Reverend Maurice Ndougou of the Central African Republic narrowly avoided being another casualty of warfare. Now he’s calling on international Christians to pray for the end of the cycle of violence in the African nation.
Africa
Federal Agents Conduct Raid on ‘Machine Gun Preacher,’ ‘Totally Destroyed’ Charity’s Shipment
On Friday, February 7th federal agents reportedly raided the home and business of pastor and crusader Sam Childers.
The “Largest Church in the World” Sits Mostly Empty
The world's largest church attracts few worshipers, leaving some commentators to wonder if the building is “colossal” waste of money in an impoverished nation.
Seeking Reconciliation in South Sudan’s Bitter Struggle
In South Sudan, the military has divided against itself – creating yet another bloody struggle in the newly formed nation.
Pentecostal Pastors in Africa Push Prayer, Not Drugs, for People with HIV
At prayer healing services in some Pentecostal churches, pastors invite people infected with HIV to come forward for a public healing, after which they burn the person’s anti-retroviral medications and declare the person cured.
African Migrants Risk Lives to Flee War and Persecution
The latest tragic incident of hundreds of African migrants drowning in European waters tells a wider story.
African Religious Leaders Reject Obama's Call to Decriminalize Homosexuality
Religious leaders in Africa strongly rebuked President Obama's call to decriminalize homosexuality, suggesting it's the reason why he received a less-than-warm welcome during a recent trip to the continent.
Brazilian Missionaries Freed From Prison, Still Face Legal Battle
Two Brazilian missionaries held in a Senegal jail without charge for five months are now free on bail.
Seven Christians Killed After Church Shelled in Central African Republic
A weekend of violence left 20 dead, seven of whom were Christians, after three artillery shells crashed into a Central African Republic church.
A Swelling Tide of Displaced Christians Requires Compassionate Action
Amid the horrors of war and persecution in the Middle East and elsewhere, swelling ranks of displaced Christians are crying out for help even while the media spotlight often shines elsewhere.
