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‘Christian nationalism corrupts the gospel’: Jeff Fountain tells Swiss evangelicals

Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

8 min read

Christian nationalism is not biblical and poses a threat to the gospel and the Church’s witness, delegates heard at the annual Assembly of Delegates of the Swiss Evangelical Alliance (Schweizerische Evangelische Allianz/SEA), held in May 2025. Speaking at the event was Jeff Fountain, former European director of Youth With a Mission (YWAM) and current director of the Schuman Centre for European Studies in Amsterdam. In his keynote address, Fountain challenged the rising influence of Christian nat

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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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Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

'Do the work of the evangelist, fulfill your ministry,' Franklin Graham urges as evangelism congress concludes in Berlin

By Chris Eyte

“Do the work of the evangelist, fulfill your ministry!” Franklin Graham implored delegates as the European Congress on Evangelism officially ended on Friday (May 30) after four days of Bible teaching, excited discussions and much prayer involving 1,000 evangelical leaders from 55 countries.
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US & Canada Oceania Society & Culture

TWR appoints Andy Schick as new president and CEO

By CDI Staff

The international board of Trans World Radio (TWR) has appointed Andy Schick as the global media ministry’s next president and CEO. He will assume the role in August 2025, succeeding Lauren Libby, who served in the position for 16 years.
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US & Canada Church & Missions

Christianity Today launches search for new president and CEO

By CDI Staff

Christianity Today has begun a search for its next president and CEO following the upcoming departure of Dr. Timothy Dalrymple, who will leave the role on July 9. He has accepted a position as president and CEO of the John Templeton Foundation, according to a recent news article on the organization's website. Dalrymple has led the organization since 2019.
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US & Canada Family & Children Society & Culture

Worship duo Shane & Shane unveil song for animated film Light of the World

By CDI Staff

Popular worship duo Shane & Shane have released a new single and music video titled “Light of the World Medley”, inspired by the forthcoming animated film Light of the World, which is scheduled to premiere in theaters across the United States on September 5, 2025.
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US & Canada Migration Church & Missions Society & Culture

‘Trusted bridges’: Canadian church leaders urge government to partner with faith communities on immigrant integration

By Chris Eyte

Amid rising immigration to Canada—where one in four residents is foreign-born—nine church pastors have offered candid insights into how governments can better support immigrant integration, emphasizing the often-overlooked role of faith communities as trusted bridges between newcomers and Canadian society. Their perspectives were published in a new research report by Cardus, a Christian nonpartisan think tank based in Ontario, which calls for closer collaboration between government agencies and
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Europe US & Canada Education Church & Missions

‘Justice has been done, mercy experienced’: Charles Price unpacks the meaning of justification at Berlin evangelism congress

By Chris Eyte

A powerful and deeply theological exposition on the meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection captivated delegates Tuesday (May 28) at the European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Germany. Delivered by Rev. Charles Price, the address urged evangelists across the continent to boldly center their message on the cross of Christ—a theme he described as indispensable to authentic gospel proclamation.

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Bill in Spain would imprison those helping people who desire sexual/gender healing

Europe Religious Freedom

Less than 6 min

The Spanish Evangelical Alliance (Alianza Evangélica Española/AEE) has publicly denounced a bill that would imprison pastors and others helping those wishing to leave a practicing homosexual lifestyle or reconcile their gender identity with their gender.
Eight newly installed Dead Sea Scrolls on display at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California, U.S.

US & Canada Middle East Society & Culture Education

about 2 min
‘Only God can solve these problems’: Evangelicals to fill streets of Mexico for Great Day of Humility

Latin America Church & Missions Society & Culture

about 4 min
New study links marijuana to heart failure, echoing Christian medical professionals’ long-standing warnings against recreational use

US & Canada Family & Children Society & Culture

about 4 min
The end of persecution is a realistic hope but in the meantime we lament

Asia Religious Freedom

about 6 min
'Sharing the love of Christ': Ministry targets North Texas for new food distribution facility for kids in poverty

US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children

about 3 min

US & Canada

‘Christian nationalism corrupts the gospel’: Jeff Fountain tells Swiss evangelicals

Afghan Christian refugees facing deportation still in limbo; advocate rejects claim it's safe to return

Iranian Christian refugees deported from US granted extension in Panama

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[Interview] ‘Stand fearless, stand in truth’: Cissie Graham Lynch warns against silence in the face of secular pressures

‘Know the Word, know the world’: Brazilian missionary urges double listening in European evangelism

‘Heaven touched earth’: 52 commit to Christ during British evangelists' London street outreach with Korean choir

Christian commentator denounces Pride Month messaging to children on ‘Sesame Street’

Most US pastors remain committed to their calling, latest Lifeway Research

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

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'Do the work of the evangelist, fulfill your ministry,' Franklin Graham urges as evangelism congress concludes in Berlin

TWR appoints Andy Schick as new president and CEO

Christianity Today launches search for new president and CEO

Worship duo Shane & Shane unveil song for animated film Light of the World

‘Trusted bridges’: Canadian church leaders urge government to partner with faith communities on immigrant integration

‘Justice has been done, mercy experienced’: Charles Price unpacks the meaning of justification at Berlin evangelism congress

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Bill in Spain would imprison those helping people who desire sexual/gender healing

Eight newly installed Dead Sea Scrolls on display at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California, U.S.

‘Only God can solve these problems’: Evangelicals to fill streets of Mexico for Great Day of Humility

New study links marijuana to heart failure, echoing Christian medical professionals’ long-standing warnings against recreational use

The end of persecution is a realistic hope but in the meantime we lament

'Sharing the love of Christ': Ministry targets North Texas for new food distribution facility for kids in poverty

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