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• 12 Jul, 2024 08:07 EDT

  

  Church & Missions

  [Book review] Let Us Draw Near - Biblical Foundations of Worship: 'should be required reading for the global Church'

  By Gordon Showell-Rogers

  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.’

• 12 Jul, 2024 07:07 EDT

  

  US & Canada Society & Culture

  A third of US Christians believe AI is better or equal to humans at developing Bible-based sermons

  By Chris Eyte

  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. 

• 11 Jul, 2024 07:07 EDT

  

  Asia Society & Culture

  Christian community recognized for contribution to national defense as Pakistan Army promotes Christian Brigadier

  By CDI Staff

  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.

• 11 Jul, 2024 06:07 EDT

  

  US & Canada Church & Missions

  New Tearfund Canada head focuses on unleashing power of local church to create genuine, lasting impact

  By Chris Eyte

  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.

• 11 Jul, 2024 06:07 EDT

  

  Latin America Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Crying Out Together in Costa Rica: Evangelicals launch month-long prayer initiative against femicide, domestic violence

  By Lizzie Sotola

  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. 

• 11 Jul, 2024 05:07 EDT

  

  US & Canada Church & Missions

  More US evangelicals continue to visit churches regularly in person than before pandemic, research reveals

  By Chris Eyte

  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. 

• 10 Jul, 2024 06:07 EDT

  

  US & Canada Church & Missions

  Churches: stop thinking ‘if’ a crisis will happen, start thinking ‘when', says media expert Phil Cooke

  By Chris Eyte

  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’.