
Schools in Finland face opposition to Christian music
Opposition to Christian music in one school in Finland resulted in the cancellation of Handel’s “Messiah” in another, Finnish media reported.
Opposition to Christian music in one school in Finland resulted in the cancellation of Handel’s “Messiah” in another, Finnish media reported.
The United Kingdom is fast approaching a tipping point in terms of population diversity, which has influence on church growth and missions. Yet traditional global missions continue to struggle with accepting leadership from the Majority World. And now the question is asked, how influential will be the anti-DEI stance now politically vogue in the United States?
47% of migrants are Christians, totaling around 130 million people. These believers have potential to be a blessing to developed nations where church attendance is declining, but it requires a willingness to include migrants as full participants in the life of the church. That requires bold leadership and strong theological understanding of the value of unity in diversity.
In a culture that sidelined women, Jesus included them as partners in ministry. These women were not just passive followers, they were active participants. They were there at the end and at the new beginning.
"In a culture oriented around the self, new believers don’t need more self-help talks, quick fixes, or entertainment. They need the gospel." Read on and discover that we need to remain aware of the motivations of people coming to Jesus, and disciple them well as followers of Jesus.
An archaeological team’s excavation of an ancient city has uncovered “surprising” revelations about an early Christian church in Egypt, specifically, the discovery of 17 human remains and the story the bodies tell.
The political earthquake caused by Donald Trump winning the U.S. Presidential election is continuing to draw a variety of responses by leaders and organizations from evangelical communities. The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) issued a press release calling on all Americans to join the evangelical body in praying for Trump and the Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, “and all those chosen by voters to serve in Congress, state and local offices.”
12,000 Christians, young, old, male and female, and of various ethnicities, walked through the center of the city of Dublin in excited solidarity for the faith at the first ever “March for Jesus.” All Nations Church and Betania Church, both based in the city, organized the event on Oct. 26, supported by other churches in both Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Elim Evangelical Church in Alfafar, inaugurated only last September, suffered severe damage after the recent floods in Valencia. The storm left the premises unusable, with more than a meter and a half of water destroying furniture and essential materials. Despite the losses, the evangelical community has received great support from neighbors who have offered to help. Mariana Gálvez, a member of the congregation, expressed her gratitude and excitement at seeing the community’s response.
Daily missiles and drone attacks against Ukraine have traumatized the country’s children. Amid very difficult circumstances, the Association of Christian Camps and Conference Centers, known as CCI-Ukraine, is working hard to provide camp activities where youngsters can receive care, refuge and teaching about God’s love.
The intense floods affecting Spain have especially impacted the community of Valencia, where evangelical churches have requested prayer support to face the storm. As reported by Protestante Digital, the DANA phenomenon (isolated depression at high levels) has unleashed torrential rains, causing flooding in several areas of the city. Evangelical leaders expressed their concern, stressing the need for unity and prayer during this time.