“The most vital global missiological endeavor of our time is theological education,” said Dr. Michael Ortiz as he opened the 19th global consultation of ICETE, the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education, in Tirana, Albania yesterday (Mar. 3).
Cultural Christians are those who embrace the ethics of Christianity that formed the foundation of Western society, which has brought a great deal of benefit to the world. They are convinced of the Christian message but not committed to the Christian Lord. In his first opinion for Christian Daily International, J.John says that Cultural Christianity provides wonderful opportunities for sharing the gospel.
Christianity is becoming increasingly and unfortunately polarized. Conservative and progressive perspectives can be harmonized when correctly understood. This is for the benefit of our faith now and in the future. The pastoral perspective in this opinion explains how.
What does it really mean to love God? We often prioritize our love for Jesus yet he is just one of three persons of the Trinity. Loving is not just knowing about someone, it is about acting on our affections towards them. For the follower of Jesus it is about demonstrating our love through obedience to God's revealed will. We do well to remember that in these challenging times.
Every culture and community has unique ways of expressing the connection between God and a creative life. When cultures intersect and collaborate there is an opportunity to enhance each other's reality with faith and creativity expanding our mutual understanding of the world. We need to lean into the power of difference to create a better world.
The Ibero-American Confederation of Communicators, Pastors, and Christian Leaders (COICOM) has officially announced that its 2025 continental congress will take place in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, from Sept. 8 to 10 at the Expocentro Convention Center.
Christian leaders of international aid charities have expressed disbelief and outrage after U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Feb. 25, 2025, that the country’s overseas aid budget would be cut to fund the largest increase in defense spending since the end of the Cold War.
More than 50,000 people began or renewed their relationship with Jesus Christ after attending an evangelistic Alpha Canada course in 2024, according to the Alpha Canada Impact Report 2024, released on Feb. 21. Significant engagement was seen among Chinese communities and the youth.
Christians protesting against the promotion of gender identities should “ensure they do so respectfully and peacefully,” the national director of the New Zealand Christian Network (NZCN) said in a recent update by the organization. His statement follows media reports of Destiny Church, the world’s largest Māori and Polynesian church, disrupting both gay pride marches and drag queen-led story times for children in public libraries, also using the traditional Māori haka.
Christian Blind Mission (CBM) Australia, a Christian international development organization, has launched new online video resources to help Australian churches create a more welcoming environment for people with disabilities, mental health challenges, and neurodivergence. Research shows that one in five Australians has a disability—5.5 million people in the country, according to 2022 data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. For CBM Australia, this represents a challenge for churches, as p
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has joined the Evangelical Churches Alliance in Qatar (ECAQ) in a ceremony held on Jan. 24 to break ground for a planned worship center for evangelical Christians near the capital of the Middle Eastern country. The US $50 million project that will provide space for up to 10,000 worshippers simultaneously is to be built on land leased free of charge from the government. Yet, the small Alliance made up primarily of foreign workers seeks support from the WEA and
The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible stewardship of U.S. resources while urging compassion for vulnerable populations. In a newly adopted motion, the organization calls on the federal government to maintain international aid programs and work with faith-based organizations to support those in need at home and abroad.
