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  Middle East Society & Culture Church & Missions

  ‘True security lies in protecting all Syrians,’ Patriarch Aphrem tells human rights leaders following first post-Assad elections

  By CDI Staff

  Leaders of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) met Monday (Oct. 6) with His Eminence Ignatius Aphrem II, Syriac-Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, in Damascus to discuss the challenges facing Syria’s Christian communities following the country’s first parliamentary elections since the fall of the Assad regime.

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  Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Spanish public broadcaster apologizes for program labeling evangelical churches ‘dangerous’

  By CDI Staff

  Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE has apologized for a program that described the growth of evangelical churches as “worrying” and portrayed them as “dangerous,” promising to handle religious issues with “the utmost care” following a wave of complaints from evangelical organizations and viewers.

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  Africa Church & Missions Society & Culture

  Nigeria security agents prevent clergy from officiating funeral service in Jos, arrest Christian journalists covering altercation

  By Obed Minchakpu

  Nigeria’s security agents on Saturday prevented the president of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) from entering the sanctuary during a funeral service at the church’s headquarters in Jos, Plateau State, and arrested two Christian female journalists who were covering the altercation at the event.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children Church & Missions Health

  ‘Buddies for life’: Joni and Friends president shares moving story of faith and friendship from disability retreat

  By Chris Eyte

  In a heartfelt and moving post on LinkedIn, Shawn Thornton, president of the disability ministry Joni and Friends, recently shared his experience of becoming “buddies” with a young man with Down syndrome named Paul.

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

  ‘Bring back Scripture to the center of youth ministry’, says global youth leader

  By Timothy Goropevsek

  As the world changes at breakneck speed, the Church is grappling with how to reach a generation formed by digital culture, moral fluidity, and deep questions about identity. Ashish Hirday, Global Facilitator of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Youth Commission, believes the answer is found in the Word of God rather than in programs.

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  Middle East Education Church & Missions Bible & Theology

  In inaugural address, Wissam Nasrallah outlines vision for Arab Baptist Theological Seminary as ‘Kingdom outpost’ serving Arab world

  By CDI Staff

  The Arab Baptist Theological Seminary (ABTS) in Beirut marked a historic leadership transition on Sunday (Sept. 28) as Wissam Nasrallah officially assumed the presidency, succeeding longtime leader Dr. Elie Haddad. In a passing the baton ceremony, Nasrallah outlined a vision centered on worship, Scripture, critical thinking, and servant leadership as the seminary enters a new season of ministry across the Middle East and North Africa.