James Smith 
March 10, 2026 — Dallas, Texas — Texas Senator John Cornyn (R) announced the launch of his Evangelical Faith Advisory Council with prominent pastors, including Dr. Jack Graham of Prestonwood Baptist Church and Dr. Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Dallas, to provide guidance on religious liberty, family values and pro-life issues ahead of his May … Read more
March 16, 2026 — Irving, Texas The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC) held Empower 2026, a leadership conference from February 23-24 at the Irving Convention Center, focusing on biblical training, evangelism strategies, and discipleship for Texas church leaders. Related sessions, including a women’s gathering and the Spanish-language Apoderados event, emphasized spiritual renewal and equipping … Read more
March 16, 2026 — Cuttack, Odisha, India A massive fire erupted in the trauma care Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital, killing at least 10 patients and injuring 11 others early Monday morning. The blaze broke out around 2:30-3:00 a.m. in the first-floor ICU, where 23 patients were receiving … Read more
March 16, 2026 — Dallas, Texas The Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) is hosting its Outcomes Conference from April 28-30, celebrating its 50th year by equipping mission-driven Christian leaders with tools for spiritual and personal growth. The conference features over 100 workshops across nine tracks, including church summits and CEO forums. Themes emphasize multiplying time, efforts, … Read more
March 10, 2026 — Berrien Springs, Michigan Andrews University hosted its 23rd Annual Music & Worship Conference, delving into the connections between worship practices, mission work, and Christian discipleship training to promote spiritual growth among participants. The event, held at the university in Berrien Springs, emphasized how worship, mission, and discipleship intersect to nurture faith … Read more
March 16, 2026 — Bloomington, Ind. Indiana University Bloomington students have shown a marked increase in engagement with evangelical and Catholic groups this academic year, featuring packed Bible studies, overflowing Masses and weekly worship gatherings with hundreds in attendance, as documented by the campus newspaper Indiana Daily Student in reporting framed as IU’s Christian Revival: … Read more
March 16, 2026 — Colorado Springs, Colo. Wholeness in Christ Ministries has announced the “Awaken Wholeness Retreat,” a national Christian gathering emphasizing spiritual growth, inner healing prayer, biblical counseling for trauma recovery, and restoring spirit-soul-body balance, to be held in June 2026 at a scenic retreat center near the city. The event is attracting attention … Read more
March 13, 2026 — Jackson, Mississippi John M. Perkins, pioneering evangelical minister and civil rights activist known for faith-based community development and racial reconciliation ministries, dies at 95. The influential Black leader, who founded Voice of Calvary Ministries and promoted the “three Rs” of relocation, redistribution and reconciliation, passed away at his home under hospice … Read more
March 16, 2026 — Ennis, Texas Pastor John Anosike is promoting The Holy Fire Conference in Ennis, Texas: A Divine Gathering for Spiritual Refinement, Ascension, and America’s Restoration (X post), scheduled for March 26–29 at the dRealms Training Centre, 2000 US Hwy Bypass 287. The free event runs daily from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. … Read more
March 16, 2026 — Ennis, Texas — Pastor John Anosike announced the Holy Fire Conference, set for March 26–29 at dRealms Training Centre, as a divine gathering aimed at spiritual refinement, ascension, and national alignment for the United States. The event, promoted in recent social media posts by Anosike, is described as more than a … Read more