Police arrest pastor in Sudan in apparent property grab
In an apparent attempt by a Muslim businessman in Sudan to seize church property, police on Tuesday evening (Oct. 28) arrested and jailed overnight a pastor in River Nile state, sources said.
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The conflict affecting Christians in Nigeria has deep roots
Nigeria's socio-religious conflicts have a long and complex history, with numerous factors influencing the current violence. Whatever the cause, it cannot be denied that Christians are being disproportionately affected by the brutal violence that continues to result.
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African examples of decolonizing authentic Christian faith
Participants at the Network for the History of Mission in Arusha April 2026 shared how they have learned to be more authentically their ethnic selves as they faithfully follow Christ. In contexts of increasing confidence in authentically ethnic Christianity as well as complex urban fellowship diversity, churches need leaders equipped to better navigate cultural difference, recognize hidden patterns of exclusion, and cultivate a genuinely shared life together in Christ.
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The pulpit needs a boardroom—churches must invest in pastoral business training
Pastors leading congregations that have grown into full-scale institutions come under increasing pressure with budgets, payrolls, properties, and social programs, and yet many were never trained to manage them. To mitigate misconduct, modern ministries need more than anointing; they need competent management.
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Remembering the forgetten followers in a forgotten war
Sudan's civil war continues to rage after three years of devastating conflict and Sudan's two million Christians face particular peril. Yet this conflict is largely overlooked compared to other conflict zones. It seems to be a crisis too complex, too distant, and too African to hold the Western gaze. God sees, however, so let us pray for peace in Sudan and protection especially for Jesus' followers among the Sudanese.
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Global survey finds hope rising for the Church, digital missions emerging as key frontier
By CDI StaffThe Lausanne Movement has released a new global report revealing a renewed sense of optimism among Christian leaders about the future of the church — even as they acknowledge deep challenges from secularism, political polarization, and ethical failures within church leadership.
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Former WEA head sounds alarm over declining global Christian engagement in defending persecuted believers
By CDI StaffAmid rising concerns over global violations of religious freedom, former World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Secretary General Bishop Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher has warned that major Christian networks are retreating from advocacy for the persecuted church.
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Tens of thousands across six continents joined in prayer for IFES World Student Day 2025
By CDI StaffAlmost 30,000 people from more than 130 countries and territories united in prayer for “Immeasurably More” of God’s work in the world’s universities and colleges on Oct. 16. On World Student Day (WSD), a wave of global intercession started in the Pacific and swept across the global to the Americas.
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Orphan Sunday 2025 to rally churches around the world for children and families in need
By CDI StaffWorld Without Orphans (WWO) is calling on churches around the globe to take action for orphans, vulnerable children, and families on Nov. 9 as part of Orphan Sunday 2025.
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Kenyan Christian leaders call out corruption, appeal for integrity during funeral of former PM Raila Odinga
Christian leaders called for integrity and renewed efforts to fight corruption during the state burial of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Oct. 19. Anglican Church of Kenya Bishop the Rev. David Kodia delivered a sermon that drew a standing ovation, condemning leaders for perpetuating the corruption that has deeply affected the East African nation.
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‘We are the Anglican Communion’: Gafcon rejects authority of Archbishop of Canterbury
By Chris EyteGafcon, a movement claiming to represent the majority of Anglicans worldwide, particularly in the Global South, has officially rejected the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury and related institutions such as the Lambeth Conference — declaring itself the true “Global Anglican Communion.”
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Wisdom for the young from a renown Evangelist
Wisdom is not something that can be acquired easily or quickly. It is forged over years of challenging experience. We cannot travel back in time to speak to our younger selves, but we can share our wisdom with the young people around us. Here is great advice on par with wisdom from Solomon.
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