Christian in Pakistan jailed for 17 months wins bail
An 18-year-old Christian in Pakistan imprisoned for more than 17 months on blasphemy charges was expected to be released on bail next week, his lawyer said.
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70 Christians beheaded in DRC church attack: 'Grim tapestry of violence'
Seventy Christians were discovered beheaded inside a Protestant church in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu Province, according to reports, which say the victims had been kidnapped by suspected Allied Democratic Forces terrorists.
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The Church offers a glimmer of hope amidst unimaginable suffering in DRC’s Goma
One could write endlessly about the horrors I witnessed this week in Goma, Eastern DRC. The streets, once filled with life, bore the marks of conflict—bodies being cleared away, bullet casings scattered, and the weight of immense human loss pressing down on a city of two million people. More than 3,000 lives have been lost. Women are raped constantly, no police force in place and prison breaks common place. Children, many orphaned, navigate a world that has turned cruel overnight. The darkness o
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Austrian evangelical leader calls for unity amid political deadlock: 'counteract society’s polarization'
A political stalemate in Austria’s coalition negotiations following last year’s national election reflects, to some extent, the polarization of society, where compromise has been devalued. However, Christians are called to be peacemakers in such socio-political scenarios, according to a group representing evangelicals in the country.
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Christian migrants among deportees from the U.S. to Islamist countries
Christian converts from Islam are among migrants from countries hostile to Christianity who have been deported from the United States – initially to Panama, where they are isolated before possible deportation to their home countries, according to The New York Times.
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Children's Literacy Project partners with college students to tackle illiteracy among children in the US
By CDI StaffThe Children's Literacy Project, a national organization dedicated to combating childhood illiteracy through community-led efforts, has launched a new initiative to mobilize Christian college and university students in addressing the literacy crisis in the U.S. The initiative kicked off with Literacy Service Day, an event held at Bushnell University in Eugene, OR.
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Australian ministries launch online videos to educate churches on disability inclusion: 'remember we are fearfully and wonderfully made by God'
By Chris EyteChristian 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
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WEA & Evangelical Churches Alliance in Qatar hold groundbreaking ceremony, seek to raise funds for $50M worship center near Doha
By CDI StaffThe 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
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Southern Baptist leader declares 'no tolerance' as he outlines safety measures, church standards to prevent sexual abuse
By Chris EyteSexual abuse is a “serious and real problem” alongside the “explosion of child pornography,” said Jeff Iorg, president and chief executive officer of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee (EC), in a speech to EC delegates. Reminding attendees that Southern Baptists remain a “force for good,” Iorg stressed the importance of sex abuse prevention and appropriate responses by the SBC churches.
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Lakewood Music Español releases new album, bringing hope to Hispanic community
During a press conference for the release of Lakewood Music Español's new album, set for Feb. 28, musicians Danilo Montero, Ingrid Rosario, Ramiro García, and Jafet Lora shared insights into the creative process behind the project. A central theme emerged throughout the discussion: the hope conveyed through the songs and their impact on listeners, integrating them into personal worship.
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New president of Christian Council of Korea inaugurated, announces May forum to oppose WEA General Assembly
By CDI StaffRev. Kyung-hwan Ko, the 28th representative president of the Christian Council of Korea (CCK), held an inauguration thanksgiving service on Feb. 15 at Full Gospel Wondang Church in Goyang, where he serves as senior pastor. Ko announced plans for upcoming events, including a spiritual prayer meeting on Feb. 26 at his church and the Han Kyung-jik Forum in early April to reflect on CCK’s founding principles. "In May, we will organize a forum opposing WEA’s event in Korea, bringing together renowned
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Opposition arises against church in Indonesia
A church active in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi Province for two years began facing unexpected opposition to proposed construction of a larger worship building this month, sources said.
