.S.

Dallas Megachurch, UMC Conference Continue Clash Over Governing Documents and Property

Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas and the Horizon Texas Conference remained at odds this week over changes to the megachurch’s governing documents. The Horizon Texas Conference filed a lawsuit in Dallas County District Court on Aug. 10, asking the court to resolve questions surrounding Highland Park UMC’s governing documents.

Päivi Räsänen Barred From UK After Finland Conviction Appeals for Entry
Finnish lawmaker and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen is calling on the British government to reverse a decision barring her from entering the United Kingdom. She was convicted in Finland over statements reflecting her Christian beliefs on marriage and sexual ethics and had been scheduled to address a free speech conference.
YouVersion Grows Latin America Partnerships, Says “Next Billion” Will Come in 5 Years
YouVersion is expanding its presence across Latin America through new partnerships with churches, ministries and Christian media organizations, as leaders gathered in Mexico City last week to discuss ways to make Scripture more accessible across the region. The Aug. 18 gathering at the Más Vida CDMX auditorium brought together representatives.
Watchdog Raises Alarm Over CCP-Linked Student Exchange Program in American Schools
China is influencing American K-12 classrooms and universities to shape how Americans view the country. Defending Education released its report "Little Red Classrooms" Thursday, stating that at least 83 universities and 26 K-12 schools across 30 states have participated in China's Young Envoys Scholarship (YES) program.