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  Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

  German evangelical leader says political influence brings opportunity — and danger, emphasizes need to 'keep our hearts pure'

  By Chris Eyte

  Evangelicals have moved into positions of political influence in recent years, particularly in the United States. Reinhardt Schink, head of the Evangelical Alliance in Germany, is concerned about the consequences. In an exclusive interview with Christian Daily International, Schink discussed the need for Christian leaders and politicians to be accountable to one another, to preserve unity rooted in genuine fellowship, and to maintain a childlike faith in the face of potential existential threats

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  US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture

  US evangelical group launches petition urging Christian support for life-saving foreign aid

  By Chris Eyte

  The National Association of Evangelicals is urging Christians to unite in support of “life-saving foreign aid” through a new petition it plans to present to lawmakers next month. The campaign, titled Compassion for a World in Need, emphasizes that Christians have historically “led efforts to care for the world’s most vulnerable — feeding the hungry, clothing the poor and serving those in need as an expression of Christ’s love.”

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  Caribbean Church & Missions Society & Culture

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

  By CDI Staff

  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. 

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  Caribbean Church & Missions Society & Culture

  Opposition PNP pledges multi-million dollar fund for church-led programs, action on gender-based violence ahead of Jamaica election

  By Chris Eyte

  Jamaica’s main opposition People’s National Party has released its 2025 manifesto with a $1 billion ($6.25 million USD) annual pledge to fund faith-based community programs and commitments to partner with churches on social transformation and violence prevention, including support for survivors of domestic abuse, ahead of the Sept. 3 national election.

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  Europe Church & Missions

  Ukrainian churches call for global day of prayer on Independence Day

  By Chris Eyte

  Churches across Ukraine are urging Christians worldwide to join a “Day of Prayer for Ukraine” on Aug. 24, coinciding with the country’s 34th Independence Day. The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (UCCRO), representing about 95% of all religious communities in Ukraine, issued the appeal as the nation continues to endure Russia’s full-scale invasion.

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  Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture

  12th Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia Held in Japan: ‘Reconciliation Through Resilience’

  By China Christian Daily

  Around 75 Christian leaders and peacebuilders from Northeast Asia and beyond gathered in Okinawa, Japan, from July 28 to August 2 for the 12th Christian Forum for Reconciliation in Northeast Asia (NARI), centered on the theme "Reconciliation Through Resilience: Learning from the Okinawa Context and Beyond."