Carrie Dedrick

• Nigeria: Boko Haram Kidnaps 60 Women and Girls, 31 Boys
  Boko Haram is behind another abduction in Northeast Nigeria. The militant group kidnapped 60 women and girls, and 31 boys from villages in the area.
  Tuesday, June 24, 2014
• Meriam Ibrahim Re-Arrested at Sudan Airport
  One day after Sudanese Christian Meriam Ibrahim was released from prison, she has been re-arrested by authorities.
  Tuesday, June 24, 2014
• Crisis in Iraq: What's Next?
  Turmoil in Iraq is ongoing, as ISIS (the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant) continues to take over Iraqi cities.
  Monday, June 23, 2014
• Missouri Church Holds Gun Raffle to Attract Men to Parish
  Ignite Church of Joplin Missouri has adopted a new strategy to attract men to the parish; the church recently held a gun raffle as a form of outreach to get men in the door.
  Monday, June 23, 2014
• National Cathedral Welcomes First Openly Transgender Priest to Pulpit
  Washington D.C.’s National Cathedral welcomed Rev. Dr. Cameron Partridge to preach on Sunday; it was the first time that the historic church permitted an openly transgender priest to speak at the...
  Monday, June 23, 2014
• Christian Radio Host Accused of Child Sex Crimes
  A Christian radio host has been arrested on account of child sex charges. John Balyo of Michigan, the morning host of WCSG Radio, has been accused of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
  Monday, June 23, 2014
• Meriam Ibrahim to Be Released from Prison
  Sudanese Christian Meriam Ibrahim will be released from prison. The 27-year-old had been in prison with her 20-month-old son and 4-week-old daughter awaiting a sentence of 100 lashes and hanging...
  Monday, June 23, 2014
• Israel Airstrikes Kill 10 Syrian Troops
  Israel attacked Syrian troops with air raids Sunday night, killing 10 Syrian soldiers and destroying a command center.
  Monday, June 23, 2014
• Testing Shows Bible Did Not Stop Save Man from Shooting
  An Ohio bus driver’s claim that a Bible shielded him from a shooting earlier this year has proven to be false.
  Friday, June 20, 2014
• South Carolina Man Beheads Jesus Statue, Justifies Vandalism with First Commandment
  A South Carolina man took a sledgehammer to a concrete statue of Jesus at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church early Sunday morning; he claims he only did it to honor the First Commandment.
  Friday, June 20, 2014
• Rick Warren's Saddleback Church Embraces 'The Daniel Plan' for Weight Loss
  Members of Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church in California are joining together in a diet and exercise plan in the name of Christ.
  Friday, June 20, 2014
• Pope Francis Denounces Legalization of Recreational Drugs
  Pope Francis spoke out against the legalization of recreational drugs at a drug enforcement conference in Rome.
  Friday, June 20, 2014
• UMC Pastor Ousted for Officiating Gay Son's Wedding Begins Appeal
  The United Methodist Church (UMC) pastor who was terminated for officiating his gay son’s wedding ceremony is now appealing the church’s decision.
  Friday, June 20, 2014
• Investigation Finds Bill Gothard's Actions 'Inappropriate' But Not 'Criminal'
  A board of investigators found that former president of the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) Bill Gothard’s alleged behavior around teen girls was “inappropriate,” but not “criminal.”
  Thursday, June 19, 2014
• Jonathan Merritt: Hobby Lobby is Not a Christian Company
  Religion News Service columnist Jonathan Merritt is making a splash amongst conservative Christians with his claim that Hobby Lobby is not a Christian company.
  Thursday, June 19, 2014
• As I Lay Dying's Tim Lambesis Says Nine Out of 10 Christian Bands Only Claim to Be Christian
  Musician Tim Lambesis now says that he is actually an Atheist, and many so-called “Christian” bands are not what they claim to be either.
  Thursday, June 19, 2014
• Spanish Model Gives Up Career to Be a Nun
  Spanish model and actress Olalla Oliveros has given up her career in the entertainment industry to answer a call to join the ministry.
  Thursday, June 19, 2014
• Church Investment Coach Faces Fraud Charges
  A church investment coach has been accused of fraud amounting $5 million.
  Thursday, June 19, 2014