ELCA will not remove conscience protections for gay marriage opponents: official
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will not remove conscience protections for members who oppose same-sex marriage, according to a church official.
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A call to debate your enemies, not shoot them
Conservatives and liberals in the United States (and increasingly elsewhere in the world) are accusing each other of creating an environment that contributes to political violence. We need to be very careful about making cause-effect connections. However, if we legitimize violence as a way to solve problems, we should not be surprised if others turn to violence also. If we sow the wind, we should not be surprised about reaping the whirlwind.
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Unlike the Jesus Guys, it is faith in action that builds churches
Evangelism can become little more than a sales formula, with such evangelists nicknamed "The Jesus Guys" in Asia. This style can inoculate people against Jesus. Mr Huang testifies that a more effective method is to build long-term relationships while sharing biblical values, principles, and truths in a natural setting such as while conducting business.
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A lesson in cold dark nights on the side of Everest
As challenges increase in the world, knowing that facing struggle does not mean that life is out of control or terrible can provide great hope. It is hopeful to remember that a cold dark night on the side of Everest isn't a destination, it is a means to an end. Similarly, the stuff that life throws at us is a pathway to growth in Christ for the follower of Jesus.
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Who is best at building businesses and generating ministry resources in places with least gospel access, nationals or expats?
Should churches and missionary ministries focus on sending more expatriates to lead business development initiatives in other countries, or is the greater impact found in equipping and supporting local nationals to build ministry oriented and supporting businesses in their own regions? Read on for key principles that support an answer.
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‘We are the early church’, says Rafael Canadá at COMIBAM2025 as he confronts modern church model
Speaking at the Ibero-American Missionary Congress COMIBAM 2025 this week, Rafael Canadá, director of mobilization for COMIBAM International, challenged evangelical churches to realign their focus with the mission of Jesus and avoid segmenting ministry into disconnected parts that stray from the Great Commission.
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COMIBAM 2025: Latin America aims to mobilize 20,000 more churches for global mission
On the second day of the COMIBAM 2025 Missionary Congress, Executive Director Cristian Castro provided a historical overview of the Ibero-American missionary movement and issued a call to further mobilize churches, pastors, and new generations for God's global mission.
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Interview with deaf ministry leader: strengthening the roots before paving the way
Due to differences in communication methods and cultural backgrounds, only a small number of the approximately 28 million deaf individuals in China have been reached by the gospel and come to faith in Christ.
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COMIBAM 2025 mission congress kicks off in Panama: 'The mission cannot be accomplished without the power of the Holy Spirit'
With a powerful call to restore the centrality of the Holy Spirit in missionary work, Paulo Feniman, president of COMIBAM, opened the inaugural ceremony of the Ibero-American Missionary Congress COMIBAM 2025 on Tuesday evening in Panama City, the capital of Panama.
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Pakistan’s national leadership, Christian leaders call Pope Francis’ death ‘irreparable loss for entire world’
By CDI StaffTributes poured in from Pakistan’s national leadership and church officials following the death of Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome, whose papacy left a global mark on peace, justice and interfaith dialogue.
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Argentinian Christians commemorate Pope Francis, reflect on personal encounters
The death of Pope Francis, the highest authority in the Roman Catholic Church, has sparked global interest in learning more about the life of the man who dedicated his life to serving God and people.
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A call to debate your enemies, not shoot them
Conservatives and liberals in the United States (and increasingly elsewhere in the world) are accusing each other of creating an environment that contributes to political violence. We need to be very careful about making cause-effect connections. However, if we legitimize violence as a way to solve problems, we should not be surprised if others turn to violence also. If we sow the wind, we should not be surprised about reaping the whirlwind.
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