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Francis Chan Apologizes for Past Endorsements of Leaders Later Disgraced by Scandal

Pastor Francis Chan has publicly apologized for previously endorsing Christian leaders who were later involved in serious scandals, acknowledging that his support may have contributed to confusion.

Indiana Man Sentenced to 10 Months in Federal Prison for Church Vandalism With Satanic Symbols
A federal judge has sentenced an Indiana man to prison after he vandalized a church with Satanic imagery, authorities announced. Steven James Perkinson received a sentence of 10 months.
Survey Finds Biblical Worldview Rare Among Americans, Just 1% of Gen Z
A national survey indicates that only a small fraction of Americans hold a biblical worldview, with the share among Generation Z adults registering at just 1%, surveyed 2,000 U.S. adults.
Michigan Democrat Karen Whitsett Says She’s Leaving Politics to Follow Jesus
Michigan State Rep. Karen Whitsett says she is stepping away from politics and recommitting her life to Jesus Christ, a decision she announced after criticizing the platform of the Democratic Party.

Gallup: ‘Nones’ Reach Record 24% as Fewer Americans Say Religion Is Central to Their Lives

A growing number of Americans report having no formal religious affiliation, with the group known as the “nones” reaching a record share of the U.S. population in 2025, according to newly released Gallup data. The findings come from more than 13,000 interviews conducted throughout Gallup’s monthly surveys during 2025.

“Sarah’s Oil,” “House of David” Take Top Honors at 33rd Movieguide Faith & Values Awards
Faith-driven storytelling dominated the 33rd Annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards, where the productions “Sarah’s Oil” and “House of David” emerged as two of the evening’s most celebrated winners. The formal ceremony, hosted by Cameron Mathison, was broadcast on Great American Family and GFAM+.
Evangelical Leaders Pray Over Trump in Oval Office as War With Iran Intensifies
A group of Evangelical leaders gathered in the Oval Office on March 5 to pray with President Donald Trump, asking for divine guidance and for the success of the United States as tensions with Iran escalate. Pastor Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, shared details about the meeting.
Watchdog Urges Trump Admin to Add Syria, Libya to Worst Religious Freedom Violators List
A bipartisan U.S. government watchdog group is urging the State Department to designate more than a dozen nations as “countries of particular concern,” including Syria and Libya, for severe violations of religious freedom. The recommendation appears in the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom’s 2026 Annual Report.