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Florida Evangelist Removed From Alaska Airlines Flight After Preaching to Passengers

A Christian social media influencer was removed from an Alaska Airlines flight this week after addressing passengers about her faith while the aircraft was delayed at Orlando International Airport.

Iraqi Appeals Court Upholds Christian Woman’s Right to Correct Religious Status
Iraq’s highest appellate court has upheld a decision allowing a Christian woman to have her religious affiliation officially recorded as Christian, reversing a Muslim designation imposed on her.
Detained Chinese Pastor Says Prosecutor Cited His Children to Pressure Confession
A Chinese house church pastor being held amid a broader crackdown on his congregation says authorities attempted to use concern for his young children to compel him to confess.
Three-Quarters of Protestant Churchgoers Satisfied With Their Church’s Worship Style
A new Lifeway Research survey found that 75 percent of Protestant churchgoers are satisfied with their congregation’s current level of liturgical worship. In comparison, 13 percent want more, 5 percent prefer less, and 7 percent are unsure.

Arise Asia 2026 Closes in Manila as Hundreds Commit to Long-Term Cross-Cultural Mission

Some 341 young leaders stepped forward at the Arise Asia 2026 Congress to commit their lives to long-term cross-cultural mission, answering what organizers described as one of the most significant altar calls in the movement's history. The moment came on the evening of July 30, the fourth day of a five-day gathering that drew 4,278 participants.

Samaritan’s Purse Mobilizes 750 Volunteers After Devastating Wisconsin Tornado
Hundreds of Samaritan’s Purse volunteers have traveled to Wisconsin to assist residents recovering from a powerful tornado that damaged homes and communities across the state. An EF-3 tornado struck near Appleton last Monday, leading Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, to issue a state of emergency for Forest, Outagamie, Vilas and Winnebago.
Rare Cypriot Coin Found in Israel Points to Biblical-Era Mediterranean Trade
A rare coin struck in Cyprus about 2,500 years ago has been discovered on an Israeli beach, offering researchers fresh evidence of maritime trade and travel across the eastern Mediterranean during the biblical era. The artifact was found last month along the shoreline of Ashdod in southern Israel by Avi Chaprak, deputy director of the city’s beaches department.
Education Department Probes Minnesota Schools Over Gender-Swapping ‘MyGender Dolls’
The U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday that it has opened an investigation into the Minnesota Department of Education following reports that “MyGender Dolls” were being made available to children as young as 4. “The dolls feature removable, interchangeable internal and external genitalia.