Unemployment, corruption, and church influence in Africa's 2024 elections
In West Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea-Bissau will go to the polls against a backdrop of military coups that swept the region in 2023.
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Religious unpaid carers have better health, study finds
Unpaid carers who have a faith are more likely to be in better health than their counterparts who are not religious. They are also more likely to report better mental health, prompting calls for faith groups to support unpaid carers in their communities.
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Christians more likely to use AI at work than non-Christians: survey
Self-identified Christians are more likely to use artificial intelligence in their work on at least some occasions than their non-Christian peers, according to survey data released by the Barna Group. A new Barna report titled "4 Ways U.S. Adults Are Embracing Artificial Intelligence (or Not)" highlights data from a survey of over 1,500 adults in the United States conducted last summer.
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Arévalo sworn in as Guatemala's new president on a tense and complicated day
Bernardo Arévalo's inauguration as Guatemala's president was fraught with delays and controversies, leading to a tense situation that saw several world leaders depart before the event. Despite these challenges, Arévalo took office after midnight, backed by citizens and international delegations. Amidst this political crisis, the predominantly Christian Guatemalan population has leaned on their faith, with the Evangelical Alliance of Guatemala calling for 21 days of fasting and prayer for the cou
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Dr James Shera MBE passes, leaving rich legacy for Pakistani Christians
Dr James Masih Shera MBE, a British-Pakistani Christian politician, educationist and former Mayor of Rugby in the United Kingdom, passed away on January 15 at the age of 76. He was visiting his native Pakistan for the wedding of his brother’s grandson when he succumbed to a sudden illness. He is survived by his wife and son.
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Anti-Christian hate crimes in Western Europe rising, report says
By Chris EyteOverall, hate crimes against Christians escalated from a previous record of 519 incidents in 2021 to 748 cases in 2022 within 30 European countries, an increase of 44 per cent.
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Religion law amendments in Belarus expected to curb freedoms
By Jack BethelAmendments to Belarus’s religion law are likely to curtail practice and expression of belief by Christians and people of other faiths, according to rights advocates.
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Beyond the dream: 7 lesser-known facts about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Every year on the third Monday in January, the United States celebrates the life of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King is widely known and respected for his commitment to racial equality, advocating for a nonviolent method of social changes, and preaching unforgettable words to mass audiences.
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Youth ministry reports over 7,800 young people turned to Christ in fiscal year 2023
An American youth ministry group has reported that over 7,800 young people accepted Jesus as their Lord in the last fiscal year. Youth for Christ, a national parachurch group based in Englewood, Colorado, recently released its 2023 Ministry Report, which shows that 7,855 youths accepted Christ during the fiscal year 2022-2023 through its ministry work. This was a 7% increase compared to the 7,323 kids who accepted Christ during the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
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Scotland: fears for parents who oppose child's gender transition
Concerns have been raised about the rights of parents in Scotland who oppose their child's desire to change genders. A consultation was launched by the Scottish government last week into detailed proposals for legislation aimed at ending "conversion practices" in Scotland.
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“Onward with the Great Commission” - European evangelicals kick off annual week of prayer
By CDI StaffOn Sunday, January 14, Evangelical Alliances across Europe kicked off the annual Week of Prayer where local churches from diverse denominational backgrounds come together each year to pray for greater unity in the body of Christ. Marking the 50th anniversary since the historic International Congress on World Evangelization held in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1974, this year’s prayer material features reflections on the Lausanne Covenant and its continued relevance today.
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Child Evangelism Fellowship releases animated series 'Esther' to combat 'immoral' kids' content
In an effort to provide children with wholesome, biblical content in a digital age rife with harmful online material, Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) has announced the release of a new animated series titled "Esther,” inspired by the biblical book of Esther.
