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Maine Mother Appeals Custody Order That Restricts Child’s Church Attendance

A single mother in Maine is contesting a custody ruling that bars her from taking her 12-year-old daughter to Calvary Chapel. The mother, Emily Bickford, is receiving legal support from Liberty Counsel.

China Arrests 18 Zion Church Leaders in Widening Crackdown on House Churches
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.”

Pastor Michael Youssef to Step Down From Church of the Apostles to Focus on Global Ministry

Michael Youssef, the founding pastor of Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia, has announced that he will resign from his pastoral role to pursue expanded ministry work through his international organization. In a statement released Sunday, he said he plans to step down next summer to devote his time fully to Leading The Way.

CofE Warns Hundreds of Historic Churches at Risk Without VAT Support
The Church of England is pressing the Labour government to secure long-term funding for a major tax relief program, cautioning that hundreds of historic churches could deteriorate or close if the policy is allowed to lapse. The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is scheduled to end in March 2026 unless renewed.
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. It challenges the mandated prison terms and requirements.