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Russell Brand Sentenced to 10.5 Years for Rape and Sexual Assault
A London judge sentenced comedian Russell Brand, who describes himself as a born-again Christian, to 10 years and six months in prison. He was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
Worship Songs Need the Psalms' Full Range, Essay Argues
A Christianity Today essay says both contemporary worship songs and traditional hymns have flaws. It argues the church should recover the Psalms to give its worship a fuller voice. The author draws on Augustine's idea that Christ and the church pray together.
Critic Says Andrew Farley's Book on Jesus' Hard Teachings Is Poorly Written
A Christianity Today review says Andrew Farley's The Impossible Teachings of Jesus has orthodox theology but a repetitive, marketing-style voice. The critic says the style hurts the book's message.
Review Says New Bible-Based Novel Falls Short of Its Subject
Christianity Today critic Kristen Gunn says The Battle for Heaven and Earth, by Mark Yarbrough and Jerry Jenkins, fails to match its grand theme. She calls on Christian writers to aim higher in their craft.
More Than 30 Civilians Killed in ADF Attack in Eastern Congo
Armed group ADF attacked the village of Cantine in North Kivu, eastern DR Congo, on November 5-6, 2026. A local civil society leader says more than 30 civilians died, and many families fled.
Sudanese Refugee Titus Malika Graduates With Support From ICC
Titus Hassan Malika, a Sudanese Christian who fled persecution, received his diploma on Nov. 6 with help from International Christian Concern. He says his faith carried him through years of hardship in Kenya.
Advent Reflection Says God Will Shake the Nations Through Christ
A devotional essay from The Gospel Coalition, a US-based evangelical outlet, reads Haggai's prophecy of a shaken world as fulfilled in Jesus. It urges readers to wait patiently and to point friends toward Christ this Advent.
Midlife as a Crossroads, Not a Crisis, Christian Writer Says
A Gospel Coalition essay argues that middle age can be a season of fruitful faith rather than crisis. It draws on a book by pastor Jared Wilson and calls men to spiritual fatherhood.
Brooklyn Church Tears Down Its Own Building to Build Affordable Homes
Faith Forward Community Church in Brooklyn's Ocean Hill neighborhood replaced its old building with 67 units of affordable housing. Pastor Vivian Grubb says the community's biggest need was housing.
Two Ugandan Siblings Beaten and Expelled After Choosing to Follow Jesus
On Nov. 3, a father in Uganda reportedly beat his two children after hearing them sing a Christian song. Advocacy group International Christian Concern says the siblings were rescued by Christians and now have nowhere to stay.
Ohio Church Sends 33 IMB Missionaries to Nations
33 International Mission Board missionaries were affirmed on Nov. 9 at a Sending Celebration near Dayton, Ohio. Their stories show God's call reaching ordinary families.
Churches Respond to Colombia Quake, Ecuador Floods and Sudanese Refugees in Egypt
Churches in Colombia, Ecuador and Egypt are feeding, sheltering and supporting people hit by disaster or displacement. The Colombian quake killed at least 132 people, and a Methodist district in Egypt now serves more than 1,300 members, most of them refugees.
Egyptian Coptic Deacon Killed by ISIS in Libya for Refusing to Renounce Christ
Sources report that Milad Malak, a 20-year-old Coptic Christian deacon, was tortured and killed by ISIS-linked militants in Libya in October after refusing to convert to Islam. The case has drawn attention to threats faced by Christians and converts in Libya, Egypt and beyond.
Gunmen Kill Six in Plateau Attacks; No Arrests Made
Suspected Fulani gunmen killed at least six people, including a soldier, in two attacks in Nigeria's Plateau state on November 8. Local leaders say no arrests have been made.
Two Christian Girls Assaulted in India Over Conversion Claims
A video showing men beating two young Christian women in Telangana, India, has sparked outrage. Police have arrested two suspects after protests by local Christians, according to International Christian Concern.
Egyptian Christian Killed by ISIS in Libya After Refusing to Renounce Faith
Militants from ISIS killed Milad Malak, a 20-year-old Egyptian Christian, in Libya, according to advocacy groups. Reports say he refused to deny Jesus and convert to Islam, even under torture.
Five Ministries Train Native American Christians for Leadership
Five Christian ministries are investing in Native American leaders through education, discipleship and evangelism. The work is highlighted during Native American Heritage Month, according to MinistryWatch.