Articles by CDI Staff
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Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company announced that The Unbreakable Boy, a heartwarming film based on a true story of resilience and unconditional love, has been released for home viewing in April in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month. -
‘Life on Stage’ brings the gospel to 10,000 in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
After several nights of inspiring performances and heartfelt messages, the evangelistic event Life on Stage concluded on Sunday in the Bernese Oberland, drawing around 10,000 attendees. The campaign featured true stories presented through musical theater and a clear gospel message shared by evangelist Gabriel Häsler. -
Global orphan care network to host free month-long online training to strengthen Christian response for vulnerable children
World Without Orphans (WWO), a global movement dedicated to ensuring every child grows up in a safe, loving family, has announced its 2025 Roadmap Forum: Ready, Set, Grow!, a free global online event to be held over four weeks in May. -
Commemorating 140 years since gospel arrived, Korean missionary association discusses changing global missions landscape
The Korea World Missions Association (KWMA) held a meeting of denominational leaders to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the Gospel’s arrival in Korea on March 13-14 at the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea. The gathering was organized to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of global missions, as well as mission strategies and plans. -
Opponents of WEA Seoul General Assembly strongly criticize Organizing Committee for providing office to pro-Muslim figure
The 2025 WEA Seoul General Assembly Opposition Alliance, led by President Rev. Yeon-hwan Maeng, expressed deep concern in a statement released on March 12 regarding the recent Dedication Service for the Opening of the 2025 World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Seoul General Assembly Secretariat, strongly criticizing the actions of those organizing the WEA Seoul General Assembly, according to reporting by Christian Daily Korea. -
Christian Council of Korea says WEA General Assembly 'absolutely impossible' amid ongoing leadership concerns
The Christian Council of Korea (CCK), led by President Rev. Kyung-hwan Ko, has declared that the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul is “absolutely impossible,” vowing to expose its issues through a forum and a white paper. -
WEA Seoul General Assembly Office opens at International Discipleship Training Center
In the lead up to the World Evangelical Alliance's (WEA) General Assembly in October, the WEA Seoul General Assembly Office has been inaugurated on the fifth floor of the International Discipleship Training Center in Seoul, Korea. -
Holy Trinity Church in Dubai hosts special joint Anglican Communion service, launches book on Lent
The Holy Trinity Church in Dubai hosted a significant Holy Communion service on Feb. 23, bringing together senior bishops from different branches of the global Anglican Communion. The event also marked the launch of a book on the Holy Lent authored by Bishop Dr. Azad Marshall, moderator of the Church of Pakistan. -
World Evangelical Alliance announces search for next Secretary General, application deadline ends May 31
Eleven months after the resignation of World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Secretary General Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher for health reasons on March 31, 2024, the global evangelical body announced today (Feb. 26) that the search for its next leader is underway. According to a prayer update sent by Executive Chair Rev. Dr. Goodwill Shana, the new Secretary General is expected to be introduced at the upcoming General Assembly in October in Seoul, Korea. -
Children's Literacy Project partners with college students to tackle illiteracy among children in the US
The Children's Literacy Project, a national organization dedicated to combating childhood illiteracy through community-led efforts, has launched a new initiative to mobilize Christian college and university students in addressing the literacy crisis in the U.S. The initiative kicked off with Literacy Service Day, an event held at Bushnell University in Eugene, OR. -
WEA & Evangelical Churches Alliance in Qatar hold groundbreaking ceremony, seek to raise funds for $50M worship center near Doha
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has joined the Evangelical Churches Alliance in Qatar (ECAQ) in a ceremony held on Jan. 24 to break ground for a planned worship center for evangelical Christians near the capital of the Middle Eastern country. The US $50 million project that will provide space for up to 10,000 worshippers simultaneously is to be built on land leased free of charge from the government. Yet, the small Alliance made up primarily of foreign workers seeks support from the WEA and -
New president of Christian Council of Korea inaugurated, announces May forum to oppose WEA General Assembly
Rev. Kyung-hwan Ko, the 28th representative president of the Christian Council of Korea (CCK), held an inauguration thanksgiving service on Feb. 15 at Full Gospel Wondang Church in Goyang, where he serves as senior pastor. Ko announced plans for upcoming events, including a spiritual prayer meeting on Feb. 26 at his church and the Han Kyung-jik Forum in early April to reflect on CCK’s founding principles. "In May, we will organize a forum opposing WEA’s event in Korea, bringing together renowned
