Headlines
Justice denied Christian woman cast into chaff cutter in Pakistan
Christians, others increasingly targeted in Plateau state, Nigeria
Muslim family disrupts Christian worship in Indonesia
Suspected Fulani herdsmen attack Catholic school in Nigeria
Video shows pastoral couple kidnapped a year ago in Nigeria
Muslims attack Catholic students with knives in Indonesia
Six Christians killed, eight wounded in Kaduna state, Nigeria
Opinion
Taking Confucian spirituality seriously (by Ping-cheung Lo)
When I was a young Christian, I was told by a well-respected pastor and seminary teacher that there are two views on the composition of a human being: dichotomy (body and spirit), or trichotomy (body, soul, and spirit). The spirit is that part of our being that can get connected with God. That explains why churches, Chinese churches in particular, are fond of the words “spiritual” (屬靈) and “spirituality” (靈性、靈命).
To college students in the US: Communism isn’t cool, it’s deadly
To dispel the myth of communism as some utopian, hip, climate-friendly alternative to free-market capitalism, it’s critically important to distinguish between the idealized version of communism presented in popular culture and the harsh reality of its implementation in real life.
Unreached People Groups: Going together where we can’t go alone
As many as 3,000 communities representing more than 200 million people remain with little or no knowledge of Jesus and little to no visible and indigenous church presence. The majority of these Unreached and Unengaged People Groups (UUPGs) live in parts of the world where Christian faith is prohibited, restricted, or suppressed. Sharing the gospel in these environments is challenging at best.
Regional Highlights
Africa Asia Caribbean Europe Latin America Middle East Oceania US & CanadaDemolition of homes, churches leaves hundreds of Liberian refugees in limbo in Ghana
Hundreds of Liberian refugees living in Ghana have been left destitute following the demolition of a section of a refugee camp, 45 kilometers outside of the country’s capital, Accra. The Buduburam refugee camp has been home to Liberians for 35 years after thousands fled two brutal civil wars between 1989 and 2003.
Dominican evangelicals support pro-life candidates proposed by leaked Catholic list
In exclusive interview, Will Graham shares about gospel event in Porto partnering with 140 churches
‘Europe Day’ on May 9 commemorates the beginnings of the EU, but few people know its Christian roots
Attacks on Christians in Egypt were preventable, group says
As Eastern Africa faces "first" cyclone, Christian leaders hope to shift attitudes towards gospel-centered farming
Free behind bars: An evangelical prison ministry in Uruguay sees inmates’ transformation in Christ
Korean mission congress asks: "Is what we convey a gospel polluted by culture or a Biblical gospel?"
Evangelical body publishes resources pack to help Christian voters in upcoming European Parliament elections
Features
“Jesus story shaped European story”: Jeff Fountain explains ignored origins of modern Europe
The gospel’s deep influence within the formation and politics of modern Europe needs to be better understood and reclaimed by evangelicals. That is the view of Jeff Fountain, director of the Schuman Centre for European Studies, who emphasizes that the “Jesus story has shaped the European story.”
[Book review] Covered Glory: The Face of Honor and Shame in the Muslim World
[Book review] Telling the truth in China - a book review of Sparks
[Book review] Divided: why we’re living in an age of walls
[Book Review] God Is Not a White Man: and Other Revelations
Message of Global Christian Forum recognizes brokenness, points to healing only in Christ
Annual SBC profile reveals resurgence in baptisms, worship: 'Reasons to celebrate'
Missionary transition highlighted as key issue at Korean mission conference
Global Methodist Church reacts to UMC votes to allow LGBT clergy, same-sex weddings
Lausanne Movement previews research findings of Great Commission Report at evangelical press event
Couple’s ordeal highlights injustices faced by Christians in northern Nigeria
Herdsmen kill 28 Christians in Benue state, Nigeria
Police help assailants seize Christians’ land in Pakistan
Fulani herdsmen kill 12 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria
Prison sentenced upheld for pastor in Algeria for baseless "illegal worship" charges
Herdsmen kill at least six Christians in southeast Nigeria
Kristyn and Keith Getty release new live album: "A celebration of global, Great Commission-fueled worship"
Christian expert on near-death experiences reveals 1 thing they all have in common
Pro-life movie 'Lifemark' makes it into Netflix Global Top 10
Christian group lambasts new EU migration regulation, laments doubling down on broken system
Africa's migration trends: an opportunity for the Church