The Evangelical Alliance of Antigua and Barbuda will host its annual Pray-Cade on Sunday, Aug. 17, calling residents to unite in prayer amid rising crime, particularly among the nation’s youth, the Antigua Observer reported.
In today's hyper connected environment it has become easy to vilify someone for wrong doing, to cancel them. Praise God for his grace and the redemptive power of the gospel that invites people to change. Former slave trader, John Newton exemplifies this and now a large part of the world can sing the song he penned from his experience.
The K-Pop Demon Hunters phenomenon is spreading like wildfire. The light animated fantasy film with its catchy K-Pop music and classic mythical narrative is a contemporary redemptive analogy able to open the door for gospel conversations. For this contributor it also shone a light on excessively puritanical theologies and reminded her of the goodness of God's love for her.
Archbishop and Professor Thomas Paul Schirrmacher, a leading Evangelical theology scholar, religious liberty advocate, and a senior Evangelical in relationship with several popes, provides us with his perspective on Pope Leo XIV after the pope's 100 days in office and Shirrmacher's most recent visit with Pope Leo at the Vatican.
Consider the bees and how they work together to ensure that they thrive. So it is with our Christian life. We need one another in order to thrive in our walk with Jesus. In an era of increasing individualism and correlated loneliness we do well to remember that we are all part of one body, never meant to be living, working, or ministering alone. Without others clustering close to us and us to them in supportive mutuality, the world can be a cold and threatening place.
Children in Haiti face sexual violence, other forms of abuse, and recruitment into local gangs, according to a report published by Amnesty International on Feb. 12. The report states that armed gangs have "escalated significantly" in Haiti since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021. It highlights that 5,600 people died in Haiti last year, and 5.5 million people need urgent humanitarian assistance. The capital, Port-au-Prince, is largely controlled by gangs, the report said.
Mission ship Logos Hope, known as the “world’s largest bookfair”, has been visiting the Caribbean region to bring the hope of Jesus by engaging with residents and communities across the islands.
Humanitarian projects by Jamaican churches could benefit from international funding after the inauguration of the Caribbean Council for Ethical and Financial Accountability (CCEFA) yesterday, Dec. 4. Global Trust Partners (GTP) based in the U.S., working with the Jamaica Evangelical Alliance and the Caribbean Evangelical Alliance are jointly launching the initiative at The University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica.
The first-ever Global Day of Prayer for Media is being hailed as "a remarkable success" and "a powerful 24-hour live prayer experience" after thousands of Christians around the world engaged in the event on Sunday. More than 2,000 people joined in the live-streamed prayer marathon, logging on from over 25 countries – with the Philippines registering the highest viewership.
Christian Daily International is pleased to join in praying for Christian professionals working in all forms of media at a first Global Day of Prayer for the Media initiative launching this Sunday, October 27. The event has been organized by the Hollywood Prayer Network in the U.S., Christian Media and Art Australia, the Christian Broadcasting Association of New Zealand and Christians in Media in the U.K.
Today (Oct.17) the United Nations (UN) marks International Day for the Eradication of Poverty with a theme, “Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment Acting together for just, peaceful and inclusive societies.” The day gives a moment to reflect on the experiences of people in poverty, according to a UN statement, and think of practical applications to implement sustainable development goals to “promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies.”
“Night is coming when no man can work. There is work to be done and a world to be won, and we must be about our Father’s business. The time for playing games is over.” With those words, Rev. John Ahern, chief organizer of the March for Jesus in Belfast, Northern Ireland, set the tone for Saturday’s event (Aug. 23), the first of its kind in the city and one of 16 marches for Christ taking place across Europe this summer.
