Christian aid agency Samaritan’s Purse, through its North American Ministries (NAM), and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Rapid Response Team (BGEA-RRT) have jointly deployed staff and equipment to support communities devastated by severe flooding in central Texas, which tragically left more than 100 dead, including girls attending a Christian summer camp.
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A stranger in a strange land describes a temporary migrant to Seoul, South Korea who over four years learns to navigate its strangeness to gradually find community within the strangeness. Along the way she learned important lessons for us all to heed well—to love the stranger, for in doing so we are blessed.
The Quiet Revival may speak of mostly young and white new Christians, but if revival theories hold true, this movement was prayed into being and more likely than not those prayers were from black, brown, and Pentecostal migrants to the UK. As growth continues, there is an urgent need to provide options for robust theological education to new leaders.
This past Saturday, we witnessed the unfortunate presence of President Javier Milei at the inauguration of the largest evangelical church in the country. It resulted in the sacred space of the pulpit being used by the president to deliver a partisan diatribe filled with false arguments, malicious distortions, and statements entirely contrary to the teachings of the gospel. This has caused much shame.
Air India flight AI-171 from from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick dominated the headlines mid-June. Like many large scale tragedies it captures our attention briefly, but for those closer to the story the impact can be longer lasting. This reflection observes that tragic news can become a wake up call to "seek first the kingdom" with renewed vigor without delay.
The Presbyterian Church in America has voted to form a committee to study the nature and influence of Christian nationalism within the theologically conservative denomination. During the business session on Thursday afternoon, a commissioner from the Central Florida Presbytery requested that the assembly approve all overtures with 95 votes in their favor from the committee.
Alpha Canada has launched a nationwide prayer campaign challenging Christians to pray weekly for the students and staff when the 4,911 Canadian high schools start the forthcoming school year this September, as the country “grapples with growing economic, social and cultural challenges.” Titled Made For This: Uniting in Prayer for All 4,911 High Schools Across Canada, the campaign asks for churches to set aside intentional time to pray for the next generation of leaders and citizens currently stu
In response to mounting global anxiety over war, disaster, and political unrest, the Church Mission Society (CMS) has launched “Not Giving Up Day 2025” (NGUD25)—a global online initiative calling Christians to unite in “defiant hope and faithful perseverance” as they follow Jesus. According to a CMS press release, a “single glance at the headlines can feel overwhelming” with subsequent worries about the major violent conflicts, natural disasters, the climate crisis and political unrest “enough t
Evangelical Christians in Switzerland are defying the nationwide decline in religious belief and practice, standing out for their commitment to regular worship, prayer, and spiritual engagement, according to newly released government data.
Arnold Enns, president of the Ibero-American Confederation of Christian Communicators and Mass Media (COICOM), issued a strong call to the Church and Christian media: to urgently renew their communication strategies in order to connect with a generation immersed in digital content.
The Federación Alianza Evangélica Costarricense (FAEC) marked its 75th anniversary with a national celebration highlighting the historic unity and public witness of Costa Rica’s evangelical churches. President Ronald Vargas opened the commemorative event by welcoming pastors, denominational leaders, and representatives from both national institutions and international alliances. Among the special guests were worship leader and pastor Danilo Montero and his wife, Gloriana, who attended the ceremo
Families who foster or adopt are “flourishing” at higher rates than those who do not, and Christians show significantly greater concern for these vulnerable children compared to those without faith in Jesus, new research shows. Titled “Engagement in US Foster Care and Adoption: 2025 Data and Trends,” the study was organized by the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) in partnership with the communications and research team at Pinkston.
