Your source for all the latest Bible-related and Bible-adjacent news from the month of April 2025 — from archaeological discoveries and academic research to cultural events and conversations, developments in the global church, and more.
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Here it is, your source for all the latest Bible-related and Bible-adjacent news from the month of March 2025 — from archaeological discoveries and academic research to cultural events and conversations, developments in the global church, and more.
Updated regularly throughout the month.
Week of March 30
- April 3 — Following two devastating earthquakes in Myanmar, a coalition of evangelical alliances are hosting a global online prayer event on April 5 at 8:30am ET. The earthquakes have killed over 3,000 people, injured thousands, and left many missing. Relief efforts are hindered by damaged roads and power outages. The prayer event aims to support survivors, emergency responders, and relief organizations during the crisis. Sign up here. (Christian Daily)
- April 3 — How biblically accurate was Season 1 of House of David? Covering 1 Samuel 15–17, it focused on Saul’s rejection, David’s anointing, and Goliath’s defeat. It adds subplots inspired by tradition and context but not addressed in the Bible, such as David’s family dynamics, Saul’s monogamy, and Goliath’s origins. While some elements align with scripture and history, others, like Saul’s son Eshbaal seizing the throne, are fictional. (Christianity Today)
- April 3 — The 169-foot-tall Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer is set to begin construction this summer near Birmingham, UK. Inspired by the Möbius strip, the infinity-loop structure will feature 1 million white bricks, each digitally linked to a story of answered prayer from both ordinary individuals and historical figures. Initially delayed due to rising costs and design challenges, the project is now on track to open in autumn 2027. (Christianity Daily)
- April 1 — Not April Fools: A shocking study by the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University found that only 11% of Americans believe in the Trinity, with slightly higher rates among self-identified Christians (16%) and born-again Christians (24%). Meanwhile, only 53% of Christians “believe that God exists and affects people’s lives.” The findings suggest a decline in Biblical literacy and understanding of core Christian doctrines. (Christianity Daily)
- April 1 — The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is seeking a new secretary general to unite its 600 million members, following Thomas Schirrmacher’s resignation last year. The WEA has faced criticism from groups in Korea and Europe over theological concerns and its association with Catholicism. The new leader, expected to be announced in October, will need to address these divisions and foster global unity while upholding evangelical values. (Christianity Today)
- April 1 — Neuroscience suggests humans are “hardwired” for faith. Prayer and worship light up multiple brain regions tied to empathy, focus, and emotional regulation. Spending 30 minutes in prayer, four days a week, has been shown to reduce stress and increase compassion. Not all prayer is equal, though: love-centered prayers have the biggest impact, while fear-based views of God trigger stress responses. (RELEVANT)
- April 1 — Baptist groups are redoubling efforts to spread the Gospel globally through humanitarian aid. The Baptist World Alliance’s “Stand in the Gap” initiative is raising funds for urgent needs in areas like DR Congo and Myanmar. Meanwhile, Southern Baptists’ Send Relief responded to a deadly earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, providing food, water, and shelter to thousands. Both organizations call for donations and prayer. (Baptist Press and Christian Daily)
- March 31 — A survey by Fusion and Savanta found that just 29% of Christian students (and 12% of non-Christian ones) in the UK read the Bible weekly, though often only through social media snippets. Half of all students believe the Bible is relevant today. Despite these mixed opinions, many are curious about the Bible, and Fusion says there is a huge opportunity to foster spiritual transformation through greater Scriptural engagement. (Premier)
- March 30 — The little-known Bible story of Zelophehad’s daughters (Numbers 27:1-11) might be the oldest recorded women’s rights campaign. Five sisters successfully petitioned Moses to inherit their father’s property after his death without a male heir. Their case led to a change in Mosaic law and set a precedent that has influenced theological and political debates for millennia, including royal succession in England and Scotland. (Christian Today)
- March 30 — Booming Bible sales in the UK and (gradual, tepid) church growth in the U.S. New takes on science vs. faith and St. Patrick vs. snakes. Pope Francis, home from the hospital, and Butch Wilmore, home from space, both credited Jesus with sustaining them. Church renewal conferences were held in Africa, Korea, Europe — just about everywhere … and a guy whose blood saved 2.4 million unborn babies. Revisit the biggest, strangest, and most inspiring Bible and church news stories of March!
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