1 in 12 Christians Persecuted Because of Faith –Open Doors

Open Doors USA released its report on the 50 countries where Christians face the most persecution. The World Watch list is published every year and ranks countries based on the level of persecution Christians experience in five spheres of Christian life: church, national, community, family, and private lives.

Twin Bombings in Philippine Church Left 20 Dead, 111 Injured

At least 20 people were killed and 111 others injured, when two bomb attacks hit the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo, Philippines on January 27, 2019.

Research Shows Christians “over-represented” in Incoming US Congress

Pew Research reported Christians are overrepresented in both sides, considering that only 71 percent of all adults in the US identify as Christians.

Bulgaria Passes New Law Excluding Severe Church Restrictions

The parliament of Bulgaria passed the Religious Denominations Act, without the severe Church restrictions that evangelicals have been protesting against since October.

App Sees Increase in Bible Engagement with 1 Million New Subscribers in 24 Hours

On the heels of setting New Year’s resolutions, the YouVersion Bible App posted a record-breaking number of new plan subscriptions last January 1st.

Joyce Dimaculangan

Joyce has more than 15 years experience writing news, industry articles and blogs for the private and public sectors. Most of her career was spent writing technical documentation for a software company in the Philippines. She earned a B.A. in Communication Arts with a concentration in writing from the University of the Philippines, Los Baños. During her leisure time, Joyce pursues her interest in reading fiction and playing with her dogs. She can be contacted at [email protected].