Articles by CDI Staff
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The All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM) opened Monday in Nagpur with a strong call for unity, courage, and renewed obedience as the Indian Church navigates a time of cultural, legal, and spiritual challenge. -
From Punjab to the World: Indian evangelist Sadhu Sundar Singh’s legacy continues to shape global Christianity
Sadhu Sundar Singh, the barefoot Indian evangelist remembered for bridging Indian spirituality and Christian discipleship, continues to speak relevantly to the global Church nearly a century after his death. That was the central message of a two-day international webinar where scholars and church leaders from different parts of the world revisited his theological legacy and what it offers to Christians today. -
Center for Christianity and Public Life appoints Alex Arnold to newly created role of director of research
The Center for Christianity and Public Life (CCPL) has named Alex Arnold as its first director of research, marking what leaders describe as a major step in advancing the organization’s mission to integrate Christian thought into American civic life. -
‘A missing dimension’: Swiss institute marks 20 years studying link between faith and health
The Research Institute for Spirituality and Health (FISG) in Langenthal has spent two decades exploring the scientific links between faith and well-being. Founded by Swiss physician René Hefti, the institute has demonstrated through numerous studies that spirituality can strengthen identity, foster gratitude, and improve coping with illness and crisis. Its work has influenced academic research, trained students, and contributed to a growing understanding of religion as a resource for public heal -
‘National alliances must regain ownership’: Spanish Evangelical Alliance urges reforms for World Evangelical Alliance
The Spanish Evangelical Alliance (AEE) has outlined a series of reforms it hopes the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) will adopt, urging decentralization, greater accountability, and a stronger role for national alliances in shaping decisions. -
American conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah speaking event
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Wednesday during a speaking event at Utah Valley University, authorities said. He was 31. -
‘There is no such thing as the evangelical’: Researchers say the movement’s center has shifted to the Global South
The question of who qualifies as an evangelical and how many evangelicals exist worldwide continues to puzzle scholars, church leaders and mission researchers alike. That was the central theme of a Sept. 2 webinar hosted by the World Evangelical Alliance and released publicly Sept. 5, featuring two leading voices in global religious demography. -
Church leaders denounce flood control corruption scandal in Philippines as ‘moral abomination’
Church leaders in the Philippines have issued a sweeping condemnation of alleged large-scale corruption in the country’s flood control projects, warning that the misuse of billions of pesos has worsened the suffering of ordinary citizens during recent typhoons and floods. Their statement adds moral and spiritual weight to mounting political pressure as Congress and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intensify probes into the projects. -
Viral TikTok of Namibian teacher raises awareness on childhood abuse prevention
A Namibian elementary school teacher has drawn international attention after a video of her using music to teach first graders about personal boundaries went viral on TikTok. The teacher, identified as Gelda Waterboer, is shown in the clip standing before her class and singing a simple melody with clear instructions for children on how to respond to inappropriate behavior. -
Men’s ministry conference to debut in Korea Oct. 9, aiming to strengthen families and churches
A U.S.-based Christian men’s discipleship movement will launch its first conference in South Korea on Oct. 9, introducing an approach to ministry its organizers believe is crucial for the health of churches, families and society. -
Global fertility rates continue long-term decline, Pew report shows
Fertility rates are falling across every world region, with most now below the level needed to maintain population size, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of United Nations and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development data published earlier this month. -
'You need to be bored': Harvard professor says boredom is vital for asking life’s biggest questions
A new Harvard Business Review video released Aug. 26 highlights boredom as a crucial part of human experience, with Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks warning that avoiding boredom can prevent people from asking deeper questions about life and lead to anxiety and depression.
