~Persecuted religious groups speak up for each other on Capitol Hill, urge Congress to protect religious freedom~ Congressional Advocacy Day,’ June 27, kicks of International Religious Freedom Summit On June 27, one day ahead of the International Religious Freedom Summit 2022, the summit is hosting a Congressional Advocacy Day to encourage convening organizations to present their causes and … Read more
20th Anniversary Celebration of Bi-annual Synergize Conference Encourages Christians to Finish the Great Commission by 2030 Global Church Network Kicks Off Synergize 2022 More than 650 pastors and church leaders gathered in Orlando, Florida, last night and thousands more online for The Global Church Network’s (GCN) 20th anniversary of the biennial Synergize 2022. Representing more than 60 … Read more
Yesterday President Trump signed an Executive Order that advances international religious freedom as a priority in U.S. foreign policy. The order directs the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to take action to combat religious freedom violations and calls for a budget of at least $50 million for programs … Read more
9 Million Will Die in Coronavirus-Worsened ‘Scandal of Starvation’ Says Gospel for Asia; One trillion dollars’ worth of food wasted globally each year, reveals new report for World Hunger Day It’s estimated that nine million people will die in a coronavirus-worsened ‘scandal of starvation’ this year, according to a new report today marking World Hunger … Read more
Private Memorial Service for Christian Apologist Ravi Zacharias Livestreamed Worldwide on May 29, 2020 A global livestream memorial service today honored the life of Christian evangelist and apologist Ravi Zacharias, who died on May 19, at age 74, after a brief battle with cancer. The celebration of Zacharias’s life and legacy was streamed live at RZIM.org/RaviMemorial on … Read more
Publisher’s Note: Christian Activities was blessed to have played a small part in Billy Graham’s last crusade in Nashville in 2000 when the beloved evangelist was out cover story. It is with deep sadness that we observe this day of his passing. The following statement was sent out today by his son, evangelist Franklin Graham. … Read more
Situation in Nigeria Rapidly Deteriorating as Christians are Targeted by Boko Haram Famous Christian author and pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who was executed by the Nazis in 1945, wrote these powerful words: “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act … Read more
The Telegraph, out of the U.K., reported today that Chinese authorities have descended on Sanjiang Church in China’s coastal Zhejiang province with demolition equipment and have begun tearing down the building. China Aid confirms that demolition has occurred at Sanjiang Church, beginning at about 8 a.m. and ending approximately 12-1/2 hours later. In addition to … Read more
On Sunday, a hooded gunman stormed into a Joy in Jesus Church service and indiscriminately fired at worshippers. Screams of pain and terror filled the air; some fell to the ground. Others tried to flee, only to meet with gunfire from two other attackers stationed outside the church, located near the Kenyan coastal city of … Read more
A mob of approximately 1,000 people destroyed a Christian church under construction in northern India, beating the pastor, his mother and church members
