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Compelled by the love of Christ, a pastor whose church was vandalized by a group of Muslim extremists refused to press charges and forgave those who persecuted him.

A Christian man who was once brutalized by Muslims now devotes his life to sharing the Gospel with his persecutors, bringing thousands to Christ.

Russell Moore, president of Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, said it's straight-forward for how local church pastors can address political or social issues with their flocks.

Ken Ham, president/founder of Answers in Genesis and head of the newly-opened Christian attraction The Ark Encounter in Kentucky, had his second public debate with celebrity scientist Bill Nye during a personal tour of the ark Friday. In 2014, Nye said the ark's plans represented an "extraordinary and outlandish, unscientific point of view."

Many in Silicon Valley are prominent, but few are significant. Among the prominent technologists in the Bay Area, VMWare CEO Pat Gelsinger is one of the most outspoken Christian technologists on faith, chosing the route of significance. Before becoming the CEO of VMWare, a multi-billion dollar and leading software company in the world, he was the first Chief Technology Officer at Intel Corporation, where the first microprocessors were invented. If you've ever plugged a USB into your computer, used WIFI, you've used his technology.

After witnessing Christian missionaries extend love and compassion to those affected by Nepal's devastating earthquakes, a powerful Tibetan monk accepted Jesus Christ and now works tirelessly to spread the Gospel despite severe opposition.

A life-sized recreation of Noah's Ark opens for tourists to board July 7. Its creators indicate it is the closest version to the legendary ship of the Bible that modern civilization can build. At 510 feet long, 80 feet wide and more than 90 feet tall at its highest point, the ship is the largest free-standing timber frame structure in the world.

Families dealing with a cancer diagnosis have a chance to put their worries aside and enjoy each other through free trips to Myrtle Beach, S.C., thanks to volunteer efforts of Surfside United Methodist congregants. Children who benefit from this missionary endeavor called "Jason's House" are referred by 14 hospitals in South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia. Approximately 50 to 65 families receive the trip each June, July and August. After 31 years, the value of the vacations this church community has provided totals more than $8 million.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes representatives were asked this week to halt activities in the Jefferson County Public Schools system based in Louisville, Ky., after Freedom From Religion Foundation representatives, along with its 150 Kentucky chapter members, filed complaints.

After a Brewster County, Texas, sheriff added decals of Christian crosses to patrol vehicles, Freedom From Religion Foundation representatives filed a lawsuit against the sheriff department and county government in March. Those cross decals were taken off the fleet's vehicles this week to settle the case, along with covering the legal costs of the atheist group, whose representatives argued the religious symbols represented a government endorsement of Christianity in violation of the First Amendment.

A billion humans, or one in seven people on Earth, do not have the full Bible available in their native language. But there is an organizational network of Christians whose mission it is to change that statistic by 2025 through the work of the United Bible Societies.

Syrian refugees suffering from the effects of the five-year civil war and ongoing terrorism are finding hope and encouragement in the Gospel despite their desperate surroundings.

When Kylie Rowand was only 19 months old, she was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma. When her parents, Bree and Luke Rowand, were told their she had cancer on Dec. 30, 2013, they created a Facebook Page, Prayers for Kylie, God's little Warrior, to share their daughter's progress and journey. It evolved into a movement of nearly 112,000 people in 47 countries donating money and praying for baby Kylie, who fought for her life in California.

One month after a 7.8-magnitude quake rocked Ecuador's coast, killing hundreds and injuring thousands, Christian relief groups are working tirelessly to provide aid to the devastated region, and are urging the international community to continue praying.

One year after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake devastated Nepal, Christian missionaries continue to work tirelessly in the region, providing both spiritual and physical aid to those still traumatized.

For the first time in 128 years, Christians in Southeast Asia are able to read the the New Testament in their own language thanks to the tireless work of Wycliffe Associates .

The daughter of a Muslim ruler in the Middle East who embraced Christianity after a miraculous encounter with Jesus Christ has been imprisoned for her faith, according to a local ministry.

Kong Hee, pastor of Singapore's City Harvest Church, has shared an update regarding the work a number of relief teams are doing in Japan to assist in recovery efforts after twin earthquakes and violent aftershocks devastated the region.

Nearly an entire village in the Philippines embraced Christianity after hearing the Gospel and viewing the 2004 film, "The Passion of the Christ," an indigenous ministry has revealed.

The sons of a Christian woman who was martyred for her faith in Ethiopia have embraced Christ after witnessing the faith and courage of their mother.

An Islamic extremist who once made it his goal to murder Christian pastors embraced Jesus Christ as his savior after witnessing a "man in white" miraculously save the life of a little girl he had attempted to kill.

City Harvest Church pastor Kong Hee has announced his congregation is sending at least three relief teams to Japan to assist in recovery efforts just days after twin earthquakes devastated the region.

A district in India once known for its extreme persecution of Christians is now hosting massive evangelistic events where hundreds of Hindus and tribal animists are embracing Jesus Christ.

Christian missionaries in Lahore, Pakistan, are working diligently to care for both Muslims and Christians affected by the horrific terrorist attack that killed dozens of people and left hundreds of others wounded.

In an amazing story of grace and redemption, a former prisoner who spent more than 30 years behind bars has become Saddleback Church's new leader of Mercy Ministry, a ministry to prisoners.