CDI Staff

Fourth Younger Leaders Gathering 2025 (São Paulo, Brazil)

Rick Warren urges global church unity to advance 'gospel for everyone' goal by 2033

Global evangelical leaders should move beyond conferences and slogans toward practical collaboration if the goal of sharing the gospel with every person by 2033 is to become reality, pastor and author Rev. Rick Warren said during an online interview hosted by the World Evangelical Alliance.

Report: Employee engagement rises in Christian-led workplaces, survey of 40,000 workers finds

A majority of employees working in Christian-led organizations report being engaged in their work, according to the 2026 edition of the State of the Christian Workplace report, which surveyed more than 40,000 staff members across hundreds of ministries, churches and faith-based institutions.

ACTEA marks 50 years as African church growth raises demand for theological training

The Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA) is marking its 50th anniversary this week during its General Assembly in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, where theological educators and Christian leaders from across Africa are discussing how to expand training for church leaders amid rapid growth of Christianity on the continent.

'The weight is real, the toll is deep': ABTS president calls global church to pray for Lebanon, Middle East

The president of the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary has called on Christians worldwide to pray for Lebanon and the wider Middle East as renewed conflict between Israel and Hezbollah forces has displaced hundreds of thousands and intensified humanitarian needs across the country.

Zach Williams releases deluxe 'Jesus Loves' album with Thomas Rhett

Two-time GRAMMY® Award winner Zach Williams expanded his latest musical chapter Friday with the release of the deluxe edition of his studio album, Jesus Loves.

Security boosted at churches, missionary schools following deadly anti-US protests across Pakistan

Security has been significantly reinforced at churches, missionary schools and other Christian institutions across Pakistan after violent anti-US protests linked to the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran left at least 22 people dead and over 200 injured nationwide last week.

Farmers’ church in Switzerland adapts worship to agricultural life

A new form of church designed specifically for farmers has taken root in eastern Switzerland, reshaping traditional worship schedules and formats to fit the rhythms of agricultural life, according to a report by Dienstagsmail. 

Micah Global appoints Roshan Mendis as new Global Director

Micah Global has appointed Roshan Mendis as its new Global Director, the international Christian development and advocacy network announced Saturday, Feb. 28.

'AI can generate sermons but cannot convey a life,' Korean pastors say at AI-era preaching conference

Artificial intelligence may be able to generate polished sermons, complete with structure, illustrations and theological analysis, but it cannot embody lived faith, suffering or spiritual encounter, speakers said at a Korean church conference examining the future of preaching in the AI era.

'Khamenei is dead': Trump announces death of Iran’s supreme leader

Hours after the initial strikes, President Donald Trump announced that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had been killed in the assault, describing his death as both retribution and a turning point in the conflict.

US, Israel launch major assault on Iran as Trump vows to ‘devastate’ military and urges regime change

The United States and Israel launched a sweeping military assault on Iran early Saturday, striking targets in Tehran and across the country in an operation that President Donald Trump said aims to eliminate Iran’s nuclear program, cripple its armed forces and open the way for a change in government.