Long-time friend: “He prayed before every concert, and there was never a meal in Van’s house that was not blessed.”

(Updated) As deportations increase, Christians lose hope that Sudan will guarantee their religious freedom.

(Updated) Eastern European nation's top court rules against controversial legislation–again.

Canadian evangelicals find reason to cheer Supreme Court's unanimous ruling against Christian who distributed anti-gay pamphlets.

Investigation finds Indiana's Family Christian Center spent lavishly on ministry while falling behind on mortgages, taxes, and bills.

Unlikely trademark battles rage over use of the name 'Jesus' on clothing.

(Updated) The Christian Romeike family has been denied asylum, but plans to appeal the ruling.

Update: Family members get 7-year sentences after $140-million food ministry closes.

International campaign urging his release joined by more than 80 members of Congress.

Circle of Protection: "It is time to frame the budget debate in terms of moral choices that are understandable to the American people."