Ongoing turmoil in the embattled nation of Syria means its Christians face uncertain futures.

April 28, 2011–A strong line of severe storms on April 27 spawned multiple tornadoes in the states of Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee, wreaking destruction and devastation on some Church of God congregations.

HOHHOT, Inner Mongolia– At least 10 house church pastors who were involved in the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelism have been criminally detained as the Chinese government starts “settling the score” in the wake of the snub last fall against China’s official church.

Zonderkidz™, the children’s division of Zondervan, today announced the NIV Adventure Bible Memory Game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as a new online destination for the NIV Adventure Bible, www.AdventureBible.com.

Ted Baehr, Founder and Publisher of MovieGuide and Chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission is talking to national media this month about his newly released book from WND Books — How To Succeed In Hollywood (Without Losing Your Soul) A Fieldguide For Christian Screenwriters, Actors, Producers, Directors and More.

Members of Lee University’s Missions Week committee have decided to devote the 2011-2012 Missions Week at Lee University to restoring Haiti.

Flexible Plan Investments, Ltd., a Michigan-based investment advisory firm, announces today the launch of their newest addition to the Principled Investing strategy line-up: Faith Focused Investing.

There is no doubt that these are extraordinary times. Highly volatile market conditions and ongoing uncertainty have made it duly challenging for the church construction industry and its trade partners. Amid the current economic downturn, now may not seem like a good time to build. However, while perspectives may differ, there are many benefits of building in a bad economy, which can present unique opportunities.

A small congregation in Puerto Rico reminded me that we can’t build the New Testament church without supernatural love.