Herdsmen kill 13 Christians at wedding reception in Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen on Sunday (March 29) attacked a Christian wedding reception in Kaduna state, Nigeria, killing 13 Christians and kidnapping dozens of others, a local leader said.
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Christian unity should be deeply mutual but rarely is
Our structures are our theologies embodied, revealing what our communities truly believe about God, the Church, authority, and one another. If our structures do not embrace true mutuality, they proclaim a theology that no amount of rhetoric about unity and partnership can conceal. For the well-being of the Church globally, it is appropriate to ask what kind of relationships are we committed to?
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Remembering the victims of religious persecution in Nigeria
August 22 is the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. A time to remember those who have suffered and died because of their faith in Nigeria and around the world. To remember those who have lost loved ones, those who remain displaced, those who are still missing, and those who are struggling to rebuild their lives. May remembering lead us not only to prayer, but also to action.
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The fastest-growing mission field on earth
Across Africa, millions of children are growing up in rapidly changing communities filled with tremendous opportunities and significant challenges. It’s an extraordinary opportunity to reach the next generation with the gospel.
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Lives transformed from pain to purpose
In many communities, loss, poverty, illness, and social rejection still live quietly inside ordinary homes. Rwanda knows what it means to rebuild while still carrying deep scars and results from the ministry of Love to Help Organization is testament to the resilience of vulnerable Rwandan women and children facing dire circumstances.
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Suspected suicide bombings terrorize Maiduguri, Nigeria
By CDI StaffTerrorists said to be members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram on Monday (March 16) bombed three areas of Maiduguri, Borno state in northeast Nigeria, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others, sources said.
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Christian slain, wife and four others abducted in Nigeria
Suspected Fulani terrorists on Wednesday (March 11) killed a Christian and kidnapped five others in western Nigeria, sources said.
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AI’s Scripture problem: misquotes range from 15% to 60%, says YouVersion CEO
YouVersion founder and CEO Bobby Gruenewald says artificial intelligence holds enormous promise. But when it comes to answering questions about God and Scripture, he believes the technology is not yet ready.
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Outspoken pastor in Nigeria faces new death threats
As Islamic extremist attacks continue in Nigeria, the Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo continues to receive death threats for speaking out against assaults terrorizing Christian communities.
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ACTEA marks 50 years as African church growth raises demand for theological training
By CDI StaffThe Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA) is marking its 50th anniversary this week during its General Assembly in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, where theological educators and Christian leaders from across Africa are discussing how to expand training for church leaders amid rapid growth of Christianity on the continent.
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Salvation Army warns of 'significant gaps' in protecting exploited children
By Chris EyteMany children remain at risk of sexual exploitation, human trafficking and poverty—particularly migrant children—the Salvation Army warned during the 61st session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on March 9.
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Kenya registers about 60 churches every month as Attorney General questions leadership structures
Kenya is registering nearly 60 churches every month, Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has said, as she raised concerns over increasingly bitter disputes within some religious organizations, including leadership contests that she said can become violent.
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