More than 170 have been killed, including Christians, in fighting between the Filipino government and extremist militants that have allied themselves with the Islamic State (IS) in a majority-Muslim island in the Philipp.. Asian American Pastors Share Stories and Encouragement at ‘Synergy Retreat’
Twenty-seven Asian American pastors gathered for a time of sharing and encouragement at what is known as the 'Synergy Retreat,' which took place from May 22 to 24 in Oceanside, CA... Most Americans Concerned that Morality Is Declining, According to Study
Though most Americans express concern that morality is on the decline in the country, most also don't believe that laws are an effective way to help preserve morality, according to a LifeWay Research study published earl.. ISAAC Gala Features Young Artists: ‘We Must Rediscover How Arts Will Be Used’
ISAAC (Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity) is known for the intellectual and experiential ways through which it encourages Christians to explore the intersection of their faith and culture, as they have org.. United Methodist Court Rules Consecrating Openly Gay Bishop Is Violation of Church Law
In the 6-to-3 ruling, the UMC's Judicial Council referred to the denomination's bylaws, known as the Book of Discipline, saying that it "requires all clergy persons make a complete dedication to the highest ideals of the.. 
교회 건축 일체 금지…극에 달하는 기독교 핍박
사우디아라비아는 박해 점수 76점으로 2017년 세계박해순위(WWL) 14위에 올랐다. 지난 2016년 세계박해순위에서도 동일하게 76점에 14위였다. 사우디아라비아의 기독교 박해 상황은 크게 달라진 점이 없다. 교회 건축이 일체 금지된 이 나라에서 기독교인들은 극에 달하는 핍박을 당하고 있다. 폭력 지수는 작년 대비 하락했다. 압력지수는 새로 입수된.. Korean American United Methodists Deliberate Issue of Homosexuality at Annual National Gathering
As the United Methodist Church (UMC) is considering whether it will change its stance on homosexuality, Korean American clergy and lay members discussed how they have been dealing with that very issue during the annual K.. ‘Jesus Is Alive’: Korean Churches Unite in Worship and Prayer for Easter
Numerous Korean churches in various regions of Southern California gathered to worship and pray together during the early hours of Easter Sunday... 
Embracing the Diversity, and Transience, of an International Congregation
YEM has been Lee’s church family since he moved to Seoul in 2012. But when he first took up the position to lead the YEM congregation, he found that building that community was vastly different from what he had experienc.. 
Neil Gorsuch Sworn in as 113th Supreme Court Justice
“I am humbled by the trust placed in me today,” Gorsuch, 49, said at a swearing in ceremony at the White House Rose Garden. “I will never forget that to whom much is given, much will be expected. And I promise you that I.. North Carolina Enacts Law to Repeal Controversial Bathroom Bill
North Carolina passed a bill on March 30 to repeal a contentious law that had required individuals to use restrooms at public facilities according to their biological sex rather than their gender identity... Do Religious Organizations Count as 'Church' in Pension Plan Exemption? Supreme Court Weighs Arguments
The outcome of a case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding pension plans may dramatically affect hospitals, schools, and other non-profits with religious affiliations across the country, according to lawyers..
