Ian M Giatti

Churches that expect growth are more likely to see growth - survey

When it comes to church planting in the post-Covid era, having a vision of exponential growth could be a significant factor, according to a new survey.
Fight over 'In God We Trust' displays in Texas schools may hinge on First Amendment rights

A new Texas law that requires all public schools statewide to display the national motto "In God We Trust" is facing a challenge over its rejection of signs with the phrase written in Arabic and one with a rainbow background.
More than a third of senior pastors believe 'good people' can earn their way to Heaven

At least a third of senior pastors in the United States believe one can earn a place in Heaven by simply being a good person, according to a nationwide survey.
Weapons used by Roman soldiers in destruction of Second Temple discovered in Jerusalem

Antiquity experts in Israel say they have found archaeological evidence of the destruction of the Second Temple as prophesied by Jesus in the New Testament.
More younger adults are committed to Christ but don't attend church - study

A strong majority of Generation Z and Millennials who say they have made a personal commitment to Christ do not attend church in person or online at least once a month, according to a new study.
Nigeria arrests suspects for Pentecost Sunday massacre at Catholic church

Military officials say they have arrested the suspected gunmen charged with carrying out a massacre on a Catholic church service in southwestern Nigeria that killed over dozens on Pentecost Sunday.
Iranian propaganda turning public against evangelicals and religious minorities - USCIRF

The Iranian government is actively inciting "derogatory public opinion" against Christianity and other faiths by using Iranian media outlets to spread religious propaganda, according to the US Commission on International Religious Freedom.
Warning: Netflix new series 'Human Resources' features 'sexualizing references to children' - Parents' group

A media watchdog group is warning parents about a new animated series on Netflix from the creators of the controversial "Big Mouth" series over what it describes as pornographic content.
Only 3% of Christian missionaries worldwide focus on 'unreached' people groups - report

The unreached of the world comprise nearly 42% of the global population, according to the global evangelism ministry East-West.
Most Americans do not think children should be allowed to choose 'preferred pronouns'

A majority of Americans believe allowing children to choose a "preferred pronoun" that does not correspond with their biological sex would only confuse them, according to a new poll.
'Shocking' survey finds only half of Evangelical pastors hold biblical worldview

Once considered the "denomination" of Scriptural truth-bearers, Evangelical Christians might be in jeopardy of losing their theological reputation.
Ancient underground city in Turkey may have sheltered 70,000 persecuted Christians and Jews

70,000 may have lived on the site believed to be the largest such complex in the world.