CDI Staff

Fourth Younger Leaders Gathering 2025 (São Paulo, Brazil)

Rights advocates, UK lawmakers raise concerns over evictions affecting Christians in Pakistan’s capital

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and a coalition of civil society organizations on Sunday (March 29) called on authorities to immediately suspend ongoing and planned eviction operations targeting low-income settlements in the federal capital, warning that the drive risks violating legal protections and triggering a humanitarian crisis among vulnerable communities.

Nepal arrests former prime minister over deadly protest crackdown, sparking political tensions

Nepal’s former Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli was arrested Saturday, March 28, as authorities investigate his alleged role in a deadly police crackdown on anti-government protests last year, a move that has triggered fresh unrest and political confrontation in the country.

Asian evangelical leaders discuss pastoral response to homosexuality through lens of shame culture, discipleship

Leaders from across Asia recently convened for a webinar organized by the Asia Evangelical Alliance to address one of the most sensitive issues facing churches in the region: how to respond biblically and pastorally to homosexuality.

Paul's letter to the Romans should be read as a charter for world mission, German theologian says

rman theologian and missiologist Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher is calling for a renewed understanding of the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Romans as a foundational text for global mission rather than a purely doctrinal treatise. In a recent interview with Christian Daily International, Schirrmacher reflects on insights from his latest book, The Letter to the Romans – a Charter for World Mission, arguing that Western theology has long overlooked the epistle’s missionary purpose.

Suspected suicide bombings terrorize Maiduguri, Nigeria

Terrorists said to be members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram on Monday (March 16) bombed three areas of Maiduguri, Borno state in northeast Nigeria, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others, sources said.

Rick Warren urges global church unity to advance 'gospel for everyone' goal by 2033

Global evangelical leaders should move beyond conferences and slogans toward practical collaboration if the goal of sharing the gospel with every person by 2033 is to become reality, pastor and author Rev. Rick Warren said during an online interview hosted by the World Evangelical Alliance.

Report: Employee engagement rises in Christian-led workplaces, survey of 40,000 workers finds

A majority of employees working in Christian-led organizations report being engaged in their work, according to the 2026 edition of the State of the Christian Workplace report, which surveyed more than 40,000 staff members across hundreds of ministries, churches and faith-based institutions.

ACTEA marks 50 years as African church growth raises demand for theological training

The Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA) is marking its 50th anniversary this week during its General Assembly in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, where theological educators and Christian leaders from across Africa are discussing how to expand training for church leaders amid rapid growth of Christianity on the continent.

'The weight is real, the toll is deep': ABTS president calls global church to pray for Lebanon, Middle East

The president of the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary has called on Christians worldwide to pray for Lebanon and the wider Middle East as renewed conflict between Israel and Hezbollah forces has displaced hundreds of thousands and intensified humanitarian needs across the country.

Zach Williams releases deluxe 'Jesus Loves' album with Thomas Rhett

Two-time GRAMMY® Award winner Zach Williams expanded his latest musical chapter Friday with the release of the deluxe edition of his studio album, Jesus Loves.

Security boosted at churches, missionary schools following deadly anti-US protests across Pakistan

Security has been significantly reinforced at churches, missionary schools and other Christian institutions across Pakistan after violent anti-US protests linked to the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran left at least 22 people dead and over 200 injured nationwide last week.