Articles by CDI Staff
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On Sunday, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian died in a helicopter crash after returning from a dam opening ceremony at the border with Azerbaijan, amid heavy fog. Although the second-highest ranking figure in Iranian politics after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, Raisi’s death is unlikely to bring about significant change domestically or internationally, according to analysts. -
"The core of youth mission revival lies in cross-centered faith education," Korean mission leaders emphasize
The Korean World Missionary Fellowship (KWMF) hosted the mission conference on the theme of “Next Generation Mission Leadership” at the Korea Theological Seminary based in Cheonan from the 24th to the 27th of April. About 400 missionaries attended the conference where leadership transition and raising the next generation of missionaries were key topics. -
Missionary transition highlighted as key issue at Korean mission conference
The Korean World Missionary Fellowship (KWMF) hosted the mission conference on the theme of “Next Generation Mission Leadership” at the Korea Theological Seminary based in Cheonan last week, from the 24th to the 27th of April. -
Africa surpasses Middle East as the epicenter of terrorism, according to 2024 global index
Sub-Saharan Africa has, for the first time, surpassed the Middle East as the center of terrorism activities, further putting at risk Christians and missionaries in parts of West Africa. The Global Terrorism Index 2024 report indicates that terrorism-related violence has significantly increased in Africa specifically in the Sahel region which spreads across a dozen countries from East, Central and West Africa. -
Korean mission congress asks: "Is what we convey a gospel polluted by culture or a Biblical gospel?"
The Korean World Missionary Fellowship (KWMF)’s mission conference on the theme of "Next Generation Mission Leadership" kicked off at the Korea Theological Seminary in Cheonan this past week, as reported by Christian Daily Korea. Held from April 24 to 27, the KMWF seeks to address one of the major challenges facing the Korean church: the issue of "revival of the next generation" and "faith succession." -
Calls for restraint after Iran launches missiles and drones at Israel; Christians point to underlying spiritual issue
In the night of Saturday to Sunday local time, Iran launched more than three hundred drones and missiles towards Israel, almost all of which were shot down by air defense systems and aircraft in Israel and Jordan, with support from the U.S. and the U.K. -
CDI joins Religious Liberty Partnership as associate member
As a part of its efforts to raise awareness on the plight of persecuted believers and its desire to work in partnership with other like-minded ministries, Christian Daily International (CDI) has joined the Religious Liberty Partnership as an associate member. The application had been accepted ahead of the RLP’s annual meeting in Toronto, Canada and officially announced on the final day of the consultation on April 11, 2024. -
"Guarding freedom and democracy for faith": Korean churches hold prayer rally ahead of general election on April 10
As Korea prepares for the upcoming elections on April 10, the Christian Council of Korea (CCK) held a 'Prayer Rally for 12 Million Believers for the April 2024 General Election' both online and offline at the Grace and Truth Church in Anyang. -
Facing low birth rates, decline in youth, Korean mission movement strategizes how to raise the next generation of missionaries
One of the major challenges facing the Korean church is the issue of "revival of the next generation" and "faith succession," which is also becoming a significant issue in the field of overseas missions. As the number of young people in churches decreases, mobilizing them as missionary resources to ensure the continuity of Korean missions has become an increasingly urgent issue. -
'New Generation of Evangelists' holds festival, brings hope to El Salvador
The New Generation of Evangelists of the Luis Palau Association, held an evangelistic festival at the Simeón Magaña stadium in western El Salvador. -
World Evangelical Alliance Secretary General Thomas Schirrmacher resigns due to health
The World Evangelical Alliance announced the resignation of its Secretary General Bishop Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher as of March 31, 2024, for health reasons. -
Women as agents of transformation in Iran: “They realize their identity in Christ and become fired up for Christ!”
Home to a diverse population of some 84 million people, Iran has often featured in the media as a politically destabilizing force in the region that feeds its proxies and allies in neighboring countries with weapons and financial support, while suppressing dissent at home. There is, however, another story unfolding among the people in the Islamic Republic who have been coming to faith in Jesus Christ in large numbers in recent years, according to reports by different ministries who are active in
