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We need a much better story to live by: Some 4,000 attended the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship gathering in London just days following the 2025 Munich Security Council Conference. A resurgent form of conservative Anglo-American Christendom featured center-stage. Netherlands-based New…

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Five practices to help children heal from trauma: Children around the world experience all kinds of trauma in their contexts, no more so than those in conflict zones. Help children to heal from trauma is a much needed ministry. Specialist care is best but if it is not available here are some basic…

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Christian in Pakistan jailed for 17 months wins bail: An 18-year-old Christian in Pakistan imprisoned for more than 17 months on blasphemy charges was expected to be released on bail next week, his lawyer said.

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70 Christians beheaded in DRC church attack: 'Grim tapestry of violence': Seventy Christians were discovered beheaded inside a Protestant church in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu Province, according to reports, which say the victims had been kidnapped by suspected Allied Democratic…

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The Church offers a glimmer of hope amidst unimaginable suffering in DRC’s Goma: One could write endlessly about the horrors I witnessed this week in Goma, Eastern DRC. The streets, once filled with life, bore the marks of conflict—bodies being cleared away, bullet casings scattered, and the weight…

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Austrian evangelical leader calls for unity amid political deadlock: 'counteract society’s polarization': A political stalemate in Austria’s coalition negotiations following last year’s national election reflects, to some extent, the polarization of society, where compromise has been devalued.…

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Christian migrants among deportees from the U.S. to Islamist countries: Christian converts from Islam are among migrants from countries hostile to Christianity who have been deported from the United States – initially to Panama, where they are isolated before possible deportation to their home…

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What the (Hilton) National Prayer Breakfast 2025 taught me: The US National Prayer Breakfast is a tradition in Washington, D.C. the first Thursday of every year. This year participants from all over the world were encouraged by the call for a revival of religious fervor. It is good and right to…

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Children's Literacy Project partners with college students to tackle illiteracy among children in the US: The Children's Literacy Project, a national organization dedicated to combating childhood illiteracy through community-led efforts, has launched a new initiative to mobilize Christian college…

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Australian ministries launch online videos to educate churches on disability inclusion: 'remember we are fearfully and wonderfully made by God': Christian Blind Mission (CBM) Australia, a Christian international development organization, has launched new online video resources to help Australian…

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WEA & Evangelical Churches Alliance in Qatar hold groundbreaking ceremony, seek to raise funds for $50M worship center near Doha: The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has joined the Evangelical Churches Alliance in Qatar (ECAQ) in a ceremony held on Jan. 24 to break ground for a planned worship…

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Southern Baptist leader declares 'no tolerance' as he outlines safety measures, church standards to prevent sexual abuse: Sexual abuse is a “serious and real problem” alongside the “explosion of child pornography,” said Jeff Iorg, president and chief executive officer of the Southern Baptist…

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Lakewood Music Español releases new album, bringing hope to Hispanic community: During a press conference for the release of Lakewood Music Español's new album, set for Feb. 28, musicians Danilo Montero, Ingrid Rosario, Ramiro García, and Jafet Lora shared insights into the creative process behind…

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New president of Christian Council of Korea inaugurated, announces May forum to oppose WEA General Assembly: Rev. Kyung-hwan Ko, the 28th representative president of the Christian Council of Korea (CCK), held an inauguration thanksgiving service on Feb. 15 at Full Gospel Wondang Church in Goyang,…

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Biblical keys to persevering through hardship: The global pandemic began a decade of tremendous uncertainty, loss, and suffering. It is fruitless to try and fight, control, or ignore grief. Here, we look to Scripture for healthy examples of dealing with the trials of life.

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Opposition arises against church in Indonesia: A church active in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi Province for two years began facing unexpected opposition to proposed construction of a larger worship building this month, sources said.

