Authorities in Indonesia seal Christian worship site before Easter
Officials in Indonesia sealed a prayer hall on Saturday (April 19), prohibiting the congregation from celebrating Easter, according to local sources.
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A Chinese village is radically transformed by the wonder-working power of the gospel
In this opinion from personal experience, the author describes the radical transformation of his home village from a so-called "village of thieves” into a Christian community built on faith, hope, and love. He tells the story of an unlikely group of villains who have their lives profoundly changed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Looking on the bright side of AI: seeking the good in DeepSeek
Artificial, augmented, or assisted intelligence can be entrancing. There are many pitfalls to be aware of, but in January a disruptive newcomer was released to the public from China called DeepSeek and it may help improve critical thinking.
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China’s leaders increasingly concerned about Christian church as CCP legitimacy questioned
While some parts of the world experience horrific terrorism and abuse of Christians, churches have the opportunity to make the biggest difference for religious freedom in the world today. In this fourth part of a series on religious freedom, our attention turns to East Asia.
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Snakes in Chinese culture and serpents in the Bible
Chinese New Year celebrates the year of the snake. During this auspicious time, Chinese Christians can take the opportunity to reflect on the various snake appearances in the Bible. There is much to be thankful for.
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China imposes new bans on missionary work, claims it’s for ‘national security’
China has banned foreign missionaries from preaching and establishing religious organizations without prior authorization, justifying the move as necessary for national security. The latest restrictions, announced by the Chinese Communist Party, will take effect on May 1, intensifying the crackdown on Christianity in the country.
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Pakistani province marks historic civil service appointment of Christian woman as deputy commissioner
By CDI StaffA provincial government in Pakistan has appointed a Christian officer as the province’s first-ever Christian Deputy Commissioner, assigning her to lead a major district, marking a significant milestone toward greater representation of religious minorities in Pakistan’s civil service.
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Following president's impeachment, Korean church leaders call for national repentance through ‘Mizpah Square’ prayer meetings
By CDI StaffIn a renewed call for national repentance and spiritual awakening, South Korean Christian leaders will launch weekly “Revival Korea Mizpah Square Prayer Meetings” beginning April 19 in Seoul’s Yeouido district, aiming to unite believers in prayer for the nation in the weeks leading up to the presidential election on May 31.
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Killing Fields, Living Fields: New edition of classic book marks 50 years since fall of Phnom Penh and rise of Khmer Rouge
By CDI StaffAs Cambodia marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of its capital Phnom Penh to the Khmer Rouge, a final edition of a landmark book chronicling the rise of one of the 20th century’s most brutal regimes has been released to commemorate the occasion. “Killing Fields, Living Fields” by Don Cormack, first published in 1997, returns in its eighth and final edition this week, coinciding with the anniversary of April 17, 1975 — the day when Khmer Rouge forces seized Phnom Penh and began evacuating the
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37 years ago, Billy Graham came to China for the first time
Late Saturday, the official Facebook account of Billy Graham remembered 37 years ago when Billy Graham came to China, his wife Ruth's birthplace, the first time. "On April 12, 1988, what seemed impossible became a reality when Billy Graham and his wife, Ruth Bell Graham, stepped foot in China together," the account wrote.
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Pastor’s son fighting India’s failure to create Christian cemeteries
Ramesh Baghel has become the face of a struggle for securing dignity in death for Christians across Chhattisgarh state, India, as he prepares a new petition to the Supreme Court of India.
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Afeef Halasah at COMIBAM: 'The church lost its identity and confused its mission'
Panama City — In one of the most challenging speeches at the COMIBAM 2025 Missionary Congress, Jordanian pastor Afeef Halasah, executive director of the Arabs for Arabs network (AFTA), church planter, and leader in the Middle East and North Africa, confronted Ibero-American leadership with a clear message: the church has lost its way and needs to recover its true identity and mission.
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