James Smith

March 16, 2026 — Tehran/Washington The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran entered its third week since beginning on February 28, with U.S. and Israeli forces conducting airstrikes on Iranian cities including Tehran, Hamadan and Isfahan, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied reports of ceasefire requests and vowed continued defense. President Donald Trump ordered strikes on … Read more

March 15, 2026 — Ennis, Texas — Pastor John Anosike announced the Holy Fire Conference, a spiritual revival event set for March 26-29 at dRealms Training Centre, emphasizing encounters with the “refining fire of Christ” and restoration of America’s glory. The conference, described as a “divine gathering in partnership with the Great Cloud of Witnesses … Read more

March 16, 2026 — Tehran U.S. and Israeli forces pressed their airstrikes into the third week of war against Iran, targeting the country’s key oil export hub on Kharg Island and major cities including Tehran, Hamadan and Isfahan, where President Trump claimed the island had been “totally demolished.” The attacks have killed at least 1,348 … Read more

March 16, 2026 — Washington President Donald Trump announced that “about seven” countries are in discussions to help police the Strait of Hormuz, the vital shipping chokepoint largely closed by Iran to U.S. and allied vessels as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran enters its third week. The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of … Read more

March 16, 2026 — United States — The SEEK 2026 Catholic conference drew a record-breaking 26,000 young attendees, marking a 24% increase over prior years and highlighting a surge in faith-based gatherings focused on spiritual renewal. The event, aimed at young Catholics seeking spiritual growth, underscored growing interest in large-scale Christian conferences amid themes of … Read more

March 16, 2026 — Houston, Texas Organizers have announced the 39th Annual Church of Christ Ladies’ Lectureship-Retreat, scheduled for April 2–5, 2026, at the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel. The event offers women opportunities for spiritual growth, lectures, and fellowship centered on ministry and faith development, according to the official announcement from the Ladies Lectureship Retreat Facebook … Read more

March 16, 2026 — Bradenton, Florida The Family Church at Christian Retreat hosted Pastor Eddie Taylor for two days of sessions on March 5 (7-9 p.m.) and March 6 (10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.) as part of its “Winter Conference 2026 | Declare His Glory” series running from January to March.[1][2] The event featured … Read more

March 16, 2026 — She Leads Church has announced its Spring 2026 Virtual Conference “She Is Rooted”, a two-day online event set for April 23–24, 2026, aimed at equipping Christian women leaders with Christ-centered teaching on spiritual resilience and sustainable leadership. Led by CEO Suzanne Nadell, She Leads Church Announces Spring 2026 Virtual Conference “She … Read more

Feb. 11, 2026 — She Leads Church announced its Spring 2026 Virtual Conference “She Is Rooted” for Christian Women Leaders, a two-day online event set for April 23-24 aimed at empowering women leading in church, marketplace, home and communities worldwide. The virtual conference, led by CEO Suzanne Nadell, focuses on returning to Christ-centered foundations for … Read more

March 16, 2026 — Various U.S. locations Several prominent Christian retreats and conferences scheduled for late March 2026 are emphasizing spiritual refinement, healing, discipleship, and national prayer, drawing participants seeking personal and communal renewal. These events, hosted across Texas, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia, focus on encounters with God, women’s soul care, addiction recovery, … Read more