Oceania

Only God can turn the tide: New Zealand Christian leader calls for revival, not politics

Oceania Society & Culture Church & Missions

4 min read

Only a move of God — through love, prayer, and evangelism — can change the steady decline in the number of New Zealanders identifying as Christians. That’s the conviction of Dr. Stuart Lange, national director of the New Zealand Christian Network (NZCN), and his team of leaders, who say political protests, legal reforms, or government policies may bring some positive change, but they cannot address the nation’s deeper spiritual crisis.

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Opinion

A time to be quiet and a time to speak and how to tell the time

Oceania Society & Culture

5 min read

For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven... a time to be quiet and a time to speak. The writer of Ecclesiastes notes the times, but how should we know what the time is? Here are ten indicators for each to help discern when it is a time for quiet and listening, or a time for speaking and influencing.
Adam raised a Cain when our children break our hearts

Oceania Family & Children

11 min read

There may come a point in a parent's life when their child has disappeared and the relationship is strained to breaking point, but there is always hope in the love of God. Read on and find ten things to help when struggling with a difficult child.
Burning out or just tired, here are guidelines that can help

Oceania Church & Missions

3 min read

In face of increasing stress, overwhelming demands, and volatile change, we might reach for the term "burnout" to describe the way we feel. But we need to ensure we're using the term correctly. Are we just tired, overwhelmed, or overworked? If so, rest and/or change can help. If it is truly burnout, external assistance may be required. This opinion can help you consider what you need.
When the elephants fight the grass suffers is an apt analogy for today's geopolitical situation

Oceania Society & Culture Church & Missions

4 min read

A well known Swahili proverbs observes, "when elephants fight, the grass suffers". It is a direct analogy to the human condition when our leaders enter into geopolitical conflict and the ordinary people suffer the most. It can seem overwhelming but here are some basic things followers of Jesus can do to help minimize the damage.

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2 min read

Oceania Society & Culture Church & Missions

Australian Defence Force launches new Bible edition 20 years after previous release

By Chris Eyte

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) officially launched a new edition of the New International Version (NIV) Bible, two decades after the previous edition was released in 2005.
4 min read

Oceania Society & Culture

Australian Christian thinktank pledges constructive engagement, vows to defend Christian freedoms following Albanese re-election

By Chris Eyte

In the wake of Australia’s federal election, the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) is urging Christians to respond with prayer and public engagement, while vowing to hold lawmakers accountable on key issues affecting religious freedom, family values and free speech.
3 min read

Oceania Church & Missions Society & Culture

Albanese wins re-election in Australia as labor secures majority

By Chris Eyte

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has won re-election, with Australia’s Labor Party securing a clear majority in Parliament, according to projections by local media networks Saturday night. The victory marks a decisive shift in public sentiment amid growing concerns over cost of living, housing affordability, and health care.
1 min read

Oceania Family & Children Society & Culture

Australian judge rules against puberty blockers for 12-year-old, grants custody to father

By CDI Staff

An Australian judge has ruled against a mother’s request to begin transitioning her 12-year-old son using puberty blockers, instead granting custody of the child to his father.
2 min read

Oceania Church & Missions Family & Children

Lutheran Mission-Australia backs biblical view on sexuality with new creed

By Chris Eyte

Lutheran Mission-Australia (LM-A) has affirmed its commitment to biblical teaching on sexuality after its president, the Rev. Matt Anker, signed The Australian Creed for Sexual Integrity. In a press release issued in March 2025, LM-A—a movement created to encourage Australian Lutherans to remain faithful to God and his Word—expressed concern over Christians responding unbiblically to societal pressures and temptations surrounding sex and relationships.
2 min read

Oceania Society & Culture Education Church & Missions

Intercultural training program opens doors for faith conversations in Australian schools

By Chris Eyte

An innovative intercultural training program developed by Scripture Union (SU) Australia is gaining momentum in schools, opening new doors to share the gospel.

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Only God can turn the tide: New Zealand Christian leader calls for revival, not politics

Oceania Society & Culture Church & Missions

Less than 4 min

Only a move of God — through love, prayer, and evangelism — can change the steady decline in the number of New Zealanders identifying as Christians. That’s the conviction of Dr. Stuart Lange, national director of the New Zealand Christian Network (NZCN), and his team of leaders, who say political protests, legal reforms, or government policies may bring some positive change, but they cannot address the nation’s deeper spiritual crisis.
A stranger in a strange land finds community in the foriegn experience

Europe Church & Missions

about 5 min
Fulani herdsmen kill, kidnap Christians in Kaduna state, Nigeria

Africa Religious Freedom

about 6 min
Religious rights group in Spain urges EU to create post to combat Christian hate crimes

Europe Religious Freedom

about 2 min
Pakistan launches special program to integrate religious minorities in civil service

Asia Society & Culture

about 4 min
Excitement builds in Belgium in anticipation of evangelist Franklin Graham’s visit to share the gospel

US & Canada Europe Church & Missions

about 4 min

Oceania

Only God can turn the tide: New Zealand Christian leader calls for revival, not politics

Christian rights group in Australia investigated by anti-discrimination commission

'Kairos moment': Leaders representing 80% of Australian Christians to meet for Evangelism Roundtable

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Australian Christian Lobby renews ‘Baby Booties’ campaign to highlight babies born alive after abortion

Bible belonging to a founding father of South Australia discovered in charity shop

TWR appoints Andy Schick as new president and CEO

Abuse survivor denounces New Zealand’s redress plan as betrayal of justice: 'once again, we're forgotten'

Assisted dying to begin in ACT, but regional government plan to include patients without capacity sparks concern

Opinion

A time to be quiet and a time to speak and how to tell the time

Adam raised a Cain when our children break our hearts

Burning out or just tired, here are guidelines that can help

When the elephants fight the grass suffers is an apt analogy for today's geopolitical situation

Latest

Australian Defence Force launches new Bible edition 20 years after previous release

Australian Christian thinktank pledges constructive engagement, vows to defend Christian freedoms following Albanese re-election

Albanese wins re-election in Australia as labor secures majority

Australian judge rules against puberty blockers for 12-year-old, grants custody to father

Lutheran Mission-Australia backs biblical view on sexuality with new creed

Intercultural training program opens doors for faith conversations in Australian schools

Most Recent

Only God can turn the tide: New Zealand Christian leader calls for revival, not politics

A stranger in a strange land finds community in the foriegn experience

Fulani herdsmen kill, kidnap Christians in Kaduna state, Nigeria

Religious rights group in Spain urges EU to create post to combat Christian hate crimes

Pakistan launches special program to integrate religious minorities in civil service

Excitement builds in Belgium in anticipation of evangelist Franklin Graham’s visit to share the gospel

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