Church building burned in Sudan; Muslims arrested

February 4, 2016

YIDA, South Sudan — Muslim extremists from Sudan have been arrested in connection with the burning of a church building in South Sudan, sources said.

Suicide attacks leave 26 Christians dead, dozens injured

February 4, 2016

GOMBI, Nigeria — Suicide attacks on two predominantly Christian communities in northeast Nigeria on Jan. 27 and Jan. 29 left at least 26 people dead

North Korea ranks No. 1 as most dangerous country for Christians

January 28, 2016

As North Korea once again held its spot for the 14th consecutive year as the most dangerous country for Christians, religious persecution on every continent

Baptists to observe BWA Day 2016

January 28, 2016

Baptist World Sunday was established in 1927 as a day to “express and promote unity and fellowship among the Baptists of the world.” Today its

American pastor Saeed Abedini’s release from prison in Iran a result of prayer, according to family, supporters

January 28, 2016

After three-and-a-half-years of imprisonment in Iran, American pastor Saeed Abedini has been released. He was freed Jan. 16 and arrived in the United States on