Articles by CDI Staff
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YouVersion will host a global livestream on Monday night, Nov. 17, to mark the milestone of one billion installs across its family of Bible apps. The event, “Beyond A Billion: A Night to Celebrate the Bible,” is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. CST (UTC-6) and serves as the central event of Global Bible Month, a monthlong initiative launched by YouVersion to encourage worldwide reflection on the Bible’s influence and ongoing use. -
'Election not selection': Christians in Pakistan demand equality in new election law
Christians in Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province, are protesting a new local government election law that denies religious minorities the right to directly elect their own representatives and undermines democratic participation through non-party elections. -
Evangelical Fellowship of India mourns victims of Delhi blast, calls for peace
The Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI) has expressed deep sorrow and called for calm and unity following a deadly explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi that killed at least eight people and injured several others on Monday evening. -
Korean expert panel raises concerns over underreported chemical abortion risks, notes 61% of women report pressure to abort
Legal and medical experts in South Korea are warning that chemical abortion—often promoted as a “safe” and “empowering” option for women—is leading to severe health complications and, in many cases, is being carried out under coercion rather than genuine choice. -
BBC accused of internal censorship over trans coverage amid leaked memo and rebuke of veteran presenter Martine Croxall
The BBC is facing scrutiny over its handling of transgender-related issues, following two separate reports that have ignited debate about editorial impartiality and internal culture at Britain’s public broadcaster. A leaked internal memo reported by The Telegraph on Tuesday (Nov. 5) alleges that a small group of LGBT reporters at the BBC have exerted “effective censorship” over coverage of gender-identity issues. -
Champions Club unveils new faith-based curriculum initiative for youths with special needs
Global special needs ministry for all ages, the “Champions Club,” has announced a major new initiative aimed at addressing a significant, long-overlooked gap in Christian ministry resources: a dedicated, age-appropriate, faith-based curriculum for individuals with special needs aged 12-plus, which can be used in any appropriate setting. The organization, founded by Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, U.S. and known for its global outreach through the Champions Club model, has officially launched -
Seoul Declaration at WEA General Assembly reasserts biblical authority, addressing pluralism and same-sex marriage
The Seoul Declaration, unveiled during the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in South Korea this week, reaffirmed the inerrancy of Scripture, clarifying evangelical positions on pluralism and sexuality, and calling for unity and renewal amid global division and cultural change. -
World Evangelical Alliance concludes Seoul Assembly with new leadership and renewed call to unity and mission
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) concluded its General Assembly on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea, following five days of worship, discussion, and reflection under the theme “The Gospel for Everyone by 2033.” The event gathered 850 participants from 124 nations, uniting evangelical leaders from across continents to chart the global movement’s direction for the next six years. -
WEA panel urges return to family-centered disciple making as foundation of the Church
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) concluded its morning program on the fourth and final day of the 2025 General Assembly in Seoul, Korea, with a compelling call for a global return to family-centered disciple making — challenging pastors, parents, and national church leaders to bridge the growing gap between pulpit and home. -
WEA GA elects new International Council, elects veteran evangelical leader Godfrey Yogarajah as Chair
The General Assembly of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) elected a new International Council and Sri Lankan leader Godfrey Yogarajah as Chair during its business sessions held Oct. 29–30 in Seoul, Korea. -
'Order and oversight create the ecosystem of accountability,' says panel on generosity at WEA Assembly
On the final morning of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul, a panel of global stewardship leaders called for renewed commitment to integrity, accountability, and biblical discipleship as the foundation for lasting generosity within the global church. -
'Grace brings us all close to God — and makes us one,' says Botrus Mansour in devotional on final day of WEA Assembly
The World Evangelical Alliance Secretary General-designate Rev. Botrus Mansour urged Christians to celebrate their unity in Christ despite cultural, denominational, and personal differences, during the morning devotional on Thursday (Oct. 30) at the WEA General Assembly in Seoul, Korea.
