State blocks registration of Protestant church in Azerbaijan
Officials in Azerbaijan refuse to register a Protestant church in the city of Sumgait, according to rights group Forum 18.
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Cuban pastor launches 1,000-hour prayer campaign, urges national unity amid crisis
A Cuban pastor has called on Christians across the island to join a 1,000-hour prayer initiative, asking God to intervene in the country’s worsening economic and social crisis.
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Interview insights from newly elected President of the European Evangelical Alliance
Andreas Wenzel of Germany is the new elected president of the European Evangelical Alliance. He succeeds Rev. Dr. Frank Hinkelmann, who concluded 12 years in the role. The evangelical alliance shared the following interview insights from Wenzel with Christian Daily International about his background, and vision for evangelism and discipleship. Can you share a bit about your personal background and ministry journey, including how your faith in Christ has shaped your involvement with Word of Life
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Assemblies of God General Council’s General Secretary Donna Barrett to retire after cancer battle
General Secretary Donna L. Barrett of the General Council of the Assemblies of God will retire at the end of 2025, closing a historic tenure marked by her role as the first woman to hold an executive office in the Pentecostal denomination.
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'I forgive him because it was what Christ did, and it is what Charlie would do': Erika Kirk forgives husband’s killer, vows to carry forward his mission
Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, publicly forgave her husband’s killer during a memorial service at State Farm Stadium on Sunday (Sept. 21) and pledged to carry forward his mission through the organization he built.
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AICOCIM closes in Nagpur with call to action, new commissions, and draft declaration
By CDI StaffThe All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM) concluded Thursday (Sept. 18) in Nagpur with a strong message that the gathering was not an end but the beginning of ongoing work. Over four days, nearly 450 participants — including leaders from every Indian state — engaged in prayer, discussion, and planning across 13 tracks.
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At AICOCIM, veteran journalist emphasizes data as key to understanding society and shaping the Church’s response
By CDI StaffData is not a dry technical subject but a vital tool for the Indian Church to understand its context and respond effectively, veteran journalist and advocate Dr. John Dayal told delegates at the All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM). Speaking from his decades of experience as a reporter, editor, and public voice, Dayal urged Christian leaders to take the collection and interpretation of data seriously.
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‘Every home must become a missional family’: Church urged to confront family crises through discipleship
By CDI StaffOn the sidelines of the All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM), Dr. P.C. Mathew, founder of Urban India Ministries and global family challenge director for the World Evangelical Alliance, warned that the health of the Indian Church hinges on how it responds to crises within the family.
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Head of medical association urges Indian Church to reaffirm calling to healthcare through presence, engagement, and integrity
By CDI StaffThe All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM) devoted the morning session of its third day to the theme of health, with Dr. Deepak Singh delivering a keynote address that challenged the Indian Church to reclaim its distinctive contribution in healthcare.
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New regulations in China target online religious content
By Edward RossChina on Monday (Sept. 15) published regulations that forbid online religious content on unapproved platforms and use of the internet to instruct children or form youth groups, among other restrictions.
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Australians in remote regions face shortage in care services, Anglican service reports
By Chris EyteAustralians living in remote and regional areas face growing gaps in essential care services, according to a new Anglicare Australia report. The study says services that support older people, families, and vulnerable groups are stretched thin, underfunded, and unable to keep up with demand.
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'Who is shepherding the wounded?' AICOCIM keynote calls Church to respond to trauma and mental health with holistic care
By CDI StaffThe 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.
