Christian graves at three cemeteries vandalized in Indonesia
More than a dozen Christian graves at three cemeteries in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia were vandalized from May 16 to 19, according to published reports.
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'Young evangelists need to be encouraged,' says Franklin Graham as he casts vision for European Congress on Evangelism
Young evangelists need encouragement to share the simple yet powerful message of the gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Graham is also the convenor of the European Congress on Evangelism, a four-day event beginning today (May 27) that brings together 1,000 evangelical and ministry leaders from 56 countries at the JW Marriott Hotel in Berlin, Germany.
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Ex-addict in Somalia driven from home for accepting Christ
Muslim parents in southern Somalia were overjoyed to see their missing 20-year-old son, a drug addict, return home free of substance abuse this month. When they discovered that his transformation sprang from putting his faith in Christ, however, they drove him from their home.
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New strategic faith lead to strengthen role of churches in England’s social prescribing efforts
The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) has announced a new two-year initiative to strengthen the contribution of faith communities to social prescribing across England. The project, announced May 22, will create a Strategic Lead for Faith and Social Prescribing role within NASP. The effort is being funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust and supported by the Good Faith Partnership (GFP).
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African Church must ‘put on its own oxygen mask’ before leading globally, says theologian Prof. Weanzana
The Christian church in Africa is undeniably flourishing, with statistics showing a significant increase in the number of Christians across the continent. There were an estimated 734 million Christians in Africa in 2024, a significant increase from the 10 million Christians in 1900. This growth brings not only a sense of rejoicing but also a heavy responsibility, positioning the African church as a major representative of Christianity worldwide.
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Herdsmen slaughter 42 Christians in Taraba state, Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen in the early hours of Saturday (May 24) killed 42 people in three predominantly Christian communities in Taraba state, northeast Nigeria, sources said.
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Africa Bible commentary second edition commissioned to address 'theological anemia' and equip the African Church
By CDI StaffThe second edition of the Africa Bible Commentary (ABC) was officially commissioned on May 23 in the final sessions of the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), marking a significant milestone in African theological scholarship. Leaders emphasized that the commentary is fully African-owned and crafted to meet the spiritual and contextual needs of the African Church.
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'Hope is not a strategy': Rev. David Ewagata challenges African Church to engage the 'now generation'
By CDI StaffIn one of the most engaging and provocative speeches delivered at the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), Rev. David Ewagata challenged the continent’s evangelical leadership to radically reassess their assumptions and strategies regarding Africa’s youth. Blending humor, hard data, biblical exposition, and pointed critiques, Ewagata called for a "mission mindset reset" and warned that the future of the African Church hinges on how it engages its youngest gen
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Panel on women in leadership challenges African churches to model a biblical rather than cultural view of women
By CDI StaffAt a vibrant panel discussion during the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), prominent women leaders from across the continent and beyond issued a united call for greater inclusion in church leadership, emphasizing the need for biblical equality, digital relevance, and structural reform to fully engage both women and the next generation.
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Rev. Dr. Jean Libom Li Likeng from Cameroon elected president of Association of Evangelicals in Africa
By CDI StaffThe General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) has elected Rev. Dr. Jean Libom Li Likeng as its new president. The election took place during the business session of the 13th AEA General Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. Likeng, who previously served as AEA vice president, succeeds Rev. Dr. Goodwill Shana of Zimbabwe, who served as president for the past eight years.
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'Africa’s future lies in its youth': Compassion Kenya director calls for urgent action on child welfare at Africa General Assembly
At the 13th AEA General Assembly gathering on May 21, Joel Macharia, Director of Compassion International Kenya, delivered an in-depth speech on the status of children in Africa. In his address, Macharia highlighted the pressing challenges facing children across the continent, particularly those living in conflict zones.
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AI can deepen, fast-track ministry engagement, but it is not the 'Holy Spirit', tech expert tells African leaders
By Ken KagichaThe use of Artificial Intelligence technology in church ministry can have immense potential in enhancing evangelism, fast-track and deepen theological education and supercharge church administration, but “it is not the Holy Spirit,” Adriaan Adams, the Executive Director of Focus Team Leadership Training told church leaders during the 13th Africa Evangelical Association (AEA) General Assembly in Nairobi on May 21, 2025.
