Baptists' earthquake recovery partnership

As part of its ongoing earthquake response efforts in Haiti, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship has signed a memorandum of understanding—representing an official partnership—with the Convention Baptiste d’Haiti.

Emmanuel Pierre, general secretary of the Convention Baptiste d’Haiti, and CBF Executive Coordinator Daniel Vestal, signed a memorandum of understanding representing an official three-year partnership between the Convention and the Fellowship. Gedeon Eugene, standing, is the Haitian group’s executive director and was also present for the signing. 

Religious liberty in China improving slowly

Religious liberty in China is increasing and the Chinese Christian community is growing, according to a leader of China’s state-sanctioned church—but American observers continue to hope for more progress. 

Awaiting armageddon - The attack on Israel

I do not know what it is about Islam and liberalism that causes both to turn logic and truth upside down, but we have been witnessing it in different ways recently. 

First there was the “humanitarian” flotilla running the Israeli blockade of Gaza and then there was the appalling anti-Semitism of Helen Thomas, formerly of the front row in the White House press room. 

Iran's apostasy charge dropped

Apostasy charges have been dropped against two Iranian converts to Christianity who spent more than 250 days in jail for their faith. The two women were permitted to leave Iran on Saturday, May 22, according to Elam Ministries, a U.K.-based organization working to strengthen the Iranian church.

Wilson family puts faith first w/ tragedy in Haiti

You may have heard about Mike and Missy Wilson on the news this past January. Major networks carried ongoing footage of their harrowing experience as they tried to get their adopted daughter, Tia, out of Haiti after the earthquake struck. Emotions also ran high as viewers watched a heartbroken Naika, Tia’s best friend, clutch Mike’s shirt as he embarked on his way back to the United States, unable to take her with him at the time. View Full Article

HCA blankets Haiti with love and support

Hollywood celebrities, professional athletes and everyday citizens are banding together to help earthquake victims in Haiti, but for students in Pompano Beach, the tragedy has hit home – literally. That’s why they are doing their part to aid those in need.