Women, children among Christians kidnapped in Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen on Friday (Nov. 1) kidnapped four Christians in an attack on villages in north-central Nigeria, sources said.
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Xenophobia and the call to Christ-like compassion
In South Africa today, scriptural injunctions about welcoming the foreigner confront a present crisis: the persistent reality of xenophobia. On both sides of the issue are strong feelings that have led to violence. But violence will not lead to a better future for all. It requires leadership that affirms human dignity, values that are embodied in Christ.
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An African perspective on discrimination that creates migrant churches
It may not be every migrant's story, but when a person feels often enough that they do not fully belong they instinctively look for somewhere they do. This relates as much to churches as it does to host societies in general. But churches should be different. Biblically faithful theology demands it of it. Here is advice for pastors who desire to mature their congregants into the full stature of Christ.
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Creating a place to heal where believers are few
In the midst of persecution and abuse, believers suffering trauma in the Sahel have a new option for healing as they rebuild their lives. A healing center offers a pathway to recovery that centers on Jesus as the one who heals, bringing wholeness of mind, body, spirit, and soul. The healed then tend to want to help their abusers come to know Jesus too.
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Shincheonji: the cult of Lee Man-hee spreads in Africa
An aggressive South Korean missionary cult called Shincheonji is luring unwary believers in Africa and elsewhere to enroll in Bible training online or at its local “Zion Truth Bible Centers.” Its recruiters slip into churches, Bible studies, and campus fellowships. Let believers beware.
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Power of unity: 4,900 Zambia Churches partner with Luis Palau to reach over 730,000 people
By Ken KagichaIn a demonstration of Church unity, the Luis Palau Association partnered with more than 4,900 churches across denominational lines to reach 731,000 people across five cities in Zambia. The nationwide evangelistic campaign, dubbed Love Zambia Festival, trained tens of thousands of Christians and reached hundreds of thousands of individuals with the Good News of Jesus Christ, culminating in a massive 3-day festival in the capital city of Lusaka.
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Today's International Day for the Eradication of Poverty highlights need to tackle institutional maltreatment
By Chris EyteToday (Oct.17) the United Nations (UN) marks International Day for the Eradication of Poverty with a theme, “Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment Acting together for just, peaceful and inclusive societies.” The day gives a moment to reflect on the experiences of people in poverty, according to a UN statement, and think of practical applications to implement sustainable development goals to “promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies.”
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Remembering Daniel Bourdanné: Visionary IFES leader, humble servant, role-model
By Ken KagichaFormer General Secretary of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) Daniel Bourdanné has been celebrated as a ‘visionary leader, a faithful servant and a friend’ to many that interacted with him.
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Christians caught between warring Islamist factions in Sudan
By Edward RossChristians 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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Four Christians killed in Benue state, central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen killed two Christians in central Nigeria’s Benue state on Wednesday (Oct. 9) and two others in another part of the state on Oct. 3, local sources said.
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Nigerian bishop urges pastors to prioritize regular medical checkups, after untimely passing of minister mid-service
The head of the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria (EYN) has urged pastors to prioritize their health by scheduling regular medical checkups. In a statement, Rev. Dr. Daniel Mbaya said he was concerned about the frequency of sudden death incidences in the church, the latest being the demise of Rev. Vincent Alaku on October 6, 2024.
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Young adults are leading the way in UK evangelism
Today, it is clear that God is doing something among young adults. What is just as clear is that young adults aren’t sitting on the sidelines watching it unfold; they’re active participants in God’s mission. In this United Kingdom this reality is becoming freshly evident with striking survey numbers to back it up.
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