In the Beatitudes, Jesus declared war on status quo religion and overturned the world’s values.

The new year has just begun but Pastor John Hagee, arguably the most vocal and controversial Christian Zionist in the nation, has already denounced any peace process between Israel and Palestinians that involves dividing the land of Israel as being against God’s will.

Could short-term missions be an answer to stemming the tide of lost youth? A new Barna Research study offers good news about the ministry model.

Sen. Church Grassley’s probe into high-profile television ministries may be over, but the ranking member of the Committee on Finance’s investigation has led to the formation of a new commission on accountability and policy issues for churches and other religious organizations.

Haiti – This article is part two of a series about the ministry taking place in Haiti.

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada– A prominent group of Canadian Christian leaders has been selected to form the Empowered21 Canada cabinet and they have announced their preliminary focus. Empowered21 Canada, a unique, history making movement, will assist in focusing select Spirit-filled, Christian leaders, next gen voices and leading scholars who will be representative of voices from across Canada on the future of Spirit-empowered Christianity.

Armed police have arrested 20 Christians found worshipping in the home of a Laos village pastor. Arrested on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5, these believers were accused of holding secret meetings.

Dr. Grant McClung, President of Missions Resource Group, has produced his world missions training text “Globalbeliever.com: Connecting To God’s Work in Your World” as a free online resource. In the original print format, “Globalbeliever.com” has been used widely by pastors, local church missions classes and prayer groups, and as a basic Biblical introduction to world missions in seminaries, universities, and Bible colleges.

Haiti – This article is part one of a series about the ministry taking place in Haiti.