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Jamaican church leaders push back against efforts to legalize spiritual practice of 'obeah'
Christian leaders in Jamaica are voicing strong opposition to a campaign to repeal the nation’s Obeah Act, warning that legalizing the folk spiritual practice would open the door to “confusion” and demonic forces. -
Seoul forum highlights Christian role in education policy as leaders stress balance of identity and financial support for alternative schools
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Google Digital Coach shares testimony of faith, masterclass on AI at Media Music Marketing Summit
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Awareness events call churches to consider global impact of avoidable blindness
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Singer Jonathan Ogden releases NIGHT, a deeply personal album of grief and hope
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Peter Mutharika returns to power in 2025 Malawi election, unseating evangelical leader and former Assemblies of God pastor Lazarus Chakwera
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Christian leaders call Trillion Peso March a ‘miracle,’ urge Filipinos to sustain anti-corruption push
Christian leaders hailed the Trillion Peso March as “a miracle” after more than 70,000 Filipinos gathered at the People Power Monument on Sunday in a massive prayer rally against corruption, which organizers say is tied to misuse of a trillion-peso flood control budget. -

Cuban pastor launches 1,000-hour prayer campaign, urges national unity amid crisis
A Cuban pastor has called on Christians across the island to join a 1,000-hour prayer initiative, asking God to intervene in the country’s worsening economic and social crisis. -

'I forgive him because it was what Christ did, and it is what Charlie would do': Erika Kirk forgives husband’s killer, vows to carry forward his mission
Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, publicly forgave her husband’s killer during a memorial service at State Farm Stadium on Sunday (Sept. 21) and pledged to carry forward his mission through the organization he built. -

AICOCIM closes in Nagpur with call to action, new commissions, and draft declaration
The All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM) concluded Thursday (Sept. 18) in Nagpur with a strong message that the gathering was not an end but the beginning of ongoing work. Over four days, nearly 450 participants — including leaders from every Indian state — engaged in prayer, discussion, and planning across 13 tracks. -

At AICOCIM, veteran journalist emphasizes data as key to understanding society and shaping the Church’s response
Data is not a dry technical subject but a vital tool for the Indian Church to understand its context and respond effectively, veteran journalist and advocate Dr. John Dayal told delegates at the All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM). Speaking from his decades of experience as a reporter, editor, and public voice, Dayal urged Christian leaders to take the collection and interpretation of data seriously. -

Head of medical association urges Indian Church to reaffirm calling to healthcare through presence, engagement, and integrity
The All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM) devoted the morning session of its third day to the theme of health, with Dr. Deepak Singh delivering a keynote address that challenged the Indian Church to reclaim its distinctive contribution in healthcare. -

'If our faith makes sense to the weakest, it will make sense to all': Indian Church called to embrace identity in the margins
The second day of the All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM) featured a deeply reflective plenary address by Rev. Dr. Jayakumar Christian, former CEO of World Vision India and past lead for Faith & Development at World Vision International, who urged the Indian Church to recognize its calling to live and serve from the margins of society.
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