Alex Murashko, The Christian Post

Believe in God and believe in yourself, Jakes tells women

Before a crowd of 25,000 women at Phillips Arena in Atlanta, Bishop TD Jakes opened up the first day of his annual "Woman, Thou Art Loosed!" conference by saying that it is important that a faith in God be coupled with a belief in oneself.

Driscoll: Christians should not hide crime

The fact that some churches decide not to report certain crimes is a sad state of affairs within Christianity, said Pastor Mark Driscoll of the Seattle-based Mars Hill Church during a recent sermon.

Study gives mixed picture of sharing faith

A majority of churchgoers in the US believe that it's essential to share their faith with non-believers, but a large number of those are not doing so, according to a recent study of American Protestants conducted by LifeWay Research.

Willow Creek planning for Bill Hybels successor

Willow Creek Community Church Pastor Bill Hybels, speaking during the opening session of a global leadership summit, took the occasion on Thursday to say that he and his church elders were formally engaged in a succession process.

TD Jakes excited about 'Sparkle' remake

Evangelist TD Jakes' latest foray into filmmaking includes the re-making of "Sparkle", scheduled for release in the US next week.

Homeless Bible group stopped from meeting at McDonald's

Christian ministry leader Dawn Martinez was told she could no longer hold the twice-a-week Bible studies she has taught for homeless people for the last two years inside a McDonald's in Camden, New Jersey.

Rick Warren repackages Purpose Driven for another generation

Pastor Rick Warren has teamed up with his book publisher and a crowd-sourced graphic design company to create a new cover for his bestseller The Purpose Driven Life.

Bible translation work targets small people groups

A Bible translation organisation wants to help bring the Gospel to the smallest people groups in the world that have yet to hear God's Word.

Hollywood producer eyes sequel to 'Passion of the Christ'

David Wood has a vision to make a film in a slightly different way from Hollywood

Church growing in Iran despite repression

The number of Muslims converting to Christianity is growing at an explosive rate in Iran, says Open Doors USA.

The difference between going and staying

A leading proponent of the belief that Christians should always be on mission, or "missional", in their daily lives says it's time for believers to stay and live longer in the areas of the world that they feel God has called them to.