Church & Missions

Korean Christian lawmakers from ruling and opposition parties unite in prayer at National Assembly Prayer Breakfast

Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture

2 min read

The National Assembly Prayer Breakfast of Korea held its 2025 New Year Service on Jan. 8 in the second conference room of the National Assembly Members’ Office Building in Yeouido, Seoul. Lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties gathered to pray for the nation and parliament, including Yoon Sang-Hyun, chair of the ruling party’s prayer breakfast group, and Song Ki-Heon, chair of the opposition group.

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A personal reflection on Pope Francis: humble leader and unlikely friend

US & Canada Church & Missions

5 min read

In a very personal reflection, Dr Brian Stiller, Global Ambassador of the World Evangelical Alliance, recounts a memorable meeting with Pope Francis, highlighting his humility, love for Jesus, and commitment to serving others, especially the marginalized.
When the elephants fight the grass suffers is an apt analogy for today's geopolitical situation

Oceania Society & Culture Church & Missions

4 min read

A well known Swahili proverbs observes, "when elephants fight, the grass suffers". It is a direct analogy to the human condition when our leaders enter into geopolitical conflict and the ordinary people suffer the most. It can seem overwhelming but here are some basic things followers of Jesus can do to help minimize the damage.
Crucifying truth, Bach's passion, and the Dark Enlightenment

Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

5 min read

The political positioning of new regimes is matching an ideology that has been forming for some time—Dark Enlightenment. We are watching a new world order emerge that will cause great suffering. As the performance of Bach's St Matthew's Passion unfolded, it resonated deeply with the times we find ourselves in.
The Pope of surprises: praise and candid reflections from a friend

Europe Church & Missions

22 min read

Thomas Schirrmacher has worked with Pope Francis in a variety of official roles, both for the World Evangelical Alliance and the International Society for Human Rights. He accompanied the pope on three state visits and also visited him privately at Santa Marta on numerous occasions, often around the pontiff’s birthday. These are his reflections.

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Europe Church & Missions

2025 Alliance Prayer Week focuses on hope: 'changing perspective away from crises toward Jesus Christ'

By Chris Eyte

This year's Alliance Prayer Week revolves around hope and focusing on Jesus Christ, according to the German-speaking evangelical alliances in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Together, they launched a prayer brochure to provide inputs for devotionals during the annual prayer week, held this year from Jan. 12 to 19.
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Europe Church & Missions

Reflecting on developments in 2024, Impact France is 'full of hope' for year ahead

By Chris Eyte

Giving thanks for achievements in 2024, including its involvement in a project seeing a million people pledge to pray for the nation, Impact France is looking ahead at the new year with hope. The mission, based jointly in Paris (France) and Atlanta (USA), mobilizes prayer and facilitates financial giving to French Christian ministries involved in evangelism in France.
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Oceania Society & Culture Church & Missions

Despite many global issues, Australian Christians more hopeful for the future than non-believers, according to Global Hope Report 2024

By Chris Eyte

A newly published “Global Hope Report 2024” by international Christian aid agency Tearfund Australia reveals that despite a wide range of issues raising people's anxieties, Australian Christians are overall more hopeful for the future of their country and the wider world compared to their peers living in the country.
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Latin America Church & Missions

2024’s top stories at Christian Daily International

By CDI Staff

The year 2024 marked the first full year of Christian Daily International’s coverage of events, developments and voices in the global Church. Among the more than 1,000 news articles published this year, here are 12 of the top stories.
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Latin America US & Canada Church & Missions

Operation World celebrates 60 years since first edition of prayer guide: 'research that inspires prayer, prayer that changes nations'

By Chris Eyte

Operation World (OW), dubbed the “definitive volume of prayer information about the world”, celebrated its 60th anniversary this year, 2024. The global editions of the prayer manual that are released every few years have become a familiar resource to inform Christians how to pray for the nations.
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Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

French gospel artists honored at Shine Gospel Awards: 'performances an expression of worship of Jesus'

By Chris Eyte

French-speaking gospel music artists have been lauded for their hard work at the second edition of the “Shine Gospel Awards” held in the 3,500-seat Cité Royale, the main church of the ICC (Impact Centre Chrétien) in Croissy-Beaubourg, just outside the eastern side of Paris in France. The event held on Dec. 6 (2024) promoted the gospel in the French-speaking music scene and recognised Christian gospel music artists, labels and related professionals for their efforts. It follows the first Shine Go

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Global terrorist violence remains greatest in the Sahel, report says

Global Religious Freedom

Less than 9 min

The Sahel continued as the region where most terrorist violence occurred in 2024, with Burkina Faso again the country with the most killings while Niger shot from 10th to fifth worst in the world, according to the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI).
Boko Haram kills seven Christians in Borno state, Nigeria

Africa Religious Freedom

about 2 min
Samuel Escobar, Latin American theologian and missions leader, dies at 90

Latin America Church & Missions

about 2 min
Mark Carney emphasizes humility after Liberals win Canada's national election, takes strong stand against Trump

US & Canada Society & Culture

about 3 min
COALA3.0 plenary stresses church-centered mission, next-gen leadership, and migrant-driven mission

Global Church & Missions Migration

about 6 min
Mutuality in Mission: Second COALA3.0 plenary highlights shared responsibility in the Majority World

Global Church & Missions

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Church & Missions

Korean Christian lawmakers from ruling and opposition parties unite in prayer at National Assembly Prayer Breakfast

Three Baptist care providers announce merger to better support vulnerable people in Australia

Jean-René Moret to lead Swiss bible group ministry at universities and schools: 'a partner in the proclamation of the gospel'

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Faith and tragedy in the jungle: 69 years after the sacrifice of five missionaries in Ecuador

Rocked by revelations of corruption and misgovernance, Pakistan's oldest seminary removes chairman

Five key trends that shaped Christianity in China in 2024

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby ends his last day in office following resignation amid controversies

Large Christian rally celebrates the beginning of 2025 in the Dominican Republic

Opinion

A personal reflection on Pope Francis: humble leader and unlikely friend

When the elephants fight the grass suffers is an apt analogy for today's geopolitical situation

Crucifying truth, Bach's passion, and the Dark Enlightenment

The Pope of surprises: praise and candid reflections from a friend

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2025 Alliance Prayer Week focuses on hope: 'changing perspective away from crises toward Jesus Christ'

Reflecting on developments in 2024, Impact France is 'full of hope' for year ahead

Despite many global issues, Australian Christians more hopeful for the future than non-believers, according to Global Hope Report 2024

2024’s top stories at Christian Daily International

Operation World celebrates 60 years since first edition of prayer guide: 'research that inspires prayer, prayer that changes nations'

French gospel artists honored at Shine Gospel Awards: 'performances an expression of worship of Jesus'

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Global terrorist violence remains greatest in the Sahel, report says

Boko Haram kills seven Christians in Borno state, Nigeria

Samuel Escobar, Latin American theologian and missions leader, dies at 90

Mark Carney emphasizes humility after Liberals win Canada's national election, takes strong stand against Trump

COALA3.0 plenary stresses church-centered mission, next-gen leadership, and migrant-driven mission

Mutuality in Mission: Second COALA3.0 plenary highlights shared responsibility in the Majority World

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