California Street Preacher Arrested Outside Arena Has Charges Dropped

California Street Preacher Arrested Outside Arena Has Charges Dropped

A California street preacher who was arrested while evangelizing to concert-goers outside the arena is no longer facing charges. This decision followed a religious freedom law firm's claim that law enforcement made a mistake that violated the pastor’s First Amendment rights.
  • PCUSA Reports Loss of 1 Million Members Over 15 Years
    The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has experienced a decline of approximately 1 million active members since 2009 as it continues to face a years-long downturn. The PCUSA released its annual statistics report on Tuesday, revealing that the denomination had around 1.094 million members in 2023.
  • Georgia Accepts Less Than 1% of Iranian Asylum Applications Over 3 Years
    While Iranian Christian converts are increasingly seeking asylum to escape persecution, many are being denied based on diplomatic relations with Iran. One such individual, Jalal Darzi, is preparing for the worst after his asylum claim was rejected by authorities in Georgia.

Watchdog Group Appeals to Christians to Urge Attention and Prayer for Nepal

Global Christian Relief (GCR) hosted a livestream event for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, an observance dedicated to Christians worldwide who face violence and discrimination for their beliefs last Sunday.
  • Mississippi State Fair Sees 373 Embrace Faith Through Baptist Outreach
    At this year's Mississippi State Fair, Baptists engaged in thousands of faith-driven conversations with visitors, leading to 373 individuals deciding to accept Jesus Christ. Close to 200 volunteers from the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board participated in the multi-day event, marking their presence at the fair annually since 2021.
  • Australia Evangelism Network Aims to Plant 300 Churches by 2030
    Recent data from the Statista Research Department, a market research institute, confirms earlier findings indicating a decline in the number of Australians identifying with the Christian faith; however, local organizations continue to make efforts to establish new churches.
  • Italian Taxes Place of Worship for Non-Religious Appearance; Church Appeals to ECHR
    A church in Italy is contesting an unjust tax imposed on it due to the perception that it does not look religious enough. Breccia di Roma, an Evangelical church that operates in a former shop, has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights to defend its right to worship in its chosen location.
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