More stories in mission

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  Why Christian Leaders Should Use 'Intentional Language'

  Czarina Ong | Fri 16 Dec 2016 2:52 GMT

  True Christian leaders need to be mindful of their language, and be sure to speak the truth at all times with love, dignity and compassion.

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  Is Donald Trump the Messiah or His Forerunner? Some Jewish Leaders Believe So

  Hazel Torres | Thu 15 Dec 2016 22:35 GMT

  Is the Messiah here already? Some Jewish religious leaders believe this to be true.

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  U.S. Lawmakers Put Pressure on India to Ease Funding Restrictions on Christian Group

  Andre Mitchell | Mon 12 Dec 2016 0:07 GMT

  Lawmakers from both the Republican and Democratic parties in the United States have united to call on the government of India to ease funding restrictions it imposed on a Christian organisation based only on an accusation that it is encouraging religious conversions.

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  Japanese Pilot Who Attacked Pearl Harbor Led to Faith by American Prisoner of War

  Hazel Torres | Sun 11 Dec 2016 23:29 GMT

  They were sworn enemies but ended up as brothers in Christ spreading the message of love.

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  'Jacob Sheep' Return to Israel: 'Precursor' to Third Temple and Second Coming of Christ?

  Hazel Torres | Sat 10 Dec 2016 10:50 GMT

  The arrival in Israel this month of an ancient breed of sheep has been called a "prophetic precursor" for the building of the Third Temple in Jerusalem. In turn, the building of this temple is said to be one of the prophesied events leading to the Second Coming of Christ.

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  Christian Teacher Beaten Up By Muslim Villagers in Uganda for Converting From Islam

  Andre Mitchell | Fri 9 Dec 2016 6:27 GMT

  A Christian teacher from Uganda was threatened with death and beaten until he lost consciousness by Muslim residents from his village who were angry about how he turned his back on Islam to embrace Christianity.

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  Beloved Pastor Suffers Fatal Heart Attack While Driving Home With His Wife: 'A Really Good Shepherd'

  Hazel Torres | Fri 9 Dec 2016 5:14 GMT

  "A genuinely kind man, a decent man, a person of very strong faith." That is how Pastor Patrick Cronin is being remembered by his flock after he suffered a heart attack and died while driving home with his wife from a local airport early Sunday morning.

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  YouVersion Bible App Reaches Milestone of 250 Million Downloads: 'God Has Done Far More Than We Could've Asked'

  Hazel Torres | Fri 9 Dec 2016 5:06 GMT

  The image is mind-blowing: 250 million people reading the Bible in their mobile phones.

• Christians From Egypt Seek Refuge in Cyprus After Experiencing Brutal Persecution

  Andre Mitchell | Thu 8 Dec 2016 5:12 GMT

  Three Christians from Egypt are currently seeking refuge in Cyprus after they fled their Muslim-dominated nation because of the brutal persecution they had experienced because of their faith.

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  Christians in U.S. Also Face Martyrdom — Just Like Those in Mideast, Says Former Cover Girl and Actress Jennifer O'Neill

  Hazel Torres | Thu 8 Dec 2016 4:01 GMT

  Even in America, Christians can face martyrdom just like their counterparts in the war-torn countries of the Middle East.

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  Christians Struggle to Live Normal Lives in India, But They're Determined to Persevere, Bishop Says

  Andre Mitchell | Wed 7 Dec 2016 3:49 GMT

  Christians are finding it difficult to live normal lives in India, the South Asian nation dominated by followers of Hinduism, a local bishop shared.

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  Bible Translators Facing 'Spiritual Warfare'; Reports of Oppression Received 'Every Week'

  Hazel Torres | Wed 7 Dec 2016 3:26 GMT

  Just like in ancient times, spiritual warfare is raging in the world today, and is currently targeting the people tasked with translating the Word of God among others.