Nigerian state declares itself Islamic
July 13, 2000
SOKOTO, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Sokoto state declared itself Islamic beginning May 29, despite a federal government directive that no state should adopt a state religion.
Australian missionary released unharmed
July 13, 2000
CANBERRA, Australia — Australian missionary Edward Walter Smith, 51, was released unharmed May 24 almost two weeks after being kidnapped by Colombian guerillas. Australian Department
Ethiopian denomination ordains first woman
July 13, 2000
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Bekure Daba of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus has become the first ordained woman in the 3 million-member denomination. The
High Court allows ban on gays in Boy Scouts
July 13, 2000
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a quartet of decisions dealing with moral and church-state issues on the final day of its term June 28. In
Birmingham-area churches experience Pentecost 2000
July 13, 2000
Christians profess to love God, yet they do not love their fellow man and refuse to work together, according to a theology professor who spoke
Court rules Christ arose from the dead
June 29, 2000
MUNICH, Germany — Did Christ really rise from the dead? A German court says yes. The unusual ruling came in an unusual lawsuit brought by
Pact increases Christian programs
June 29, 2000
MOSCOW — A broadcast agreement signed May 23 by international Christian broadcaster Trans World Radio (TWR) and two Russian radio networks nearly quadruples the number
Violence leaves 100 dead in Nigeria
June 29, 2000
KADUNA, Nigeria — Violence between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria has claimed an additional 100 victims as the government tries desperately to restore a sense
Latest News
-
‘Revitalized’ community outreach sparks new energy for Prattville churchJune 22, 2026/0 Comments -
Father’s Day: Helpful resources for dadsJune 21, 2026/ -
