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28 Oct, 2025 17:55 EDT

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‘Where is the Church?’ Religious freedom advocate decries Church’s silence amid global persecution crisis

By CDI Staff

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul turned its attention to one of the most sobering realities facing the global Church on Tuesday (Oct. 28), as Joshua Williams, a representative of Open Doors International, issued an urgent appeal for prayer, repentance, and solidarity with persecuted Christians around the world.
28 Oct, 2025 17:03 EDT

Asia Church & Missions Bible & Theology

Asiri Fernando: 'The whole Church needs beautifully blistered feet' to spread the gospel globally by 2033

By CDI Staff

Asiri Fernando, a national leader with Youth for Christ Sri Lanka, opened the morning session of the second day of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul with a heartfelt devotional urging the global church to return to the gospel’s foundation of repentance, forgiveness, and sacrificial love.
28 Oct, 2025 08:43 EDT

Asia Church & Missions

WEA General Assembly draws 850 delegates from 124 nations, reflecting global shift to the South and East

By CDI Staff

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul has gathered 850 participants from 124 nations, representing one of the most globally diverse gatherings in the evangelical movement. The figures were shared during a press briefing on Tuesday, Oct. 28, by Dr. Brad Smith, WEA Director of Alliance Engagement and media spokesperson for the event.
28 Oct, 2025 00:00 EDT

Asia Church & Missions

COALA3.5 Mission Conference (Seoul, Korea)

By CDI Staff

The COALA 3.5 Conference, organized by the Christ Over Asia, Latin America and Africa (COALA) movement, will take place in October 2025 in Korea alongside the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly. Focused on strengthening Global South mission partnerships, the event will feature a special session where selected global mission leaders will be introduced to the COALA vision and collaborative model.
27 Oct, 2025 21:42 EDT

Africa Asia Church & Missions Bible & Theology

‘Let there be light’: WEA Executive Chair Goodwill Shana calls for unity in diversity at global assembly in Seoul

By CDI Staff

Rev. Dr. Goodwill Shana, Executive Chair of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), opened the first day of the WEA General Assembly in Seoul with a stirring message on unity, diversity, and the mission of the global Church. Speaking during a joint session with hundreds of Korean pastors gathered for a parallel conference, Shana urged believers worldwide to “shine as one light” in a world marked by division and darkness.
27 Oct, 2025 20:47 EDT

Asia Church & Missions Health Bible & Theology Family & Children Society & Culture

Paraguayan disability advocate calls for radical inclusion at WEA General Assembly in Seoul

By CDI Staff

Cinthia Hieber, President and CEO of the Paraguayan Stuttering Association, delivered a deeply personal address at the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul on Monday morning, urging churches to embrace radical inclusion and become places of “intentional visibility” for people with disabilities and diverse needs.
27 Oct, 2025 19:54 EDT

Asia Europe Church & Missions Arts & Media

'How blessed is the finger that sends Good News': A vision for digital evangelism highlighted at WEA General Assembly

By CDI Staff

In the third panel session on Monday morning at the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul, Lord Robert Edmiston and Lady Tracie Edmiston of Christian Vision (CV) shared how their global ministry is using technology to accelerate evangelism and empower believers worldwide.
27 Oct, 2025 19:34 EDT

Africa Asia Bible & Theology Church & Missions

Dr. Seble Daniel calls believers to live out reconciliation at WEA General Assembly opening devotional

By CDI Staff

Dr. Seble Daniel, director of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Women’s Commission, delivered the opening devotional at the WEA General Assembly in Seoul on Oct. 27, urging delegates to remember their identity in Christ and to live as one reconciled family.
27 Oct, 2025 05:24 EDT

Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture Bible & Theology

‘God loves cities’: WEA Assembly panel urges gospel engagement in urban centers

By CDI Staff

The second panel discussion of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly on Monday morning, Oct. 27, turned its focus to the world’s growing urban centers and the challenge of living out the gospel amid pluralistic cultures.
27 Oct, 2025 05:03 EDT

Asia Africa Church & Missions Society & Culture Bible & Theology Data

WEA panel highlights Africa’s pivotal role in global evangelical growth, underscores need for training

By CDI Staff

The first panel discussion of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, held Monday morning, Oct. 27, at Sarang Church in Seoul, explored the rapid growth and shifting demographics of global evangelicalism, with a particular focus on the African context.
26 Oct, 2025 22:03 EDT

Asia Church & Missions

World Evangelical Alliance opens global assembly in Seoul with theme ‘The Gospel for Everyone by 2033’

By CDI Staff

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) opened its 14th General Assembly on Monday morning, Oct. 27, at Sarang Church in Seoul, South Korea, bringing together hundreds of leaders from every continent under the theme “The Gospel for Everyone by 2033.”
23 Oct, 2025 11:42 EDT

Europe Arts & Media Bible & Theology Family & Children

‘The Lion of Judah’ children’s Bible reimagines Scripture with animals

By CDI Staff

A new children’s Bible from the German Bible Society is drawing attention for portraying all its human characters as animals — from Moses as a hippopotamus to Noah as a beaver — in a creative effort to make Scripture more engaging for young readers.

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