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NC County Appeals Preliminary Injunction in Summit Church Zoning Lawsuit

A North Carolina county has argued that its legal battle with J.D. Greear’s The Summit Church over a proposed campus expansion centers on the limits of federal court authority rather than allegations of religious discrimination.

Arkansas Named Most Pro-Life State for Seventh Straight Year, Oregon Ranks Last
Arkansas has been named the most pro-life state in the United States for the seventh consecutive year in an annual ranking, which also recognized Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill for efforts challenging federal abortion pill regulations.
Christian Education Network Launched to Expand School Choice Scholarships Nationwide
A new federal school choice initiative is being hailed as the “greatest evangelism opportunity since the Billy Graham crusades,” with supporters expecting it to expand access to Christian education.
Christian Parents Challenge Vermont Law Denying Tuition Aid to Religious School Student
A Christian family has filed a federal lawsuit against Vermont education officials, alleging that a state law restricting public tuition assistance discriminates against students attending religious schools.

Megachurch Pastor’s Political Endorsements Renew Debate Over Johnson Amendment

A New Mexico megachurch pastor has publicly backed two Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections, renewing debate over federal rules restricting political campaign involvement by tax-exempt religious organizations. Steve Smothermon, pastor of Legacy Church, has urged his congregation to support Republican congressional candidates.

Furniture Maker Behind Billy Graham Library Dining Room Plans Historic Craft Village
A furniture company that helped furnish the Billy Graham Library is working to reopen a historic furniture complex with ties to a colonial-era Protestant mission group as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Hunt Country Furniture, based in Wingdale, New York, celebrated its 100th anniversary at a ceremony Oct. 22 at the site of the former Webatuck Craft Village.
7 in 10 Americans Identify With a Religion as Religious Affiliation, Service Attendance Stabilize: Pew
Religious affiliation and participation in the United States have remained largely unchanged in recent years, marking a shift from decades of declining religious engagement, according to new findings from the Pew Research Center. The latest analysis found that 70% of American adults identified with a religion in 2026.
Zelensky Defends Religious Freedom in Ukraine Amid Christian Persecution Claims
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected allegations that his government is persecuting Christians, defending religious freedom in Ukraine and criticizing American political commentator Tucker Carlson for making claims about a country he suggested Carlson had never visited. Zelensky addressed the accusations during a Saturday interview.