Islamic extremists halt church service in Indonesia
A Muslim mob in Indonesia led by members of the Islamic extremist Islamic Jihad Front (FJI) on Sunday (May 24) stopped a church from worshiping at the congregation’s new location, sources said.
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Hindu nationalists try to dodge growing scrutiny over persecution in India
The Hindu nationalist organization, widely regarded as the ideological backbone of India’s ruling party, has launched an international outreach campaign aimed at countering growing criticism over its role in religious persecution and sectarian violence. It can try to dodge, but it cannot hide the robust and verified experience of Indian Christians.
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Nepal's uncertain but hopeful future
It is widely understood that Nepal has a rapidly growing Christian population. As it starts to stabilize and mature, the Church in Nepal is seeking official status and protections for their many congregations. The Nepal Christian Grand Trust now provides a pathway for official recognition, while theological, spiritual, and practical leadership development remains an urgent need.
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Carrying hope for vulnerable women and children
The suffering of women and children often hides in plain sight, but they are not created for silence, fear, exploitation, abandonment, or shame. They are created with dignity, worth, courage, and humanity. Dr Winnie Fung is championing a wholistic approach to elevating the vulnerable and alleviating their suffering, with the local church integrally involved.
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A new Christian federation may already be marred by India's Enforcement Directorate investigations
A new federation of churches in India has been launched to help protect church assets from being taken under amended laws giving authorities new powers that will negatively affect Christian witness. But the new group is already mired in controversy, for which groups it includes and which have been excluded.
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United Bible Societies marks 80th anniversary with declaration for future generations: 'anchor of enduring values, source of unchanging hope'
By CDI StaffThe United Bible Societies marked eight decades of global ministry this month with the release of a landmark declaration pledging renewed commitment to making Scripture accessible to younger generations worldwide.
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Faith formation should be shared, not carried by parents alone, D6 Asia panel says
By CDI StaffAt the D6 Asia Online Family Conference 2026 on May 16, speakers Daniel Lim and Vania Christian encouraged churches and families to work together in guiding children and teenagers through seasons of faith questioning and spiritual formation.
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Hindu nationalists abuse new ‘anti-conversion’ law in Chhattisgarh, India
On the morning of May 10, members of a Hindu nationalist organization arrived at Christian Sunday worship services in several neighborhoods of Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh state, India.
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D6 Asia speaker offers five questions to navigate youth deconversion and deconstruction
At the D6 Asia Online Family Conference 2026 on May 16, Christian educator Dr. Timothy Paul Jones encouraged parents, pastors and ministry leaders to approach young people struggling with faith doubts through calm conversations, compassionate listening and intentional discipleship rather than fear or panic.
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At D6 conference, pastor encourages parents to build resilient, spiritually grounded children in digital age
At the D6 Asia Online Family Conference 2026 on May 15, Pastor Sharon Chong encouraged parents, grandparents, and ministry leaders to intentionally cultivate emotional resilience and spiritual grounding in children by focusing on everyday discipleship rather than performance or perfection.
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About 1,000 young people pledge missionary commitment at UBF world conference
By CDI StaffUniversity Bible Fellowship held its 19th World Mission Conference last Saturday at KINTEX convention center in Goyang, drawing roughly 4,000 members from across South Korea and more than 700 missionaries from multiple countries.
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Islamic extremists halt church service in Indonesia
A Muslim mob in Indonesia led by members of the Islamic extremist Islamic Jihad Front (FJI) on Sunday (May 24) stopped a church from worshiping at the congregation’s new location, sources said.
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