Former President Donald Trump is reportedly doing well after an unidentified individual fired shots at the presumptive Republican presidential nominee at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, striking him on the right ear.
Several evangelical leaders called for prayer in the aftermath of what is suspected to have been an assassination attempt on former President Trump who was shot and wounded at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “I thank God that former President @realDonaldTrump is alive.”
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) again has recommended that the State Department designate Pakistan as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), citing the country’s blasphemy laws as a prime source religious freedom violations.
Global communications expert Heather Pubols who has served on Christian Daily International’s editorial team will take on the leadership of Media Associates International (MAI), a network that aims to equip global publishers and writers to create excellent content that enriches the Church and influences society. MAI announced that she will become its next CEO on November 11.
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In Ron Man’s words, ‘There is a biblical framework for our worship, but also much cultural flexibility,’ and ‘There is an unchanging message, but many ways to communicate and celebrate it.’ And the question for us all to consider is, ‘How to be biblically faithful and culturally relevant in our worship.’
While vast majorities still consider humans better at personal tasks, almost a third of Christian adults (32 percent) believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is better or equal to humans in writing and developing sermons vocalizing the word of God, according to a nationwide survey of Christian and non-Christian adults in the United States.
In a historic first, the Pakistan Army has promoted a Christian Brigadier, Julian Moazzam James, from the elite Special Services Group (SSG) to reach the rank of Major General. Christian leaders celebrated the accomplishment as the Prime Minister and other Pakistani officials recognized the contribution of the Christian minority and welcomed it as a positive sign of career opportunities provided to non-Muslims.
Tearfund Canada, based in Markham, Ontario, has announced the appointment of Trisha Okenge as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director from Sept. 1. At the center of lasting impact is an empowered local church, she says.
The Federación Alianza Evangélica Costarricense (FAEC) has launched “Clamando Unidos en Costa Rica” (Crying Out Together in Costa Rica), a challenge to pray 24 hours a day during the whole month of July and have virtual and in-person meetings once a day to pray for the country with one heart.
More evangelicals in the United States are visiting churches in person regularly than before the pandemic according to latest research looking at how Covid-19 has affected the churchgoing habits of believers.
As stories about sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement and other scandals in churches continue to hit the media headlines, it's critical that pastors and leaders prepare what to do "when" and not "if" a crisis hits, says Phil Cooke. Christian Daily International approached the renowned media consultant, TV producer and author about his latest book ‘Church on Trial: How to protect your congregation, mission, and reputation during a crisis’.
A widening split could affect the Church of England (C of E) following opposition by evangelicals to the General Synod approving the prospect of trialing a standalone blessing service for homosexual couples. Clergy are currently allowed to bless gay couple’s marriages in regular C of E services. Yet a motion at the debate passed to remove restrictions on using “Prayers of Love and Faith” at standalone services for same-sex couples. The initiative also caters for “pastoral reassurance” to support
