Headlines
Christian slain for leading Muslims to faith in Christ
‘Jesus disrupts’: Christian student group to launch 8-week evangelism tour at elite universities
Christian, 18, charged with blasphemy in Pakistan wins bail
Baptist pastor’s daughter, grandson killed in Russian drone strike in Ukraine
Arrests made in eastern India gang rape case, highlighting ongoing struggle against sexual violence
Christian girl, 10, kidnapped and forcibly converted in Pakistan
Opinion
Of rogue preachers and misleading theologies: Is it time to regulate the Church?
It reads like a horror story, and most of it is quite unbelievable that it can, let alone that it did, happen. The story of Paul Nthenge Mackenzie of the Good News International Church is a tragic event in Kenya’s recent history.
Brazil’s new National Education Plan is a real threat for parental rights
Estimates show that parents of over 70,000 children in Brazil have chosen to homeschool their children—a right that is protected and enshrined in international law. While the decision whether or not to homeschool should be left to the child’s parents, in Brazil, that is no longer the case.
I have seen the raw footage of the October 7 attack - this is what I pray for
I recently attended a screening of raw footage of the October 7th, 2023, attacks in Israel. It was a spontaneous decision – the queue to get in was long, and I quietly prayed that if I got in, God would help me use it to potentially contribute a meaningful voice to the highly polarized and emotionally charged global debates – including among Christians – on what could possibly bring an end to the war and suffering in the Holy Land.
Regional Highlights
Africa Asia Caribbean Europe Latin America Middle East Oceania US & CanadaMalawi’s Catholic bishops write rare scathing letter to the President
Islamist defacing of Christian sites shocks French villagers
Legislation to halt abuse of blasphemy laws sought in Pakistan
Historic Bible, replica of St Thomas’ Cross on display in Pakistan’s Supreme Court as symbols of recognition of minorities
YWAM’s tragedy reinforces the urgency of addressing road safety in Africa
Ghana's parliament passes bill introducing new criminal penalties for LGBTQ+ activity and promotion
Abortion is enshrined in France's Constitution: What impact will it have?
In Argentina, an evangelical church has become the target of feminist vandalism for the fourth time
Muslim cleric threatens Nigeria’s First Lady for serving as a pastor
Features
Podcast
Coleman Bailey - Serving Orphans Worldwide
The influence, impact and challenges facing the Church in Angola
Tackling Abuse In Christian Marriages: Author Cindy Burrell Explains How Churches Can Help
What Is 'Violent' Faith? Author Kim Maas Unpacks What It Means To Live In The Way Of God's Kingdom
Tuttle Twins" creator Daniel Harmon talks family-friendly films
Korean Methodist Church excommunicates pastor who held LGBT blessing ceremony
Church of England needs 'far-reaching' change to improve safeguarding
Evangelical leader warns against spiritual extremism, as leader of Kenyan cult charged for hunger deaths
French evangelicals launch website offering listening service and educational resources for victims and witnesses of sexual violence
Unimaginable suffering and clergy under pressure after two years of war in Ukraine
Christian in Pakistan accused of blasphemy for refusing to convert, he says
Christian rape victim in Pakistan pressured to withdraw charges
Muslim terrorists kill two Christians in Kaduna state, Nigeria
Organized crime suspected in attempted poisoning of priest in Italy
Forced marriage of Christian women becoming 'concerningly common' worldwide: Open Doors
Ethiopia’s new found media freedom restricts religious broadcasters - Study
Christian makes history in Pakistan after election as Deputy Speaker of Sindh Assembly
Anti-sex trafficking mov't must shift focus to targeting businesses profiting off sex: victim advocate
Young men more likely than women to say they want to be parents someday, study finds
Evangelist Andres Palau meets with the President of Panama in lead up to Palau Festival
How Long, O Lord?
Pain of a different sort: unintended side-effects of short-term medical missions
Language: a barrier or a bridge to people flourishing
Nil by force: a word on militaristic tropes in missions
The sledgehammer of truth
Africa’s election year 2024: Twenty principles and truths for Christian political engagement
Sinicization: Culture or Politics?