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Police in UK compensate preacher for unlawful arrest, jailing

By Chris Eyte Europe 2 months ago

U.K. police last week paid 10,000 British Pounds ($13,321 USD) in damages and costs to a Christian preacher arrested, strip-searched and jailed for denouncing Islam in 2022 at a renowned public speech site in London.
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By Jeff Fountain Asia Europe

2 months ago

European delegates are right now arriving in Korea to join over 5000 Christian leaders from all over the world in the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization, starting tomorrow (Sunday).
British comedian Steve Legg dies, gospel-focused entertainer was “the best of men”

By Chris Eyte Europe

2 months ago

A personal tribute has been paid to one of England’s most beloved Christian comedians Steve Legg after he died last night (Sept. 16), following a brave battle against cancer lasting 17 months. Legg died at the age of 57 in the company of his beloved wife Bekah and family at Worthing Hospital, in the south coast town of Worthing in West Sussex, England. The couple have five daughters, one son and one granddaughter.
England & Wales census figures for transgender population likely overstated due to language issue

By CDI Staff Europe

2 months ago

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed that the 2021 census may have overestimated the number of transgender individuals in the UK because of some respondents misunderstanding the question, the BBC reports. The census indicated that approximately one in 200 people aged over 16 identified as a different gender from their sex at birth. However, a subsequent review revealed that individuals who do not speak fluent English might have misinterpreted the census question and incorrectly

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Thanking God for a birdsong awakening

By Ramona Tang

Ramona loves being a part of that special moment when she hears the first birds start singing for the day. Birds are not conscious of the blessing they are to us, similarly we can unconsciously be a blessing to others with what we are naturally gifted to do. Read on and discover how the birdsong can awaken our sanctification.
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“God loves you” – Franklin Graham preaches gospel at largest ever evangelical event in Naples, Italy

By Chris Eyte

21,000 people packed into the main square in the city of Naples to hear Franklin Graham preach about God’s love at the largest evangelical event recorded in the history of Italy. Political leaders from different parties joined the crowds at the ‘Noi Festival’ event held in the Piazza del Plebiscito on Saturday (Sept. 14).
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Franklin Graham preaching gospel in Naples, while online outreach reaches 20 million responses

By Chris Eyte

Evangelist Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), where he serves as President, have been working with 350 evangelical churches to preach the gospel at the Noi Festival in Naples, Italy, this Saturday, Sept. 14. “This city is such an important and beautiful part of Italy,” said Graham. “I am looking forward to coming to Naples, but I’m not going to preach a message about religion. I’m coming to share how the people of Italy can have a real and personal relationship
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After Paris Paralympics 2024, churches invited to participate in Disability Awareness Week from Sept 15-22

By Chris Eyte

Following the excitement around the Paris Paralympics 2024, a charity encourages churches around the world to participate in Disability Awareness Week. From September 15 to 22, Through the Roof (TTR), which supports disabled people, is organizing informative events online with the theme of ‘Journey with Jesus’.
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London council removes LGBT Progress Pride flag as Christian political candidate alleged political bias

By Chris Eyte

Lewisham Council in London, England, removed a “Progress Pride” transgender-affirming flag after a Christian political candidate threatened the authority with court action on the alleged basis of political bias during the recent U.K. General Election. Attorneys for Maureen Martin, a candidate for the Christian Political Alliance (CPA) in the constituency of Lewisham East, warned the council to remove the flags for the town hall roof – or face a High Court injunction.
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Why our eternal future will be wonderfully intercultural and urban

By Peter Rowan

Biblical prophets depict our eternal future as a place of blessed peace where all animosity ceases. John's Revelation extends that to urban and multicultural human society, which the New Testament refers to as a new creation under the reign of Christ. We need to develop better theology and practice of urban mission.
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Hearing loss advocate urges churches in the U.K. to 'learn from Jesus' to reach D/deaf communities for Christ

By Chris Eyte

An advocate for the d/Deaf community challenges churches to reevaluate their approaches to fellowship and evangelism to better serve the distinctive needs of this sizeable people group, which has its own cultures and languages.

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WEA General Assembly Organizing Committee launched with thanksgiving service and press conference in Seoul, Korea

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The Organizing Committee for the 2025 World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Seoul General Assembly, which will be co-chaired by Rev. Junghyun John Oh and Rev. Younghoon Lee was launched on Friday (Nov. 15th). The thanksgiving service, held at the CCMM Building in Yeouido, Seoul, was led by Pastor Seok-soon Im, President of the Korea Evangelical Fellowship.
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Police in UK compensate preacher for unlawful arrest, jailing

The polycentric global church

British comedian Steve Legg dies, gospel-focused entertainer was “the best of men”

England & Wales census figures for transgender population likely overstated due to language issue

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Thanking God for a birdsong awakening

“God loves you” – Franklin Graham preaches gospel at largest ever evangelical event in Naples, Italy

Franklin Graham preaching gospel in Naples, while online outreach reaches 20 million responses

After Paris Paralympics 2024, churches invited to participate in Disability Awareness Week from Sept 15-22

London council removes LGBT Progress Pride flag as Christian political candidate alleged political bias

Why our eternal future will be wonderfully intercultural and urban

Hearing loss advocate urges churches in the U.K. to 'learn from Jesus' to reach D/deaf communities for Christ

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WEA General Assembly Organizing Committee launched with thanksgiving service and press conference in Seoul, Korea

Burn out, stress and family care: 350 missionaries gather in Kenya to share lessons and solutions

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

Gafcon issues statement with 'sadness' after resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury, 'occasion for grief and self-reflection'

Anti-Christian crimes increase in Europe, report says

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