Tony Campolo, bestselling author and evangelist, dies at 89

Tony Campolo, bestselling author and evangelist, dies at 89

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Tony Campolo, founder of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education (EAPE), announced that the nonprofit would be closing on June 30, 2014. | dordt.edu Tony Campolo, a bestselling author, teacher and evangelist preacher known for championing a movement called “Red Letter Christianity,” has … Read more

Only 35% of Evangelicals ready to share biblical truths: poll

Only 35% of Evangelicals ready to share biblical truths: poll

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Thursday, October 03, 2024 nazdravie/iStock While the overwhelming majority of Evangelicals believe they have a duty to share the teachings of the Bible, most don’t feel prepared to do so, according to a new survey.   The Institute of Faith and Culture released the results on Tuesday of its … Read more

French Evangelicals sharing the gospel at Paris Olympics 2024

French Evangelicals sharing the gospel at Paris Olympics 2024

By Christian Daily International, Friday, August 02, 2024 Evangelicals are organising all sorts of events to reach people for Jesus Christ during the Olympic games. | Screenshot: Ensemble 2024 French Evangelicals are motivated to share the life-changing news of Jesus Christ with countrymen and visitors alike as the Paris Olympics 2024 draws thousands to the … Read more

This week in Christian history: SBC revises Faith and Message

This week in Christian history: SBC revises Faith and Message

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, June 09, 2024 Messengers hold up their ballots at the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 14, 2023. | Robin Cornetet/Baptist Press Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance. Each week brings anniversaries of impressive … Read more

Only 2% of Evangelicals define ‘Evangelical’ in political terms

Only 2% of Evangelicals define ‘Evangelical’ in political terms

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Thursday, May 16, 2024 Attendees hold hands and pray as the Rev. Franklin Graham speaks during Franklin Graham’s “Decision America” California tour at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds on May 29, 2018, in Turlock, California. Graham is touring California for the weeks leading up to the California primary election on … Read more

World Evangelical Alliance head Thomas Schirrmacher resigns

World Evangelical Alliance head Thomas Schirrmacher resigns

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Monday, April 01, 2024 Thomas Schirrmacher speaks at “Mission Freedom,” an event on human trafficking in Frankfurt, Germany. | Martin Warnecke World Evangelical Alliance Secretary General Thomas Schirrmacher has resigned from his position in the prominent global Christian organization due to health reasons. Schirrmacher stepped down from secretary general … Read more

Christian Institute founder Colin Hart dies at age 60

Christian Institute founder Colin Hart dies at age 60

By Nicole VanDyke, CP Reporter Monday, March 18, 2024 The Christian Institute founder Colin Hart | The Christian Institute The founder and director of the United Kingdom-based advocacy organization The Christian Institute, Colin Hart, died on Wednesday from complications due to a suspected heart attack at age 60.  Founded by Hart in 1991, The Christian … Read more

Manipur Evangelical prayer movement leader dies

Manipur Evangelical prayer movement leader dies

By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Saturday, January 13, 2024 Rev. H. Chungthang Thiek | Evangelical Fellowship if India The Rev. H. Chungthang Thiek, a prominent evangelist and former secretary of the Evangelical Fellowship of India’s northeast region, has died, leaving a profound legacy in northeast India’s spiritual and social spheres. He was 75.  His … Read more

How Trump Is Securing the Evangelical Vote Ahead of Iowa

How Trump Is Securing the Evangelical Vote Ahead of Iowa

When Donald Trump launched his 2024 presidential campaign, many prominent evangelical leaders were wary of declaring their support. Others outright opposed him. But with just a few days to go before the Iowa caucuses, the former president seems destined to lock up the pivotal evangelical bloc in the Republican primary. That likely outcome would erase … Read more