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  Global Church & Missions Data

  ‘There is no such thing as the evangelical’: Researchers say the movement’s center has shifted to the Global South

  By CDI Staff

  The question of who qualifies as an evangelical and how many evangelicals exist worldwide continues to puzzle scholars, church leaders and mission researchers alike. That was the central theme of a Sept. 2 webinar hosted by the World Evangelical Alliance and released publicly Sept. 5, featuring two leading voices in global religious demography.

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  Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture

  Church leaders denounce flood control corruption scandal in Philippines as ‘moral abomination’

  By CDI Staff

  Church leaders in the Philippines have issued a sweeping condemnation of alleged large-scale corruption in the country’s flood control projects, warning that the misuse of billions of pesos has worsened the suffering of ordinary citizens during recent typhoons and floods. Their statement adds moral and spiritual weight to mounting political pressure as Congress and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intensify probes into the projects.

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  Europe Education Church & Missions Bible & Theology

  ‘The Church’s credibility depends on character,’ says theological education leader, urging schools to recover the tradition of virtue education

  By Timothy Goropevsek , Chris Eyte

  Dr. Marvin Oxenham believes the future of theological education must not only rest on academic excellence or professional competence but also on something more personal and transformative: the character of those preparing to serve in ministry.

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  Latin America Church & Missions Society & Culture

  Colombia: Petro government proposes churches pay taxes on commercial activities

  By Diario Cristiano

  The government of Gustavo Petro has introduced a sweeping tax reform bill in Congress that would require churches in Colombia to pay income tax on their commercial activities. Worship-related work such as congregational meetings, Masses, services, or prayers would remain exempt.

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  Africa Church & Missions

  'Nigeria’s oldest missionary' Ruth Elton dies at 90 years leaving a legacy of selfless service to God and people

  By Obed Minchakpu

  Ruth Elton, a 90-year-old British missionary woman who has lived all her life in Nigeria planting churches and preaching the gospel has died after more than seventy years of active ministry.

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  Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture Bible & Theology

  ‘We need each other as helpers, friends, companions, and partners’ to strengthen the Church’s mission, says European Evangelical Alliance co-leader Connie Duarte

  By Chris Eyte

  European evangelicals must hold fast to hope in Christ and pursue unity across borders if they are to strengthen their witness, said Connie Duarte, co-general secretary of the European Evangelical Alliance. She described hope and unity as inseparable, reminding believers that “without hope, we are most to be pitied,” and that the church grows stronger when it works together in Christ.