Evangelicals, growing force in Brazil, to impact elections
In a Brazilian presidential election marked by uncertainties, there is little doubt about one thing: Evangelical voters will have a major impact.
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Billy Graham Dies at 99
Billy Graham died Wednesday at the age of 99. The world renowned evangelist, who has been listed on Gallup’s most admired list 61 times since 1955 — more than any other person — passed away peacefully at his home in Montreat, North Carolina, after struggling with various health problems linked to his advanced age.
Through a War, God Brings Revival to Syria
For years, Syrian Christians had been praying for a revival. ‘But never did we imagine it would come because of war,’ said one church leader. Seven years of civil war has left Syria in ruins. Many of those who came from Christian families left early on in the war, a cause of great despair as church leaders watched their congregants slowly disappear.
Judge Gives FEMA 3 Weeks to Change Policy Banning Churches From Receiving Disaster Relief
A Houston federal judge has given FEMA three weeks to decide if its going to change its policy of denying disaster relief to religious institutions, rejecting FEMA’s attempt to delay a challenge by three Texas churches.
Egypt’s President Sisi Meets With US Evangelical Leaders for First Time in Cairo
For the first time ever, a delegation of evangelical leaders from the United States met with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for nearly three hours at the presidential palace in Cairo on Wednesday to talk about a series of issues including the persecution of Egyptian Christians by Islamic extremists.
‘Revive Us 2’: Kirk Cameron, Ravi Zacharias, Ben Carson Lead Nationwide Night of Prayer & Worship
Actor and producer Kirk Cameron is once again shining a light on faith with a national night of prayer and worship.
Texas Adoption Law Seen as Major Victory for Religious Freedom
In order to prevent such lawsuits in Texas, lawmakers passed a bill that would protect Christian adoption agencies for refusing gay couples.
George Barna Explains How Christians Altered America’s Future by Supporting Trump Last November
A veteran researcher has detailed how on Nov. 8, 2016, Christian conservatives altered the course of American history by voting overwhelmingly for and delivering victory to Donald Trump to be the 45th president of the United States. And though the mainstream press derides or ignores them, he says, such Christians will retain their influence if and only if they stay alert and engaged.
Awaken the Dawn: A Weekend of Worship Fills the National Mall
The big swath of park land between Capitol Hill and the Lincoln Memorial known as the National Mall was filled with an unprecedented event this weekend: 24/7 worship meant to bless God and call His presence down on America.
Thousands of Women to Repent for Racial Sins of America in Worship Rally on National Mall
This weekend’s worship festivities on the National Mall will culminate on Monday in the form of a day-long women-led worship rally in which people from all across the United States will be called to pray for a ‘Jesus Movement’ to sweep the nation and foster racial reconciliation, gender equality, and for an end to abortion.
Franklin Graham: ‘Our Nation is in Trouble’
Evangelist Franklin Graham delivered a strong Facebook message Wednesday warning that a “wickedness” is arising in America. He urged people to examine the “evil” in their hearts after Sunday night’s massacre in Las Vegas that left 59 people dead and hundreds of others wounded.
‘We need you to speak’: US evangelicals urge Trump to condemn racist ‘alt-right’ in open letter
Several high-profile conservative evangelical Christians have urged President Trump to explicitly condemn white supremacy – particularly the ‘alt-right’ – in an open letter.
Franklin Graham Launches Prayer Crusades for Hurricane Harvey Victims
Texans are still reeling from the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey, but Franklin Graham believes it’s time for revival.
Half-a-Million People Gather in the Streets of Ukraine to Praise the Name of Jesus
The streets of Kiev filled with songs of praise and thanks as 500,000 evangelical, Ukrainian Christians gathered to celebrated the 500th anniversary of the protestant reformation.
God is using hurricanes to speak to us, says Anne Graham Lotz
Is God trying to send people a message with all of the catastrophic natural disasters taking place all over the world? As far as Anne Graham Lotz of AnGel Ministries is concerned, the answer is yes.
‘Attacks on Religious Liberty’ in US Increased 133 Percent in Last 5 Years: Report
A new report released by a prominent religious liberty advocacy organization claims that there has been a 133 percent increase in domestic “attacks on religious liberty” in the last five years and about a 15 percent increase in attacks on religious liberty in the last year.
Over 250 Protestant Leaders Sign ‘Reforming Catholic Confession’ on Essentials of Christian Faith
Over 250 prominent scholars, pastors, and church leaders from around the world released on Tuesday a theological statement affirming the essentials of the Reformation. And its Protestant authors contend that in this 500th anniversary year, the document is a ‘catholic’ statement in its best sense.
Franklin Graham on Hurricanes, Fires, Earthquakes: World Needs to Prepare for Jesus Christ’s Return
The numerous hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and other natural phenomena affecting the world today should serve as a reminder that people need to be prepared for the return of Jesus Christ, said evangelist Franklin Graham.
Christian leaders boosted by Trump recognition of National Day of Prayer for 9/11 anniversary
They were hoping for 100,000 signatures on their faith-based petition and got double that amount. They were hoping for one day of prayer for 9/11 — they got three.
Members of Congress back Christian baker in same-sex wedding-cake case before Supreme Court
A Christian baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple said he’s willing to serve anyone, but said the government shouldn’t force him to create something against his conscience.