Christians in Jordan were joined by churches in parts of Israel and the West Bank in celebrating Easter together across denominational lines on April 12, an unusual occurrence globally as Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox churches typically observe the holiday on different dates.
Gunmen described as “Fulani terrorists” raided a village in central Nigeria on Thursday night (April 9) and killed at least 20 Christians, area residents said.
"Disability isn’t what someone lacks, it’s whether the world makes room for them.” Imagine what it would take in your organization for you to work alongside someone with a disability. Imagine what they might have to overcome in order to thrive. Imagine what they might offer. Reflecting on this has the power to change lives.
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India’s culture wars have morphed from rhetoric into policy and an emboldened ecosystem of vigilantes and ideological enforcers has emerged alongside the state, advancing a vision of an uncompromisingly Hindu India. This presents a growing threat to democracy, religious liberty, and especially a minority Christian population.
For all the fears and frenzy around the emergence of generative AI, best selling author Jerry B. Jenkins maintains that "technology... can’t write from conviction, from the overflow of the passions of the heart." While generative AI is a powerful research tool on their devices, there will always be a place for skilled inspired writers.
In the midst of crisis, when powerful people play war games and masses suffer because of it, it is easy to feel impotent, a victim of circumstance. But there is hope. We need to look for, and recount, alternate stories that evidence hope. The quiet, "widows mite", stories of faithfulness and breakthrough in ordinary everyday living are needed, especially now.
A landmark national study examining the roles and contributions of women in Canadian evangelical churches reveals a complex and often nuanced picture of women’s participation, highlighting both shared convictions and diverse lived experiences across congregations.
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have moved to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties following President Bola Tinubu’s state visit on March 18 - 19. But UK lawmakers and Christian groups warn that future cooperation should depend on ending violence against Christians.
