A Christmas Conspiracy for Zoomer Men

They’re not wrong to believe in a contested world. But they’ve misidentified the villains.

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Amid Peace Talks, Russian Drone Damages Christian School in Kyiv

Ukrainians are wary of any plan that gives Moscow its “Christmas wish list.”

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The Chinese Christian Behind 2,000 Hymns

Lü Xiaomin never received formal music training. But her worship songs have made her a household name in China’s churches.

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Religion on Egyptian Citizens’ ID Cards Enables Christian Persecution

The requirement makes it difficult for religious minorities to get jobs, justice, and opportunities. Advocates are pushing for change.

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In Bethlehem, God Chose What Is Weak to Shame the Strong

What is true of Good Friday applies to Christmas too.

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Church Scandals Don’t Negate God’s Faithfulness

That fallen pastor or troubled tradition was never responsible for the truthfulness of the gospel. That is God’s work, and God never fails us.

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Journalism Was My Religion. Then I Encountered Jesus Christ.

I wanted to be an eyewitness to Brazil’s history. Instead, God made me a witness to his work in the world.

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Carving Out Faith

A photo essay highlights thousands of pilgrims observing Christmas in the quiet highland town of Lalibela.

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The Chinese Evangelicals Turning to Orthodoxy

More believers from China and Taiwan are finding Eastern Christianity appealing. I sought to uncover why.

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Kenyan Christians Wrestle with the Costs of Working Abroad

Working in the Gulf States promises better pay, but pastors say the distance harm marriages and children.

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The 94-Year-Old Hong Kong Cardinal Fighting for Chinese Freedom

For decades, Cardinal Joseph Zen has stood resolutely against China’s Communist government.

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Christians, Let’s Stop Abusing Romans 13

Believers often use the passage to wave away state violence, but that’s the opposite of what Paul intended.

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Influential Chinese House Church Faces New Crackdown

Leaders of Early Rain Covenant Church had prepared for the roundup, which saw 9 leaders and members detained.

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India Moves to Close Camps for Thousands Displaced by Manipur Violence

With nowhere to go and poor camp conditions, one church plans to buy land for its congregation to live on.

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Zimbabwe Christians Push Back Against Proposed Abortion Legalization

One woman warned the senate of a “silent aftermath they will never legislate away.”

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Christians Provide Food, Medicine, and Spiritual Hope at Venezuela’s Border

After Maduro’s ouster, ministries in Cúcuta, Colombia, don’t know if Venezuelan migrants will return home or if more will flee.

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How to Know If You’re Growing in Patience—or Just Giving Up

The right kind of waiting can save us. The wrong kind will destroy us.

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European Evangelicals Tailor Anti-Trafficking Ministries

As laws and attitudes on prostitution differ from country to country, so do the focuses of local nonprofits.

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Kenyan Churches Compete with Bullfights on Sunday Morning

As the traditional sport regains popularity, pastors report young people have disconnected from church.

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An ‘Underground Railroad’ to Rescue Abducted Ukrainian Kids

Russia has taken tens of thousands of children, who end up in reeducation facilities, military schools, or illegal adoptions.

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