Articles by Timothy Goropevsek
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When Michelle Bader Ebersole became a widow at 41, she quickly discovered something that surprised her: although widows are frequently mentioned in the Bible, few churches seemed equipped to support them long after a funeral ended. -
Nazareth Village brings Bible to life in Jesus’ hometown, looks ahead to expansion
On a hillside overlooking modern Nazareth, visitors step away from traffic and apartment blocks and into a re-created agricultural landscape shaped by stone terraces, vineyards and olive trees — a setting designed to reflect daily life in Galilee two millennia ago. -
Stuttgart conference to focus on Muslim engagement as leader calls Church to be ‘prepared to answer’
As Europe grapples with questions of religious identity, migration and social cohesion, Christian leaders from across the continent and beyond will gather in Stuttgart from March 17–21 for a training and networking event aimed at equipping churches to engage more thoughtfully and confidently with Muslim communities. -
Indian Church growing fast, but discipleship and leadership development remain urgent needs, head of Evangelical Fellowship says
The Church in India is witnessing remarkable growth, a sign of God’s work across the country, said Rev. Vijayesh Lal, General Secretary of the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI). But he cautioned that alongside the encouraging expansion there is a pressing need for greater depth in discipleship, leadership, and community engagement. -
‘Bring back Scripture to the center of youth ministry’, says global youth leader
As the world changes at breakneck speed, the Church is grappling with how to reach a generation formed by digital culture, moral fluidity, and deep questions about identity. Ashish Hirday, Global Facilitator of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Youth Commission, believes the answer is found in the Word of God rather than in programs. -
‘The Church’s credibility depends on character,’ says theological education leader, urging schools to recover the tradition of virtue education
Dr. Marvin Oxenham believes the future of theological education must not only rest on academic excellence or professional competence but also on something more personal and transformative: the character of those preparing to serve in ministry. -
Meet Botrus Mansour: ‘I try to be Christ-like, bringing people together,’ says the new leader of the World Evangelical Alliance
Arab Christian leader Botrus Mansour has been named secretary general of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), pledging to serve as a bridge-builder for a global evangelical movement that spans continents, cultures, and a wide spectrum of traditions. -
Singaporean visual scribe captures spirit of Arise Leadership Summit through illustrative witness
Throughout the four-day Arise Leadership Summit in Indonesia, participants were met not only with words, worship, and cultural performances—but also with a visual tapestry capturing the event’s flow in real time. Behind this artwork stood Wendy, a professional visual scribe from Singapore, who brought her distinct listening and illustration skills to bear in service of the global Church. -
'The arts God gave them': Héber Negrão’s vision as GEN president to see the global Church worship in its own voice
The Global Ethnodoxology Network (GEN) has appointed Brazilian musician and ethnomusicologist Héber Negrão as its new president, marking a significant leadership transition that reflects the rising influence of Global South perspectives in missions and theology. In an extended interview with Christian Daily International, Negrão shared how his calling to missions emerged through music, what ethnodoxology means in practice, and why culturally-rooted artistic expression is essential to a vibrant g -
Kenya's youth protests provided an opportunity for Church renewal, says General Secretary of Evangelical Alliance
When mass demonstrations hit several cities and towns in Kenya in June 2024 over tax proposals contained in the Budget policy document, many - including the State and the Church - thought it was a passing cloud. But as it turned out, it has become a defining moment and possibly an inflection point in Kenya's evolving democratic journey. -
Bible engagement rises among younger men, surprising researchers at American Bible Society
After years of steady decline, Bible engagement in the United States has ticked upward for the first time in four years, driven largely by a surprising demographic: younger men. -
US evangelicals are widely misunderstood: ‘Nuance doesn’t trend on social media’, says NAE President
In a world increasingly shaped by polarization and partisanship, evangelicalism in America is undergoing a quiet, profound transformation—one that is largely missed by media narratives and political commentators, says Rev. Dr. Walter Kim, president of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE). In an in-depth interview with Christian Daily International, he argues that the story of American evangelicalism is far more diverse, nuanced, and hopeful than commonly portrayed.
