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Calif. Christian College Resumes Classes After Shooting Nightmare

By Stoyan Zaimov

Oikos University, the Christian college in Oakland, Calif., that suffered one of the state's deadliest school shootings on April 2, has resumed classes three weeks after the tragedy.

Tom White, Voice of the Martyrs Head, Reportedly Killed Self Amid Molestation Probe

By Nicola Menzie

After it was revealed last Wednesday that The Voice of the Martyrs' Walter Thomas "Tom" White had been found dead at the Christian ministry's Oklahoma headquarters, it was reported days later that the executive director had possibly committed suicide amid an investigation into allegations that he had molested a young girl.

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Pastors to New Believers: You'll Have Doubts About Your Conversion, Word of God

By Alex Murashko

Having doubts about Christianity even after having just made a profession of faith in Jesus is inevitable for new believers, say pastors, including Harvest Ministries founder Greg Laurie.

Wal-Mart, Procter & Gamble, Kraft Dump Conservative Nonprofit ALEC

By Paul Stanley

The non-partisan, conservative leaning American Legislative Exchange Council has excelled at producing model legislation that several states have passed into law over the last three years. But the group's success seems to have given liberals and left-leaning groups a large target, with recently some of ALEC's largest and wealthiest corporate supporters cutting ties.

CBO Report: Obama Budget Would Worsen Economy Long Term

By Napp Nazworth

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released an analysis of the economic impact of President Barack Obama's 2013 budget proposal Friday. The report estimated that Obama's proposals would give the economy an initial boost, but that boost would come at the cost of decline in later years due to increased deficit spending.

Food Stamp Usage Jumps 70 Percent; Highest It's Ever Been

By Sami K. Martin

The number of people using Food Stamps has jumped 70 percent in the last four years, the Congressional Budget Office reported. In 2011 alone, 45 million people received government assistance.

Church & Ministries

New York City Church Grows Food on Rooftop

By Michael Gryboski

As growing season draws near for farmers, one New York City church oversees a farm in one of the least likely places: its rooftop.

Matt Chandler Explains 'The Explicit Gospel' in Live Webcast

By Jeff Schapiro

As the lead pastor of a megachurch in the Bible Belt, Matt Chandler has come across many people who grew up believing they should pursue a type of religious morality over Jesus and his Gospel because that is what they were taught in their churches. On Saturday, Chandler discussed his new book, The Explicit Gospel, during a live webcast from CrossPointe Church in Orlando, Fla., and explained why morality isn't enough.

Largest Presbyterian Church in Colorado Votes to Leave PCUSA

By Michael Gryboski

The largest Colorado congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has voted to leave the denomination over theological differences.

Reality Mov't Pastor Says 7-Year-Old Daughter's Cancer Back; Takes Ministry Break

By Alex Murashko

Pastor Britt Merrick, founder of a church planting movement based in the Santa Barbara area of California, said that his 7-year-old daughter is suffering from a third bout with cancer and that he will be taking an extended leave of absence from his ministry.

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Chuck Colson Dies at 80; Remembered for Dramatic Faith Conversion, Life

Chuck Colson, who became a born-again Christian ...

Thousands Flock to View 'Holy Robe' of Jesus on Pilgrimage's 500-Year Anniversary

Christians from around the world have been flocking to Germany's oldest city to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Pilgrimage of the Holy Robe, the seamless garment believed to be worn by Jesus shortly before his crucifixion.

Reality Mov't Pastor Says 7-Year-Old Daughter's Cancer Back; Takes Ministry Break

Largest Presbyterian Church in Colorado Votes to Leave PCUSA

The largest Colorado congregation of the ...

Christian Leaders Remember Their Hero Chuck Colson Amid Media Skepticism

While the still skeptical secular media chose to ...

(VIDEO) Laura Story, Jamie Grace and Natalie Grant Win Big at Dove Awards 2012

Son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker Speaks Out Against NC Marriage Amendment

Jay Bakker grew up in North Carolina in the ...

Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee Resigning After Trayvon Martin Backlash

Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee is expected to ...

Gay Anti-Bully Activist Calls Students 'Pansies' for Walking Out After Anti-Bible Remarks

Charges Dropped Against Street Preacher Near Princeton University

Charges against a street preacher accused of "tumultuous" behavior for preaching in public near Princeton University's restaurant row were dropped in court, said a religious freedom law group Monday.

College Group Told to Eliminate 'Personal Commitment to Jesus' in Bylaws

A Christian student group at Vanderbilt ...

East Coast Storm Brings Rain; Snow Expected for Some Areas

An unusually heavy spring storm dumped large ...

John Edwards Criminal Trial on Mistress Cover-Up Begins

The criminal trial against former Democratic ...

Lady Gaga's Korea Monster Tour Protested by Christian Group

Lady Gaga is set to kick off her "Born This Way ...

Is Obama Responsible for GSA, Secret Service Scandals?

Politicians and pundits discussed Sunday whether ...

Jeremy Lin Takes First Major Steps After Surgery After Knicks Beat Hawks

Jeremy Lin, 24-year-old New York Knicks guard who ...

Study: Young Women Value Financial Success, Marriage More Than in 1990s

Young women are more likely than young men to ...

Planned Parenthood Media Director Accepts Job in Obama Administration

Planned Parenthood's former media director Tait ...

Christian Leaders Remember Their Hero Chuck Colson Amid Media Skepticism

While the still skeptical secular media chose to ...

Entertainment

Players gesture for medical help as medical staff attend to Fabrice Muamba after he collapsed on the pitch during their FA Cup quarter-final soccer match against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in London March 17, 2012. Tottenham Hotspur's FA Cup qua

Soccer Star Fabrice Muamba Describes 'Miracle' After Being Dead for 78 Minutes

By Christian Today

"I asked God to protect me – and he didn't let me down." This was the emotional testimony of professional English soccer player Fabrice Muamba, who has astounded doctors with his "miracle" recovery from cardiac arrest.

Russell Crowe Confirmed to Play Noah in Film

By Jeff Schapiro

Months of rumors have now been confirmed: Russell Crowe will take on the lead role in an upcoming film based on the epic biblical story of Noah and his ark.

Michael 'Mayday' McDonald Forced to Leave Church to Pursue MMA

By Christine Thomasos

Michael McDonald, who defeated 31-year-old WEC champion Miguel Torres in a first-round knockout during Saturday's UFC 145, recently revealed that he had to also overcome his church's disapproval of his sport before competing.

World

Members of the Orthodox clergy walk in procession after a call to prayer in support of the Orthodox Church at the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow April 22, 2012.

Russian Orthodox Church Leads National Day of Prayer Amid 'Attacks'

By Stoyan Zaimov

More than 40,000 people gathered at Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow as Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, declared on Sunday, a nationwide Day of Prayer, that the church is "under attack by persecutors."

UK Christians Increasingly Sharing Faith on Internet; Call for Training to Harness Tools

By Christian Today

Christians in the U.K. are turning increasingly to social media sites like Facebook to share their faith, new research has found.

People from northern Mali march against the seizure or their home region by Tuareg and Islamist rebels, in the capital Bamako, April 10, 2012.

Violent Islamist Takeover in Mali Targets Fleeing Christians

By Christian Today

Christians in Mali are in a "desperate plight" following last month's military coup, international Christian aid agency Barnabas Fund has warned.

Thousands Flock to View 'Holy Robe' of Jesus on Pilgrimage's 500-Year Anniversary

By Katherine Weber

Muslims Burn Down Catholic Church in Sudan

By Anugrah Kumar

Hundreds of Muslims incinerated a Catholic church complex in the capital Khartoum amid growing hostilities between the Arab-dominated Muslim government of Sudan and the newly independent, predominantly Christian nation of South Sudan.