Muslim mob disrupts Christian retreat in Indonesia
As police and soldiers looked on, about 200 Muslims on Friday (June 27) stormed a Christian youth retreat at a home in Indonesia, driving out participants and damaging property, sources said.
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'The arts God gave them': Héber Negrão’s vision as GEN president to see the global Church worship in its own voice
The Global Ethnodoxology Network (GEN) has appointed Brazilian musician and ethnomusicologist Héber Negrão as its new president, marking a significant leadership transition that reflects the rising influence of Global South perspectives in missions and theology. In an extended interview with Christian Daily International, Negrão shared how his calling to missions emerged through music, what ethnodoxology means in practice, and why culturally-rooted artistic expression is essential to a vibrant g
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Two letters by anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce discovered at University of Chester in England
Two previously unknown letters by British politician and Christian abolitionist William Wilberforce have been unearthed in the archives of the University of Chester, shedding light on the later years of his life and ministry. The letters were penned by Wilberforce to Rev. Henry Raikes, son of his close friend Thomas Raikes, who was Governor of the Bank of England between 1797 and 1799.
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'Jesus is Lord of the Great Commission': Michael Reeves encourages confidence in the gospel’s reach
At the 2025 European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Rev. Michael Reeves challenged common assumptions about evangelistic outreach, urging a return to Spirit-empowered, Scripture-based proclamation rooted in relational trust. In an interview with Christian Daily International/Christian Post, Reeves emphasized that effective evangelism is not limited to pulpits but happens through everyday relationships, empowered by God’s Spirit rather than human ability. He highlighted the gospel’s power to r
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From ganglands to hope: A South African pastor unwavering crusade for peace amidst deadly gang wars
In the heart of Hanover Park, a neighborhood etched into the Cape Flats of South Africa's vibrant, yet deeply unequal, city of Cape Town, Pastor Craven Engel and his dedicated team from a local church stand as a beacon of resistance against an unrelenting tide of violence.
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Australian Christian Lobby renews ‘Baby Booties’ campaign to highlight babies born alive after abortion
By Chris EyteThe Australian Christian Lobby is relaunching its annual “Baby Booties” campaign to draw national attention to the deaths of hundreds of babies born alive during abortion procedures—infants who are then denied medical care and left to die in hospitals across the country.
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Bible belonging to a founding father of South Australia discovered in charity shop
By Chris EyteA rare 1726 Bible once owned by George Fife Angas, a founding figure of South Australia, has been discovered in a charity storeroom and donated to the South Australian Parliamentary Library, where it is now being studied for its historical significance and personal annotations. The Bible, found among donated goods at an Australian Red Cross store in Mount Barker, contains handwritten annotations spanning decades, including personal reflections and family records from both George Fife and his des
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[Book review] The Greatest Story Ever Told: An Eyewitness Account
After 2,000 years of retelling, the Jesus story has too often lost its shocking and revolutionary power. Bear Grylls’ book tells the story in the imagined words of 5 Bible characters, re-capturing the powerful drama of the human and the divine encounters. Grylls’ fame, the beautiful presentation, the imaginative first-person narrative, the use of Aramaic and Hebrew names, and the vivid storytelling all serve to remind us that these were real people, in real places, at a real moment in history.
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PCA votes to form committee to investigate Christian nationalism
The Presbyterian Church in America has voted to form a committee to study the nature and influence of Christian nationalism within the theologically conservative denomination. During the business session on Thursday afternoon, a commissioner from the Central Florida Presbytery requested that the assembly approve all overtures with 95 votes in their favor from the committee.
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Fears heightened of more carnage in Benue state, Nigeria
Fears of another large-scale attack on Christians are growing in Benue state, Nigeria, where Fulani herdsmen slaughtered up to 200 people in Yelwata village on June 13-14, sources said.
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Alpha Canada issues call for Christians to pray for each of the 4,911 high schools in the country
By Chris EyteAlpha Canada has launched a nationwide prayer campaign challenging Christians to pray weekly for the students and staff when the 4,911 Canadian high schools start the forthcoming school year this September, as the country “grapples with growing economic, social and cultural challenges.” Titled Made For This: Uniting in Prayer for All 4,911 High Schools Across Canada, the campaign asks for churches to set aside intentional time to pray for the next generation of leaders and citizens currently stu
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Church Mission Society launches 'Not Giving Up Day 2025' to remind people of hope in Jesus amid turbulent global events
By Chris EyteIn response to mounting global anxiety over war, disaster, and political unrest, the Church Mission Society (CMS) has launched “Not Giving Up Day 2025” (NGUD25)—a global online initiative calling Christians to unite in “defiant hope and faithful perseverance” as they follow Jesus. According to a CMS press release, a “single glance at the headlines can feel overwhelming” with subsequent worries about the major violent conflicts, natural disasters, the climate crisis and political unrest “enough t
