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Lucy Kajidori, leader of the International Council of Evangelical Theological Education’s (ICETE) Impact Team on Children and Families, advocates for a systemic change in theological education. In an interview with Christian Daily International, she emphasized the urgent need to minister to children a core element of theological training. She argues that churches and theological institutions must
Omar’s Journey from Persecution to PTSD Omar, a Pakistani asylum seeker in Thailand, fled his homeland at age nine after his family was targeted for converting from Islam to Christianity. Pakistan ranks eighth globally for Christian persecution, and blasphemy laws carry death penalties. In Thailand, Omar’s family overstayed their visas while seeking refugee status. When
Families of Drug War Victims Celebrate Arrest On March 11, Jack Alvarez and other mourners gathered at Ina ng Lupang Pangako Parish in Quezon City to thank God for the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Many attendees had lost loved ones to Duterte’s war on drugs and brought photographs
Di Oweis was at home in Maryland when he began receiving distressing messages from Syria. Islamist militants linked to the new Syrian government had stormed the Alawite region, leaving a trail of death. Graphic videos depicted entire families slaughtered. Oweis, a Syrian Greek Orthodox Christian, recognized some victims as his friends. The violence has left
Indigenous Identity Gains Momentum In Greenland’s capital Nuuk, goldsmith Nadja Arnaaraq Kreutzmann polishes metals and stones sourced from the vast, mineral-rich island. Adorned with Inuit symbols, her jewelry reflects a resurgence of Indigenous identity, which has gained traction before the March 11 general election. The revival follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in acquiring
Thousands of Churches Disaffiliate from the UMC Since 2019, over 7,900 churches—about 25% of the United Methodist Church (UMC)—have chosen to disaffiliate. A key factor in their departure was a temporary exit window created in a special General Conference session that closed at the end of 2023. Many churches sought property ownership, as UMC rules
Ukrainians Seek More Than Just Peace The people of Ukraine desperately long for peace, but not at the cost of justice and security. Their nation was unjustly invaded, their cities bombed, and their lives shattered. For Ukrainians, an end to the war must also mean accountability for those responsible and safeguards to prevent future aggression.
Montagnard Christians Detained in Bangkok Thai authorities have arrested 68 Montagnard Christians, including men, women, children, and a pregnant woman, near Bangkok. The group was apprehended during a prayer and worship gathering on Sunday. According to Radio Free Asia, the arrests were carried out due to alleged immigration violations. While some detainees possess refugee cards
New Toolkit Encourages Inclusive Worship The Diocese of Norwich has introduced a new prayer guide that addresses racism and encourages clergy to move away from Eurocentric prayers. The “anti-racist toolkit,” developed by the Racial Justice Action Group, aims to align local parishes with the Church of England’s broader efforts to combat racism. The guide suggests
Churches Become Sanctuaries for Rebels In the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), churches have become forced sanctuaries for M23 rebels. The Tutsi-led paramilitary group has been targeting Christian civilians, particularly in the eastern provinces. Local pastors report that they have no choice but to shelter rebels within their churches and
Palestinian Community Celebrates Oscar Win Amid Hardships Residents of Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank cheered as No Other Land, a documentary depicting their struggles, won an Academy Award. The film, co-directed by Palestinian journalist Basel Adra and Israeli filmmaker Yuval Abraham, documents the ongoing demolitions and forced displacement in the region. Many hope
On Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump posted a music video across multiple social media platforms, promoting his vision to transform Gaza into a luxury resort. The video, titled “Gaza 2025: What’s Next,” showcased AI-generated imagery of destroyed buildings turning into palm-lined beaches and high-rises. The video quickly took a bizarre turn, featuring bearded men in
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