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11 Jun, 2024 14:06 EDT

Africa Society & Culture

Evangelicals across Africa react to death of Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima

By CDI Staff

The tragic news of the death of Malawi’s Vice President, the Right Hon. Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, and nine other officials in a plane crash on Tuesday has reverberated across Africa, drawing heartfelt condolences and prayers from evangelical leaders. President Lazarus Chakwera announced on Tuesday that the wreck of the plane carrying Malawi's vice-president was found with no survivors. Saulos Chilima and nine others were flying within the country on Monday morning when their aircraft disappeared
9 Jun, 2024 14:06 EDT

Asia Society & Culture Church & Missions

On Memorial Day, Korean Christian groups remember ultimate sacrifice of those who protected country from communist invasion

By CDI Staff

On the occasion of the 69th Memorial Day, which was celebrated on June 6, 2024, major church institutions issued statements to remember the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of South Korea and to pass on their spirit to future generations. Below is a summary of the main content of each institution's statement.
7 Jun, 2024 05:06 EDT

Asia Society & Culture

South Korean rights groups decry recent forced repatriations of North Koreans who fled to China as "barbaric act"

By CDI Staff

The "National Alliance against Forced Repatriation of North Korean Defectors," in which organizations such as the "Movement for Investigating Truth about Forced Repatriation of North Korean Defectors" and "Esther Prayer Movement" participate, held a press conference opposing the forced repatriation of North Korean defectors by the Chinese government on the afternoon of June 3rd in front of the Seoul Central Post Office near the Chinese Embassy in Myeongdong, Seoul.
4 Jun, 2024 05:06 EDT

Latin America Society & Culture

Nayib Bukele sworn in as President of El Salvador for second term amid praise, concerns from evangelicals

By CDI Staff

On Saturday, Nayib Bukele was inaugurated for his second term as President of El Salvador. Special guests included King of Spain Felipe VI, Argentinean President Javier Milei, as well as other officials. Renowned Argentinean pastor Dante Gebel blessed and prayed for the president, who was the first in El Salvador’s democratic era to achieve immediate reelection, albeit not without questions and criticism.
3 Jun, 2024 05:06 EDT

Asia Society & Culture

Christian becomes first minority woman to be promoted to brigadier in Pakistan Army

By CDI Staff

In a historic first in Pakistan, a Christian female officer has been promoted to the rank of brigadier in the Pakistan Army, garnering praise and felicitations from people across the country. Colonel Helen Mary Roberts has become the first female one-star general from the minority communities in Pakistan’s history.
2 Jun, 2024 10:06 EDT

Asia Church & Missions

Korean Methodists debate whether to sever ties or remain after UMC General Conference’s change on homosexuality

By CDI Staff

As the United Methodist Church (UMC) recently made decisions at its general conference regarding the ordination of homosexual pastors, among other issues, it has stirred repercussions in Korea. Among Korean-American Methodist pastors, there are divergent reactions. Some pastors within the Korean Methodist Church argue that the church should sever ties with the UMC.
23 May, 2024 07:05 EDT

Asia Church & Missions

2024 Intercession Prayer Conference: "The power of intercessory prayer to heal the nation and change the world"

By CDI Staff

The Global Mission Church in Korea, led by Senior Pastor Rev. Seong-Eun Choi, celebrated its 30th anniversary by hosting the "2024 Intercessory Prayer Conference" from May 20-22 with the theme "Heal the Nation and Change the World through Prayer."
21 May, 2024 08:05 EDT

Europe Asia Church & Missions

Following “historic” meeting with Church in China, head of Russia Evangelical Alliance hopes for continuing dialogue, exchange

By CDI Staff

“We hope that, as Russian and Chinese evangelicals, we can learn from each other because we have so many similar approaches to things,” said Rev. Vitaly Vlashenko, General Secretary of the Russia Evangelical Alliance (REA), following the first official visit of a Russian evangelical delegation to China on April 12-20.
20 May, 2024 15:05 EDT

US & Canada Family & Children

Zonderkidz and Saddleback Church unveil 'Hey-O Stories of the Bible' storybook

By CDI Staff

Zonderkidz, a leading publisher of Christian children’s literature, has partnered with Saddleback Church, one of the largest congregations in the United States, to introduce an eagerly anticipated storybook Bible titled Hey-O Stories of the Bible. Set for release on October 1, this project draws inspiration from the widely acclaimed YouTube series of the same name, developed by the esteemed Saddleback Kids team. With a substantial subscriber base surpassing 700,000 an
20 May, 2024 07:05 EDT

Middle East Society & Culture

Political change unlikely after Iran President’s death, yet many coming to faith in Jesus Christ despite oppression

By CDI Staff

On Sunday, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian died in a helicopter crash after returning from a dam opening ceremony at the border with Azerbaijan, amid heavy fog. Although the second-highest ranking figure in Iranian politics after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, Raisi’s death is unlikely to bring about significant change domestically or internationally, according to analysts.
13 May, 2024 10:05 EDT

Asia Church & Missions

"The core of youth mission revival lies in cross-centered faith education," Korean mission leaders emphasize

By CDI Staff

The Korean World Missionary Fellowship (KWMF) hosted the mission conference on the theme of “Next Generation Mission Leadership” at the Korea Theological Seminary based in Cheonan from the 24th to the 27th of April. About 400 missionaries attended the conference where leadership transition and raising the next generation of missionaries were key topics.
3 May, 2024 07:27 EDT

Asia Church & Missions

Missionary transition highlighted as key issue at Korean mission conference

By CDI Staff

The Korean World Missionary Fellowship (KWMF) hosted the mission conference on the theme of “Next Generation Mission Leadership” at the Korea Theological Seminary based in Cheonan last week, from the 24th to the 27th of April.

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