Metro Voice publishes stories almost daily of persecuted Christians around the world. For many, it is a top concern and the news is most often disheartening and discouraging. But with persecution comes ...
Read More »‘No Christian anymore,’ as 19 killed in Burkina Faso villages
At least 19 Christians were killed in an attack June 9 on the village of Arbinda in Africa’s northern Burkina Faso causing a mass migration of Christians from their villages, the AFP reports. ...
Read More »Muslim leader prevents terrorist attack on Coptic church
Every now and then, good news emerges from an area of the world where attacks of Christians is frequent. In an incredible act of compassion and unity, a Muslim leader foiled a ...
Read More »Elaine Beck is on a mission to unite Christians with new social media app
Elaine Beck is on a mission to unite Christians. But her efforts are not alone as ministries push for harmony in today’s often divided church. Ministries host events for people of different locations, ...
Read More »Giving to churches up in booming economy
It seems the nation’s booming economy under the Trump administration is having a positive impact on America’s ministries and evangelical churches. Across the country, churches and non-profit organizations saw an increase in ...
Read More »Large family target of attacks in Uganda
“Fire!” came the yells from outside the eastern Uganda home Yusuf Tulo as he and his sizeable family. Neighbors continued to shout, “Fire!” until Yusuf came to the door. When they went ...
Read More »Advocates for Nigerian Christians fear a Rwanda-type genocide
The populous nation of Nigeria has been a hotbed for violence against Christians. Those who defend religious freedom in countries like Nigeria fear another genocide along the lines of Rwanda is a ...
Read More »Calls to stop social media censorship grows
After a seemingly endless stream of conservative personalities being banned from social media platforms, the right-leaning community and even many anti-censorship supporters on the left have increasingly backed the idea that the ...
Read More »After bus crash, Chinese church bridges culture gap
It was a typical Tuesday morning at Grace Chinese Baptist Church when I received an unexpected call from the church secretary, Evelyn Yao. My heart grew heavy as her words “bus crash” ...
Read More »Chick-fil-A popularity surges despite boycotts
After a multi-year boycott effort against the chain for its founder’s view on biblical marriage, Chick-fil-A is set to become the third largest fast-food chain in the United States. Even New Yorkers ...
Read More »‘Hindu Extremists’ launch brutal attack on Indian Christians during prayer meeting
A group of Indian Christians was brutally attacked while gathering during a prayer gathering earlier this month. The savage beatings, perpetrated by six violent Hindu nationalists, took place at Praise the Lord ...
Read More »Nigeria on fire: A day in the life of their Christians
Nigeria is on fire. Not that you would know that from the news coverage of the Western press, which rarely mentions the deadly killing sprees in this wealthiest nation of Africa. In ...
Read More »VP Pence praises faith of black church arson victims in Louisiana
Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Louisiana on Friday to praise the members of three predominantly black churches for the inspiring way they responded to the destruction of their church buildings by an ...
Read More »Iranian intelligence minister admits citizens finding Christ
For over a decade, news of Iranians coming to Christ has leaked out of Iran. For the first time, Iran’s intelligence minister has admitted publicly that Christianity is indeed spreading throughout Iran. ...
Read More »Muslim Fulani herdsmen massacre Christians after baby dedication in Nigeria
Muslim Fulani herdsmen killed 17 Christians who had gathered after a baby dedication at a church in central Nigeria, including the mother of the child, sources said. Safaratu John Kabiru Ali, the ...
Read More »National Day of Prayer calls Americans to ‘Love One Another’
A praying church has always been the hope of America. On Thursday, May 2, thousands of prayer gatherings attended by hundreds of thousands of Christians will adorn the landscape of America on ...
Read More »Every child in Sunday school said they would die for Christ, minutes later half did
It was a children’s Sunday school much like that in churches around the world. On this Easter Sunday, in the children’s class at Zion Church in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, the kids were ...
Read More »Video shows bomber entering church, death toll approaches 400
The death toll from suicide bomber attacks against Christians in Sri Lanka has risen to 359 with more victims dying each day. Police say that dozens of suspects have been arrested and ...
Read More »High school textbook lists Trump primary voters as racist, Christians bigots
Many Advanced Placement students will be using a new textbook that indicates President Trump as mentally ill and his supporters as angry and racist. The American History textbook By the People: A History ...
Read More »Extremists launch Easter attack on hotels, churches in Sri Lanka
Two more explosions claiming at least two lives have been reported in Sri Lanka, bringing the Easter Day attack tally to eight blasts and at least 207 dead. Police told Reuters that ...
Read More »‘Keep God in your life’ is the secret says couple married 82 years
Willie Williams’ joy was palpable as she spoke about the first time she met her 103-year-old husband, Daniel W. Williams. At 100 years old, the devout Christian woman can’t remember all the details ...
Read More »Sudanese churches unite in call for democracy
The call for democracy in Sudan is uniting churches across the nation as protests continue after a military coup ousted the abusive government. In a sign of national unity among many faiths, on ...
Read More »Half of pastors are worried about offending someone if they speak out on social issues
Pastors are pressured from all sides to speak out on hot button issues, but struggle with just how to address those topics, such as LGBT issues and same-sex marriage. In a new ...
Read More »Whole Christian villages wiped out, media silent
Another week. Hundreds more dead and wounded Christians lay in villages in Nigeria while the world sleeps. Brothers and sisters in Christ were the target of yet more bloody attacks in the ...
Read More »Is this where Christians go wrong when trying to change culture?
Christians have spent endless hours seeking to answer the question, “How can we best transform culture?” Dr. Lance Wallnau, nationally known for developing a framework modeling how Christians should engage culture, recently ...
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