Headlines
Practicing Christians have highest levels of human flourishing: study
Remembering Daniel Bourdanné: Visionary IFES leader, humble servant, role-model
Amid Christianity's decline in Australia, network of churches aims to reach the nation with the gospel
Pro-Life party in Colombia intensifies its legislative fight against abortion
Nottingham University adds 'trigger warning' to 'expressions of Christian faith' in works by Chaucer, medieval writers
Evangelicals resolve to build post-Lausanne 4 momentum for mission in France and abroad
Opinion
A migrant missionary considers migrant missions theories
As our world continues to experience the push and pull factors of migration, it is important to pay attention to how each context is defining their missions in the new mission fields of former Christendom. It is also important not to use just one terminology to define the migration and missions experiences of all Majority World people. we need to continually adapt our understanding of missions as we continue to develop theologies of migration.
Cultural brain rot, Gen Z, and making disciples
Peter Lynas explores the slang term ‘cultural brain rot’, and identifies three underlying cultural stories an increasingly globalized world needs to be aware as we take seriously our responsibility to make disciples.
A global missions leader's reflections on Lausanne 4 - part one of three
Part one of three. The fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization (Lausanne 4/L4) was many things to many people. This series is the perspective of one global missions leader. There is much to be celebrated and concerned about the event, and some conclusions are drawn to help the Evangelical Church and its missions walk more confidently and equitably into the future.
Regional Highlights
Africa Asia Caribbean Europe Latin America Middle East Oceania US & CanadaCOALA 2.5: Global South mission leaders seek to deepen conversations about new polycentric missions paradigm
Following the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Incheon, one hundred mission leaders from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America gathered in Busan, Korea from September 30 to October 1 for COALA 2.5, an emerging movement focusing on Global South-led missions. Recognizing the shift away from the primarily Western-led “Christendom” era of missions, COALA – which stands for Christ over Africa, Latin America and Asia – seeks to introduce new paradigms for today’s “polycent
Churches can offer a sanctuary as youth increasingly struggle with mental health issues
Christian apologist John Lennox confronts atheist Richard Dawkins on the issue of ultimate justice, Jesus 'brings hope'
Christian abolitionists welcome Council of Europe turning back flawed resolution on legalizing prostitution: 'system of exploitation'
Church leaders in China face criminal charges, harassment
Arab-Israeli Christian says believers should remember Jesus saying: 'my Kingdom is not of this world'
Nigerian bishop urges pastors to prioritize regular medical checkups, after untimely passing of minister mid-service
Private Christian schools fear closure if UK government's value added tax (VAT) plan goes ahead
Lausanne 4 hears about God's transformation in Latin America: from mission field to mission force
Features
Christians caught between warring Islamist factions in Sudan
Christians in Sudan are caught between two fighting factions, with each military group accusing them of siding with the other, an advocacy group said.
[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'
Church ministry allows families with children of special needs to worship, cultivate faith together
Lausanne invites feedback to Seoul Statement, Theology Working Group & leadership to 'discern the process forward'
Local church ownership, Vision 2025 supercharged Bible translation, SIL Director says at Lausanne 4
[Interview] ‘We wouldn’t have to connect proclamation & social action, if we hadn't separated them in the first place,’ says Chris Wright
New survey says only 35% of Evangelicals think they're ready to share biblical truths
Fulanis in Nigeria kill more Christians than Boko Haram, ISWAP, report says
Attempt in Indonesia to ban church’s worship ends in apology
‘Hate speech’ removed from hate crime bill in Ireland
Christian woman in Iran suffering in custody, relatives say
Persecution of Christians spotlighted at Lausanne 4: believers need a 'united, biblical response'
More than 100M people of faith could sit out 2024 election: study
Evangelicals ask new Mexico President Sheinbaum to govern with transparency
Homeschooling continues to increase across the US post-pandemic: report
Egyptian archeologists discover fortress, sword possibly from Pharaoh during Exodus period
Top Christian doctor questions timing of assisted dying bill for UK, highlights urgent need to improve end of life care
A global missions leader's reflections on Lausanne 4 - part two of three
A gobal missions leader's reflections on Lausanne 4 - part three of three
A compelling rationale for why Christians should engage at the United Nations
An warning of how nationalistic moral reform hinders the tranformative power of the gospel
Making biblical sense of climate crises and creation care
Viewing salvation through a different lens—some implications for discipleship