Some pastors have reported seeing an increase in church attendance following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, particularly among young adults, some of whom haven’t attended a worship service in years.
Humans have a natural propensity to being judgmental. It is related to the knowledge of good and evil that we acquired. Is there a difference between judging and judgment? Yes there is, and its important that we explore it.
Christians must learn to do theology well in our rapidly changing contexts. Theology is not simply recalling and repeating doctrine or dogma. It is a living context-sensitive way of approaching life’s big questions. We all need to do the hard work of applying our best understanding of God's purposes revealed in the whole of scripture to new contexts in new ways.
faith-and-work organizations have developed a parallel path alongside the Church, discipling believers to glorify God through their work. However, pastors, church leaders, and denominations have often not been formally engaged. The Church needs a paradigm shift.
What are the chances that churches could devote 50% of their budgets for missions? Some prove that it is possible to grow from giving beyond themselves to see the gospel embedded in places where it currently has little influence.
An analysis of studies conducted by Lifeway Research in the U.S. has identified several factors that predict whether a Protestant pastor is likely to remain in ministry or step away. The research, which compared data from current and former pastors, provides insight into the professional and personal elements that contribute to a pastor's career longevity. The study reports that a small percentage of pastors, specifically 1.1% of all U.S. Protestant pastors, leave their ministry roles each year
Ukrainian evangelicals have officially joined the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) following a three-year process that culminated in a unanimous vote at the alliance’s annual members meeting on Sept. 17, 2025, according to reporting by Evangelical Focus.
A Cuban pastor has called on Christians across the island to join a 1,000-hour prayer initiative, asking God to intervene in the country’s worsening economic and social crisis.
Andreas Wenzel of Germany is the new elected president of the European Evangelical Alliance. He succeeds Rev. Dr. Frank Hinkelmann, who concluded 12 years in the role. The evangelical alliance shared the following interview insights from Wenzel with Christian Daily International about his background, and vision for evangelism and discipleship. Can you share a bit about your personal background and ministry journey, including how your faith in Christ has shaped your involvement with Word of Life
General Secretary Donna L. Barrett of the General Council of the Assemblies of God will retire at the end of 2025, closing a historic tenure marked by her role as the first woman to hold an executive office in the Pentecostal denomination.
The All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM) concluded Thursday (Sept. 18) in Nagpur with a strong message that the gathering was not an end but the beginning of ongoing work. Over four days, nearly 450 participants — including leaders from every Indian state — engaged in prayer, discussion, and planning across 13 tracks.
Roma Riaz is used to being the “first,” but not to the kind of attention she received in the weeks leading up to the recent Miss Universe pageant held on Nov. 21. As the first Pakistani Christian to compete in the contest, the 27-year-old found herself at the center of an intense online debate.
