Two-Thirds of American Churchgoers Fail Bible Literacy Quiz November 3: A survey of monthly churchgoers found 65% failed a basic Bible quiz, earning an average score of just 51%. Only 11% correctly ordered four Old Testament events, while 67% mistook Hezekiah for a biblical book. Daily Bible readers averaged 66%, compared with 36% among those who rarely or never read it. To remedy this shortfall, Bible teacher Jen Wilkin urges churches to supplement sermons with structured, active instruction. (Baptist Press; The Gospel Coalition)

Leaders Warn Middle East Christians Face Disappearance November 3: More than 200 church leaders from 25 countries signed a declaration warning that historic Christian communities are shrinking through war, repression, and discrimination,. The declaration urges humanitarian aid, diplomacy, religious freedom, and accountability. Meanwhile, the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church called for increased protection after two attacks killed 60 of its members in Oromia. (RNS; Christian Daily)

Faith in God Plus Trust in Science Equals … Belief in Magic? November 2: Recent research found that 40% of Americans who believe in God while embracing science, reason, and personal spiritual interpretation lean toward belief in magic, versus 19% of other God-believers. A similar gap appeared among religious-service attendees but not among atheists or nonattenders. Researchers say skepticism toward religious authority may allow traditional faith and individualized supernatural beliefs to overlap. (Christian Today)

Canadians Admire Jesus but Distrust Christianity November 2: A survey found 76% of Canadians view Jesus as loving and 73% as selfless, while 64% call Christianity judgmental and 62% say it causes arguments. Although three-quarters of non-Christians have no interest in exploring Christianity, many remain spiritually curious and open to respectful conversations with trusted people. Researchers urge churches to emphasize Jesus, authentic relationships, hospitality, and pressure-free spaces for questions. (Christian Today)

Canaanite Fortress From Era of Judges Reopens in Israel November 1: The 3,200-year-old Gal’on Fortress in southern Israel’s Guvrin Forest has reopened after conservation and accessibility improvements. Archaeologists believe the square, four-towered structure guarded a strategic road and may have protected Canaanites from Philistine incursions during territorial struggles. Excavations uncovered living quarters, storehouses, and thousands of pottery fragments, including intact vessels likely used in worship of local gods. (Jerusalem Post)

Catch Up on October’s Bible News Stories  November 1: Don’t forget to catch up on all the biggest, strangest, and most inspiring Bible news stories of October 2026!