Qin Derfu, an elder with Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC) in China, has been sentenced to four years in prison, a decision that contradicts what officials previously told his family. 

According to a statement from the government of Burkina Faso, unidentified gunmen executed “the faithful, including the pastor and children” and then fled on scooters.

You don't always have to give money if you want to participate in #GivingTuesday. We've compiled a list of Christian charities that can benefit from your time, prayers, or financial gifts.

Although God had long been preparing His people for the coming of Christ, it’s remarkable how “unexpected” the arrival of this long-promised Messiah was.

As Chaplains, our role is to show up not with the equipment of the officers we serve, with a calming and compassionate presence and message.

The name, “Lottie Moon,” is known by many in the Southern Baptist world. From the Woman’s Missionary Union Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® to movies, books and documentaries detailing her life of service, Lottie Moon is often hailed as a “missionary hero”.

Why do we so often envy what other people have? The answer is simple, it’s found throughout the Word of God, particularly in the book of Ecclesiastes, and we verify its truth every day... it's the search for life.

Pastor Eric Johns and his sons, Alex and Nate, spent Monday through Saturday last week sleeping under an overpass and spending time with the homeless in Buffalo, New York. Their week living on the streets is just one effort in a 20+ year ministry to the needy in the area.