Chinese Authorities Detain Church Leaders, Children During Raid on House Church Service

Chinese authorities reportedly detained church leaders and dozens of worshippers, including children, after disrupting a Sunday gathering at one of the country’s best-known Protestant house churches.
Giants Pitcher Cites Genesis on Pride Night, Says Message Reflects God’s Covenant

Giants Pitcher Cites Genesis on Pride Night, Says Message Reflects God’s Covenant

A San Francisco Giants pitcher drew attention during the team’s annual Pride Night by displaying a Bible reference on his cap that pointed to the biblical account of God’s covenant following the flood. Several other Giants players also appeared to distance themselves from elements of the event’s LGBT-themed promotion.
  • Virginia Church Mourns Death After Tent Collapse During 20th Anniversary Celebration
    Virginia Church Mourns Death After Tent Collapse During 20th Anniversary Celebration
    A Virginia congregation is grieving after a tent collapsed during an outdoor anniversary service, leaving one person dead and more than 20 others injured. The incident occurred Friday evening at EastLake Community Church in Moneta as the church gathered to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Severe weather moved through the area shortly before the collapse.
  • SWBTS Regains Full Accreditation After Financial Recovery Efforts
    SWBTS Regains Full Accreditation After Financial Recovery Efforts
    Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has officially regained full accreditation status after addressing financial concerns that had placed the institution under sanctions in recent years. The seminary announced that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges had concluded the school meets all accreditation requirements.
  • Iowa Church Stands by ‘Ditch Pride’ Sign After LGBT Protest Outside Sunday Service
    Iowa Church Stands by ‘Ditch Pride’ Sign After LGBT Protest Outside Sunday Service
    Several demonstrators gathered outside a small Iowa church Sunday to protest a sign declaring, “Ditch Pride. Embrace Humility!” But the church’s pastor says the message was not intended to target anyone or spread hatred. The demonstration took place outside Fort Des Moines Church of Christ in Des Moines, where Pastor Michael Demastus said the sign was posted.
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