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'Once aid agencies leave, the church remains': ministry leader highlights churches as gateways to help refugees

Oceania Church & Missions

18 Sep, 2024 07:09 EDT

Jude Simion grew up during the civil war in Sri Lanka and migrated to Australia in 2007, where he founded Philoi Global to support refugees, working in 11 countries to date and helping at least 2,000 individuals. “Philoi” means “friend” in Greek and reflects Simion’s vision to walk in friendship with forcibly displaced Christians and minority groups. He is particularly concerned about finding solutions to accommodating forcibly displaced people.
British comedian Steve Legg dies, gospel-focused entertainer was “the best of men”

Europe Church & Missions

17 Sep, 2024 23:09 EDT

A personal tribute has been paid to one of England’s most beloved Christian comedians Steve Legg after he died last night (Sept. 16), following a brave battle against cancer lasting 17 months. Legg died at the age of 57 in the company of his beloved wife Bekah and family at Worthing Hospital, in the south coast town of Worthing in West Sussex, England. The couple have five daughters, one son and one granddaughter.
Survey shows majority of evangelical churches in US offer small groups, but it doesn't always mean the same

US & Canada Church & Missions

17 Sep, 2024 11:09 EDT

Most evangelical Protestant churches in the U.S. use a form of small group as part of weekly activities but latest figures from Lifeway Research suggest the definitions of what that involves differ widely. The results, based on 1,021 adult Bible study group ministry leaders surveyed between May 27 to June 27 (2024), show that 56 percent of respondents see “Sunday School” as the most accurate description of their group’s activity.
England & Wales census figures for transgender population likely overstated due to language issue

Europe Society & Culture

17 Sep, 2024 00:09 EDT

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed that the 2021 census may have overestimated the number of transgender individuals in the UK because of some respondents misunderstanding the question, the BBC reports. The census indicated that approximately one in 200 people aged over 16 identified as a different gender from their sex at birth. However, a subsequent review revealed that individuals who do not speak fluent English might have misinterpreted the census question and incorrectly
Killing of Muslim accused of blasphemy shocks Christians in Pakistan

Asia Religious Freedom

16 Sep, 2024 15:00 EDT

Church leaders and rights activists in Pakistan condemned the killing on Thursday (Sept. 12) of a Muslim in custody on charges of blasphemy.

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Sep 16, 2024 13:09 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

“God loves you” – Franklin Graham preaches gospel at largest ever evangelical event in Naples, Italy

By Chris Eyte

21,000 people packed into the main square in the city of Naples to hear Franklin Graham preach about God’s love at the largest evangelical event recorded in the history of Italy. Political leaders from different parties joined the crowds at the ‘Noi Festival’ event held in the Piazza del Plebiscito on Saturday (Sept. 14).
Sep 16, 2024 09:09 EDT

Africa Family & Children

Kenyan entrepreneur denounces LGBT lifestyle after surrendering life to Christ

By Ken Kagicha

Michelle Ntalami, one of Kenya’s young women entrepreneurs and a popular social media personality, announced that she is no longer part of the LGBTQ+ community after her encounter with Christ. Ntalami said she took time to seek God in prayer about her lifestyle that is a “prevalent stronghold in our world today.”
Sep 16, 2024 08:09 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture

Suspect apprehended after second assassination attempt on former US President Trump

By CDI Staff

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is safe after an assassination attempt at his West Palm Beach golf club in Florida on Sunday. The second such attempt renews questions about the polarized and at times extreme rhetoric that has marked this election season.
Sep 14, 2024 14:09 EDT

Middle East Society & Culture Church & Missions

Amid ongoing war in Gaza, evangelicals from Israel, Palestine, Jordan & Lebanon meet in Amman, seeking unity with prayers & tears

By Timothy Goropevsek

In the first week of September, more than one hundred evangelical Christians from Israel, the Palestinian territory of the West Bank, Lebanon and Jordan came together for three days in Amman under the theme “That They May Be One”. Hosted by the Alliance of Evangelical Councils in Jordan and the Holy Land, the extraordinary meeting was overshadowed by the ongoing war in Gaza, the mourning for fellow Christians killed in the conflict and the struggle with the reality that many in the global Church
Sep 13, 2024 13:41 EDT

Asia Religious Freedom

Court orders recovery of Christian sisters forcibly converted, married in Pakistan

By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News

A high court in Pakistan has ordered police to recover two Christian sisters, ages 13 and 18, who were forcibly converted to Islam and married to their abductors, the family’s attorney said.
Sep 13, 2024 13:09 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

Franklin Graham preaching gospel in Naples, while online outreach reaches 20 million responses

By Chris Eyte

Evangelist Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), where he serves as President, have been working with 350 evangelical churches to preach the gospel at the Noi Festival in Naples, Italy, this Saturday, Sept. 14. “This city is such an important and beautiful part of Italy,” said Graham. “I am looking forward to coming to Naples, but I’m not going to preach a message about religion. I’m coming to share how the people of Italy can have a real and personal relationship
Sep 13, 2024 10:09 EDT

US & Canada Latin America Society & Culture

Media, Music & Marketing Summit for Hispanic communicators kicks off in Miami with 'Fiesta de la Hispanidad'

By Javier Bolaños

From September 12-14, the Glocal Association of Communicators is holding the Media Music Marketing Hispanic Summit in the city of Miami, starting with the Fiesta de la Hispanidad, in commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The opening of the event took place this Thursday at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon Hotel, venue of the event for the second consecutive year.

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