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• Jul 19, 2024 08:07 EDT

  

  Middle East Society & Culture Church & Missions

  ‘Toxic’ movie about revenge & forgiveness featured on in-flight playlists on four Middle East airlines

  By Chris Eyte

  A thrilling movie about revenge and forgiveness made by Christian producers is now available on TV screens for passengers flying on four major international airlines in the Middle East.  Called ‘Toxic’, the Arabic language movie will help passengers consider the core value of forgiveness, which is at the heart of the gospel, although the film is not expressedly Christian. 

• Jul 19, 2024 08:07 EDT

  

  US & Canada Society & Culture

  Trump reflects on assassination attempt in RNC speech: 'I had God on my side'

  By The Christian Post

  Former President Donald Trump proclaimed that he had God on his side as he reflected on the assassination attempt that nearly took his life last weekend in a speech that also included a promise to keep men from competing in women’s sports. 

• Jul 19, 2024 06:07 EDT

  

  US & Canada Opinion Church & Missions

  Tributes are paid to respected SBC migrant advocate after drowning accident

  By Chris Eyte

  Baptists around the world are paying tribute to a former refugee, later turned respected advocate for migrant rights, Minh Ha Nguyen, after he drowned in the sea off a beach in North Carolina, U.S. on Monday, July 15. “He helped shape our stewardship strategies and our efforts to evangelize the largest cities in the world, but also served our SBC family in ethnic ministry in the U.S. We rejoice in his eternal reward even as we grieve with his family, with hope.”

• Jul 19, 2024 06:07 EDT

  

  Europe Society & Culture Family & Children Church & Missions

  Churches of England & Wales push for LGBT-welcoming environment in church schools in draft guidance

  By Chris Eyte

  The ‘National Society for Education Church of England (4,630 schools) & Church in Wales’ (200 schools) published a draft guidance to stop school bullying and in its 59-page consultation document promotes LGBT+ rights amongst children, regardless of theological objections. The draft has been published at the same time as church leaders from 1,300 churches of differing denominations wrote to the new prime minister Sir Keir Starmer voicing angst about plans to stop conversion therapy.

• Jul 18, 2024 08:07 EDT

  

  Latin America Society & Culture Family & Children

  Church leaders should be trained in suicide prevention, says survivor: 'Jesus is the greatest protection'

  By Lizzie Sotola

  Suicide is as old as mankind. Throughout history, different cultures and different human societies have viewed suicide in different ways, depending on the philosophical, religious, intellectual, social and economic principles of each time period. The life story of Matías Kornetz, director and founder of “Prevenir es Amar” (Preventing is Loving) - an organization devoted to preventing suicide and supporting those who are immersed in substance abuse and may fall into suicidal behaviors - is the st

• Jul 18, 2024 06:07 EDT

  

  Oceania Church & Missions

  Evangelical leader in New Zealand calls on believers to not 'keep the good news quiet'

  By Chris Eyte

  Many New Zealanders are “unbelieving, apathetic, distracted, confused, and spiritually resistant,” says Dr Stuart Lange, national director of the New Zealand Christian Network (NZCN) and senior research fellow at Laidlaw College. But “the world has always been like that, in every time and place,” he adds as he encourages Christians to talk about their faith with others. 

• Jul 18, 2024 05:07 EDT

  

  Africa Church & Missions

  Global Baptist body highlights Nigeria as a ‘strategic center’ during global conference in Lagos

  By Ken Kagicha

  Nigeria is one of the key strategic countries for the growth of the Baptist movement, Baptist World Alliance Secretary-General Dr. Elijah Brown announced at the recently concluded BWA Annual Gathering in Lagos. Speaking during the 8-day conference that ended on July 12, Dr. Brown also underscored the significance of Nigeria's largest city in the Baptist church. “Lagos, with more than 13 million people, is one of the world’s 20 largest cities and is a strategic center of the Baptist movement,” sa