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Friday, 10 April 2026

Armed Man Tackled at Houston Church Service After Alleged Plot to Kill Pastor

A Texas man carrying a loaded firearm was subdued by a church security team member during a Sunday service in downtown Houston before he could carry out a potential shooting.

Tarris Reed Thanks God for the Journey After NCAA Championship Loss, Says “Everything Happens for a Reason”
University of Connecticut men's basketball center Tarris Reed Jr. gave thanks to God even after his team lost the national championship game, highlighting his belief that “everything happens for a reason.”
Dozens of Christians Killed in Fulani Attacks on Easter Service in Nigeria
At least 12 Christians were killed in coordinated attacks on Easter Sunday worship services in Kaduna state, Nigeria, following separate killings of 17 Christians earlier the same day.
65% of Pastors Worry AI Could Displace Their Spiritual Guidance, Study Finds
A growing number of pastors are embracing artificial intelligence in their work, yet a new study shows that many still worry the technology could weaken their role in providing spiritual guidance.

GMC Appeals Nigerian Ruling Favoring UMC Over Church Registration and Assets

GMC Appeals Nigerian Ruling Favoring UMC Over Church Registration and Assets

The Global Methodist Church has moved to challenge a Nigerian court decision in an ongoing legal dispute with the United Methodist Church over registration status and control of church resources. Bishop John Pena Auta announced that the denomination had filed an appeal with Nigeria’s Court of Appeal in Abuja and requested an injunction.

Tennessee Church Serves Community With Free Fuel and Gospel Outreach
As fuel costs continue to rise globally, a church in Tennessee recently stepped in to help by providing free gasoline to hundreds of local drivers. Overcoming Believers Church in Knoxville, which has about 1,500 members, hosted its “Gas & Glory” outreach event on Saturday at a nearby Thumbs Up Exxon station.
Protestant Churches See Stronger Giving Growth While Catholic Parishes Show Stability, Reports Find
New research suggests that Protestant churches are more likely to experience increases in donations, while Catholic parishes tend to demonstrate steadier giving patterns and greater use of recurring contributions, according to two 2026 reports from Ministry Brands. The findings come from the 2026 Annual Church Giving and Parish Giving Report.
Texas Court Dismisses Mosque Lawsuit, Allowing Christian Evangelists to Continue Public Outreach
A Texas court has thrown out a lawsuit brought by a Dallas-area mosque that aimed to stop Christian evangelists from preaching and distributing religious materials on public property nearby. The legal action was filed in October 2025 by East Plano Islamic Center against Testimonies of God, an evangelism ministry, along with Heritage Grace Community Church.

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