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Wheaton College alumni flood petition for leadership change amid 'pernicious drift': A group of more than 1,000 concerned students, alumni and their family members have signed a letter demanding a change in leadership at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, amid what they describe as the flagship…

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Islamists in Egypt employ new tactics in forced conversion of Christian women: On June 1, an 18-year-old, middle-class Coptic Christian woman in Upper Egypt went to school as usual – but was then caught in a web of Islamist students, administrators, police and sheikhs seeking to forcibly convert…

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Most US pastors encourage congregations to pray for and support persecuted Christians, new report shows: Church pastors in the U.S. have overwhelmingly indicated that the needs of the persecuted church are important to their local congregations. Lifeway Research surveyed 1,003 Protestant pastors by…

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Sealing the rift between church and missions through the evangelisthood of believers: Western expressions of our faith have dichotomized church and missions as different things. This should never be so. We can learn from the African Church that all believers carry a responsibility for missions-type…

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European Evangelical Alliances publishes 'lament', calls for prayer for lasting peace in Ukraine amid high-level peace talks: The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) has published a public “lament” calling for European Christians to pray following the violence, suffering and thousands of deaths…

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Pakistan’s faith-based organizations among those hit by US funding freeze: Yasir Talib was writing a project report at his office in Lahore on Jan. 27 when he received disturbing news: the research and advocacy organization where he worked would not renew his contract due to a funding freeze…

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YWAM urges supporters to recommit to prayer: 'Many are aware of the critical time we are in as a mission': Youth With A Mission (YWAM) has urged supporters to recommit to prayer following the death of founder Loren Cunningham in 2023 and recent tragedies within the organization. "Our early…

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Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador and Bitwise Technologies partner to advance blockchain education: Bitwise Technologies and the Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador (UEES) have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen education in blockchain and emerging technologies in the country. The…

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Looking on the bright side of AI: seeking the good in DeepSeek: Artificial, augmented, or assisted intelligence can be entrancing. There are many pitfalls to be aware of, but in January a disruptive newcomer was released to the public from China called DeepSeek and it may help improve critical…

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Amnesty International report highlights plight of children as Haiti continues to struggle with gang violence: Children in Haiti face sexual violence, other forms of abuse, and recruitment into local gangs, according to a report published by Amnesty International on Feb. 12. The report states that…

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JD Vance rebukes anti-free speech, anti-Christian discrimination in Munich speech: Delivering a speech in Germany, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance criticized European governments for suppressing free speech and discriminating against Christians. He urged leaders across Europe to reverse the ongoing…

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Christian Alliance for Orphans launches groundbreaking studies on spirituality and child welfare: The Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Research Cente announced two groundbreaking studies on child welfare research that will examine the impact of spirituality on child welfare leaders and the…

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Evangelicals in Ukraine oppose ceding territory for peace, rights advocates say: Evangelicals in Ukraine do not favor a peace agreement that grants territory to Russia, as the Russian military already seeks to end the evangelical presence in the areas it controls, according to sources from Ukraine.

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Let us examine how well we trust that God's will will be done: We can all too flippantly use the term "God willing", while not really appreciating what God's will might be. He has made some of his will plain, but there is much about the future we can not know. Yet true believers trust that it will…

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Young Christian woman in Pakistan escapes Muslim captor: An 18-year-old woman has been reunited with her Catholic family after six months of captivity, forced conversion to Islam and coerced marriage to the Muslim who abducted her, sources said.

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Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger shares testimony of journey from atheism to faith in Jesus Christ: Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger has publicly declared his Christian faith, saying the time is right to "fully and publicly" share his beliefs. Sanger, 56, described on Wikipedia as an "American…

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'An epidemic of global proportions': UN Special Rapporteur warns porn is prostition and 'prostitution is not work': The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls met with European politicians last week but reportedly encountered resistance over her opposition to the idea…

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Dr. Kristine Torjesen appointed president and CEO of BioLogos, founder Francis Collins 'absolutely delighted': Dr. Kristine Torjesen has been announced as the third president and new chief executive officer of BioLogos, the faith and science think tank founded by world-renowned biologist and…

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US evangelical leaders call on Trump to resume 'effective' foreign aid: 'America’s generosity, leadership, moral reputation are points of pride': A group of Evangelical Christian leaders expressed concern about the Trump administration’s executive stop work orders affecting foreign aid programs,…

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Fulani attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria kill 11 Christians: Fulani herdsmen killed a Christian and kidnapped four others in Plateau state, Nigeria, on Feb. 1 after massacring more than 10 others Jan. 27-31 in the same state, sources said.

