On 1 May, more than 350 Christians gathered in Prague for a one-day conference called Church Together. The event was organized by the Christian Mission Society (KMS), and its motto – “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity” – reflected the organizers’ aim to encourage deeper relationships, unity, and cooperation among Czech Christians.
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Boredom is a psychological signal that can be defined by two key ingredients: a lack of attention and a lack of meaning. Rather than reaching for a quick dopamine fix when boredom strikes, consider ways to intentionally work on your long-term well-being in ways that align with your faith and your values.
The outside world views Christian sanctification rituals with increasing suspicion as manipulative and (in the extreme) abusive. Here, commentator Eddie Arthur reflects on a recent exposé of practices common to many missionary organizations that are perceived to be unhealthy. Organization leaders need to be prepared for unwelcome criticism from without and within.
The Unbreakable Boy is a heartwarming movie about the struggles of living with an additional needs child. As a representation of a family learning to thrive in the midst of challenges, the movie provides much food for thought, especially if you or someone you know has an additional needs family member. In this opinion piece, Mark Arnold poses some helpful reflections to consider after watching the film.
This Father’s Day, if you’re a father, grandfather, godfather or father-figure, you are carrying a great and sacred calling. Heaven takes notice. You are modelling the heart of God every time you show grace, speak truth, forgive freely.
Evangelist Franklin Graham opened the European Congress on Evangelism Monday, May 27, with a passionate call for Christians to preach “the whole gospel” without compromise, warning that a secularized and confused world will not be reached by a watered-down message. “These are our orders,” he told 1,000 evangelical leaders from 56 countries. “Let’s preach it with power.”
Young evangelists need encouragement to share the simple yet powerful message of the gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Graham is also the convenor of the European Congress on Evangelism, a four-day event beginning today (May 27) that brings together 1,000 evangelical and ministry leaders from 56 countries at the JW Marriott Hotel in Berlin, Germany.
The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) has announced a new two-year initiative to strengthen the contribution of faith communities to social prescribing across England. The project, announced May 22, will create a Strategic Lead for Faith and Social Prescribing role within NASP. The effort is being funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust and supported by the Good Faith Partnership (GFP).
A church pastor in Kyrgyzstan facing possible conviction on Thursday (May 29) of ‘inciting enmity’ was struck with an iron pipe, kicked and received blows to his head and chest after his arrest in November, according to rights group Forum 18.
Northern Ireland is facing a deepening crisis in public services, with chronic underfunding affecting health, education and policing—prompting evangelical leaders to call for prayer and action as churches increasingly step in to fill the gaps.
A gang of Islamist youths in France shouting the jihadist slogan “Allah Akbar [God is greater]” this month threatened a Catholic priest and vowed to burn down his church building before fleeing.
A Christian trafficking ministry leader is trekking 580 miles across three U.S. states with her pet goat named “Freedom” to raise money for trafficked women. Britney Higgs, 35, a mom-of-four children and both founder and chief executive officer of HER Campaign is aiming to raise $580,000 USD through the "Walk for Her" hiking trek, reflecting a thousand dollars for each mile walked with her goat, during her quest to raise awareness on the issue.
