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Youth pastor Jordan Baird, mentored by Joe Jonas, arrested for allegedly exposing himself to a teen inside his father\'s church
Youth pastor Jordan Baird, mentored by Joe Jonas, arrested for allegedly exposing himself to a teen inside his father's church

Youth pastor Jordan Baird, 25, was arrested by the police after he exposed himself to a teenager while inside his father's church.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar\'s cameo in \'Counting On\' draws mixed reactions from fans
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's cameo in 'Counting On' draws mixed reactions from fans

After the Duggar family show "19 Kids and Counting" was cancelled by TLC network because of Josh Duggar's scandals, the Christian family recovered from the setback with another show called "Counting On," this time focusing on the Duggar kids sans Josh and their parents Jim Bob and Michelle.

Calais: Lord Dubs condemns UK government for failing \'obligation\' to refugee children
Calais: Lord Dubs condemns UK government for failing 'obligation' to refugee children

The UK government is failing young refugees and must be held to account, Lord Dubs said this weekend.

Billy Graham on why people should not be afraid to talk about the devil
Billy Graham on why people should not be afraid to talk about the devil

For a lot of people, the devil seems to be a taboo topic. But world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham says people should not be afraid to talk about the devil because he continues to be a threat that must be defeated.

The Archbishop of Canterbury reveals how Christians should pray - and who to pray for
The Archbishop of Canterbury reveals how Christians should pray - and who to pray for

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby took to Twitter today to join his 95,000 followers and many more in advising how to pray for the world, for individuals, for those in sickness - and for yourself

Rita Ora honoured to celebrate Mother Teresa\'s legacy through a concert, says saint \'a humble woman\' who united mankind
Rita Ora honoured to celebrate Mother Teresa's legacy through a concert, says saint 'a humble woman' who united mankind

"I Will Never Let You Down" singer Rita Ora honoured Mother Teresa during the "What Child Is This" concert on Sunday, which was held at the Papal Basilica of St. Paul, Vatican.

Thousands of Muslim refugees in Switzerland, Germany converting to Christianity amid disillusionment
Thousands of Muslim refugees in Switzerland, Germany converting to Christianity amid disillusionment

The love of Christ and hearing the truth of the Gospel are drawing more and more Muslim refugees in Switzerland and Germany to Christianity, the Gospel Herald reports.

Books for Life Live: Top Christian authors gather for Cheltenham\'s alternative literature festival
Books for Life Live: Top Christian authors gather for Cheltenham's alternative literature festival

This year a specifically Christian event has been arranged to coincide with the Cheltenham Literature Festival.

Angela Merkel admits that welcoming over 1 million refugees into Germany was a mistake
Angela Merkel admits that welcoming over 1 million refugees into Germany was a mistake

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has finally admitted that her much maligned open door policy on migrants was a mistake.

ISIS has torture cells just for women who resist orders to become sex slaves
ISIS has torture cells just for women who resist orders to become sex slaves

"God, I have wronged myself, and no one forgives sins but you. Forgive me, you are forgiving and merciful."

Former diocesan bishop part of British delegation that met Syria\'s President al-Assad
Former diocesan bishop part of British delegation that met Syria's President al-Assad

The former Bishop of Rochester and others have been criticised on social media for being part of a delegation that has met President of Syria Bashir al-Assad.

Nigeria 1966: How faithful missionaries saved countless lives in a forgotten genocide
Nigeria 1966: How faithful missionaries saved countless lives in a forgotten genocide

Think of Nigeria today and Boko Haram springs to mind, with its murderous version of Islam which has been responsible for untold suffering.

Donald Trump pledges to remedy injustice during church visit: \'I\'m going to get things done\'
Donald Trump pledges to remedy injustice during church visit: 'I'm going to get things done'

Donald Trump has pledged to address falling wages, unemployment and the hardships of the economic downturn.

Hong Kong: Young \'umbrella protest\' leaders win election seats
Hong Kong: Young 'umbrella protest' leaders win election seats

A pro-independence leader of Hong Kong's 2014 Umbrella movement has won a seat in Hong Kong's legislative election, sparking hopes that the city has moved closer to autonomy from Beijing.

Blogger arrested for playing Pokémon Go in a cathedral
Blogger arrested for playing Pokémon Go in a cathedral

A Russian Orthodox Archbishop has appealed for the release from prison of a young blogger jailed on remand for playing Pokémon Go in a cathedral.

Egypt: Muslim MP wants to build a church honouring Coptic pope

A Muslim MP in Egypt has submitted the first request to build a new church under a controversial law passed last week by the country's parliament.