Unknown assailant shoots pastor dead in Pakistan
A Presbyterian pastor who survived an attack in September was gunned down by an unidentified assailant outside his home in front of his daughter last week, his family said.
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Asked about India's Christians the RSS response was awkward silence
Accused of orchestrating or tolerating attacks on Christians, top representatives of India's RSS went mute. A video of the scene went viral. For India to fulfill its promise in this century, its most influential non-governmental organization must lead by example in transparency, accountability and permitting space for freedom of religion.
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In the AI age we must work harder to form authentic faith in our children
Children today grow up inside more than one world. The AI world listens when no one else is available. It does not merely distract, it deeply forms users, and we are facing a crisis of authentic faith transmission to the AI generation. But we don't need more distracting activity, we need better formation in the midst of life's struggles.
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Failed self sufficiency gives way to soaring because of the Lord
After failing in a start-up business a Singaporean engineer is met by the Lord who gives strength to eagles and finds new confidence to pursue God's purpose for his life, his family, and those he works with; eventually investing back into God's purposes for the world.
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Will Nepal’s Christians gain protection under new Gen Z-backed government?
Following the GenZ protests of 2025, the test of a new Nepali government is whether it will resist the growing influence of Hindu nationalism, which has increasingly targeted the country’s small (2%) Christian minority.
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Christian woman jailed in India treated for cancer
A Christian woman in India jailed for 86 days on false accusations of fraudulent conversion was diagnosed with cancer in October, sources said.
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U.N rights chief slams Pakistan’s constitutional amendment
By CDI StaffUnited Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Friday (Nov. 28) sounded an alarm over Pakistan’s recent constitutional amendments, saying they raise “grave concerns” over rule of law and protection of human rights, including religious freedom.
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Sri Lanka evangelicals launch emergency aid appeal as Cyclone Ditwah death toll surpasses 330
By CDI StaffChristian leaders in Sri Lanka have launched an emergency relief effort as the death toll from Cyclone Ditwah and widespread flooding rose to more than 330, with hundreds still missing and tens of thousands forced from their homes.
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Tokyo Deaflympics 2025 offers rare opportunity to reach one of the world’s least-reached people groups
By CDI StaffThe 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo has become an unprecedented platform for global evangelism, giving missionaries rare access to one of the world’s largest and least-reached communities. As thousands of athletes and spectators from around the world gather for the international sporting event, mission workers say the moment represents a historic opportunity to share the gospel with D/deaf people who are seldom concentrated in one place.
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Kidnapped Christian woman in Pakistan forcibly converted, married, brother says
Relatives of a 21-year-old Christian woman in Pakistan who disappeared from her home on Nov. 17 said they are heartbroken and fearful after she resurfaced in court claiming she had converted to Islam and married her Muslim neighbor.
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Investigation of misuse of blasphemy laws sought in Pakistan
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Sunday (Nov. 23) demanded formation of a commission to investigate misuse of the country’s harsh blasphemy laws and legislate against forcible conversion.
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Mothers thrive when a church shows up in loving community
Moms need to know they’re cared for. They need relationships they can trust, and advice they can use. When moms thrive, children thrive—and the church thrives. Churches as healthy growing communities represent the Body of Christ's most ancient mission: life together, in love.
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