Herdsmen slaughter 42 Christians in Taraba state, Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen in the early hours of Saturday (May 24) killed 42 people in three predominantly Christian communities in Taraba state, northeast Nigeria, sources said.
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How should we understand the Nigerian crisis?
Misrepresenting or politicizing the security problem in Nigeria will not help us move toward a solution. Unbalanced, sensationalist narratives can do a lot of damage, our brothers and sisters in Nigerian churches deserve better.
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Early Christmas gift for some Nigerian families of abducted children
Families in Nigeria were given an early Christmas gift this week as 130 children and teachers kidnapped a month ago from a Catholic school were released on Sunday, according to government and church officials. International Christian Concern here summarize the situation.
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We must create true companionship for our children in an artificial age
Gone are the days of searching for true wisdom or sidling up to a parent to ask for help. Teens may now inhabit a world where feeling is primary and where, in times of difficulty, they can simply create the remedy with the assistance of artificial companions. If parents do not counteract this, the consequences will be severe.
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God's intention is for faith and work to mix for kingdom influence
faith-and-work organizations have developed a parallel path alongside the Church, discipling believers to glorify God through their work. However, pastors, church leaders, and denominations have often not been formally engaged. The Church needs a paradigm shift.
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Open Doors report reveals Churches decimated and believers killed as new 'Arise Africa' solidarity initiative is announced
By Ken KagichaA new report released by Open Doors International paints a grim picture of escalating persecution against Christians in Africa, particularly in sub-Saharan regions, with millions facing violence, discrimination, and displacement. Speaking at the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) General Assembly held in Nairobi from May 20-23, George Williams, Open Doors International Director, Africa, said the situation “is becoming unbearable.”
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'We must teach truth that transforms': African theologians call for contextual training models at Africa General Assembly
By CDI StaffThe 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) continued on Friday, May 23, with a compelling call for theological education in Africa to be both contextually relevant and widely accessible. Two leading educators, Dr. Daniel Kawata and Dr. Habtamu Umer, delivered keynote presentations urging evangelical leaders to radically rethink how they train pastors and equip church leaders across the continent.
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'The Church in Africa must lead the rest of us,' Pastor Rick Warren tells assembly of African evangelical leaders
By CDI StaffPastor Rick Warren, internationally known author of The Purpose Driven Life and The Purpose Driven Church, addressed the General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) via livestream on Wednesday, calling on African evangelical leaders to take the lead in completing the global mission of the Church.
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Association of Evangelicals in Africa opens General Assembly in Nairobi with focus on unity and African transformation
By CDI StaffThe 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) officially opened Wednesday evening in Nairobi with a strong emphasis on unity among Christians across Africa. Hosted at the International Christian Center (ICC) and organized by the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK), the opening ceremony brought together church leaders, alliance representatives, and international partners from across the continent and beyond.
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‘To get the Africa God wants, we need the African Church God wants,’ says President of Association of Evangelicals in Africa
By CDI StaffOpening the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), Bishop Dr. Goodwill Shana delivered a far-reaching and impassioned keynote address calling the African Church to rediscover its prophetic identity and take full responsibility for the continent’s future.
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Kenya's youth protests provided an opportunity for Church renewal, says General Secretary of Evangelical Alliance
When mass demonstrations hit several cities and towns in Kenya in June 2024 over tax proposals contained in the Budget policy document, many - including the State and the Church - thought it was a passing cloud. But as it turned out, it has become a defining moment and possibly an inflection point in Kenya's evolving democratic journey.
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Nick Vujicic, Redimi2 headline UNIFEST Festival promoting faith and family in Mexico
With a series of messages, concerts by international Christian singers, and family-focused reflections, the fourth edition of the UNIFEST Festival was held at the Sierra Hermosa Ecological and Sports Park in Tecámac, in the State of Mexico last month. Organizers estimated that 90,000 people attended the event.
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