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Evangelical theologians in Europe to explore ‘evangelical identity’ at upcoming conference marking 50 years since Lausanne evangelism congress

Europe Church & Missions

17 Jul, 2024 08:07 EDT

‘Evangelical identity in Europe Today: Unity in Diversity’ will be the thematic focus of the 2024 conference for the Fellowship of European Evangelical Theologians (FEET) this summer. FEET is organizing the event in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Lausanne Movement, alongside the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) and Sdružení Evangelikálních Teologů (SET), an evangelical body for Czech theologians.
Chicago church organizes wedding for seven immigrant couples who wish commit their marriages to God

US & Canada Latin America Church & Missions

17 Jul, 2024 07:07 EDT

The ministry of La Villita church, from New Life Community Church (NLCC) in Chicago, performed a wedding ceremony in which six Venezuelan and one Mexican couple decided to “do things right” and formalize their relationships following Scripture, by way of marriage.
Canadian conservative opposition leader criticized for visiting churches, amid negative view of evangelicals in society

US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture

17 Jul, 2024 07:07 EDT

Political commentators in Canada questioned Conservative opposition leader Pierre Poilievre's priorities for his appearances in three evangelical churches in Toronto on a recent Sunday, one day before Canada Day on July 1, while ignoring Pride events, according to the Global News.
Cybercrime threats escalate in Africa and beyond, churches among those at risk

Africa Society & Culture Church & Missions

17 Jul, 2024 06:07 EDT

A Cameroonian man and more than 20 Chinese citizens received lengthy prison sentences and fines in a Zambian court for online fraud activities on 8 June 2024. The convicts worked for a Chinese-owned call centre in a suburb of Lusaka. The company exploited digital platforms to deceive victims within Zambia and globally from Singapore to Peru.
Officials in China intensify ‘Sinicization’ of religion

Asia Religious Freedom

16 Jul, 2024 14:13 EDT

Religious leaders in China were instructed to put President Xi Jinping and his doctrines at the center of their teaching and preaching at a recent high-level seminar of top faith representatives and bureaucrats.

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Asia Society & Culture

Pakistan passes law barring marriage of under-18 Christians, raising hopes for protection from forced marriages, conversions

By A. S. John

The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed a law raising the legal marriage age to 18 for boys and girls belonging to the Christian community, bringing Christian marriage laws in conformity with Pakistan’s child protection and human rights standards. The bill titled ‘Christian Marriage (Amendment) Act, 2024’ -- presented by a Christian member of the National Assembly, Naveed Amir Jeeva, updates the Christian Marriage Act of 1872, which previously set the marriage age at 16 for boys and 13 for
16 Jul, 2024 04:07 EDT

Africa Society & Culture

Liberian president's salary cut exerts pressure on Kenya, Nigeria leaders

By Ken Kagicha

Liberia's President has announced that he will reduce his annual salary from US$13,400 to $8,000 – a 40% cut – to demonstrate solidarity with Liberians burdened by the rising cost of living. Mr. Boakai’s office said the president had taken the step to demonstrate his commitment to running a responsible and transparent government, a call that has been reverberating across Liberia and other countries in Africa.
15 Jul, 2024 14:03 EDT

Asia Religious Freedom

Christian father, 29, gunned down by Muslims in Pakistan

By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News

A Catholic father of four children was gunned down by Muslim neighbors last week after he objected to their harassment of Christians in the area, his family said.
15 Jul, 2024 12:28 EDT

Asia Religious Freedom

Hindu extremist attack shuts down church’s services in India

By Morning Star News

Worship services at a church in a village in central India’s Madhya Pradesh state have been suspended since Hindu extremists attacked the congregation on June 1, sources said.
15 Jul, 2024 07:07 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

Keith Grafham appointed long-term CEO for 24-7 Prayer International following swift leadership changes

By Chris Eyte

A new chief executive officer (CEO) has been appointed for 24-7 Prayer International, based in Woking, Surrey, England, following an announcement by the charity’s trustees, and after a former CEO resigned following complaints about his leadership style. keith Grafham will take on his new role from Sept 1. He has been involved in senior leadership within the 24-7 prayer movement over the past four years and currently works as international director for nation development, helping national leaders
15 Jul, 2024 07:07 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture

Calls for unity, toning down of extreme language after assassination attempt on Trump

By CDI Staff

Following the assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump on at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, a number of evangelicals, commentators and political leaders across the spectrum are lamenting the extreme language that has marked the highly polarized election season.
15 Jul, 2024 06:07 EDT

Caribbean Family & Children

Christian 'smiling' accountant named Jamaican Father of the Year 2024

By Chris Eyte

A “smiling” accountant has expressed gratitude to God after being awarded the prestigious title of ‘Jamaican Father of the Year 2024’. “I am grateful to God for all He has blessed me with thus far and humbled each day by His grace and mercy towards me and my family,” commented Forskin.

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