The church growth movement and the challenge of carrying methods across cultures: Mega-churches evolved from principles born out of the mission fields of India into a consumer‑driven operating system that prioritizes attendance over discipleship, programs over relationships, and addition over…

Secret police deport, ban tortured Kyrgyzstan pastor: Secret police in Kyrgyzstan have deported and banned a jailed pastor who suffered a traumatic brain injury from torture, according to rights group Forum 18.

Egypt legalizes 191 churches and affiliated buildings: Christian leaders in Egypt were pleased with progress of a government effort to approve the existence of churches in the country following an executive order on May 19 legalizing 191 churches and affiliated buildings.

Scotland records highest-ever abortion total as advocate calls for open dialogue: Scotland recorded its highest-ever number of abortions in 2024, with nearly 18,800 terminations logged in the latest government figures — a development that has drawn a response from a prominent evangelical advocate…

Prague, a question and the future of Christian communication in Europe: Media Associates International (MAI) Europe hosted its first pan-European MediaFest from May 5–8, 2026, bringing together 72 participants from 17 European countries, along with three attendees from the United States.

Every child belongs in a family: why the Church must rethink orphanage support: James 1:27 calls us to look after orphans and widows in their distress. It is a very clear and direct command repeated across scripture. But what if the way we have been expressing that love, however well-intentioned,…

Canadian evangelicals confused about core Christian doctrines, survey finds: A major new survey examining religious beliefs in Canada has found that many evangelicals hold views that deny historic Christian teaching, prompting renewed calls for stronger biblical discipleship and theological…

Global survey shows Christian institutions in Africa lead in medical training but trail other regions in clinical practice: Africa is emerging as a major center for Christian medical training in the developing world, but health leaders warn the continent still faces severe shortages of specialist…

Islamic extremists halt church service in Indonesia: A Muslim mob in Indonesia led by members of the Islamic extremist Islamic Jihad Front (FJI) on Sunday (May 24) stopped a church from worshiping at the congregation’s new location, sources said.

COICOM officially launches its 2026 continental congress in Guatemala: The landscape of faith communication in Latin America is preparing for a significant event. Leaders, pastors and media representatives gathered at the Barceló Hotel in Guatemala City for the official launch of COICOM Plus…

Christian nationalism and progressive Christianity two poles on a continuum: As mass demonstrations blend Christian imagery with nationalist politics, questions grow concerning how Christians should respond to Christian nationalism. But the issue has more to do with elements of faith aligned with…

Islamist attacks in Northern Mozambique kill Christians, destroy churches: Fresh attacks linked to Islamist militants in northern Mozambique have left at least nine people dead and several churches destroyed, according to church groups and religious aid organizations monitoring the violence in Cabo…

Director shares how heavenly encounter inspired 'Messianic outreach' film ‘Mendel’s Messiah’: The Bronze Halo Award-winning musical “Mendel’s Messiah” is headed to streaming platforms worldwide, bringing gospel music, Jewish storytelling and spiritual themes to audiences through a new cinematic…

Hindu nationalists try to dodge growing scrutiny over persecution in India: The Hindu nationalist organization, widely regarded as the ideological backbone of India’s ruling party, has launched an international outreach campaign aimed at countering growing criticism over its role in religious…

German Christian music pioneer Siegfried Fietz marks 80 years: Siegfried Fietz, one of the most influential figures in German-language Christian music, turned 80 on May 26, according to the German Christian publication Jesus.de.

