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113-year-old Swedish church completes historic move to new home in Kiruna

A 113-year-old wooden church in Sweden’s far north has been successfully relocated to a new site after a two-day journey across the city of Kiruna, according to BBC reporting. The move was carried out to protect the landmark from ground subsidence caused by more than a century of iron ore mining.

James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder and Christian broadcaster, dies at 89

Dr. James C. Dobson, the influential conservative Christian psychologist, author and broadcaster who founded Focus on the Family and became one of the most prominent evangelical voices in American culture, died Aug. 21 at the age of 89.

New ‘Generosity’ initiative launched to inspire culture of giving in Switzerland

A new movement is taking shape in Switzerland to encourage a deeper culture of generosity, aiming to inspire Christians and communities to see giving not as an occasional act but as a lifestyle rooted in faith and service.

Arab Christian leader Botrus Mansour named new Secretary General of World Evangelical Alliance

The World Evangelical Alliance has appointed Advocate Botrus Mansour as its new Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer, marking the first time an Arab Christian leader will head the global body representing more than 600 million evangelicals in over 148 countries.

Sam Black: Why accountability and community are key to overcoming pornography (Part 2 of 3)

Pornography has silently infiltrated the pews of churches worldwide, leaving behind deep scars on individuals, marriages, and ministries. In this second of three articles, Covenant Eyes’ Director of Life Change Education, Sam Black, reflects on the spiritual, relational, and neurological impact of pornography, why it thrives in secrecy, and how accountability can transform lives. He says the conversation must shift from shame and silence to one of healing, discipleship, and hope.

Antigua and Barbuda Pray-Cade to lift prayers for government, communities amid rising crime

The Evangelical Alliance of Antigua and Barbuda will host its annual Pray-Cade on Sunday, Aug. 17, calling residents to unite in prayer amid rising crime, particularly among the nation’s youth, the Antigua Observer reported. 

Pornography is undermining every ministry, says recovery expert Sam Black (Part 1 of 3)

In an exclusive interview with Christian Daily International, author and recovery educator Sam Black warned that pornography is quietly eroding the spiritual health of congregations worldwide and undermining every ministry in the local church—from children’s programs to marriage counseling.

Pakistan legislators call for replacing word ‘minority’ from constitution for greater inclusivity

In a significant move aimed at curbing discrimination and intolerance against religious minorities of Pakistan, a provincial legislative assembly on Aug. 11 unanimously recommended that the term “minority” be removed from the Constitution of Pakistan and replaced by language that reflects equality and dignity for all citizens irrespective of their religion, caste or creed.

Apologist’s Grok 4 AI 'origin of life' experiment highlights contrast between mathematical logic and scientific consensus

Canadian Christian apologist Calvin Smith says his recent interaction with Grok 4, the artificial intelligence platform backed by entrepreneur Elon Musk, revealed starkly different answers depending on how the AI was instructed to respond.

Korean Christian history and culture center opens in Seoul for 140th mission anniversary

Marking the 140th anniversary of Protestant missions in Korea, the Korean Christian History and Culture Center opened Aug. 12 in the Eunpyeong District of Seoul, according to Christian Daily Korea. Built at a cost of about 10 billion won ($7.3 million) from national and city funds, the facility includes a basement permanent exhibition hall, a second-floor special exhibition room, multipurpose hall, reading room, and archives.

New anthology explores theological and missiological perspectives on religious persecution

A new scholarly volume examining the theological and missiological dimensions of religious persecution has been released as the third installment in the Christians under Pressure series. Published jointly by the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF) and Culture and Science Publ. (VKW), Religious Persecution: Perspectives from Theology and Missiology is now available for free download, with a printed edition to follow on Sept. 1.

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