Christian Today
JESUS Film Project Crew Attacked by Hindu Extremists
Lucknow – Persecution against Christians in the heartland of Hindus, Uttar Pradesh, appear to be on the rise, with the latest victims being the members of the Jesus Film crew that was attacked by a group of Hindu extremists...
Rural Persecution Continues in China
Many rural Christians in China face intense persecution, says a minister-at-large for Open Doors. Last year, during a visit to China, Li experienced this first hand when the Public Security Bureau (PSB) arrested 20 students...
Reformed & Pentecostal Leaders Gather in Germany under Holy Spirit
Reformed and Pentecostal Christian leaders gathered in Detmold, Germany for the third international dialogue between the two Christian families, from May 25 to 31, 2005. The theme of this year’s meeting was...
First Translation of Bible into Indigenous Australian Language Complete
Australia's first complete translation of the Kriol Baibul language has been finished and now the final draft is being checked in preparation for publication in 2007. This project has been 27 years in the making...
Methodist Africa University Graduates Largest Class in History
The United Methodist Church (UMC)-related Africa University in Zimbabwe celebrated its 11th graduation ceremony with the largest graduating class in the institution’s history, May 28...
International Aid to Set Up Medical Centre in Aceh, Indonesia
A US-based Christian relief and development agency will be establishing a Medical Equipment Service Centre in Indonesia’s Aceh Province upon the request of the Ministry of Health. According to International Aid (I-A), the centre will directly impact...
Anti-Syrian Christian Journalist Killed in Car Bomb in Lebanon
A Lebanese journalist who worked for the nation's top daily newspaper and known for his anti-Syrian government writings was killed Thursday as a bomb exploded in his car in a Christian neighbourhood...
Date Set for Methodist Church Appeal on Lesbian Minister Case
The appeal date has been set for the United Methodist Church to hear oral arguments in the third trial regarding Irene Elizabeth Stroud – the lesbian minister who was defrocked for violating the denomination’s prohibition...
Evangelist Billy Graham Gets Ready for Final New York Crusade
For the three-days of June 24-26, Billy Graham, now 86, will be hosting the seventh and the last Greater New York Billy Graham Crusade, according to Art Bailey of the New York productions team...
Indonesia Protests Against Deadly Bombings in Christian Town
Activists in Indonesia have held candles during an anti-violence protest condemning last week’s bombing attacks in the town of Tentena in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi. Indonesia’s intelligence and police services came under criticism...
Controversial Danish Minister Who Denied "Heavenly God" Reinstated
A Danish Lutheran minister who had been suspended for publicly denying the existence of "heavenly God," resurrection and eternal life, renewed his clerical vows on Friday, allowing him to return to his position...
Bible Society Opens New Centre in United Arab Emirates
A ministry in the United Arab Emirates reached a milestone earlier this month with the opening of a Bible Society Centre in Al Ain, the "garden city of the Gulf." Addressing local church leaders at the dedication ceremony...
World Vision Responds to International Appeal for Aid in Niger
One of the largest Christian relief and development organisations in the world signed a contract with the World Food Program (WFP) last week to distribute food in Niger one day before the Government officially declared an emergency on May 27...
Franklin Graham to Host Gulf Coast Festival
Approximately 185 clergy and church leaders attended a meeting earlier this month that announced specifics for the Gulf Coast Festival 2006. The festival, to be led by Franklin Graham, will be held...
Star Wars Breaks Records, Ties Biblical Themes
The final "Star Wars" movie hit cinemas last weekend and broke box office records in the US with US$108.4 million in North America alone -- the second largest box office haul over an opening three days...
19 Christians Among the Dead as 2 Arrested for Indonesia Bombings
Indonesian police arrested two people who may have information about the market bombings that killed at least 20 people in a Christian town on Saturday. The two blasts, timed 15 minutes apart, killed 19 Christians...