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27 Oct, 2025 19:34 EDT

Africa Asia Bible & Theology Church & Missions

Dr. Seble Daniel calls believers to live out reconciliation at WEA General Assembly opening devotional

By CDI Staff

Dr. Seble Daniel, director of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Women’s Commission, delivered the opening devotional at the WEA General Assembly in Seoul on Oct. 27, urging delegates to remember their identity in Christ and to live as one reconciled family.
27 Oct, 2025 05:24 EDT

Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture Bible & Theology

‘God loves cities’: WEA Assembly panel urges gospel engagement in urban centers

By CDI Staff

The second panel discussion of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly on Monday morning, Oct. 27, turned its focus to the world’s growing urban centers and the challenge of living out the gospel amid pluralistic cultures.
27 Oct, 2025 05:03 EDT

Asia Africa Church & Missions Society & Culture Bible & Theology Data

WEA panel highlights Africa’s pivotal role in global evangelical growth, underscores need for training

By CDI Staff

The first panel discussion of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, held Monday morning, Oct. 27, at Sarang Church in Seoul, explored the rapid growth and shifting demographics of global evangelicalism, with a particular focus on the African context.
26 Oct, 2025 22:03 EDT

Asia Church & Missions

World Evangelical Alliance opens global assembly in Seoul with theme ‘The Gospel for Everyone by 2033’

By CDI Staff

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) opened its 14th General Assembly on Monday morning, Oct. 27, at Sarang Church in Seoul, South Korea, bringing together hundreds of leaders from every continent under the theme “The Gospel for Everyone by 2033.”
23 Oct, 2025 11:42 EDT

Europe Arts & Media Bible & Theology Family & Children

‘The Lion of Judah’ children’s Bible reimagines Scripture with animals

By CDI Staff

A new children’s Bible from the German Bible Society is drawing attention for portraying all its human characters as animals — from Moses as a hippopotamus to Noah as a beaver — in a creative effort to make Scripture more engaging for young readers.
23 Oct, 2025 11:00 EDT

Europe Africa US & Canada Latin America Church & Missions Society & Culture

Global survey finds hope rising for the Church, digital missions emerging as key frontier

By CDI Staff

The Lausanne Movement has released a new global report revealing a renewed sense of optimism among Christian leaders about the future of the church — even as they acknowledge deep challenges from secularism, political polarization, and ethical failures within church leadership.
23 Oct, 2025 09:10 EDT

Africa Europe Asia Middle East Latin America Religious Freedom Church & Missions Bible & Theology

Former WEA head sounds alarm over declining global Christian engagement in defending persecuted believers

By CDI Staff

Amid rising concerns over global violations of religious freedom, former World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Secretary General Bishop Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher has warned that major Christian networks are retreating from advocacy for the persecuted church.
22 Oct, 2025 08:30 EDT

Church & Missions Education

Tens of thousands across six continents joined in prayer for IFES World Student Day 2025

By CDI Staff

Almost 30,000 people from more than 130 countries and territories united in prayer for “Immeasurably More” of God’s work in the world’s universities and colleges on Oct. 16. On World Student Day (WSD), a wave of global intercession started in the Pacific and swept across the global to the Americas.
22 Oct, 2025 07:15 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture

Christian Daily International wins third place in 2025 Evangelical Press Association 'Best in Class' awards

By CDI Staff

Christian Daily International (CDI) has been recognized by the Evangelical Press Association (EPA) for the second consecutive year, winning third place in the Best in Class awards for 2025.
20 Oct, 2025 11:00 EDT

Africa Europe Asia Oceania US & Canada Latin America Family & Children

Orphan Sunday 2025 to rally churches around the world for children and families in need

By CDI Staff

World Without Orphans (WWO) is calling on churches around the globe to take action for orphans, vulnerable children, and families on Nov. 9 as part of Orphan Sunday 2025.
16 Oct, 2025 15:33 EDT

US & Canada Family & Children Arts & Media Church & Missions

Amazon Prime Video premieres children’s animated series ‘The Chosen Adventures’

By CDI Staff

Dallas Jenkins, creator of the global hit series The Chosen, is bringing the story of Jesus to a new generation through an animated spinoff, The Chosen Adventures. The 14-episode series, premiering Oct. 17 on Prime Video, reimagines the world of The Chosen through the eyes of children—inviting families everywhere to experience faith with fresh curiosity and joy.
16 Oct, 2025 12:50 EDT

US & Canada Africa Latin America Europe Asia Church & Missions

Global Methodist Church surpasses 6,000 congregations worldwide

By CDI Staff

The Global Methodist Church (GMC), a denomination formed in 2022 as a conservative alternative to the United Methodist Church (UMC), announced it has grown to include more than 6,000 congregations across multiple nations.

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