Persecution Incidents
Legislation in Russia would ban worship in residential complexes
Christians kept from attending Christmas service in Indonesia
Fulani gunmen kill 19 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria
Christian girl in Pakistan charged with theft after evading rape
Independent National Commission for Minorities urged in Pakistan
More than 94 Christians slain in Nigeria’s Benue, Taraba states
Degradation of religious rights noted in launch of yearbooks
Headlines
Christian girl in Pakistan charged with theft after evading rape
Christians prohibited from choir practice at site in Indonesia
Herdsmen kill two Christians, kidnap pastor in Nigeria
Catholic bishop attacked, left for dead in Sudan
Scientists grow a thousand-year-old seed into a tree, with resin likely mentioned in the Bible
Australia to enact world’s toughest social media ban for children under 16
Opinion
When should purpose overrule preference in the Christian faith?
What if our deep ability and the world’s deep need meet, but we don’t enjoy doing what we are so good at? When should we say yes to preference, even though more purposeful options are within our reach? A pastor considers the dilemma of duty.
Tourism, war, and healing: finding new purpose amid uncertainty in Palestine
Lilly Nassar, a mother of three in Bethlehem, Palestine, has had her career as a Holy Land tour operator ruptured by pandemic and war. Undeterred, she is studying for a new career and finding new ways to share her love for her precious homeland.
Father Christmas and the need for Christians engage with cultural myths
Rather than simply dismissing the fantastical elements of Christmas that children seem to love, why not redirect their interest to the example of a godly Christian bishop who aimed to imitate his life on the life of Jesus?
Following Simeon's example and finding the peace of God
Simeon exemplifies peace as he held fast to faith in the presence of God who does not leave His children without hope and consolation and his faith was rewarded when he lived to see the Savior born.
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More than 94 Christians slain in Nigeria’s Benue, Taraba states
Fulani herdsmen killed 48 Christians in central Nigeria’s Benue state between Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, sources said.
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First rapprochement between Sheinbaum government and evangelical leaders sets the religious agenda in Mexico
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Church groups increasingly vocal in Kenya, as Council of Churches warns politicians: 'Culture of lies and corruption must stop'
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As Syria's Assad flees the country, Christians pray for protection: 'no more blood, no more revenge, no more casualties'
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Christian mother faces danger in Iran after Türkiye’s deportation order
Fun Chile ministry initiative lets children simulate their first missionary trip
Caribbean Council for Ethical and Financial Accountability launched to provide accreditation for churches and ministries in Jamaica
WEA continues to face scrutiny amid plans to hold Assembly in Seoul next year as Korean church group issues 3rd statement
Brazil's Supreme Court allows crucifixes and religious symbols in public buildings
Features
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Independent National Commission for Minorities urged in Pakistan
A federal ministerial committee in Pakistan reviewing a bill that would create a National Commission for Minorities (NCM) seeks to make it financially and administratively autonomous to safeguard rights for religious minorities.
[Book review] Christian Worldview & Transformation: Spirituality, Reason & Social Order
[Book review] Adoption Through the Rearview Mirror: Learning from stories of heartbreak and hope
[Book review] Let Us Draw Near - Biblical Foundations of Worship: 'should be required reading for the global Church'
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European Evangelical Alliance head on Lausanne 4: the large crowd was a challenge, but a renewed focus on discipleship is hopeful
Two theological training centers in Switzerland agree to merge: 'less competition, more cooperation'
More than 80,000 people celebrated Gospel Night in Buenos Aires
Evangelicals overwhelmingly reaffirm the need for a national evangelical alliance in The Netherlands
Gafcon issues statement with 'sadness' after resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury, 'occasion for grief and self-reflection'
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Christians in Syria face ‘uncertain, perilous future’ under HTS, persecution watchdog warns
Denial of Christian’s effort to correct religion on ID in Pakistan overturned
Amid persecution of clergy in China, bishop speaks only of ‘Sinicization’
Schools in Finland face opposition to Christian music
Anti-Christian crimes increase in Europe, report says
Rape, attempted kidnapping in Pakistan drive Christian family into hiding
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Christians express concern as assisted dying law progresses in UK: 'bill is deeply dangerous, including for most vulnerable'
Global leaders adopt 'Madrid Commitment' in defense of freedom, family and life
Caught in the crossfire, Christians in Sudan among those hit hardest by the war
[Interview] Understanding children with additional needs, so our churches can be places of welcome and belonging
Australian government withdraws controversial misinformation bill, 'no pathway to legislate this proposal'
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Tracking the next curve for integral mission from an Asian perspective
Helping those we love to find hope when they have left religion and have lost hope
The grandchildren of Turks forced to convert are rebelling
Finding hope for children with disabilities in Central Asia
Anticipating a hope that will be fulfilled
What we can learn from how the anguish of suicide was handled in history
The distortion of inspiration that led to toxic Christian nationalism
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