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A Consultation on Diaspora Missions in and Beyond Latin America 2025 (São Paulo, Brazil)

International Christian Concern names Shawn Wright as next president

International Christian Concern has appointed Shawn Wright as its next president, the organization announced today (Oct. 1). Wright, a veteran of international ministry and humanitarian work, will succeed Jeff King, who is retiring after leading the Washington-based nonprofit for more than 20 years. He begins his new role Oct. 31.

Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition marking 75 years since discovery to open at Museum of the Bible

An exhibition featuring fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls — the oldest known copies of biblical texts — will open at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 22, 2025, offering visitors in the United States a rare chance to see artifacts central to the history of Judaism and early Christianity.

'Church Dog Adventures' book unveiled in Kenya to teach children about the Gospel and mission work

A Christian children’s book series has released its first international version seeking to reach children across the globe with the message of the Gospel. “Church Dog Adventures in Kenya” is the first installment in the “Church Dog Around the World” series. 

Evangelicals urged to ‘listen well and pursue justice’ as Canada marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honoring residential school survivors

The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) commemorated the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday with a video message from its president, Dr. David Guretzki, urging evangelicals to embrace a long-term commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

Pew study maps global stages of religious decline, beginning with drop in worship service attendance

Religious identity is shrinking across much of the world, typically beginning when younger generations stop attending worship services,  according to new research that traces how disaffiliation with faith unfolds over time.

US comedian Bill Maher criticizes media silence on genocide of Christians in Nigeria

Bill Maher, an American comedian, political commentator, and television host known for his sharp, often controversial critiques of religion, politics, and culture, used his HBO talk show Real Time with Bill Maher on Friday to spotlight ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria.

Majority World leaders call to reimagine missions with indigenous frameworks and less Western dependence

A post-conference reflection by African public theologian Israel Olofinjana urges Majority World Christian leaders to reclaim agency in global mission, proposing a missiology rooted in local contexts, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the lived reality of suffering rather than Western managerial models and imported theologies.

Jamaican church leaders push back against efforts to legalize spiritual practice of 'obeah'

Christian leaders in Jamaica are voicing strong opposition to a campaign to repeal the nation’s Obeah Act, warning that legalizing the folk spiritual practice would open the door to “confusion” and demonic forces.

Seoul forum highlights Christian role in education policy as leaders stress balance of identity and financial support for alternative schools

Education leaders in South Korea gathered Sept. 26 to discuss ways to sustain alternative schools, highlighting the need for stable financial support while preserving the schools’ unique identities. The third Education Mission Forum, held at Myongji University in Seoul, was organized by the university’s Education Mission Center and Global Vision Christian School under the theme “New Government Education Policy and the Sustainability of Alternative Education.”

Zurich churches join together on national prayer day, drawing 1,000 for open-air worship and baptisms

More than 1,000 Christians from 13 churches in Zurich joined together Sept. 21 for an open-air worship service at Turbinenplatz, marking Switzerland’s Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer. The gathering included music led by ICF Zurich and concluded with 21 baptisms under the open sky, according to reporting by Swiss evangelical portal Livenet.ch.

Oracles of God: Documentary on origins of the New Testament set for U.S. theatrical release in November

A new documentary exploring how the New Testament was written, preserved, and passed down through history is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in the United States on Nov. 2, 3 and 5. Oracles of God: The Story of the New Testament, produced by CBN Films in partnership with Fathom Entertainment, examines the decades following the resurrection of Jesus, when His followers spread His teachings orally before recording them in writing.