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Georgia Church Sees 120 Students Accept Jesus Christ at ‘Night of Champions’ Event

A church in southeast Georgia reported that 120 students made decisions for Christ during a special outreach event designed to connect young athletes and coaches with the message of the Gospel.

California Schools to Require Mixed-Sex Restroom Starting This School Year
California public schools must provide at least one restroom open to students of either sex on every campus beginning with the new school year, prompting family advocates to encourage parents to examine how their local districts intend to comply.
US Condemns Killing of 9 Relatives of Nigerian Pastor, Calls for Urgent Protection of Christians
The United States has denounced the killing of nine relatives of Nigerian pastor Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, who previously warned that “fear has become a way of life” for communities.
1 Killed, 29 Injured in Berlin Pride Festival Attack by Man Who Tried to Join ISIS
German authorities say a man who drove a van into people near Berlin’s pride festival before attacking others with a machete had previously attempted to travel to Syria and join the Islamic State.

Federal Judge Ends Challenge to Trump Religious Liberty Commission

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by an interfaith coalition against the Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission after the government released a number of documents sought by the plaintiffs. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed the case after the administration published transcripts.

Maryland Church Faces City Countersuit Over Ministry Shelter for Homeless Guests
Officials in Ocean City, Maryland, have filed a countersuit against a local Episcopal church as the two sides continue a legal dispute over the congregation’s operation of a barracks-style shelter for homeless people. The mayor and city council submitted an answer and counterclaim against St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church.
India Funding Bill Raises Alarm Over Sweeping Seizure of Christian Ministry Assets
Religious liberty advocates are urging Indian lawmakers to reject proposed legislation that would expand government control over foreign-funded organizations, potentially affecting Christian churches, schools, hospitals, clinics, media ministries and humanitarian groups. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 was introduced in March.
Evangelical Leaders Challenge Geneva’s Religious Symbols Ban in Court
Three Evangelical leaders have launched a legal challenge against a constitutional amendment in Switzerland that prohibits elected officials in the Canton of Geneva from displaying visible religious symbols, according to the Swiss Evangelical Alliance. Geneva’s cantonal legislature, the Grand Council, approved the amendment.