Intercultural training program opens doors for faith conversations in Australian schools
An innovative intercultural training program developed by Scripture Union (SU) Australia is gaining momentum in schools, opening new doors to share the gospel.
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Asia Theological Association head discusses contextual education, partnership with churches and biblical grounding amid changing times
Theological education in Asia is gaining strength as local institutions increasingly take ownership of training future leaders, according to Dr. Theresa Lua, general secretary of the Asia Theological Association (ATA). Lua spoke to Christian Daily International about Asian educators' efforts to contextualize curriculum, strengthen church partnerships, adapt to online learning and maintain biblical grounding in an evolving world.
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Hindu in Pakistan facing pressure to convert to Islam shot dead
Days after a Christian’s throat was slit in Pakistan over a false blasphemy allegation arising out of refusal to renounce his faith, a Hindu was shot dead after he refused to convert to Islam, sources said.
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‘Life on Stage’ brings the gospel to 10,000 in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
After several nights of inspiring performances and heartfelt messages, the evangelistic event Life on Stage concluded on Sunday in the Bernese Oberland, drawing around 10,000 attendees. The campaign featured true stories presented through musical theater and a clear gospel message shared by evangelist Gabriel Häsler.
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Armed robbers gang-rape Christian’s wife in Pakistan
Gunmen robbing a Catholic last week in Pakistan decided to tie him up and gang-rape his wife after learning the couple’s faith, sources said.
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Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin filming in Italy this August
Mel Gibson is set to return to the director’s chair for The Resurrection of the Christ, the long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ. The film will begin shooting this August at Rome’s renowned Cinecittà Studios, according to Manuela Cacciamani, CEO of the studio.
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Most American Christians don't believe in the Trinity: Survey
An overwhelming majority of Christians reject the basic Christian teaching of the Trinity, prompting new concerns that Americans are living without the influence of “the truths and life principles of God.” The Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University released the latest installment of its American Worldview Inventory series which documents Americans’ views on the Trinity.
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Christians among Afghan refugees deported by Pakistan, facing 'life-threatening dangers'
By Edward RossChristians are among hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees that Pakistan was to begin forcibly repatriating on Tuesday (April 1) to Afghanistan, where the ruling Taliban has asserted they will kill any Christian, sources said.
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Evangelical churches and Christian volunteers provide support to cancer patients in Paraguay
As part of Good Deeds Day, scheduled for April 6, the Christian Volunteers Network and the Association of Evangelical Churches of Paraguay (ASIEP) are organizing a solidarity initiative to support patients and families at the National Cancer Institute (INCAN).
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Nearly 10K in Netherlands euthanized in 2024, including 219 for 'psychological disorders': report
Nearly 10,000 people living in the Netherlands were euthanized last year, marking a 10% increase from the year before and a 60% increase in those suffering from psychological conditions, according to a recent report. The Regional Euthanasia Review Committees (RTE) reported Monday that there were 9,958 reports of euthanasia in the Netherlands in 2024, comprising 5.8% of the total mortality rate in the nation.
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Innovative program counters physical and spiritual poverty in West Africa: improving nutrition and generating income for evangelism
By Ken KagichaA West African organisation is working with local churches and rural communities in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to support small-scale farmers in the production of cereals, diversifying nutritional intake and boosting incomes in a region increasingly facing climate change challenges.
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Global orphan care network to host free month-long online training to strengthen Christian response for vulnerable children
By CDI StaffWorld Without Orphans (WWO), a global movement dedicated to ensuring every child grows up in a safe, loving family, has announced its 2025 Roadmap Forum: Ready, Set, Grow!, a free global online event to be held over four weeks in May.