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Providing a supportive social space for mothers is key to reaching entire families: Mothers experience a great deal of change when first becoming a parent. This time in a family's life can provide an open door for exploring spirituality and finding faith within a mothers group. The rest of the…

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Tanzanian gospel artiste Rehema Simfukwe on how her daughter with cerebral palsy has shaped her ministry: Tanzanian award-winning gospel artist, Rehema Simfukwe, has revealed how taking care of her daughter with cerebral palsy changed her life and her ministry. Simfukwe narrated her journey of…

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Dr. Kristine Torjesen appointed president and CEO of BioLogos, founder Francis Collins 'absolutely delighted': Dr. Kristine Torjesen has been announced as the third president and new chief executive officer of BioLogos, the faith and science think tank founded by world-renowned biologist and…

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Planned changes to UK assisted dying bill spark controversy as expert panel may replace high court judge: Policymakers in the U.K. Parliament are considering whether to replace the requirement for a high court judge to adjudicate assisted dying cases with a panel of "experts." The move, supported…

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Renowned Baptist preacher Jim Shaddix remembered for his legacy of faith and teaching: Tributes have been paid to renowned Baptist preacher Dr. Jim Shaddix, who died after a "hard yet hope-filled battle with brain cancer." Shaddix served as senior professor of preaching, W.A. Criswell Chair of…

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UK school worker wins appeal over dismissal for LGBTQ views: A school counseling assistant today (Feb. 12) won at the U.K. Court of Appeal after her employer fired her for expressing concern on Facebook about LGBTQ+ materials being taught to primary school children.

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Evangelical Council of Venezuela reaffirms commitment to religious freedom, separation of Church and state: Within the framework of a meeting convened by the regime of Nicolás Maduro with government representatives and religious leaders, the Evangelical Council of Venezuela (CEV) reaffirmed its…

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Inquiry ordered into blasphemy entrapment group in Pakistan: A high court has advised the Pakistan government to establish a commission to investigate alleged collusion between the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Islamist clerics to entrap innocent people in false blasphemy charges, sources…

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Most American teens ‘very motivated’ to know about Jesus: Barna: Although religious affiliation and church attendance are on the decline, more than half of American teenagers say they're “very motivated” to know more about Jesus, and just over 75% say they're at least “somewhat motivated” to learn…

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To survive in this world you need a strong identity in Christ: It is so very easy to be swayed by the philosophies of the world today and hold to certain beliefs tightly thinking we are being our authentic selves. But Jesus demands something different. Only when we surrender our lives to him will…

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UK police continue to harass pro-life advocates near abortion clinics: Police in Birmingham, England reprimanded a pro-life advocate for praying silently near an abortion clinic, just months after a judge ruled police must pay her compensation for wrongly arresting her twice for the same activity.

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Two ‘pardoned’ Christians in Iran sent back to prison: Two Christians who were released from prison in Iran in 2022 and 2023 respectively were re-arrested on Thursday (Feb. 6), advocacy group Article 18 reported.

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Nairobi to host Africa’s first International Religious Freedom Summit: Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, will host Africa’s first International Religious Freedom Summit on 16th June 2025. Kenya’s Chief Justice Martha Koome announced that the inaugural meeting will gather judicial officers and organisations…

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Son of prominent pastor couple among six Christians arrested for allegedly committing credit card fraud in Pakistan: Federal agents in Pakistan have arrested at least six Christian youths, including the son of two renowned pastors, for allegedly establishing an illegal call center and committing…

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