Christian mother beaten by husband in Somalia flees for safety
A mother of two young children in Somalia had to leave them this week after her husband seriously injured her upon learning that she had left Islam for Christianity, she 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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‘Vindictive’: UMC criticized for plan to cut funds to departing African conference
The United Methodist Church has garnered criticism for a plan to possibly cut funding to the 1-million-member Côte d'Ivoire Conference, which voted to leave the denomination earlier this year before the original deadline to do so.
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Gafcon issues statement with 'sadness' after resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury, 'occasion for grief and self-reflection'
By Chris EyteA leading Anglican body critical of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, has issued a statement following his resignation after failing to timely report serial child abuser John Smyth QC to police - saying his willingness to step down shows evidence of taking responsibility.
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Catholic Bishops in Kenya decline presidential donation: 'Church must remain free from political influence'
By CDI StaffThe Catholic Church in Kenya has returned financial donations from the country’s President and Nairobi Governor emphasizing its policy against political contributions. The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) released a statement on Nov. 14, which was read in all churches of the Archdiocese of Nairobi on Sunday (Nov. 17), where Archbishop Philip Anyolo reiterated the Church's position that politics has no place in the Church.
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Burn out, stress and family care: 350 missionaries gather in Kenya to share lessons and solutions
By Ken KagichaThe 4th Global Member Care Network conference held in Maanzoni, 35 kilometers outside of Nairobi, Kenya, gathered over 350 participants including 80 speakers from around the world to deliberate and learn how missionaries and their families can be supported to do effective and impactful work in the mission field.
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One fatality, several YWAM staff injured in bus accident in Nigeria
By Ken KagichaA multi-vehicle accident near the coastal town of Badagry, 70 kilometres from Lagos, Nigeria turned fatal, claiming the life of a Youth With A Mission (YWAM) staff while several others were rushed to nearby hospitals with various injuries.
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Nigerian general recounts sham trial that led to death sentences
A former Army general in Nigeria said his death sentence following riots more than 30 years ago was the result of Muslim military leaders controlling a sham tribunal.
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Three Baptist pastors killed in Manipur ambush after peace conference
Three Baptist pastors were shot dead in an ambush in India’s northeastern state of Manipur on Wednesday, May 13, while traveling home from an interchurch peace conference focused on easing tensions between tribal Christian communities in the conflict-hit state. At least five others were wounded.
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