African churches push for just mining as critical minerals reshape continent: Church leaders and activists from across Africa are calling for stronger protections for communities affected by mining, arguing that the continent’s growing role in the global energy transition is deepening long-standing…

Africa on track to hold nearly half the world's young people by 2100, new data shows: Africa's population has grown more than sixfold since 1950 and is projected to keep expanding through the end of the century — even as growth slows across most of the world — according to a Pew Research Center…

The exile example reveals shalom in every direction: For many Christians, the idea of partnering with God has been narrowed to a familiar set of categories: church work, evangelism, discipleship, and the saving of souls. All of these matter deeply. But the biblical vision of God’s mission and our…

New report shows terrorists in Nigeria target Christians: More Christians than Muslims were killed in terrorist attacks in Nigeria from October 2019 to September 2025, and Fulani assailants were responsible for more of the deaths than the designated terrorist groups that the Nigerian and U.S.…

Christian hospital performs free fistula surgeries for more than 2,000 Nigerian women annually: More than 2,000 Nigerian women have received free fistula surgery at a Christian hospital in Jos that treats patients of all faiths, as the country's first lady calls for an end to child marriage, a…

Christian leaders demand equal representation, protection for Pakistan’s minorities in constitutional reforms: Christian rights organizations have called on Pakistan’s federal government to introduce a series of constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening protections for religious minorities,…

Nepal's uncertain but hopeful future: It is widely understood that Nepal has a rapidly growing Christian population. As it starts to stabilize and mature, the Church in Nepal is seeking official status and protections for their many congregations. The Nepal Christian Grand Trust now provides a…

Three Christians killed at prayer vigil in western Nigeria: Gunmen on Saturday night (May 23) killed three Christians and kidnapped 15 others in an attack on a church prayer vigil in western Nigeria’s Kwara state, sources said.

BMA backs down: Cass Review right that evidence for youth puberty blockers was weak: The British Medical Association has largely reversed its position on the Cass Review into puberty blockers for children — a landmark report the doctors' union had heavily criticized in 2024.

Survey puts family at top of Jamaican values; clergy point to church influence: Family ranked as the most important value among Jamaicans in a new nationwide survey, and two prominent clergymen say the Christian church deserves much of the credit for that result — even though religion and…

Costa Rican lawmaker proposes National Family Day to strengthen society: Amid a global landscape in which the traditional understanding of society faces constant secular challenges, Costa Rican legislator Gerald Bogantes, a representative of the ruling Pueblo Soberano Party, has taken a firm step…

WEA, Jewish interfaith body relaunch formal dialogue on religious freedom, human dignity: The World Evangelical Alliance and the International Jewish Committee on Interreligious Consultations have relaunched a formal dialogue program, bringing together theologians, scholars and church leaders for…

Philippine Church leaders call for truth, accountability in Duterte impeachment trial: Religious leaders and evangelical groups in the Philippines are calling on the Senate to proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying accountability and the rule of law must prevail…

Italian evangelicals call for gospel-centred church in times of cultural crisis: Leaders of the Italian Evangelical Alliance gathered in Rome to reaffirm the biblical Gospel as the foundation of church life and public witness, warning against political, cultural and motivational substitutes that…

Kenyan Evangelicals mobilize 1 million intercessors ahead of 2027 elections amid economic pressures: Evangelical church leaders in Kenya have launched the Kenya National Prayer and Transformation Movement (KNPTM) calling for prayer, repentance, unity and responsible citizenship ahead of the…

Carrying hope for vulnerable women and children: The suffering of women and children often hides in plain sight, but they are not created for silence, fear, exploitation, abandonment, or shame. They are created with dignity, worth, courage, and humanity. Dr Winnie Fung is championing a wholistic…

Police in Pakistan fail to make arrests in violence against Christians: Police in Pakistan have failed to comply with Supreme Court orders to arrest all suspects involved in the August 2023 attacks on multiple churches and Christian homes in Jaranwala, Punjab Province, a church leader said.

Charges against anti-abortion Christian of breaching ‘buffer zone’ dismissed: A court in Northern Ireland on Wednesday (May 20) threw out a criminal case against a Christian mother who spoke to women about abortion outside a hospital.

