Africa’s Top 10 Bible Verses
Leaders reflect on what YouVersion’s list of the most-shared Scriptures in their corner of the continent includes—and misses.
US Adds Nigeria to Top of Religious Persecution List, Removes Sudan and Uzbekistan
(UPDATED) State Department revises its Countries of Particular Concern on religious freedom.
A Nigerian Pastor Reflects on Partnering with Christ in Suffering
Christians can find a strange happiness as we grow in our willingness to face persecution.
Sectarian Cinema: Oscars Highlight Muslim Defense of Persecuted Christians
“Watu Wote” shows the power and limits of African and Arab films to probe interfaith relations.
The Greatest Threat to the Church Isn’t Islam—It’s Us
A leading Nigerian theologian believes the real danger to Christianity in Africa is in the church.
Why Welcome a Same-Sex Couple to Church?
How congregations can reach out to people with same-sex attraction and remain committed to biblical human sexuality.
Witchcraft Accusations Prompt Large-Scale Response by African Theologians
Christian leaders aim to ‘turn the tide on the modern epidemic.’
Sundays Bloody Sundays in Nigeria
Third weekend of church bombings in a row is “clear invitation to religious war,” says Christian association.
Car Bomb Kills, Injures Dozens At Nigerian Church (UPDATED)
Military allegedly kills 8 and wounds 20 attempting to pacify crowds, claims Christian Association of Nigeria.
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to the April issue.