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While some in Spain fear the wave of Syrian refugees will bring the influence of radical Islam into the country, one Spanish ministry is eagerly welcoming them, revealing that those fleeing war and poverty often embrace Christianity with open arms.

In an amazing story of redemption, a former Atheist who was raised by gay parents is now an influential pastor who seeks to minister to those struggling with same-sex attraction and encourage them to see Christ as their main identity.

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Barclay's Center in Brooklyn on Friday night for "America's Night of Hope", a Gospel-charged event hosted by Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen and his wife, Victoria.

Saddleback church pastor Rick Warren has encouraged those struggling with grief to remember that while it is painful, it is also a healthy and helpful emotion that should be viewed as a gift from God.

A new report from Catholic group Aid to the Church in Need has documented the dramatic decline of Christian communities in a number of countries in recent years and warned that if current trends continue, Christianity will cease to be a global religion.

In an incredible display of generosity and kindness, an Ohio church congregation ordered a pizza from Domino's during a service, then tipped the driver more than $1,000 that it had been collected for the offering.

In an amazing story of redemption and hope, an Islamic State militant who sought to kill a group of Christians providing aid to those displaced by the terrorist group ended up surrendering his life to Christ after hearing the Gospel and witnessing the love of the believers.

Syrian militants hidden among those fleeing to other countries have brought violence, harassment, and intimidation tactics into some refugee camps, the director of a Christian ministry in the Middle East has revealed.

Megachurch Pastor Joel Osteen has encouraged Christians to refrain from debating nonbelievers and instead exemplify the love and compassion of Jesus Christ when engaging with those of different faiths.

As part of Saddleback Church's powerful, three-day conference, "The Gathering on Mental Health and the Church," Pastor Rick Warren joined Michael Botticelli, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy onstage to discuss how the church can best respond to those dealing with drug addiction and change public perception of both addiction and mental illness.

Jackie Hill-Perry, a Christian rapper and former lesbian, has shared her thoughts on how churches can better minister to the LGBT community and why she believes Christian leaders should remind those struggling with same-sex attraction that their identity is more than their sexuality.

Renowned Argentinian evangelist Luis Palau has said that while he has preached in countries all around the world, his greatest hope is to someday preach the Gospel to a million Chinese in Tiananmen Square.

Christian rapper and pastor Trip Lee said that he understands the youth's struggle with pornography because it is easy to access with the technology-driven environment.

Thousands of people gathered in Central Park on Saturday to hear an inspiring message from prominent Argentinian evangelist Luis Palau and worship along with Christian artists including Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman and Mandisa.

An estimated three million Facebook users changed their profile pictures to a red equals sign or rainbow - the logo used by the Human Rights Campaign-in celebration of the controversial decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to allow gay marriages across the country on Friday.

Angelina Jolie’s latest film “Unbroken” is set to hit U.S. theaters on Christmas Day. Franklin Graham elaborated on the rest of Louis Zamperini's life, especially the part where he came to life in Christ after visiting a Billy Graham crusade.

A New Jersey Christian group has started a crowdfunding campaign to get a McDonald's restaurant opened inside a church.

Before dying in a plane in the Bahamas on Nov. 9, Dr. Myles Munroe had a dream. He claimed that his dream was related to upcoming leadership transitions.

A new campaign is encouraging Christians to pray for Hollywood and view it as a new Nineveh; a place that needs prayer, and a place where God can work wonders.

Mega-church Hillsong recently took over Times Square in NYC to proclaim the name of Jesus, flashing the words "Jesus" and "No Other Name" repeatedly on 21 billboards. This event was part of a campaign to promote Hillsong's new album which is set to release later this summer.

Focus on the Family Pres. says World Vision made the right decision to reverse their marriage policy change.

Did you come to know Christ through watching any of these films - Mel Gibson's "Passion of Christ," "Ben Hur," "The Jesus Film"? If you didn't, you've probably know of someone who did. On Feb. 26, hundreds of thousands of U.S. Christians will fill the seats in multiplex theaters, inviting their friends and neighbors to watch the 'Son of God' movie produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey.

Reports released Tuesday show that in 2013, record numbers of people made a commitment to follow Jesus thanks to Billy Graham's online evangelism ministry.

Televangelist and best-selling author Joel Osteen will bring the encouraging and positive word of God this summer at the 50,000 seat Yankee Stadium in New York.

'America's Pastor' Billy Graham, who has been the face of U.S. evangelicals for the last half century, sat among 800 guests, including Donald Trump, Rupert Murdoch, Sarah Palin, on his 95th birthday celebration. They honored Graham for his more than six-decades of unwavering resolve in the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.