Iran’s leadership falls prey to coronavirus
Iran’s leadership has been hit especially hard by the coronavirus, as the Islamic Republic predicts that 40% of residents in its capital of Tehran will be infected by the spreading virus within two weeks.
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Pastor of Wuhan church says coronavirus an “opportunity to glorify God”
A church in Wuhan, China recently testified to God’s grace in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak that has infected 90,000 people and killed 3,100 people worldwide.
Family of Christian evangelist in India targeted by tribal villagers
A Christian evangelist in India was targeted by tribal animists in his village, the assailants attacking his wife, mother, and 11 month-old son when he was discovered not to be home and destroying much of his property.
Christians Call For Global Day of Prayer to End Coronavirus
A coalition of Christians across denominational lines are uniting to pray for an end to the coronavirus.
‘People running to the altar with no invitation’: Organizers of Tennessee revival hope for nationwide aftershock
A revival in eastern Tennessee that began last year with a young pastor’s decision to pray and fast for 30 days is expected to reach 100,000 people, and organizers are hoping it will lead to nationwide revival.
Falsely accused Christians in India spread gospel to prisoners
Three Christians accused of forced conversion in India spent two months in prison despite police failing to find evidence of wrongdoing, but the unjust incarceration became an opportunity for the gospel.
Displaced Nigerian Christians describe Boko Haram terrorism
Nigerian Christians living in a refugee camp as a result of Boko Haram attacks recently described the onslaught believers have been enduring by the ISIS-linked terror group, which has left 2.5 million Nigerians in a state of internal displacement.
When Believers Gather in Prayer, ‘Everything Changes’: Collegiate Day of Prayer Set for Thursday
College students across the country will be uniting in prayer this Thursday.
“I am a new man”: Testimonies from Tennessee revival
Testimonies of changed lives are leaking out of a revival that has broken out in eastern Tennessee as the result of a 30-day prayer and fasting initiative begun by one pastor in Rogersville.
Top Christian Apologist Ravi Zacharias Asks for Your Prayers for Serious Spinal Surgery
World-renowned Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias has asked for prayers as he undergoes spinal repair surgery on Thursday.
‘Jesus had walked into our midst that morning:’ Revival Breaks Out in Tennessee
Many churches are experiencing a revival in Tennessee as part of a prayer and fasting initiative begun by one church near Rogersville, TN in the eastern part of the state, as the pastor who launched it continues to express hope that the move of God’s Spirit will spread repentance across the nation.
Chinese Christians in Wuhan grapple with COVID-19 virus through repentance, exhortation
Christians in Wuhan, China are attempting to grapple with the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, which has forced believers to meet online due to government regulations forbidding physical meetings.
Church Attack Kills 24 in Burkina Faso
Suspected Islamic gunmen interrupted a weekly worship service at a Protestant church in northern Burkina Faso, killing 24 people, authorities confirmed late Monday, February 17. Another 18 people were wounded in Sunday’s attack rocking Pansy town in Yagha province, the regional governor said.
Christians in India anticipating more persecution in 2020
At least 328 incidents of persecution against Christians occurred in India in 2019, according to Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) India, though Christian leaders there are expecting more to come in 2020.
Believer from Iran details story of answered prayer
A persecuted Christian from Iran who escaped to Switzerland detailed the conditions believers are facing in the Islamic Republic at the Family Research Council Wednesday, telling a story of how her father was told by God to hand their church over to the government.
Trump proudly displays ‘Acquitted’ headlines, mere feet from Pelosi at prayer breakfast
President Trump proudly displayed two newspapers with blaring ‘Acquitted’ headlines Thursday morning, waving them before a National Prayer Breakfast audience in his first appearance since he was declared not guilty in his Senate impeachment trial.
President Trump to Speak at 68th Annual National Prayer Breakfast Thursday
The 68th annual National Prayer Breakfast will be held in Washington, DC on Thursday, Feb. 6.
BGEA Responds as More UK Venues Cancel Franklin Graham: ‘We are Pursuing Actions Based on Religious Discrimination’
After facing discrimination in the UK because of his biblical beliefs, a spokesman for Franklin Graham tells CBN News they have decided to fight in court for their religious rights there.
Christian children attacked by Hindu nationalists in India
Christian children in southern India were beaten by Hindu extremists and the congregation of which their families are a part framed for forced conversions on Jan. 19, as radical groups continue to pressure police to prosecute believers.
US, at least 17 countries to launch first-ever International Religious Freedom Alliance
Government officials from the United States and several countries will convene in Washington, D.C., next week on the eve of the National Prayer Breakfast for the inaugural meeting of the new International Religious Freedom Alliance.