Kidnapped girl appeals for rescue
A recording of Nigerian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu pleading with the government to set her free is genuine, according to her father. The audio message released by Leah’s captors is being…
Churches closed after Muslim riots
Due to attacks by Muslim mobs, eight Egyptian churches have been closed. According to Premier, the Muslim protesters didn’t want the church buildings to be given legal recognition. Two years…
Turkey refuses to free US pastor
Imprisoned American missionary Andrew Brunson cannot be released, according to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Premier reports that the Turkish president says his country cannot fulfil “unlawful requests” and will not…
Student blinded by mob
A Christian chemical engineering student in Karachi, Pakistan, was beaten so badly by a Muslim mob that he lost his sight. Accompanied by an Islamic cleric, 26 men beat Vikram…
Lively campaign for governor fails
A pro-family, pro-life pastor has failed to win the Republican nomination for Massachusetts Governor. There were high hopes for Pastor Scott Lively in the September vote, but incumbent Governor Charlie…
Trump chooses judge who could change America
After President Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court on 9 July, a battle raged over his appointment, including accusations of a high school assault.
New Aussie PM is Pentecostal
Australia’s latest prime minister is a Bible-believing Christian Scott Morrison became prime minister in August when the centre-right Liberal Party voted him in as successor to former PM Malcolm Turnbull.
European Court imposes same-sex marriage across EU
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ordered all EU countries to recognise same-sex marriages, regardless of national laws.
US abortion clinic replaced by pro-life centre
After 30 years and 73,000 killed babies, one of only two abortion clinics in Nashville, Tennessee, has closed. In its place, there is now a non-profit health care centre that…
Anne Graham Lotz announces cancer
Billy Graham’s daughter Anne Graham Lotz has breast cancer. Preacher and author Lotz, 70, announced the diagnosis on her website in September. She said that she received the news on…
Changing people to change culture
Christian Concern’s Wilberforce Academy, Oxford, 3-8 September
Dr John Shiver delivers powerful message of revival
Awakening Centre, Strood,29 July 2018 “Vibrant anticipation” filled a prayer meeting for revival addressed by American evangelist Dr John Shiver (pronounced “Shyver”) on 29 July, according to organiser Iris White:…
Three men fight for peace
Christian Friends of Israel annual conference, Eastbourne, 15 September
A call to the ‘remnant’ Church
‘Redigging the Wells’: South West Bible Week, Devon, 11-17 August 2018 If you’ve ever wondered who the troops of the ‘remnant’ Church are, 150 of them from around the nation…
A laughing matter
Quirky children’s puppet shows with a Christian twist What do a scary dragon, Robin Hood and Ephesians 6 have in common? They’re all part of the latest children’s puppet show…