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CDI’s Heather Pubols to take on leadership of Media Associates International with vision of amplifying voices of the marginalized

US & Canada Society & Culture

12 Jul, 2024 09:07 EDT

Global communications expert Heather Pubols who has served on Christian Daily International’s editorial team will take on the leadership of Media Associates International (MAI), a network that aims to equip global publishers and writers to create excellent content that enriches the Church and influences society. MAI announced that she will become its next CEO on November 11.
[Book review] Let Us Draw Near - Biblical Foundations of Worship: 'should be required reading for the global Church'

Church & Missions

12 Jul, 2024 08:07 EDT

In Ron Man’s words, ‘There is a biblical framework for our worship, but also much cultural flexibility,’ and ‘There is an unchanging message, but many ways to communicate and celebrate it.’ And the question for us all to consider is, ‘How to be biblically faithful and culturally relevant in our worship.’
Christian community recognized for contribution to national defense as Pakistan Army promotes Christian Brigadier

Asia Society & Culture

11 Jul, 2024 07:07 EDT

In a historic first, the Pakistan Army has promoted a Christian Brigadier, Julian Moazzam James, from the elite Special Services Group (SSG) to reach the rank of Major General. Christian leaders celebrated the accomplishment as the Prime Minister and other Pakistani officials recognized the contribution of the Christian minority and welcomed it as a positive sign of career opportunities provided to non-Muslims.
Crying Out Together in Costa Rica: Evangelicals launch month-long prayer initiative against femicide, domestic violence

Latin America Society & Culture Church & Missions

11 Jul, 2024 06:07 EDT

The Federación Alianza Evangélica Costarricense (FAEC) has launched “Clamando Unidos en Costa Rica” (Crying Out Together in Costa Rica), a challenge to pray 24 hours a day during the whole month of July and have virtual and in-person meetings once a day to pray for the country with one heart.
New Tearfund Canada head focuses on unleashing power of local church to create genuine, lasting impact

US & Canada Church & Missions

11 Jul, 2024 06:07 EDT

Tearfund Canada, based in Markham, Ontario, has announced the appointment of Trisha Okenge as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director from Sept. 1. At the center of lasting impact is an empowered local church, she says.

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11 Jul, 2024 05:07 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions

More US evangelicals continue to visit churches regularly in person than before pandemic, research reveals

By Chris Eyte

More evangelicals in the United States are visiting churches in person regularly than before the pandemic according to latest research looking at how Covid-19 has affected the churchgoing habits of believers.
12 Jul, 2024 07:07 EDT

US & Canada Society & Culture

A third of US Christians believe AI is better or equal to humans at developing Bible-based sermons

By Chris Eyte

While vast majorities still consider humans better at personal tasks, almost a third of Christian adults (32 percent) believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is better or equal to humans in writing and developing sermons vocalizing the word of God, according to a nationwide survey of Christian and non-Christian adults in the United States.
23 Jul, 2024 09:07 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions

Only 2% of the world’s 70 million Deaf people follow Jesus, AI offers new opportunities for outreach

By Carolina Luciano Burgos

DOOR International is seeking solutions with artificial intelligence (AI) to see how this technology can be implemented to serve the ministry of deaf or hard of hearing (hoh) individuals. However, AI integration has proven to be more complex than expected when put into practice.
5 Aug, 2024 07:08 EDT

Oceania Church & Missions

Overcoming clash of cultures, ministry seeks to build bridges between Aboriginal churches and the wider Church in Australia

By Chris Eyte

Unlearn whatever preconceived ideas you have about Aboriginal people and their communities - and sit down with an Aboriginal or other First Nations church leader to spend time listening, absorbing and becoming culturally enlightened. That is the advice for non-indigenous evangelicals given by Sandra Dumas, Senior Pastor of Ganggalah Church and Training Centre with her husband Will, based in Tweed Heads South, Northern Rivers.
9 Jul, 2024 12:41 EDT

Asia Religious Freedom

Christian girl, 14, taken for sham conversion/marriage in Pakistan

By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News

Another Christian girl in Pakistan, this one 14 years old, has fallen victim to forced conversion/marriage by a Muslim kidnapper, sources said.
9 Jul, 2024 21:07 EDT

Europe Church & Missions

Anglicans face deeper rift after General Synod steps closer to backing standalone blessing services for same-sex couples

By Chris Eyte

A widening split could affect the Church of England (C of E) following opposition by evangelicals to the General Synod approving the prospect of trialing a standalone blessing service for homosexual couples. Clergy are currently allowed to bless gay couple’s marriages in regular C of E services. Yet a motion at the debate passed to remove restrictions on using “Prayers of Love and Faith” at standalone services for same-sex couples. The initiative also caters for “pastoral reassurance” to support
9 Jul, 2024 12:07 EDT

Africa Society & Culture Religious Freedom

Militants escalate attacks on Christians in DR Congo, killing 639 in the first half of 2024 - report

By Ken Kagicha

Islamic militants affiliated to ISIS killed 639 Christians in the Democratic Republic of Congo between January and June, 2024. This is according to a report released by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), a US-based monitoring and analysis organization. The report revealed that out of the five African countries - DRC, Mozambique, Nigeria, Cameroon and Mali, 92% of the Christians fatalities happened in the DRC.

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