Europe

Paul's letter to the Romans should be read as a charter for world mission, German theologian says

Europe Bible & Theology

6 min read

rman theologian and missiologist Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher is calling for a renewed understanding of the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Romans as a foundational text for global mission rather than a purely doctrinal treatise. In a recent interview with Christian Daily International, Schirrmacher reflects on insights from his latest book, The Letter to the Romans – a Charter for World Mission, arguing that Western theology has long overlooked the epistle’s missionary purpose.

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The struggle for freedom persists and there are signs of hope

Europe Church & Missions Religious Freedom

6 min read

Hungarians celebrating a change in government last week reminds us that freedom can be recovered through democratic means and that illiberal systems are reversible and autocratic leaders are removable. Yet for followers of Jesus our hope is not in political change. Freedom is an inner reality that we must cultivate.
The dignity difference between Christianity and Islam

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

5 min read

Islam and Christianity share more common ground than you might expect, but their answers to the deepest question about human value diverge in ways that matter. Living as neighbors provides a great opportunity to share about God's sacrificial love in relation to the dignity that God has given all human beings.
No quiet revival: when confirmation bias masks error

Europe Church & Missions

9 min read

Celebration of the UK's "Quiet Revival" may have suddenly gone quiet but the experience has left the Evangelical Church with valuable lessons to learn—no more so than to be cautious of confirmation bias (believing something is true because you want it to be so). We do well to ensure that what we are celebrating is verifiably accurate.
Reflecting on Jesus' Palm Sunday example of triumph

Europe Church & Missions Bible & Theology

9 min read

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.

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Europe Church & Missions Family & Children

Ukrainian Bible Society distributes Bibles to help the traumatized, especially children

By Chris Eyte

The Ukrainian Bible Society (UBS) reports that 1.6 million Bibles have been distributed in the country since Russia’s invasion, averaging nearly 1,000 copies per day. In 2026, demand is also rising for trauma support initiatives.
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Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

British PM Keir Starmer praises role of churches in communities

By Chris Eyte

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told 300 delegates at a faith and policy event in London that churches “play an irreplaceable role at the heart of communities.”
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US & Canada Europe Church & Missions

Mothers’ Union president launches global running challenge for 150th anniversary

By Chris Eyte

Kathleen Snow, Worldwide President of Mothers’ Union, is undertaking 15 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) runs in countries around the world to mark the Christian charity’s 150th anniversary in 2026.
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Europe Religious Freedom

Spain’s Parliament approves initiative to strengthen the defence of persecuted Christians

By Evangelical Focus

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Congress of Deputies (Spain’s national parliament in Madrid) has approved an initiative presented by the conservative Popular Party that seeks to strengthen Spain’s response to religious persecution. The proposal focuses on protecting Christian communities and promoting more forceful international action against massacres motivated by faith.
6 min read

Europe Religious Freedom

Ex-gay Christian in Malta acquitted in ‘conversion therapy’ case

By Chris Eyte

A judge in Malta on Wednesday (March 4) found an ex-gay Christian not guilty of advertising therapies to reverse homosexuality, ending three years of legal uncertainty for the singer.
3 min read

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

Farmers’ church in Switzerland adapts worship to agricultural life

By CDI Staff

A new form of church designed specifically for farmers has taken root in eastern Switzerland, reshaping traditional worship schedules and formats to fit the rhythms of agricultural life, according to a report by Dienstagsmail.

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In the AI age we must work harder to form authentic faith in our children

Asia Church & Missions Bible & Theology Family & Children

Less than 10 min

Children today grow up inside more than one world. The AI world listens when no one else is available. It does not merely distract, it deeply forms users, and we are facing a crisis of authentic faith transmission to the AI generation. But we don't need more distracting activity, we need better formation in the midst of life's struggles.
Manipur, India marks three years of ethnic-religious violence

Asia Religious Freedom

about 17 min
Russia damages church building in Ukraine with second bombing

Europe Religious Freedom

about 10 min
From exploitation to freedom—Ilona Miler’s journey of faith and redemption

Europe Society & Culture

about 1 min
Swiss free churches’ volunteer work valued at hundreds of millions, head of evangelical church association says

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

about 4 min
DOJ releases report detailing anti-Christian bias under Biden

US & Canada Society & Culture Religious Freedom

about 4 min

Europe

Paul's letter to the Romans should be read as a charter for world mission, German theologian says

Incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Mullally walks historic pilgrimage before installation

UK investor offers to buy church and give it rent-free to Christian ministry

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AI’s Scripture problem: misquotes range from 15% to 60%, says YouVersion CEO

Spanish evangelical leader welcomes expanded migrant health care but warns of ‘call effect’

Finnish MP on trial over Bible verse to speak to Congress about Europe’s growing crackdown on speech

Salvation Army warns of 'significant gaps' in protecting exploited children

Perspectives on Persia to fuel your prayers

Opinion

The struggle for freedom persists and there are signs of hope

The dignity difference between Christianity and Islam

No quiet revival: when confirmation bias masks error

Reflecting on Jesus' Palm Sunday example of triumph

Latest

Ukrainian Bible Society distributes Bibles to help the traumatized, especially children

British PM Keir Starmer praises role of churches in communities

Mothers’ Union president launches global running challenge for 150th anniversary

Spain’s Parliament approves initiative to strengthen the defence of persecuted Christians

Ex-gay Christian in Malta acquitted in ‘conversion therapy’ case

Farmers’ church in Switzerland adapts worship to agricultural life

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In the AI age we must work harder to form authentic faith in our children

Manipur, India marks three years of ethnic-religious violence

Russia damages church building in Ukraine with second bombing

From exploitation to freedom—Ilona Miler’s journey of faith and redemption

Swiss free churches’ volunteer work valued at hundreds of millions, head of evangelical church association says

DOJ releases report detailing anti-Christian bias under Biden

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