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China Arrests 18 Zion Church Leaders in Widening Crackdown

Authorities in China have detained leaders of a prominent house church on charges of “illegally using information networks,” a move seen as part of the CCP’s wider crackdown on unregistered Christian communities.

North Texas Islamic Project Rebranded as “The Meadow” Amid Scrutiny and Controversy
Authorities in China have detained leaders of a prominent house church on charges of “illegally using information networks,” a move seen as part of the CCP’s wider crackdown on unregistered Christian communities.
Americans Twice as Likely as Canadians to Say Religion Is Central to Daily Life
A survey reveals that Americans are far more likely than Canadians to say that religion plays a significant role in their daily lives, showing that 33% of Americans “strongly agree” that religion is “very important.”
Oregon Teachers Win $650K Settlement After Being Fired for Opposing Trans Policy
Two Oregon teachers who were dismissed after objecting to their school district’s policy allowing trans-identified students to use facilities based on gender identity.

Highland Park UMC Pastor Paul Rasmussen to Step Down, Citing Health Concerns

The senior minister of Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas, has announced that he will step aside after more than a decade of leading one of the nation’s most prominent Methodist congregations. In a video message shared Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Paul Rasmussen informed church members that he plans to step down.

India’s Supreme Court Reviews Challenge to Rajasthan’s New Anti-Conversion Law
India’s Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Rajasthan government regarding a new petition contesting the state’s controversial anti-conversion law, which permits authorities to confiscate property and demolish homes based solely on allegations of forced religious conversion.
UMC Bishop Warns Denomination’s “Financial House Is on Fire”
A bishop within the United Methodist Church is raising urgent concerns about the denomination’s escalating financial problems, warning leaders that its “financial house is on fire.” During last week’s final meeting of the year for the UMC General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA), board members reviewed the state of denominational funding.
Nearly 8,000 Attend Harvest Crusade at UVU Months After Charlie Kirk’s Death
Nearly 8,000 people filled Utah Valley University’s basketball arena on Sunday for a Harvest Crusade event held at the same campus where conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk was killed in September. Organizers report that approximately 2,100 attendees made professions of faith during the gathering.