Pastors beaten in custody after arrests in India
Five of six pastors jailed in central-eastern India on July 20 after false allegations of forcible conversion were assaulted in custody so severely they have laceration scars, sources said.
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Study finds militant Islamists have killed 22,307 in Africa over the last one year, gained significant territory
Militant Islamists groups have expanded their presence in Africa and more than doubled fatalities linked to violent activities in specific regions in the continent according to a study by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS). In the year ending June 30th 2025, 10 militant Islamist groups have been responsible for the death of 22,307 people, a majority of them being Christians in West, East and Central Africa.
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Free Churches in Austria appoint first female secretary general
The Free Churches in Austria (Freikirchen in Österreich, FKÖ) have appointed their first female secretary general, marking a historic milestone in the evangelical church network’s leadership. Claudia Krupensky officially introduced herself in her new role through a news update published by the Evangelical Alliance Austria.
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Film shows effect of Russian invasion on Ukraine evangelicals
A documentary about the suffering of evangelical Christians in Ukraine shows how one objective of the Russian invasion is to degrade Christianity, including allowing Chechen Muslims to partially Islamize occupied areas.
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Christian women wash inmates’ feet in Brazil and share a message of love and dignity
In a women's prison in the state of Goiás, Brazil, a group of Christian women carried out an evangelism initiative that deeply moved both the inmates and those who participated. Inspired by the example of Jesus, they washed the feet of the inmates, shared Holy Communion, and offered them a space where, in their own words, “they not only ate, but sat at the table to belong.”
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Spurgeon’s Bible College in London closes after 169 years following sudden loss of funding
By Chris EyteSpurgeon’s College in London, a leading Baptist theological institution founded by Charles Spurgeon in 1856, announced its immediate closure on July 31 after 169 years of continuous operation—citing financial insolvency and the sudden loss of critical funding support.
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Christian site attacked in Indonesia, hurting two children
As police officers looked on, a group of Muslims on Sunday (July 27) stormed a prayer house in Indonesia, injuring two children, sources said.
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‘Not a conclusion, but a commissioning’: Arise Summit 2025 ends with vision for 2026 and beyond
By CDI StaffThe Arise Leadership Summit 2025 concluded on Thursday, July 31, with a detailed presentation of participant-generated insights and a clear call for continued collaboration to mobilize the next generation of mission leaders across Asia. The four-day gathering, hosted in Jakarta, Indonesia, brought together nearly 300 participants from 22 countries to reflect, strategize, and pray about the future of missions in their respective contexts.
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Dr. Paul Borthwick urges Arise Summit participants to live as sent influencers
By CDI StaffDr. Paul Borthwick, senior consultant with Development Associates International and long-time missions advocate, delivered the closing devotional of the Arise Leadership Summit 2025 in Indonesia, urging attendees to live as “intentional influencers” committed to the global mission of the Church.
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Religious leaders in Malawi ask members to 'reject corrupt politicians' ahead of September general elections
By Ken KagichaThe Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) General Assembly has urged Malawians to exercise their democratic rights and make choices that transcend tribal, regional, or religious affiliations as the south-eastern Africa country gears up for its general election on September 16, 2025.
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Lawmaker in India offers reward for attacking Christians
India’s Catholic bishops this week strongly condemned law enforcement for failing to prosecute a state legislator who publicly offered up to $12,663 USD (1.1 million rupees) for violent attacks on Christian leaders.
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Singaporean visual scribe captures spirit of Arise Leadership Summit through illustrative witness
Throughout the four-day Arise Leadership Summit in Indonesia, participants were met not only with words, worship, and cultural performances—but also with a visual tapestry capturing the event’s flow in real time. Behind this artwork stood Wendy, a professional visual scribe from Singapore, who brought her distinct listening and illustration skills to bear in service of the global Church.
