Tanzanian court acquits evangelists of ‘illegal preaching’ August 26, 2010 DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — A Tanzanian court acquitted two evangelists of “illegal preaching” Aug. 12. After 10 months of hearings, a Kariakoo area court Read More
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant takes gospel, music to Chile August 26, 2010 Sean Michel smiled through his distinctive, foot-long beard as he slid the guitar strap over his shoulder and greeted the crowd at El Huevo nightclub Read More
BWAid to help Pakistan flood victims August 26, 2010 An initial sum of $10,000 has been granted by Baptist World Aid (BWAid), the relief development arm of the Baptist World Alliance, to assist flood Read More
Baha’i faith leaders receive 20-year jail sentence in Iran August 26, 2010 TEHRAN, Iran — Seven top leaders of the Baha’i faith who have been incarcerated in Iran since 2008 have each received jail sentences of 20 Read More
Event moves inside because of rain; message of hope for Gulf Coast not stopped August 26, 2010 By Jennifer Davis Rash Worship at the Wharf was rained out of its venue but not out of its spirit. And certainly not out of Read More
Mob threats lead to closing of Indonesian church August 26, 2010 SIPIROK, Indonesia — Police and local government officials joined forces with a Muslim mob to close a church in North Sumatra province July 30. Church Read More
North African believers pay heavy price for faith August 26, 2010 Ibrahim wasn’t ready to die. He wasn’t ready to back down either. For months, Islamic authorities had ignored the tiny house church he started with Read More
Spiritual darkness covers North Africa August 26, 2010 What comes to mind when you hear the words “North Africa”? Do you think about the pyramids in Egypt or the civil war in Sudan? Read More