Church & Missions

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  Christian service shines in India's mental health journey

  By Christian Today India Asia 11 months ago

  Through an interview published online on December 15, Religion Unplugged illuminated the integral role Christian groups undertake in grappling with India's mental health challenges. In the heart of Delhi, Nitin Kumar, a 22-year-old student, faced the darkest chapter of his life during the second wave of the pandemic—losing both parents. The ensuing mental health struggle led him to contemplate ending his own life. Yet, salvation arrived in an unexpected form—the mental healthcare services offere

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  Christmas resource for churches highlights lived experience of refugees

  By Christian Today Europe

  11 months ago

  Churches are being asked to play a five-minute video that highlights the "significant" link between the original Christmas story of the birth of Jesus, and the lived experience of millions of refugees in the world today.

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  Salvation Army opens new UK and Ireland headquarters

  By Christian Today Europe

  11 months ago

  The Salvation Army has officially opened its new UK and Ireland Territory headquarters in south London. The building was specially constructed after the Church and charity sold its previous headquarters in Elephant and Castle, in central London, in 2020.

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  New report reveals almost half of Australians open to be invited to church this Christmas

  By CDI Staff Oceania

  11 months ago

  In a country that has seen a sharp rise in people identifying as non-religious over the past years, a recent survey found people responding with a surprising openness to going to church this Christmas, if they are invited.