Christians caught between warring Islamist factions in Sudan
Christians in Sudan are caught between two fighting factions, with each military group accusing them of siding with the other, an advocacy group said.
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As we come to Pentecost Sunday 2025 it is time to return Pentecost to the people
If you have any interest in the well being of the World Christian movement, then it's hard not to care about the 600 million-strong Pentecostal-Charismatic movement. Not only does it constitute a quarter of global Christianity, but in the Global South in particular, mainstream evangelicalism is increasingly adopting a Pentecostal flavor—taking on its practices and ministry ethos. Pentecostals are not simply a part of the story; they are shaping the direction of much of it.
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A young Nigerian eye witness recalls the day extremists attacked
African farmers work hard to grow whatever the land agrees to yield, while in the Nigerian Plateau Christian farmers face increasing threats from Fulani militias. It is rare that we read from the perspective of a victim of terrorism. This account is both an exception and exceptional. Uren, in her final year of high school, writes with terrifying yet beautiful prose of the death of her siblings and father at the hands of a band of brutal Fulani militias. Read on for a reality check.
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Guardians of the galaxy: shielding our children from an online sleep
In this next article on children and personal smart devices we see that access has become something of a rite of passage for many children. Affordability might mean children can have a smart device, but it doesn't mean they should. Parents concerned for the long-term well-being of their children must consider the implications of unfettered access to all the internet has to offer—for good or ill.
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Four reasons for defending and advancing freedom of religion or belief in Africa
Religious freedom is a vital metric for assessing the potential well being of a nation or nations. This is especially so for Africa and the diverse religious representation in each nation there. Robust research supports the fact that freedom of religious belief benefits all, but the African continent is in danger of losing the opportunity to enjoy such benefits. Craig Bailie explains why.
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Herdsmen kill Christians in Plateau state, central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen killed a Christian on Thursday (Sept. 26) in one area of Plateau state after the killing of eight others on Sept. 15 in another part of the state, sources said.
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Local church ownership, Vision 2025 supercharged Bible translation, SIL Director says at Lausanne 4
By Ken KagichaGod is supercharging the rate of Bible translation in Africa and many parts of the global south, expanding discipleship in more local dialects than ever before. This was the resounding and encouraging message of SIL International Executive Director Dr. Michel Kenmogne, at Lausanne 4 in Seoul, Korea.
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Fulanis in Nigeria kill more Christians than Boko Haram, ISWAP, report says
Fulani herdsmen and other “bandit” terrorists often allied with them killed more civilians in Nigeria over a four-year period than Islamic extremist groups Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a new report states.
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Overcoming brokenness, finding forgiveness & pursuing reconciliation, a thought-provoking evening session at Lausanne 4
By Chris EyteA somber atmosphere fell at a meeting of Lausanne 4 as church ministry leaders described the challenges faced in living out gospel values within difficult societal and cultural scenarios - after a human trafficking survivor in a presentation told of her abuse ordeal before being rescued and finding Christ. The discussion ensued during an evening session entitled “Lessons from the Global Church. Reconciliation – The Church’s Responsibility in Areas of Brokenness” on Friday, Sept. 27.
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'Persecution never kills the Church, but a compromised gospel will,' Patrick Fung tells Lausanne 4
By Ken KagichaPatrick Fung, the global ambassador of OMF International reminded delegates at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization (Lausanne 4) in Incheon, Korea, that God used and still uses suffering and persecution to reach the unreached.
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Kenyan MP drafts law that restricts student evangelism, criminalizes unregistered fellowship
By Ken KagichaReligious leaders and legal experts have faulted a bill before Kenya’s Senate that proposes to regulate religious organisations. The Religious Organisations Bill, 2024, drafted by Tana River Senator, Danson Mungatana aims to regulate and oversee the management of religious organisations.
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Only God can turn the tide: New Zealand Christian leader calls for revival, not politics
Only a move of God — through love, prayer, and evangelism — can change the steady decline in the number of New Zealanders identifying as Christians. That’s the conviction of Dr. Stuart Lange, national director of the New Zealand Christian Network (NZCN), and his team of leaders, who say political protests, legal reforms, or government policies may bring some positive change, but they cannot address the nation’s deeper spiritual crisis.
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