Christian’s release delayed after bail granted in blasphemy cases
An 18-year-old Christian is still languishing in jail a month after winning bail in all three blasphemy cases against him as a trial court is delaying his release, his father said.
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Christian apologists in Indonesia flee ‘blasphemy’ prosecution
A rash of complaints to police in Indonesia accusing Christians of blasphemy on social media has driven several of them abroad to seek refuge, sources said.
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Swiss Evangelical Alliance paper explores AI and Church: 'Pandora's box can no longer be closed' but AI can be 'blessing'
A new working paper released by the Swiss Evangelical Alliance (Schweizerische Evangelische Allianz/SEA) aims to guide churches, Christian organizations, and ministry leaders through the complex ethical, theological and practical questions raised by artificial intelligence (AI). Developed by a specialist group of academics and technologists, the paper encourages a proactive response to the growing impact of AI on faith communities.
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A community in Kenya went to extreme lengths to find water for baptism after 68 surrendered their lives to Christ
When 68 men and women from an indigenous community in Northern Kenya surrendered their lives to Jesus as part of an outreach and evangelism programme, they faced a difficult but common dilemma in this vast and arid region. The community living in Turkana County in Northern Kenya often walk up to 3 hours to the nearest water point, mainly boreholes, wells and springs. Despite the challenges of finding water in the area, a group of evangelists and community members were determined to have a water
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Commemorating 140 years since gospel arrived, Korean missionary association discusses changing global missions landscape
The Korea World Missions Association (KWMA) held a meeting of denominational leaders to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the Gospel’s arrival in Korea on March 13-14 at the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea. The gathering was organized to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of global missions, as well as mission strategies and plans.
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Large crowds and powerful moments of faith at the Palau Santo Domingo Festival 2025
The Festival Palau Santo Domingo 2025 brought together thousands of people over two days filled with music, testimonies, and solidarity, becoming a great celebration of faith and hope in the Dominican capital. The opening was led by presenters Eva Piccini and Kike Pavón, who welcomed the audience. Music took center stage with Dominican artist Jameson Ramírez, followed by Kike Pavón himself and Dream Team DR, who energized the crowd.
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Half of churches seeing growth since COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns: study
Around half of Protestant churches in the United States have experienced growth in worship service attendance since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent study. A report by Lifeway Research published Tuesday found that 52% of surveyed Protestant congregations saw their worship attendance grow by at least 4% over the past two years.
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Report highlights lack of awareness, gaps in policies for older people with disabilities in Australia
By Chris EyteA newly released policy report by two Australian sight-saving and support organizations has identified critical gaps in policies and programs that undermine the welfare of older people with disabilities.
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European Evangelical Alliance moves legal office to Germany, appoints new EU representative
By Chris EyteThe European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) has relocated its legal seat from Switzerland to Germany to strengthen its political engagement within the European Union (EU) and has appointed a new representative in Brussels, Belgium.
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Christian prisoner in Iran beaten for requesting heart treatment
By Edward RossA prison officer in Iran beat an imprisoned Christian convert for requesting medical treatment for a heart condition, according to advocacy group Article 18.
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Deterioration of human rights in Pakistan condemned at UN event
Religious freedom advocates this month strongly condemned deterioration of human rights in Pakistan, particularly continued abuse of the country’s harsh blasphemy laws and forced conversions of minority girls.
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Pa. Board of Education rejects Christian schools’ association as accreditor
The Pennsylvania Board of Education has unanimously rejected an application from the Association of Christian Schools International to be recognized as an official accreditation agency for private schools in the state, drawing accusations of religious discrimination.
