Africa
Pay or Die: Jihadists Force Zamfara Christians to Fund Their Own Persecution
Lakurawa jihadists impose brutal cash levies on Zamfara Christians, burning alive those who refuse to pay as shadow caliphate spreads across Nigeria.
Protestant News
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US
7,000 Churches and Counting: The Global Methodist Church Is the Fastest Growing Denomination in America
The Global Methodist Church has surpassed 7,000 congregations worldwide, nearly doubling in two years as conservative Methodists flee the UMC.
US
Francis Collins Receives Highest Science Honor in America After Decades of Faith and Discovery
Geneticist and Christian apologist Francis Collins receives the National Academy of Sciences most prestigious award for his pioneering work on the Human Genome Project.
UK
Historic Christian College With Ties to Wilberforce Sells Campus for £5 Million, Goes Online
All Nations Christian College sells its historic 15 acre Easneye campus in Hertfordshire for £5 million, moving all missionary training online by August 2026.
US
Baptist Pastor Cedric Sharp Charged With 5 Counts of Rape, Faces Life in Prison
Texarkana pastor Cedric Sharp arrested on five rape charges, held on 00,000 bond at Miller County Jail, faces life in prison.
UK
150,000 Marched With Crosses. Now Tommy Robinson Wants Millions to Unite the Kingdom 'Under God'
Tommy Robinson announces a second Unite the Kingdom rally for May 16 2026 in London, declaring Four Nations One Kingdom Under God.
Middle East
Trump Briefed on Iran Strike Options as Massive U.S. Military Force Surrounds the Region
Trump briefed on multiple Iran strike options as USS Gerald Ford enters Mediterranean and unprecedented U.S. military force builds across the Middle East.
US
1,337 Students Pack Kentucky Church as Youth Revival Breaks Records for Fifth Straight Year
Over 1,300 young people gathered at Hillvue Heights Church in Bowling Green, Kentucky as the Youth Evangelism Summit broke its attendance record for the fifth year.
Africa
Cardinal and Imam Unite in Washington: Nigerian Faith Leaders Blast Government as Thousands Die
Nigerian Christian, Muslim, and traditional leaders gathered in Washington D.C. to demand government accountability as tens of thousands die from violence.
US
764 Network: The Online Predator Army Targeting Your Children Through Gaming Apps
FBI warns parents about the 764 child exploitation network targeting children ages 8 to 17 through Roblox and Minecraft gaming platforms.
US
Liberty University Tells Students Satan Is Using Their Phones to Destroy Their Faith
Liberty University launched a 28 day Digital Rest challenge urging students to quit social media after leaders warned Satan uses phones to separate people from God.
US
Church Destroyed in Massive Explosion After Record Snowfall Crushes Roof in Boonville New York
Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Boonville destroyed after record snowfall buckled roof and ruptured propane line causing catastrophic explosion injuring five.