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Miraculous Rescue: US Missionary Josh Sullivan Returns Home Safely

Five days after being kidnapped by armed men from his church in Motherwell, South Africa, Tennessee missionary Josh Sullivan was rescued unharmed. The South African Police Service reported that the confrontation took place at a safe house in KwaMagxaki, Gqeberha, where the pastor was rescued following a dramatic shootout that resulted in the fatalities of three suspects.

Research Shows Rising Bible Engagement Among American Men of All Ages
Following years of declining Bible engagement in the U.S., nearly 10 million more Americans have engaged with the Bible this year compared to 2024. According to the first installment of the 2025 “State of the Bible” report from the American Bible Society (ABS), every generation has seen increased engagement, with men significantly narrowing the engagement gap with women.
U.S. Pastor Declares He Will Sacrifice His Life to Save Nigerian Christian
An American pastor, William Devlin, is offering his life in exchange for a Nigerian Christian, Sunday Jackson, who has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing a Fulani herdsman in self-defense during an attack on his farm. Devlin, the missions pastor of Infinity Bible Church in the South Bronx, New York, voiced his support for Jackson after the Supreme Court of Nigeria upheld the farmer's death sentence on March 7.

200,000 Indian Christians Oppose Revival of Anti-Conversion Law

Around 200,000 Christians gathered in Borum village, Arunachal Pradesh, a northeastern Indian state, to protest the impending enforcement of an anti-conversion law, which many view as a means to target the Christian community.

Ohio State Campus Revival Sees Over 2,000 Students Turn to Jesus
Nearly 2,000 Ohio State University students have committed to following Jesus Christ during a recent campus revival event. The gathering held at The Schott sports arena attracted over 6,500 attendees on February 19. Despite the chilling temperatures, students were baptized in the back of U-Haul trucks parked at the venue, as reported by CBN News.
Massive Kentucky Revival Attracts 8000 Students, 2000 Embrace Jesus Christ
On the night of February 12 at the University of Kentucky, more than 2,000 students responded to the gospel message of Jesus Christ through Unite US, with many participating in spontaneous baptisms. “It’s hard to believe. This keeps happening. It is insane,” said Jennie Allen, a speaker for Unite US and founder of IF: Gathering.
IMB Launches New Training Center in Nairobi to Prepare African Missionaries
The International Mission Board (IMB) recently launched the Lead Global Training Center in Nairobi to equip Africans for effective outreach to the African continent. On January 26, IMB missionaries and senior leaders from the Richmond, Virginia, offices gathered to pray for African churches to send native missionaries and to celebrate the work being accomplished across the continent, according to Baptist Press.

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Open Doors: Despite Persecution of 380 Million Christians, the Church Continues to Flourish
The 2025 World Watch List report, released on Wednesday, reveals that 380 million Christians—one in seven worldwide—are facing significant levels of persecution and discrimination. Ryan Brown, the CEO of Open Doors US, stated, “Even in some of these places where persecution is extreme, the Church continues to exist. The Church continues to grow.”
Global Christian Relief Launches Annual Persecution Report, Revealing the Top Five Aggressors
Global Christian Relief (GCR) has released its first persecution report, titled "The 2025 GCR Red List," Baptist Press reported. The report, published on January 7, announces the five countries identified as the top aggressors in each category—killings, building attacks, arrests, displacements, and abductions & assaults from 2022 to 2024—using a first-ever quantifiable and verifiable index.
Louie Giglio Urges Students to Shift Focus from Self to God at Passion 2025
Pastor Louie Giglio addressed thousands of university students at Passion 2025 in Atlanta this week, urging them to reject the prevalent cultural narrative that prioritizes self above all else. Giglio, who leads Passion City Church, warned that a self-centered mindset has infiltrated society and faith practices, often reducing God to a supporting character in people’s lives.
Most Pastors Encourage Bible Reading Through Free Bibles and Sermon Reminders
Nearly all U.S. Protestant pastors (99%) encourage their congregants to read the Bible independently, using at least one of seven different methods. The study found that the most common methods pastors use to promote individual Bible reading include providing free Bibles to those in need (93%) and reminding their congregants during sermons (92%).
Levi Lusko Warns Young People About ‘Worldly Successes’ at Passion 2025
Pastor Levi Lusko reminded thousands of young adults gathered in Atlanta for Passion 2025 that worldly success pales compared to the eternal treasure of surrendering one's life to Christ. Part one of Passion 2025 took place from January 2-4, followed by part two from January 6-8. This year's theme is “For His Renown.”
Christians Face Significant Displacement Amid Rise of Islamic Terror Groups
Christians were significantly affected by widespread displacement in 2024 and faced targeting or killings by warring parties and Islamic terror groups, according to a report from a religious freedom watchdog organization. The United States-based International Christian Concern (ICC) released its "2025 Global Persecution Index" on Thursday, emphasizing “the most egregious violators of religious freedom in 2024.”
More Ukrainians Seek Native Language Bibles During Ongoing War
A Texas-based nonprofit that distributes Bibles and Christian materials continues to print and deliver Bibles and Gospel-centered resources through a network of churches and organizations to Ukrainians and Eastern Europeans in their native languages. Even before the onset of Russia's invasion and the ensuing conflict with Ukraine in February 2022, The Eastern European Mission(EEM), was actively distributing Bibles in Ukraine.
Harassment of Religious Groups Reaches Record Levels Globally, Says Pew
A recent analysis reveals that members of religious groups faced harassment by government or social actors in a record number of countries, with hostility against Christians increasing. The Pew Research Center released a report titled “Government Restrictions on Religion Stayed at Peak Levels Globally in 2022.”