National Day of Prayer and Fasting
The National Day of Prayer and Fasting will be held all over Australia on Saturday 18th May 2024. We encourage you to join us as we pray and fast together as a Nation. For further information and to register to
International House of Prayer Kansas City to Shutter in Wake of Mike Bickle Scandal
The International House of Prayer Kansas City has refuted reports that the 24/7 prayer ministry plans to close entirely, saying it’s going through a restructuring phase and will close its school of ministry, IHOP University, after this year’s graduation. Citing
Solomon Islands Election Counting Complete, as Negotiations Begin to Find a Prime Minister
Counting is complete in the Solomon Islands election, with no party gaining a clear majority. Incumbent prime minister Manasseh Sogavare’s party gained the most seats, but there are many challengers for the top job. What’s next? An intense negotiation period
Columbia Moves to Virtual Classes After Days of Raging Antisemitism
Columbia University president Nemat “Minouche” Shafik said classes would be held virtually from Monday and the school is planning to increase security on campus adding 35 security guards and more than 100 other safety-related personnel. The move comes after days
High-Profile Non-Believers Embracing Christianity in Britain
British Christian author and radio host Justin Brierley is optimistic about a steady resurgence of belief in God and suggests a revival of sorts is already underway in the UK. The author of The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God
12,000 Souls Baptized in France Reporting “a Personal Encounter with Christ”
More than 12,000 people were baptized in France on Easter Sunday – a record number for the country where about 50% of the people say they do not believe in God. The French Bishops Conference reports that despite the acceleration
It’s Time to Pray for America
This coming week is a time when America enters a time of spiritual focus with their National Day of Repentance and National Day of Prayer both taking place. The time of prayer this year will therefore be from 30 April
National 24-Hour Prayer Watch 16/24 25th April 2024
This is an abridged holiday version of the National 24-Hour Prayer Watch. The full prayer watch bulletin will resume next Thursday 2nd May. This week let us pray for: * Today is Anzac Day. Let us remember those who lost
ACT Government Tramples Basic Human Right to Conscience
The Select Committee on the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2023 has released the majority report, presenting 27 recommendations to the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. Among the 83 stakeholders consulted on the legislation, the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) firmly advocated
Bishop Forgives Alleged Stabber in First Message After Attack
The bishop who was stabbed during a live-streamed church service says he forgives the attacker in his first message following the incident. Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was allegedly stabbed by a 16-year-old in a terror attack at Christ the Good