Eight Christians killed in Plateau state, Nigeria
Suspected Fulani herdsmen killed eight Christians, including two children, and wounded four others in attacks on three villages last week in a district of Plateau state, 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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Nigeria’s Christian, political leaders celebrate fathers' contribution to nation’s religious, socio-political, economic life
As the world celebrated Father’s Day on June 16, Nigeria’s Christian and other leaders also joined the celebrations by highlighting the sacrifices and achievements of fathers in the country’s religious, socio-political, and economic development. Messages to Nigerian fathers were sent by Christian leaders as well as the country’s political leadership, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, members of parliament, and governors.
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World Refugee Sunday: Refugee rights expert says Church uniquely placed to offer hope in burgeoning global crisis
By Heather Pubols , Chris EyteTom Albinson has been working with refugees since 1980 and currently serves as President of the International Association for Refugees, a ministry he founded. He is also involved in the Refugee Highway Partnership, a network of churches, agencies and individuals serving forcibly displaced people. Christian Daily International was given an exclusive interview with Albinson for the occasion of World Refugee Sunday, which falls on the Sundays before and after World Refugee Day on June 20.
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Ministries partner to reach thousands of prisoners, families and children around the world with the gospel
By Chris EyteA massive evangelistic effort has been agreed between two global ministries now looking to distribute 90,000 audio and visual Bibles to 700,000 prisoners in 70 countries over the next five years, with extra support planned for 90,000 vulnerable children and 40,000 caregivers. Prison Fellowship International (PFI) and Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH) announced the joint renewal plan to share the good news of Jesus Christ with prisoners and prisoners’ families taking part in two of PFI’s frontline pr
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East Africa among four regions severely impacted by climate disasters in 2024 - Christian Aid Report
By Ken KagichaAdverse weather conditions over the last six months to June 2024 has led to thousands of deaths and an economic loss of $41 billion, at the very least. This is according to a report by Christian Aid that mapped the impact of extreme weather in four of the most affected regions in the world.
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Evangelicals across Africa react to death of Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima
By CDI StaffThe tragic news of the death of Malawi’s Vice President, the Right Hon. Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, and nine other officials in a plane crash on Tuesday has reverberated across Africa, drawing heartfelt condolences and prayers from evangelical leaders. President Lazarus Chakwera announced on Tuesday that the wreck of the plane carrying Malawi's vice-president was found with no survivors. Saulos Chilima and nine others were flying within the country on Monday morning when their aircraft disappeared
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Islamic extremists kill three Christians in northeast Nigeria
Suspected Islamic extremist militants on Wednesday (June 5) killed three Christians and kidnapped another after intercepting them on a highway in northeast Nigeria, Christian leaders said.
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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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