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'Who is shepherding the wounded?' AICOCIM keynote calls Church to respond to trauma and mental health with holistic care

Asia Church & Missions Family & Children Health Science

6 min read

The All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM) continued Wednesday with a keynote address by Dr. Santhosh T. Mathew, an internal medicine specialist who has served with the Emmanuel Hospital Association. In a wide-ranging presentation, Mathew urged the Indian Church to reclaim its legacy of holistic healing and to reimagine pastoral care in response to today’s mental health and trauma crisis.

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I was forced from home for my faith in Christ

Asia Religious Freedom Family & Children

3 min read

After a miraculous healing and turning to Jesus, an Indian family has faced persistent persecution. Recently it became so fierce they were forced to flee. Nevertheless, a powerful witness to faith in Christ remains in their village that we pray will one day bear much fruit. Here is their first-hand story.
Helping our children in a time of overwhelming anxiety

US & Canada Family & Children

5 min read

The suicide rate in the USA among 10-14-year-old children had nearly tripled in the last decade, while the rate for older teens increased by 76%. Children and teens worldwide can experience social isolation, health fears, and the uncertainty all around them, realizing that their parents don’t always know how to deal with difficult circumstances. All these can easily lead to depression. But we can provide real hope by helping them to rest in God.
Labor Day is a perfect time to teach children the biblical value of work

US & Canada Family & Children Society & Culture Church & Missions

5 min read

Good habits and great values are modeled to children by their parents. Working alongside a parent or older guardian can be a great way to enable values—and faith—transfer. Labor Day is an ideal time to discuss work with children. Here are some ideas to get the conversation started with children you know.
K-Pop Demon Hunters film challenges theologies of self-hatred with encouragement to shine

US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture Family & Children

9 min read

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.

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Latin America Family & Children Education

Homeschool mom must enroll son in accredited school; Brazilian court upholds $20K in fines

By The Christian Post

A Brazilian state high court has ruled that a mother cannot homeschool her son and must enroll him in a recognised school, upholding fines imposed on her for non-compliance, a decision legal advocates argue violates international human rights law protecting parental rights in education.
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Oceania Society & Culture Family & Children Data

Marriages continue to decline in New Zealand, evangelicals urge commitment to healthy unions

By Chris Eyte

Marriage rates in New Zealand have reached historic lows, according to new government data, prompting the New Zealand Christian Network (NZCN) to affirm the value of strong marriages for families and society.
3 min read

Oceania Society & Culture Family & Children

Polynesian Anglican woman joins traditional voyage to voice youth concerns at Pacific Islands Forum

By Chris Eyte

A traditional canoe carrying young Pacific activists sailed into Honiara this week, bringing a call for climate justice, peace and ocean protection as leaders gathered for the Pacific Islands Forum. The voyage was timed to coincide with the opening of the regional summit on Monday, Sept. 8. A young Anglican woman from Polynesia, 20-year-old Kakala Tevi of Tongan and Fijian heritage, has joined other young people on the sailing mission to underline contemporary issues of importance to her generat
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Africa Society & Culture Family & Children Arts & Media Education

Viral TikTok of Namibian teacher raises awareness on childhood abuse prevention

By CDI Staff

A Namibian elementary school teacher has drawn international attention after a video of her using music to teach first graders about personal boundaries went viral on TikTok. The teacher, identified as Gelda Waterboer, is shown in the clip standing before her class and singing a simple melody with clear instructions for children on how to respond to inappropriate behavior.
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Europe Society & Culture Family & Children Health

‘An appalling crime’: Lord Alton urges EU action against forced abortion of disabled women

By Chris Eyte

Lord David Alton, a veteran Christian human rights campaigner, has urged European governments to act after a United Nations committee raised concerns about reports of forced abortions and sterilisation of women with disabilities in some European Union member states.
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Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture Family & Children Bible & Theology

Men’s ministry conference to debut in Korea Oct. 9, aiming to strengthen families and churches

By CDI Staff

A U.S.-based Christian men’s discipleship movement will launch its first conference in South Korea on Oct. 9, introducing an approach to ministry its organizers believe is crucial for the health of churches, families and society.

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‘Soul on Fire’ film based on John O'Leary's true story earns rare 'A' CinemaScore, 98% audience rating in opening weekend

US & Canada Arts & Media Family & Children

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Sony Pictures’ faith-based division AFFIRM Films said its new drama “Soul on Fire” has earned an “A” CinemaScore and a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling exceptional word-of-mouth following its opening weekend in theaters nationwide. The film, based on the bestselling memoir “On Fire” by John O’Leary, tells the true story of O’Leary’s near-fatal childhood accident and his journey of recovery, faith, and purpose.
The Spanish Evangelical Alliance opposes the inclusion of abortion as a constitutional right

Europe Family & Children Society & Culture Health

about 4 min
I was forced from home for my faith in Christ

Asia Religious Freedom Family & Children

about 3 min
Christians unite to help victims after deadly floods devastate central and eastern Mexico

Latin America Society & Culture

about 4 min
Canterbury Cathedral graffiti installation draws criticism from J.D. Vance, Elon Musk, and UK church leaders

Europe US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture Arts & Media

about 5 min
Oxford’s legendary 'Inklings' pub, where C.S. Lewis and JRR Tolkien socialized and discussed works, to be restored

Europe Education Arts & Media Society & Culture

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Family & Children

'Who is shepherding the wounded?' AICOCIM keynote calls Church to respond to trauma and mental health with holistic care

‘Most lonely breed on earth’: Indian evangelical leader issues urgent call for counseling care for pastors

'A quarter of the next generation of Australians are missing', says Love Australia ahead of public march against abortion

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New Zealand halts overseas adoptions amid abuse reports, Christian groups welcome reform

From mission to 'sevā': AICOCIM challenges Indian Church to embrace selfless service

Lego becomes a creative tool for evangelism across Latin America

‘Because you’re breathing, you matter’: on World Suicide Prevention Day, evangelist and abuse survivor Dean Sikes urges youth to have hope in God

Canadian euthanasia doctor says housing concerns could justify assisted death

Opinion

I was forced from home for my faith in Christ

Helping our children in a time of overwhelming anxiety

Labor Day is a perfect time to teach children the biblical value of work

K-Pop Demon Hunters film challenges theologies of self-hatred with encouragement to shine

Latest

Homeschool mom must enroll son in accredited school; Brazilian court upholds $20K in fines

Marriages continue to decline in New Zealand, evangelicals urge commitment to healthy unions

Polynesian Anglican woman joins traditional voyage to voice youth concerns at Pacific Islands Forum

Viral TikTok of Namibian teacher raises awareness on childhood abuse prevention

‘An appalling crime’: Lord Alton urges EU action against forced abortion of disabled women

Men’s ministry conference to debut in Korea Oct. 9, aiming to strengthen families and churches

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‘Soul on Fire’ film based on John O'Leary's true story earns rare 'A' CinemaScore, 98% audience rating in opening weekend

The Spanish Evangelical Alliance opposes the inclusion of abortion as a constitutional right

I was forced from home for my faith in Christ

Christians unite to help victims after deadly floods devastate central and eastern Mexico

Canterbury Cathedral graffiti installation draws criticism from J.D. Vance, Elon Musk, and UK church leaders

Oxford’s legendary 'Inklings' pub, where C.S. Lewis and JRR Tolkien socialized and discussed works, to be restored

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