Christian churches and worship centers were completely shut down on Sunday in the central Nigerian town of Wukari following religious riots that broke out Saturday in the town between Muslims and Christians.

For too long there has been a disconnect between the church and issues surrounding orphan care, according to Johnny Carr, national director of church partnerships at Bethany Christian Services.

Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys have asked the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit to weigh in on a church’s lawsuit over a Phoenix suburb’s flawed sign ordinance. On Feb. 8, a three-judge panel ruled 2-1 against Good News Community Church, whose signs are subjected by the town of Gilbert to greater regulation than similar non-commercial signs.

Client by Design, LLC launches new affordability initiative to give churches and ministries the communication tools and technology needed to better equip members for today’s world. Richard Bailey, President of Client by Design has made it part of the company’s mission to deliver these technologies through its TextMotive (www.textMotive.com) and StormBlazer Apps (www.StormBlazerApps.com) services in an inexpensive manner.

Congress enacted the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 in order to avoid the so-called “fiscal cliff.” This act has two major features — an increase in the tax rates paid by the wealthiest Americans, and an extension of several tax benefits that were set to expire.

Millions of Christians worldwide are being persecuted for their faith. Every day believers face torture, imprisonment or loss of their lives simply because they are Christians.

RWANDA — The Kicukiro (headquarters) Church of God located in Kigali, Rwanda, was recently dedicated to the glory of God in a beautiful service at the conclusion of the 1st National Conference of the Church of God in Rwanda. The theme for the conference was taken from Nehemiah 2:17, “Come, let us build the walls of Jerusalem.”

A few weeks ago I received an invitation to join some old friends, people I’ve known for years, at a dinner in Washington. I didn’t feel I had the stamina to make the trip, so Franklin went in my place.

President of Proverbs 31 Ministries Lysa TerKeurst told her inspiring story of God’s challenging her to live in true obedience rather than follow a “Christian checklist,” during Monday’s Convocation at Liberty University.