Even though an Indonesian church has been granted the appropriate construction permit, hundreds protested at the site, saying they were not allowed a voice in the planning process.
A court order to form a government inquiry commission to investigate misuse of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws is hailed by attorneys for the accused as a “huge ray of hope.”
Nigerian Christians, who face escalating persecution in their country, devoted a special time in July for prayer.
New Prospect Baptist Church, Haleyville, will hold its 29th annual revival July 27–30.
Leaders of a church in Khartoum North, Sudan, received no prior notice before authorities razed the building this month, according to sources.
Wesley Hatcher, pastor of Brantley Baptist Church for the past 10 years, was honored July 19 at a reception hosted by the church celebrating his 50 years in ministry.
Patsy Thomas is the new ministry assistant and financial secretary for Alabama-Crenshaw Baptist Association.
Jim Hill is the new pastor of Cross Baptist Church, Eufaula.
