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Skillet’s ‘Monster’ Becomes First Christian Song to Reach 1 Billion Spotify Streams

Christian rock band Skillet is celebrating a career milestone while preparing to launch new music and a nationwide anniversary tour. The band announced that its new single, “Scream,” will be released on July 10, the same day it begins its Comatose.

Appeals Court Sides With LCMS in Governance Dispute With Concordia University Texas
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in its legal dispute with Concordia University Texas, finding that the denomination cannot be forced to violate.
Texas Judge Wins $640K Legal Victory After Refusing Same-Sex Weddings
A Texas judge who declined to officiate same-sex weddings has prevailed in a lengthy legal battle, securing both monetary damages and protections against future disciplinary action.
Forrest Frank’s ‘Jesus Generation’ Tour Draws 25,000 in Nashville
Forrest Frank transformed Nashville’s GEODIS Park into a massive worship gathering Friday night, drawing 25,000 fans for a nearly two-hour concert that featured his chart-topping pop hits.

Christian Leaders Call for Rebuilding the West on Christian Foundations at ARC Conference

Thousands of people have gathered from around the world this week, united by a common concern around existential threats to the West and a sense of urgency to reverse the course of decline. Many delegates at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) Conference are Christian — or at least sympathetic to Christianity.

Nigeria Unveils First Memorial to Christians Killed in Religious Persecution
In what is believed to be the first of its kind, a new monument honoring the victims of religious persecution in Nigeria has been erected in the nation's Benue State. The monument was unveiled in Yelwata, which last year was the scene of a massacre of 270 men, women and children. The attack took place on Father’s Day.
PCA Elects Fred Greco as New Stated Clerk, Pledges Servant Leadership
The Presbyterian Church in America has unanimously elected the Rev. Fred Greco as its sixth stated clerk during the denomination’s General Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky, while also selecting the Rev. Melton “Mel” Duncan as moderator. Greco, senior pastor of Christ Church in Katy, Texas, emphasized humility, service and unity.
42% of Young Men, 29% of Young Women Say Religion Is ‘Very Important’: Gallup
A majority of Americans continue to believe religion has a positive influence on society, although support for that view has declined over the past decade, according to a new Gallup survey. The percentage of Americans who believe a more religious society would be harmful increased from 17% to 22% over the same period.