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Evangelical Leader in Africa Urges Rethinking Theology

Dr. Master Matlhaope, General Secretary of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), has issued an call for the African Church to rethink its theology and redefine its mission to confront the continent's complex challenges.

Jim Caviezel Delves into C.S. Lewis in Preparation for ‘Passion of the Christ’ Follow-Up
Actor Jim Caviezel is preparing to reprise his iconic role as Jesus in the upcoming sequel, “The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection,” following Mel Gibson's 2004 film “The Passion of the Christ.”
Nigeria's Christians Suffer Tragic Losses in April, Death Toll Surpasses 240
Christian communities in Nigeria continue to face devastating losses due to militant attacks, with the Baptist Press reporting that over 240 Christians were massacred in assaults on villages in Plateau and Benue states during Lent and Easter.
Jamal Bryant Rejects Target's DEI Settlement Proposal, Announces Full Boycott
Pastor Jamal Bryant has declared that Target's commitment to invest $2 billion into black-owned businesses by July 31 is inadequate to resolve the dispute regarding the retail giant's decision to reduce DEI initiatives.

53% of Americans Believe Regular Churchgoers Should Attend Services Weekly

A Lifeway Research study has revealed that 53% of U.S. adults believe that a person should be considered a regular churchgoer only if they attend church services at least weekly. One in five respondents feel the standard for regular attendance is less than weekly but at least monthly. 6% indicated that attending three times a month qualifies, 8% stated twice a month, and another 6% said once a month.

Clint Pressley to Be Nominated for Second Term as SBC President
Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley is poised to be nominated for a second term as head of the denomination. Texas Pastor Michael Criner will officially nominate Pressley at the SBC's Annual Meeting, scheduled to take place in Dallas, Texas, in June. “It is my honor to nominate Clint Pressley for a second term as President of the SBC.”
DOJ Issues Support for Summit Church in Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a statement of interest in support of a religious discrimination lawsuit initiated by former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear's The Summit Church in North Carolina. This filing comes after attorneys for the Chatham County Board of Commissioners requested the court to dismiss the lawsuit.
SSA Introduces Option for Employees to Decline Same-Sex Marriage Claims
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reached a settlement with an employee who alleged that the agency violated his religious beliefs by requiring him to handle claims involving same-sex marriages, despite his conviction that marriage is defined as between one man and one woman.