Issue #49

Cover Story: Persecuted Church

Global Stories of Christianity in the Crosshairs

Although Christians in America feel growing pressures against their free exercise of religion, millions of Christians around the world suffer under severe religious persecution. Stories of resilient faith amid the persecution abound. The following are stories related to the global persecuted church in some of the most dangerous places on earth to claim the name of Christ.

Other articles:

• At the Movies: Movie reviewer Michael Foust explains how the box office juggernaut Avengers: Age of Ultron resonates with mankind’s inherent desire “to believe there is someone greater than ourselves who will stand for what’s good and destroy what’s evil.” Foust also reviews Where Hope Grows, Age of Adaline, and Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, providing important topics to discuss after viewing these films.
• Houston pastors appeal judge’s decision regarding equal rights ordinance
• SBC Annual Meeting Digest
• COLUMN: Tribal Leadership & Church Revitalization
• And Others