Jennifer Riley, Christian Today US Correspondent

Film on Billy Graham's life in production

A film on one of the world's favourite evangelists, Billy Graham, is being produced in Nashville, Tenn., USA, where one of the featured cast members is Graham's first cousin.

High stakes for Republican candidates in South Carolina

Republican candidates are racing against time to win over voters in South Carolina before its primary Saturday, where the result is predicted to either boost or break several campaigns.

US pro-family groups blast Obama as 'extremely liberal'

Two leading family values organisations in the US say presidential hopeful Barack Obama "no friend" to values.

New Hampshire brings out more 'authentic Conservative' Huckabee

Iowa caucus winner Republican Mike Huckabee has softened his "Christian leader" image and instead donned an "authentic conservative" cap in his bid for the presidential nomination in New Hampshire.

US presidential hopeful Huckabee rates highest for family values - report

Top Republican contenders in the US presidential race were rated on their family values claim by a leading West Coast pro-family organisation in a report card released Wednesday.

'Very religious' town ditches 666 area code

A small, highly religious town in southwest Louisiana has finally gained the right to change their 666 area code, which they consider a stigma.

Millions of poor children to receive Christmas shoe boxes

More than seven million needy children overseas will soon be holding in their hands a Christmas shoe box - which for many is the only gift they will receive this holiday.

Wal-Mart donates $200,000 in gift vouchers to US Salvation Army

Superstore Wal-Mart donated $200,000 in gift vouchers to The Salvation Army USA to be distributed in eight US communities this holiday season.

Rick Warren counsels Jews on recruiting congregants

Megachurch pastor Rick Warren attended a large Reform Jewish gathering last week to share tips on how to build a community.

US poll: One in six would not vote for Mormon president

A poll conducted immediately following presidential contender Mitt Romney's faith speech last week found that about one out of six Americans still say they would not support their party's nominee if that person was a Mormon.

US presidential candidate Romney not likely to ease Mormon suspicion

Some experts predict Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's speech on Thursday addressing his Mormon faith will not likely allay suspicions, but rather open the floodgate for more questions.

Black evangelicals emerging as US' new conservatives

A number of black evangelical leaders in the US are rising up as a new voice in the conservative movement traditionally dominated by white Protestants.

World's largest medical missions conference opens in US

The world's largest medical missions conference opened Thursday, welcoming an estimated 3,000 people interested in ministering through medicine.

Christians bring relief to California wildfire victims

More than 900,000 Californians forced from their homes by raging wildfires are being served hot meals and offered counselling by Christian relief workers deployed in the affected areas.

Gay 'Marriage' Bill Approval Adds to California Woes

US pro-family groups are denouncing a new bill passed by the state of California senate Friday that grants marriage licenses to homosexual couples.

US Prays Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary

Prayers, memorial services, and candlelight vigils have been held over the weekend to mark the official days to remember the victims of the tragic September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States.