Muslims demand Christians halt worship at site in Indonesia
A Muslim crowd near Jakarta, Indonesia demanded a congregation suspend worship on Sunday (Sept. 21), sources said.
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Google Digital Coach shares testimony of faith, masterclass on AI at Media Music Marketing Summit
At the Media Music Marketing Summit, Vicente Pimienta, a Google Digital Coach, combined a personal testimony of faith with a practical masterclass on artificial intelligence (AI), urging participants to see technology as a tool but perseverance as the true key to success.
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Awareness events call churches to consider global impact of avoidable blindness
A U.K.-based Christian charity is calling on churches to prayerfully consider the needs of people living with avoidable blindness. Christian Blind Mission (CBM) Sunday, set for Oct. 12, follows World Sight Day on Oct. 9, an international awareness event that this year includes a global photo competition on eye health.
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Zurich churches join together on national prayer day, drawing 1,000 for open-air worship and baptisms
More than 1,000 Christians from 13 churches in Zurich joined together Sept. 21 for an open-air worship service at Turbinenplatz, marking Switzerland’s Federal Day of Thanksgiving, Repentance and Prayer. The gathering included music led by ICF Zurich and concluded with 21 baptisms under the open sky, according to reporting by Swiss evangelical portal Livenet.ch.
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Singer Jonathan Ogden releases NIGHT, a deeply personal album of grief and hope
Singer-songwriter Jonathan Ogden has released what he calls his most personal project yet — an album titled NIGHT, born out of grief after losing both parents and a romantic relationship. The 13-track record, released Sept. 12, explores how God’s presence sustained him through heartbreak, loss and loneliness.
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Christian in Uganda slain day after converting
A Muslim high school student in Uganda stabbed his brother to death this month a day after he converted to Christianity, sources said.
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Peter Mutharika returns to power in 2025 Malawi election, unseating evangelical leader and former Assemblies of God pastor Lazarus Chakwera
By Ken KagichaPresident Lazarus Chakwera has conceded defeat to Peter Mutharika in the just concluded Malawi presidential elections, becoming one of a handful of incumbent presidents to lose a presidential re-election.
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Oracles of God: Documentary on origins of the New Testament set for U.S. theatrical release in November
By CDI StaffA new documentary exploring how the New Testament was written, preserved, and passed down through history is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in the United States on Nov. 2, 3 and 5. Oracles of God: The Story of the New Testament, produced by CBN Films in partnership with Fathom Entertainment, examines the decades following the resurrection of Jesus, when His followers spread His teachings orally before recording them in writing.
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Australian churches to explore inclusion of neurodivergent Christians at Melbourne conference
By Chris EyteChurches in Australia are being encouraged to learn how to better welcome and include neurodivergent Christians at an upcoming conference, “Belonging by Design,” to be held Oct. 17–18 at Crossway Baptist Church in Burwood East, Melbourne. Organized by the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne in partnership with ministry resource group Intergen, the event is designed to highlight the voices of neurodivergent followers of Jesus, along with their families, carers and advocates. Organizers say the gatherin
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Christian woman in India raped, mother beaten unconscious
Hindu relatives of a 20-year-old Christian woman in central India raped her and nearly killed her mother for their faith in Christ, sources said.
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Research highlights key factors in pastoral longevity
By CDI StaffAn analysis of studies conducted by Lifeway Research in the U.S. has identified several factors that predict whether a Protestant pastor is likely to remain in ministry or step away. The research, which compared data from current and former pastors, provides insight into the professional and personal elements that contribute to a pastor's career longevity. The study reports that a small percentage of pastors, specifically 1.1% of all U.S. Protestant pastors, leave their ministry roles each year
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Nigerian musician challenges blasphemy law that put him in prison
By Ken KagichaA Nigerian musician sentenced to death in 2020 for sharing alleged blasphemous messages on WhatsApp has challenged blasphemy laws in Nigeria’s highest court. Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, in jail awaiting a retrial, has petitioned Nigeria’s Supreme Court to declare the Kano state law on blasphemy unconstitutional. Through his lawyer, Kola Alapinni, Aminu has also challenged his conviction, when he was tried and sentenced without legal representation.
