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Hundreds protest a planned church in West Java, Indonesia

Officials in Purwakarta say the church met its requirements and urge dialogue, while residents ask for a review of the approvals.

Oct 28, 2026

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Police detain more than 20 Christians at a house church in China

Church leader Mr. Ding and several co-workers were still held on October 19 without any detention notice, church sources say.

Oct 28, 2026

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Gateway Seminary reports record enrollment for the fall

The Southern Baptist school in Ontario, California, grew to 1,095 students and its largest incoming class ever.

Oct 28, 2026

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Archaeologists find the church St. Jerome wrote about in A.D. 396

Oct 28, 2026

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How to Pray for Your Pastor Beyond 'God Bless Him'

Peter Orr describes the pressures that are pushing trained ministers out of their posts, and how church members can push back.

Oct 28, 2026

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Tennessee choir shares its faith on Germany's streets

How 45 Tennessee Baptists used hymns, tracts and a singing class to open gospel conversations in Cologne, Bonn and Bornheim.

Oct 26, 2026

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MORE FROM THIS WEEK

Bishops warn that new technology could widen religious persecution

The two bishops behind the statement, what they say about AI and surveillance, and how they are working with the U.S. religious freedom commission.

Illinois district agrees to equal access for Good News Clubs

What the settlement requires of the Moline-Coal Valley district, what Liberty Counsel said, and the 2001 ruling behind it.

Pray for Jordan after gunmen attack a church funeral

What reports say happened at St. George's Church in Hmood, how Jordan's leaders answered, and how church bodies are asking us to pray.

How to Turn a Psalm Into Your Own Prayer

Where the Bible Gateway guide comes from, and where it points you next once praying a psalm alone has become a habit.

Myanmar children learn that mission begins with everyday kindness

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo told the children of Twantay they need not wait to grow up to share the light of Jesus.

African church leaders meet in Nairobi on freedom of belief

What more than 100 participants heard about persecution in Nigeria, Egypt, Libya and Sudan, and what they resolved to do.

Arizona's high court approves a new Christian law school

Grand Canyon University's College of Law gets a first-of-its-kind path to the Arizona bar, with a 2027 opening in view.

Two Myanmar congregations lose their churches to military attacks

Jets bombed a Presbyterian church in Mindat and troops burned a Baptist church near Bhamo, Christian Solidarity Worldwide says.

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If God Forgives Us, Why Keep Confessing Sin?

Oct 23, 2026

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If God Forgives Us, Why Keep Confessing Sin?

What two Gospel Coalition writers add about once-for-all pardon, daily confession and the Father who is eager to forgive.

Memphis Church Nonprofit Turns Recycling Work Into a Fresh Start

Oct 21, 2026

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Memphis Church Nonprofit Turns Recycling Work Into a Fresh Start

At the Hub in Memphis, workers recycle mattresses and streetlights while a pastor, classes and Monday prayer rebuild their lives.

Pastor Pay Grew a Little, but Still Trails Inflation

Oct 21, 2026

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Pastor Pay Grew a Little, but Still Trails Inflation

A revised Lifeway and GuideStone study shows senior pastor pay up 5.1% since 2024 while prices rose 6.3%.

Freed Chinese Pastor to Receive Human Rights Prize as Eight Believers Stay Jailed

Oct 21, 2026

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Freed Chinese Pastor to Receive Human Rights Prize as Eight Believers Stay Jailed

Released to the United States in July after 266 days in detention, the pastor now works to free eight church members still jailed.

Essex Church Fights Council Order Against Its Street Preaching

Oct 21, 2026

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Essex Church Fights Council Order Against Its Street Preaching

Bread of Life Community Church appeals a council notice in court on 22 and 29 October, backed by a 27,000-signature petition.

How Do You Pray for Someone Who Wants to Hurt You?

Oct 21, 2026

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How Do You Pray for Someone Who Wants to Hurt You?

Joe Carter wrote with persecutors like ISIS in mind, and names two reasons we fail to pray for an enemy's conversion.

Madrid Spiritual Discussions Lead Five Atheists to Bible Study

Oct 19, 2026

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Madrid Spiritual Discussions Lead Five Atheists to Bible Study

How Caleb and Carina Beaty's Meetup group in Madrid led five atheists to a Bible study in the couple's apartment.

Oregon Bishops Offer Prayers After Elementary School Shooting

Oct 19, 2026

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Oregon Bishops Offer Prayers After Elementary School Shooting

Little Rock Catholics Take Respect Life Prayers Into the Streets

Oct 19, 2026

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Little Rock Catholics Take Respect Life Prayers Into the Streets

How a eucharistic procession through downtown Little Rock drew in passersby, the homeless and a record Respect Life Mass crowd.

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