Church & Missions

Asian Evangelical Leadership Forum themed ‘Disciple or Die 2.0’ to open in South Korea, renewing urgency for mission mobilization

Asia Church & Missions

4 min read

Evangelical leaders from across Asia will gather in South Korea beginning Wednesday (June 11) for the Asian Evangelical Leadership Forum (AELF), convened under the theme “Disciple or Die 2.0,” a continuation of the urgent call to discipleship and mission from earlier gatherings. Hosted at Antioch Center near Seoul, the three-day forum is organized by the Asia Evangelical Alliance (AEA) and will serve as a strategic platform for accelerating discipleship movements across the continent.

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A reflection on how tragedies can teach us the number of our days and spur us on to love and good deeds

Asia Society & Culture Church & Missions

3 min read

Air India flight AI-171 from from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick dominated the headlines mid-June. Like many large scale tragedies it captures our attention briefly, but for those closer to the story the impact can be longer lasting. This reflection observes that tragic news can become a wake up call to "seek first the kingdom" with renewed vigor without delay.
A global demographer explains why how fast World Christianity is growing depends on who is counting

US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture

6 min read

Led by Jesus' commission to make disciples of all nations, Evangelicals have a vested interest in knowing where Christianity exists, is growing, or needs more help to grow. Understanding statistics concerning the spread of religions around the world is a complex challenge. This is not helped by different methodologies that generate different outcomes. A world-class demographer explains the difference between the latest Pew report and more robust existing analysis by Christian demographers.
On World Refugee Day a refugee remembers the seven churches involved in saving his family

Asia Migration Church & Missions

7 min read

Every forcibly displaced person's story is unique and harrowing. To commemorate World Refugee Day, here is a first-hand account of a boy's refugee journey with his family. He is now a mature follower of Jesus dedicated to helping refugees and believes the Church has a crucial role in refugee care—a role that is a powerful witness to the love of Christ.
Christian belief in God's will too easily leads to abuse

Europe Church & Missions

8 min read

The outside world views Christian sanctification rituals with increasing suspicion as manipulative and (in the extreme) abusive. Here, commentator Eddie Arthur reflects on a recent exposé of practices common to many missionary organizations that are perceived to be unhealthy. Organization leaders need to be prepared for unwelcome criticism from without and within.

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Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

'Do the work of the evangelist, fulfill your ministry,' Franklin Graham urges as evangelism congress concludes in Berlin

By Chris Eyte

“Do the work of the evangelist, fulfill your ministry!” Franklin Graham implored delegates as the European Congress on Evangelism officially ended on Friday (May 30) after four days of Bible teaching, excited discussions and much prayer involving 1,000 evangelical leaders from 55 countries.
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US & Canada Church & Missions

Christianity Today launches search for new president and CEO

By CDI Staff

Christianity Today has begun a search for its next president and CEO following the upcoming departure of Dr. Timothy Dalrymple, who will leave the role on July 9. He has accepted a position as president and CEO of the John Templeton Foundation, according to a recent news article on the organization's website. Dalrymple has led the organization since 2019.
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US & Canada Migration Church & Missions Society & Culture

‘Trusted bridges’: Canadian church leaders urge government to partner with faith communities on immigrant integration

By Chris Eyte

Amid rising immigration to Canada—where one in four residents is foreign-born—nine church pastors have offered candid insights into how governments can better support immigrant integration, emphasizing the often-overlooked role of faith communities as trusted bridges between newcomers and Canadian society. Their perspectives were published in a new research report by Cardus, a Christian nonpartisan think tank based in Ontario, which calls for closer collaboration between government agencies and
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Europe US & Canada Education Church & Missions

‘Justice has been done, mercy experienced’: Charles Price unpacks the meaning of justification at Berlin evangelism congress

By Chris Eyte

A powerful and deeply theological exposition on the meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection captivated delegates Tuesday (May 28) at the European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Germany. Delivered by Rev. Charles Price, the address urged evangelists across the continent to boldly center their message on the cross of Christ—a theme he described as indispensable to authentic gospel proclamation.
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Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

