In a captivating keynote address at the Evangelical Press Association’s annual convention, Dr. Mark Yarbrough, president of Dallas Theological Seminary, urged Christian writers and communicators to frame their work within the full, sweeping narrative of Scripture—from creation to new creation.
Having lost her father, her career, and her dream of becoming a mother in quick succession, Meera Davina Mahadevan found herself in a crucible of suffering. Rejecting easy answers, here she shares a fresh reflection on her journey, exploring how faith can survive, and even thrive, in the deep valleys of suffering and loss.
Do Iranian Christians welcome the bombing campaign? Are they praying for an end to the regime? Do they think things will worsen for the exercise of their faith? Three local Iranian pastors share their perspectives.
As Christian Nationalism supports brute force and the application of power locally and globally, Palm Sunday presents a reality check for true followers of Jesus. His example is ours to follow, not the example of Constantine. Jesus' triumph, in contrast, was subversive; one of humility, compassion, and grief for those abused by the misuse of power. Only Jesus' way leads to resurrection.
Many creatives want to serve but assume mission belongs only to preachers, Bible teachers, or medical workers. When they begin to see that media, design, photography, and storytelling can also be part of God’s work, something begins to open within them and, as Jasmine testifies: many new things become possible.
A forum hosted by South Korean evangelical leaders this week renewed criticism of the upcoming World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul, which has faced controversy since its announcement. Speakers at the event accused the WEA of theological compromise, interfaith inclusivism, and straying from historic evangelical and Reformed principles.
Membership in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has fallen for the 18th consecutive year, with total membership now at 12,722,266—the lowest reported since 1974—according to new data released April 30. Despite the decline, the SBC recorded more baptisms in 2024 than in any year since 2017, marking the fourth straight year of growth in baptisms and signaling renewed momentum in evangelism and outreach.
The third edition of the COALA missions gathering—Christ Over Africa, Latin America, and Asia—concluded Tuesday evening with a symbolic communion service and a renewed call to action, marking the end of three days of thematic and regional presentations, strategic discussions, and bold steps toward greater intercontinental collaboration in missions.
All Nations Christian College announced April 29 that Tim Young has been appointed as the new chief executive officer. Young served in the Middle East for many years, “helping people and organisations to shape change, build relationships and drive vision,” according to an All Nations press release.
Taiwanese pastor Hui Lan Wu, a younger voice in global missions leadership, brought a fresh perspective to COALA3.0 this year. In an interview with Christian Daily International, she encouraged greater inclusion of women, young people, and Chinese-speaking congregations in the future of global missions collaboration.
Samuel Escobar Aguirre, a leading Peruvian theologian, missiologist and Bible scholar, died April 28 at the age of 90. Born in Arequipa, Peru, in 1934, Escobar devoted his life to serving the church and advancing theological reflection from a distinctly Latin American perspective. He became one of the most influential voices in the global evangelical movement, helping to shape the emergence of Latin American Evangelical Theology by offering a contextualized vision of Christian faith amid the con
Having lost her father, her career, and her dream of becoming a mother in quick succession, Meera Davina Mahadevan found herself in a crucible of suffering. Rejecting easy answers, here she shares a fresh reflection on her journey, exploring how faith can survive, and even thrive, in the deep valleys of suffering and loss.
