Officials, Muslims halt church construction in Indonesia
Officials in Central Java Province, Indonesia halted construction of a church and religious tourism compound following pressure from local council members and Muslim groups.
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Evangelical Fellowship of India launches 75th anniversary celebrations at AICOCIM
The Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI) has launched a series of events leading up to its 75th anniversary, beginning with a kickoff at the All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM) this week. Founded in 1951, EFI has grown into a prominent evangelical network recognized across the country and beyond.
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'A quarter of the next generation of Australians are missing', says Love Australia ahead of public march against abortion
A public walk in Sydney this weekend will highlight opposition to abortion under the theme “Love the next generation.” The event, organized by Love Sydney, a branch of the pro-life group Love Australia, will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, in Hyde Park. Organizers said the annual “Love Sydney, Walk for Life” is intended as a family-friendly event to remember children lost to abortion, which remains legal in New South Wales up to birth.
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New Zealand halts overseas adoptions amid abuse reports, Christian groups welcome reform
New Zealand has temporarily blocked overseas adoptions of its children after revelations that some convicted sex offenders were able to adopt, prompting swift government action and strong backing from Christian organizations and child protection advocates who say reform is long overdue.
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'We must return to our first love': AICOCIM plenary calls Church back to Christ-centered mission
The second day of the All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM) opened with a plenary address from Bishop P.K. Samantaroy of the Church of North India, who offered a frank assessment of the Indian Church. Balancing “joy and sadness,” he celebrated the growth of Christian communities while lamenting what he called a “deficit of impact” in their witness.
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From mission to 'sevā': AICOCIM challenges Indian Church to embrace selfless service
By CDI StaffOn the opening day of the All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM), Rev. Dr. Praveen Paul, Principal of Caleb Institute, delivered a plenary address urging the Indian Church to recover the essence of discipleship. He warned that consumer-driven attitudes and shallow models of church growth cannot sustain Christian witness, calling instead for the formation of authentic disciples shaped by integrity, humility, and Spirit-led obedience.
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Ibero-American evangelical churches reaffirm commitment to life, family and religious freedom in Cartagena Declaration
The 12th General Assembly of the Latin Evangelical Alliance (AEL) concluded on Sept. 12 in Cartagena with a clear and forceful message: the evangelical churches of Ibero-America are determined to take a leading role in shaping public life. United in purpose, they pledged to defend religious freedom, the family, and the right to life, while deepening their unity and expanding their social engagement.
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Alleged Charlie Kirk shooter charged with aggravated murder, faces death penalty
The man suspected of killing conservative media personality Charlie Kirk at a Utah university could face the death penalty, having now been officially charged with aggravated murder and various other charges.
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StopArmut conference in Switzerland to address conflict resolution and peacebuilding
By CDI StaffThe 16th edition of the StopArmut Conference is set to focus on conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and reconciliation work. The event, titled "Swords to Plowshares - Responses to Armed Conflict," will take place on Nov. 1 at the Arche Winterthur in Winterthur, Switzerland. Hosted by the StopArmut (Stop Poverty) initiative, the conference connects the issues of armed conflict with the broader goal of poverty alleviation.
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Human error exposes email addresses of Church of England abuse survivors
By Chris EyteHuman error led to nearly 200 private email addresses linked to a redress scheme for Church of England abuse survivors being publicly disclosed. Kennedys, a global law firm based in the U.S., has worked with the Church of England to develop the Redress Scheme for survivors of church abuse to receive financial redress, therapeutic and spiritual support.
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Indian Church urged to proclaim Christ with authenticity, purity, unity, and boldness at AICOCIM 2025
By CDI StaffOn the opening day of the All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM), Rev. Dr. Paul Mathews, National Overseer of Filadelfia Fellowship Churches of India and Senior Pastor of Rajasthan Pentecostal Church, delivered a plenary address urging the Church in India to renew its witness through authenticity, purity, unity, and boldness.
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'A Church broad but shallow cannot stand': Vijayesh Lal urges leaders at AICOCIM to return to deep discipleship
By CDI StaffThe opening keynote of the All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM) became a wide-ranging call to action Monday afternoon (Sept. 15) as Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI) General Secretary Vijayesh Lal urged nearly 450 Christian leaders to embrace surrender, courage, and Spirit-guided imagination to meet the challenges of this moment in history.