'In a time of war, the gospel is unstoppable,' says Ukrainian church leader who talks of hundreds of thousands coming to faith

By Chris Eyte

As war continues to devastate Ukraine, a powerful spiritual revival is unfolding amid the ruins, according to Ukrainian evangelist David Karcha, who told a gathering of European church leaders that in a time of war, the gospel becomes unstoppable.
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Europe US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture Migration

'Take advantage of the moment,' Franklin Graham urges evangelicals to share good news of Jesus with migrants in Europe

By Chris Eyte

In an exclusive interview with Christian Daily International/Christian Post on a wide range of issues, evangelist Franklin Graham has urged evangelicals to “take advantage of the moment” by boldly proclaiming the good news of Jesus to migrants finding refuge on the continent of Europe.

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'The arts God gave them': Héber Negrão’s vision as GEN president to see the global Church worship in its own voice

Latin America US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture

Less than 7 min

The Global Ethnodoxology Network (GEN) has appointed Brazilian musician and ethnomusicologist Héber Negrão as its new president, marking a significant leadership transition that reflects the rising influence of Global South perspectives in missions and theology. In an extended interview with Christian Daily International, Negrão shared how his calling to missions emerged through music, what ethnodoxology means in practice, and why culturally-rooted artistic expression is essential to a vibrant g
Two letters by anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce discovered at University of Chester in England

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

about 3 min
'Jesus is Lord of the Great Commission': Michael Reeves encourages confidence in the gospel’s reach

Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

about 9 min
From ganglands to hope: A South African pastor unwavering crusade for peace amidst deadly gang wars

Africa Society & Culture

about 4 min
A reflection on how tragedies can teach us the number of our days and spur us on to love and good deeds

Asia Society & Culture Church & Missions

about 3 min
Australian Christian Lobby renews ‘Baby Booties’ campaign to highlight babies born alive after abortion

Oceania Family & Children Society & Culture

about 3 min

Church & Missions

Asian Evangelical Leadership Forum themed ‘Disciple or Die 2.0’ to open in South Korea, renewing urgency for mission mobilization

[Interview] ‘Stand fearless, stand in truth’: Cissie Graham Lynch warns against silence in the face of secular pressures

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‘Know the Word, know the world’: Brazilian missionary urges double listening in European evangelism

‘Heaven touched earth’: 52 commit to Christ during British evangelists' London street outreach with Korean choir

From prison cells to the pulpit: Bishop Alexander shares moving testimony of resilience and gospel's transformative power in South Sudan

Most US pastors remain committed to their calling, latest Lifeway Research

‘Church Together’: Four evangelical denominations bless each other in the Czech Republic

Opinion

A reflection on how tragedies can teach us the number of our days and spur us on to love and good deeds

A global demographer explains why how fast World Christianity is growing depends on who is counting

On World Refugee Day a refugee remembers the seven churches involved in saving his family

Christian belief in God's will too easily leads to abuse

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'Do the work of the evangelist, fulfill your ministry,' Franklin Graham urges as evangelism congress concludes in Berlin

Christianity Today launches search for new president and CEO

‘Trusted bridges’: Canadian church leaders urge government to partner with faith communities on immigrant integration

‘Justice has been done, mercy experienced’: Charles Price unpacks the meaning of justification at Berlin evangelism congress

'In a time of war, the gospel is unstoppable,' says Ukrainian church leader who talks of hundreds of thousands coming to faith

'Take advantage of the moment,' Franklin Graham urges evangelicals to share good news of Jesus with migrants in Europe

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'The arts God gave them': Héber Negrão’s vision as GEN president to see the global Church worship in its own voice

Two letters by anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce discovered at University of Chester in England

'Jesus is Lord of the Great Commission': Michael Reeves encourages confidence in the gospel’s reach

From ganglands to hope: A South African pastor unwavering crusade for peace amidst deadly gang wars

A reflection on how tragedies can teach us the number of our days and spur us on to love and good deeds

Australian Christian Lobby renews ‘Baby Booties’ campaign to highlight babies born alive after abortion

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