Church building vandalized in Pakistan
Police in Pakistan have arrested a Muslim who broke into a church building and desecrated a cross and Bibles after an altercation with Christians, the church’s pastor and police said.
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When it comes to Christian leader training, measurement must not replace formation
Pastors in small churches in India and around the world may lack formal theological education but responsibility shapes them, failure shapes them, suffering shapes them, prayer shapes them. Sometimes persecution shapes them. Character formation while walking faithfully with Jesus, guided by the Bible and trustworthy mentors, cannot be replicated by a program, and does not result in a diploma, but it is highly valuable education nonetheless.
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What reframing missions looks like from a Chinese perspective
Our understanding of the who, what, and where of missions is shifting as new realities emerge, like the missions movement from China. But undertaking and tracking missions by Western metrics continues to be questioned by many from non-Western backgrounds serving in missions today.
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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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State-backed Christmas marks rare break from Pakistan’s history of extremism, minority exclusion
By A. S. JohnGovernment-sponsored Christmas celebrations in Pakistan this year marked a historic departure from the country’s decades-long struggle with religious extremism — where religious minorities, including Christians, have been targeted in bombings, mob attacks, and discriminatory practices.
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Christian couples, attorney assaulted in India
A Hindu extremist mob in northern India last month assaulted two Christian couples and an attorney for several hours, accusing them of forced conversion, sources said.
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Muslims block Christians from celebrating Christmas in Indonesia
As police looked on, Muslims in West Java Province, Indonesia on Dec. 14 formed a human wall to block Christians from attending a Christmas service, according to local media.
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Amid challenges, Christmas celebrations highlight hope, constitutional promises for Pakistan’s Christians
By A. S. JohnAs Christmas approaches, scenes of celebration unfolded in Pakistan’s courts and streets alike, offering moments of warmth and reflection for the minority Christians amid continuing challenges.
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Korean scholars warn assisted suicide, abortion laws risk eroding ethical foundations
By CDI StaffKorean academics warned that moves to legalize assisted suicide and expand access to medication abortion risk eroding core bioethical standards, citing legal ambiguity, medical risks and international precedents where safeguards weakened over time.
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Christian in hiding acquitted of blasphemy in Pakistan
A court in Pakistan in September acquitted a Christian charged with blasphemy, but his supporters did not reveal it until this month due to security concerns, his lawyer said.
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From ‘The Chosen’ to ‘The Crucifixion’: How 5&2 Studios is bringing the gospel to a global audience
Mark Sourian, president of production at 5&2 Studios, the company behind the global hit series "The Chosen," believes Hollywood can no longer ignore the growing appetite for faith-based entertainment. "The numbers don't lie," Sourian said in an interview with Christian Daily International.
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