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  Africa Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Well-known pastor in Nigeria dies in auto accident

  By Obed Minchakpu

  A well-known pastor in Nigeria died in an auto accident on Saturday (May 24) as he returned from preaching at an evangelistic event, sources said.

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  Africa Church & Missions Society & Culture

  'They are the natives of the future': AEA General Assembly ends with vision for youth-led transformation

  By CDI Staff

  The 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) concluded Friday evening, May 23, with a passionate call for unity and a shared vision for a transformed Africa. The event, which brought together around 150 evangelical leaders from across the continent and global partners, closed with remarks from Dr. Master Matlhaope, Secretary General of the AEA.

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  Europe Society & Culture

  New strategic faith lead to strengthen role of churches in England’s social prescribing efforts

  By Chris Eyte

  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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  Africa Church & Missions Society & Culture

  African Church must ‘put on its own oxygen mask’ before leading globally, says theologian Prof. Weanzana

  By Ken Kagicha

  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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  Africa Church & Missions Family & Children Society & Culture

  'Hope is not a strategy': Rev. David Ewagata challenges African Church to engage the 'now generation'

  By CDI Staff

  In 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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  Africa Church & Missions Society & Culture

  Panel on women in leadership challenges African churches to model a biblical rather than cultural view of women

  By CDI Staff

  At 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.