Headlines
Herdsmen kill two Christians, kidnap pastor in Nigeria
Catholic bishop attacked, left for dead in Sudan
Scientists grow a thousand-year-old seed into a tree, with resin likely mentioned in the Bible
WEA continues to face scrutiny amid plans to hold Assembly in Seoul next year as Korean church group issues 3rd statement
Australia to enact world’s toughest social media ban for children under 16
Denial of Christian’s effort to correct religion on ID in Pakistan overturned
Australian government withdraws controversial misinformation bill, 'no pathway to legislate this proposal'
Opinion
Tracking the next curve for integral mission from an Asian perspective
Asian Evangelicals are leading the way with fresh theological thinking as they embrace local theologizing at the grass roots of the Church to deepen our understanding of integral mission.
Helping those we love to find hope when they have left religion and have lost hope
Hope is always available, but not always accessible. When people we know and love walk away from religion, we can still help them develop a belief system that offers sources of hope, strength, and meaning. This article will help us help them find hope again. As we do so, we are living out love.
The grandchildren of Turks forced to convert are rebelling
More and more young Turks are asking themselves who they really are. And quite a few are discovering their Christian and non-Turkish roots.
Finding hope for children with disabilities in Central Asia
Is there hope for children with a disability when their disability is as the result of a curse? Yes! But it requires speaking truth: that they are made in God’s image, that they are invited into God’s kingdom just as they are, and that God has a perfect plan for their life.
Regional Highlights
Africa Asia Caribbean Europe Latin America Middle East Oceania US & CanadaOnce known as 'city of churches', Canadian city of Toronto declares December as 'Christian Heritage Month'
Once known as the “city of churches” with 90 church buildings listed in the inner zone during the year 1893, the Canadian city of Toronto today has become known as a multicultural metropolis with diverse faiths and beliefs. While nowadays only just under half of the population identify as Christian, a new initiative highlighted the historical and contemporary importance of Christianity for the city leading the Toronto City Council to proclaim December as “Christian Heritage Month.”
Christians in Iran tortured amid charges of promoting non-Islamic religion
Emerging mission network launches award to honor innovative missional projects in Europe with 'impact beyond church walls'
UK charity guides churches on supporting children with speech and language problems, once dubbed 'Cinderella Sector'
Two theological training centers in Switzerland agree to merge: 'less competition, more cooperation'
Authorities accused of allowing garbage to pile up near church in Indonesia
Christian publishing professionals gather for MAI LittWorld 2024: 'next generation eager to be equipped to share words of hope'
More than 80,000 people celebrated Gospel Night in Buenos Aires
Young Christian woman rescued from forced conversion/marriage in Pakistan
Features
Caught in the crossfire, Christians in Sudan among those hit hardest by the war
As the war in Sudan enters its second year with no clear resolution in sight, there are real fears that an escalation of hostilities between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) will further aggravate the humanitarian situation in Sudan. Speaking to Christian Daily International, the General Secretary of the Sudan Evangelical Alliance, Rafat Samir notes that Sudanese Christians have “long been ignored and neglected in humanitarian relief” increasing their vulnerability
[Book review] Christian Worldview & Transformation: Spirituality, Reason & Social Order
[Book review] Adoption Through the Rearview Mirror: Learning from stories of heartbreak and hope
[Book review] Let Us Draw Near - Biblical Foundations of Worship: 'should be required reading for the global Church'
Evangelicals overwhelmingly reaffirm the need for a national evangelical alliance in The Netherlands
Gafcon issues statement with 'sadness' after resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury, 'occasion for grief and self-reflection'
Mental health issues largely 'normalized' in Canadian churches, but some stigma remains
Syncretism, pluralism, New Apostolic Reformation: Korean church groups ask WEA to clarify its stance before holding its next GA in Seoul
Burn out, stress and family care: 350 missionaries gather in Kenya to share lessons and solutions
Amid persecution of clergy in China, bishop speaks only of ‘Sinicization’
Schools in Finland face opposition to Christian music
Anti-Christian crimes increase in Europe, report says
Rape, attempted kidnapping in Pakistan drive Christian family into hiding
Muslim family members kill recent convert to Christianity
‘Vindictive’: UMC criticized for plan to cut funds to departing African conference
Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect following 'weeks of tireless diplomacy'
Evangelical hospital in Barcelona celebrates new phase in nearly 150-year history with opening of new six-floor facility for 2,700 patients
Part-time Pastor, presidential candidate calls for protests after disputed Mozambique elections
Ancient decorative mosaic noted for first inscription of Jesus as God on display at Museum of the Bible
Catholic Bishops in Kenya decline presidential donation: 'Church must remain free from political influence'
Anticipating a hope that will be fulfilled
What we can learn from how the anguish of suicide was handled in history
The distortion of inspiration that led to toxic Christian nationalism
Warning against treating Jesus like a wonder drug
Finding hope in Jesus in the midst of historic devastation
Lessons from Zechariah about non-speaking communication
The child of Chinese migrants finds Jesus and steps from darkness into light: a testimony