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Maryland Moves Gender Identity Lessons From Kindergarten to Fifth Grade

Maryland education officials have approved a proposal to remove lessons on gender identity from the kindergarten health curriculum and delay the topic until fifth grade, following growing concerns from parents across the state.

Chinese Authorities Arrest Three House Church Leaders in Xi’an on Fraud Charges
Three leaders of an unregistered Christian house church in Xi’an, a city in central China, have been arrested by communist authorities and detained on fraud charges. Pastor Lian Xuliang, Pastor Lian Changnian, and church member Fu Juan were taken into custody.
U.S. Lawmakers Push Resolution Condemning Christian Persecution in Nigeria
Rep. Riley Moore (R?W.Va.) introduced a resolution condemning violent attacks on Christians in Nigeria and urging decisive U.S. action to hold perpetrators accountable, following the announcement designating Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern.”
Trinity Christian College to Close After 2025–26, Citing Financial Shortfalls
Trinity Christian College, a private liberal arts institution in Palos Heights, Illinois, will shut down after the 2025–26 school year because of financial strains.

Franklin Graham Draws 70,000 in Buenos Aires, Echoing His Father’s Gospel Mission 34 Years On

The Rev. Franklin Graham, son of the late evangelist Billy Graham, shared the Gospel message with more than 70,000 people in Argentina over the weekend during a large-scale outreach in Buenos Aires. The televangelist’s visit comes 34 years after his father traveled to the country to preach and encourage commitments to Jesus Christ.

Christian Leaders Urge Trump to Address Persecution of Syrian Minorities
More than 80 Christian leaders have signed a letter to former President Donald Trump, calling on him to confront the persecution of Christians, Druze, Kurds, and other minorities in Syria. "We urge you to address directly the massacre of Christians, Kurds, Druze, and Alawites in Syria, notably in the greater Suwayda area," said the Nov. 7 letter.
Millennials and Gen Z Boost Bible Engagement to Highest Level Since 2010
Bible reading in the United States has surged to its highest level in 15 years, with Millennials and Generation Z—particularly young men—leading the trend. The joint study “State of the Church” initiative, conducted by Barna Group and Gloo. Findings show that about 50% of self-identified Christians report reading the Bible weekly.
Pastor Warned That Bible Verse on Campervan Could Be Considered ‘Hate Speech’
A British pastor says he was cautioned by a police officer that a Bible verse displayed on the back of his campervan could be deemed “hate speech” if someone complained. The incident involved 59-year-old Mick Fleming, a former drug dealer who became a Christian pastor and now lives in his van. Prominently displayed on the vehicle was the Bible verse John 3:16.