Evangelicals 'distant and remote' to Pope Leo XIV, evangelical theologian writes: An Italian evangelical pastor and theologian has offered a wide-ranging assessment of Pope Leo XIV's first year in office, describing a pontiff who has emerged as a combative global voice on peace while carefully…

D6 Asia conference session explores 'sexual wholeness': At the D6 Asia Online Family Conference 2026 on May 16, Reverend Edmund Smith delivered a detailed session titled “Sexual Wholeness,” in which he described his personal journey from transgender identity to what he called “redemption in…

A new Christian federation may already be marred by India's Enforcement Directorate investigations: A new federation of churches in India has been launched to help protect church assets from being taken under amended laws giving authorities new powers that will negatively affect Christian witness.…

China arrests six Christians on charge of ‘organizing minors’: Authorities in China this month arrested six Christians on charges including “organizing minors to carry out activities disrupting public order” for ordinary church activities, according to religious rights watchdog Bitter Winter.

ACTEA restructures into three language-based councils to strengthen theological training across Africa: Africa's main evangelical theological accreditation body has voted to reorganize itself into three distinct language-based councils, a change its leaders say is designed to close a long-standing…

Open Doors event draws 9,000 to Karlsruhe for prayer, firsthand accounts of persecution: A North Korean pastor who survived hunger, forced labor and flight from his country told thousands of German Christians that the Kim dynasty is nearing its end — one of several firsthand accounts of persecution…

Religion linked to better mental health by 10-to-1 margin, major research review finds: A comprehensive analysis of thousands of medical and social science studies has found that religious involvement is associated with better mental health outcomes far more often than not — with positive findings…

Swedish churches concerned about abortion and euthanasia, few willing to take public stance before national election: Few churches are willing to take a public stance on the issues of abortion and euthanasia in Sweden, a leading evangelical leader said, after Catholic voters received guidance on…

Christian health groups ‘last line of defence’ against deadly Ebola strain in DR Congo: Christian health organisations are among the few entities forming a last line of defence in Eastern DR Congo, where a rare and deadly strain of Ebola has caused global concern. The World Health Organisation, on…

Three prayers that can steady your life: Jesus said, "Peace I give to you, but not as the world gives" and in one way or another the human being longs for real peace. Here is a prayer in three parts that can lead anyone to the peace that Christ offers those who trust in him. There is a cost…

Christian Dialogue and Representation Board changes name to Dominican Evangelical Alliance: The Christian Dialogue and Representation Board of the Dominican Republic officially announced that it will change its name to the Dominican Evangelical Alliance (AEDO), a move marking a new institutional…

Married Muslim in Pakistan said to forcibly convert, marry Christian girl: A married Muslim abducted a 14-year-old girl on May 12, forcibly converted her to Islam and married her, exploiting her medical and mental health vulnerabilities to sexually abuse her, her father and his attorney said.

Hundreds make faith decisions at Will Graham crusade in South Korea: More than 21,000 people gathered in a city north of Seoul last weekend for an evangelistic crusade led by Will Graham, with organizers reporting thousands of faith commitments in an event framed as a call for renewed revival…

United Bible Societies marks 80th anniversary with declaration for future generations: 'anchor of enduring values, source of unchanging hope': The United Bible Societies marked eight decades of global ministry this month with the release of a landmark declaration pledging renewed commitment to…

Faith formation should be shared, not carried by parents alone, D6 Asia panel says: At the D6 Asia Online Family Conference 2026 on May 16, speakers Daniel Lim and Vania Christian encouraged churches and families to work together in guiding children and teenagers through seasons of faith…

When the comfort of cultural conformity inhibits freedom: From Romans 12:1 we are encouraged not to conform to the pattern of this world. The transformation of a renewed mind brings freedom we never knew existed, but it takes personal humility and submission to the one who has the power to forgive,…

International Day for the Unreached set for Pentecost Sunday, May 24: Christian organizations are calling believers worldwide to pray, share and mobilize for the roughly 3.2 billion people who have no access to the gospel, as the International Day for the Unreached returns on Pentecost Sunday, May…