US & Canada

Mental health issues largely 'normalized' in Canadian churches, but some stigma remains

US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

4 min read

Mental health issues are largely “normalized” within Canadian churches but stigma about the problems still exist, according to a survey sample of 1,000 church leaders and churchgoers. The survey was featured in the first of four webinars on “What Canadian Church Leaders Should Know about Mental Health & Illness in their Congregation” hosted by Flourishing Congregations Institute (FCI) and supported by Ambrose University in Canada.

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A global demographer explains why how fast World Christianity is growing depends on who is counting

US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture

6 min read

Led by Jesus' commission to make disciples of all nations, Evangelicals have a vested interest in knowing where Christianity exists, is growing, or needs more help to grow. Understanding statistics concerning the spread of religions around the world is a complex challenge. This is not helped by different methodologies that generate different outcomes. A world-class demographer explains the difference between the latest Pew report and more robust existing analysis by Christian demographers.
We need to understand the political winds and remain aware of persecution trends

US & Canada Religious Freedom

10 min read

New political winds are blowing with increasing force as the push-back against globalization grows with increasing nationalisms. The demand to pledge allegiance to something other than God in Christ will put renewed pressure on the Church and we need to be prepared to hold true to our faith. Here is a stern warning that Christians must take to heart.
Diaspora and evangelistic Chinese may be called to stay but need to be equipped to go

US & Canada Church & Missions

5 min read

Student fellowships equip during Chinese students to step into full-time service in response to God’s call. Many women are among them but there are few women recognized as leaders given the opportunity to model good leadership to others on public platforms. Emerging leaders need to be influenced by a wide range of experienced leaders to stop the drift away from the faith.
Helpful insight into how churches can help incarcerated fathers to succeed

US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

5 min read

Nearly half of all men in United States' state prisons are fathers. Many struggle to know how to fill that role. This lack of knowledge can perpetuate harmful cycles and lead to generational damage. This Father's Day, June 15 in numerous nations, it is an opportune time for fathers in churches to model healthy fatherhood to the world for the benefit of the next generation.

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US & Canada Society & Culture

Exit polls show Latino Christians swung hard to Trump in 2024

By The Christian Post

Responses collected from 22,914 voters in exit polls show major changes among certain demographics that likely played a role in Trump securing the White House. While nearly every demographic group moved in favor of Trump compared to the 2020 election, his gains were most pronounced among Catholics.
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US & Canada Society & Culture

Evangelist Franklin Graham congratulates US President Donald Trump on election victory: 'I pray that you will look to God every day'

By Chris Eyte

Franklin Graham, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), has publicly congratulated U.S. President Donald J. Trump on winning the Presidential election today, Nov. 6 (2024). “Congratulations to Donald J. Trump on being elected the 47th president of the United States of America! I pray that you will look to God every day for His guidance and wisdom,” wrote Graham on his Facebook page.
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US & Canada Society & Culture

Trump vows to 'help our country heal' in post-election victory speech

By The Christian Post

Addressing his supporters in a victory speech, Trump described his presidential campaign as “the greatest political movement of all time.” Insisting that “there’s never been anything like this in this country,” the former president predicted that the movement was “going to reach a new level of importance because we’re going to help our country heal.”
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US & Canada Society & Culture Breaking News

Donald Trump triumphs in political comeback, becoming 47th US President

By CDI Staff

Donald Trump has made history, becoming the first president since Grover Cleveland in the 19th century to secure two nonconsecutive terms. Early projections indicate that Trump has won the U.S. presidential election, marking a major comeback in American politics.
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US & Canada Society & Culture

Accident, illness, identity crisis: Former soccer player's book journals spiritual wrestling and discovering God's faithfulness

By Chris Eyte

Ben Locke, a former captain of a National Collegiate Athletic Association Soccer team, has written his first book, ‘In Our Suffering, Lord Be Near: Prayers of Hope for the Hurting’ (Thomas Nelson Publishers, July 2024). Christian Daily International interviewed Locke about his spiritual journey, which led him to write his story.
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US & Canada Church & Missions

Alpha launches revamped course to reach Gen Z: 'when the world gets darker, Jesus shines brighter'

By Chris Eyte

Alpha, a renowned introduction to Christianity course, has reached 32 million participants worldwide in 175-plus countries to date. An Alpha series specifically geared for youth originated in 2013 – but now a revised and revamped version is being launched this November to meet the needs of the emerging “Generation Z” in Canada, helping young people know God loves them, according to the ministry.

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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

Latin America US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture

Less than 7 min

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
Two letters by anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce discovered at University of Chester in England

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

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'Jesus is Lord of the Great Commission': Michael Reeves encourages confidence in the gospel’s reach

Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

about 9 min
From ganglands to hope: A South African pastor unwavering crusade for peace amidst deadly gang wars

Africa Society & Culture

about 4 min
A reflection on how tragedies can teach us the number of our days and spur us on to love and good deeds

Asia Society & Culture Church & Missions

about 3 min
Australian Christian Lobby renews ‘Baby Booties’ campaign to highlight babies born alive after abortion

Oceania Family & Children Society & Culture

about 3 min

US & Canada

Mental health issues largely 'normalized' in Canadian churches, but some stigma remains

Vulnerable Canadians worried about care turn to euthanasia, study shows 6 in 10 concerned about legalized killings

Christian publishing professionals gather for MAI LittWorld 2024: 'next generation eager to be equipped to share words of hope'

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Scripture-engaged adults have lower levels of loneliness than Bible disengaged: study

John Rhys-Davies narrates 'Scrooge' podcast; talks connection with Tolkien's Gimli: 'We all carry our chains'

Ancient decorative mosaic noted for first inscription of Jesus as God on display at Museum of the Bible

Canadian evangelical body calls on parliamentarians to support legislation forcing consent and age verification for pornographic websites

Evangelical responses to Trump victory: 'seek to live at peace with neighbors', 'build bridges', 'restore freedom to speak'

Opinion

A global demographer explains why how fast World Christianity is growing depends on who is counting

We need to understand the political winds and remain aware of persecution trends

Diaspora and evangelistic Chinese may be called to stay but need to be equipped to go

Helpful insight into how churches can help incarcerated fathers to succeed

Latest

Exit polls show Latino Christians swung hard to Trump in 2024

Evangelist Franklin Graham congratulates US President Donald Trump on election victory: 'I pray that you will look to God every day'

Trump vows to 'help our country heal' in post-election victory speech

Donald Trump triumphs in political comeback, becoming 47th US President

Accident, illness, identity crisis: Former soccer player's book journals spiritual wrestling and discovering God's faithfulness

Alpha launches revamped course to reach Gen Z: 'when the world gets darker, Jesus shines brighter'

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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

Two letters by anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce discovered at University of Chester in England

'Jesus is Lord of the Great Commission': Michael Reeves encourages confidence in the gospel’s reach

From ganglands to hope: A South African pastor unwavering crusade for peace amidst deadly gang wars

A reflection on how tragedies can teach us the number of our days and spur us on to love and good deeds

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

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