CDI Staff

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28 Mar, 2026 07:45 EDT

Asia Church & Missions Bible & Theology Family & Children

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

By CDI Staff

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.
17 Mar, 2026 11:29 EDT

Europe Bible & Theology

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

By CDI Staff

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.
17 Mar, 2026 11:28 EDT

Africa Religious Freedom

Suspected suicide bombings terrorize Maiduguri, Nigeria

By CDI Staff

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.
12 Mar, 2026 13:10 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions

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

By CDI Staff

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.
12 Mar, 2026 11:09 EDT

US & Canada Data Society & Culture

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

By CDI Staff

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.
12 Mar, 2026 08:22 EDT

Africa Education Bible & Theology

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

By CDI Staff

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.
11 Mar, 2026 11:27 EDT

Middle East Society & Culture Education

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

By CDI Staff

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.
9 Mar, 2026 16:15 EDT

US & Canada Arts & Media

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

By CDI Staff

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.
6 Mar, 2026 10:39 EST

Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture

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

By CDI Staff

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.
3 Mar, 2026 10:28 EST

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

Farmers’ church in Switzerland adapts worship to agricultural life

By CDI Staff

A new form of church designed specifically for farmers has taken root in eastern Switzerland, reshaping traditional worship schedules and formats to fit the rhythms of agricultural life, according to a report by Dienstagsmail.
28 Feb, 2026 21:40 EST

Asia Society & Culture

Micah Global appoints Roshan Mendis as new Global Director

By CDI Staff

Micah Global has appointed Roshan Mendis as its new Global Director, the international Christian development and advocacy network announced Saturday, Feb. 28.
28 Feb, 2026 20:13 EST

Asia Bible & Theology Science Church & Missions

'AI can generate sermons but cannot convey a life,' Korean pastors say at AI-era preaching conference

By CDI Staff

Artificial intelligence may be able to generate polished sermons, complete with structure, illustrations and theological analysis, but it cannot embody lived faith, suffering or spiritual encounter, speakers said at a Korean church conference examining the future of preaching in the AI era.

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