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Christians among thousands of freelancers hit by installation of Pakistan's China-inspired internet firewall

By A. S. John Asia 3 months ago

Shumayle Falak makes a living for his family by freelancing on online marketplaces but a nationwide internet slowdown due to the installation of a firewall by the government has rendered him and hundreds of thousands of other Pakistani youths jobless, exacerbating their financial woes in the inflation-hit economy.
A global leader's lessons learned over almost six decades

By Paul Windsor Oceania

3 months ago

Dr Paul Windsor is a global leader who loves serving others and looking for ways to resource them with new ideas. In this instance he gifts us with an autobiographical reflection of almost six decades of his life and some of the key ways he has learned to live and understand life and ministry through each decade.
Innovative ideas raised awareness on human trafficking at Paris Olympics 2024, time is 'now' to look ahead at LA 2028

By Chris Eyte Europe

3 months ago

As the memories of the Paris Olympics 2024 begin to fade, a Christian anti-trafficking network is evaluating the impact of creative efforts to raise awareness on the risk of exploitation during the sporting event that drew thousands of people to the French capital. And they're already looking ahead at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028: the time to start preparing is now.
Outsize number of migrants globally are Christians, with Mexico top country of origin

By Chris Eyte Latin America US & Canada

3 months ago

The largest share of migrants worldwide are Christians, the country of origin for the highest number of Christian migrants is Mexico (11.3 Million or 9%), and Christian migrants' destination country of choice is the USA followed by Germany and Russia, according to latest Pew Research Center data, published on August 19. The findings reinforce the importance of migration and diaspora ministry, an issue that will likely get attention at the upcoming Lausanne Congress in Seoul next month.

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A Muslim background woman testifies to new life following Jesus

By Afnan

An abusive marriage and a violent encounter with family led a young Muslim background woman to search for help. She found freedom and salvation in Jesus Christ. This is her journey, a testament to God's faithfulness and the transformative power of faith in Jesus.
3 months ago

Europe Society & Culture Opinion

Raising awareness of people living with disability

By Jeff Fountain

Superhuman efforts by the some of the world’s fittest and ablest bodies riveted our attention on the Paris Olympic Games in recent weeks. These coming days, the Paralympic Games will bring us more athletic feats, this time performed by the heroic efforts of those living with disabilities. They are declaring to the world that social value and human dignity are not rooted in physical perfection.
3 months ago

Europe Society & Culture

Olympic medalist dedicates gold to God, leads worship as she receives hero’s welcome in return to church

By The Christian Post

Nigerian-born German athlete Yemisi Ogunleye, who clinched gold in the women’s shot put at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, led a worship service in her church upon her return, attributing her success to divine intervention and sharing her victory with church members.
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US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

Most US Protestants believe Christian movies are effective evangelism tools, books also important

By Chris Eyte

A survey by Lifeway Research shows that 81 percent of American Protestants believe Christian movies are effective evangelism and discipleship tools. The survey also showed that 68 percent of respondents had watched a Christian faith movie in the last year.
3 months ago

Asia Family & Children Society & Culture Opinion

Exposing the hidden world of domestic violence

By Pramila Rajendran

Domestic violence has been well known since ancient times and it can happen anywhere. What are some of the root causes, how is it recognized, what can be done to help those trapped in patterns of abuse? We must not sweep the issues under the carpet. Domestic violence needs to be exposed and treated well.
3 months ago

Oceania Society & Culture Opinion

Why the war on wokeism is misdirected and misunderstood

By Declan Ellis

In the mudslinging barrage of the culture wars, ‘woke’ has become increasingly difficult to define. It was originally conceived as a signifier for those who were aware of (or ‘awake to’) systematic racial and sexual discrimination. Recently, it’s become a buzzword used to mock those who believe in these systematic injustices. Rather than uncritically dismissing the issues, Christians would do well to learn how to distinguish between a theory and a worldview.
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Latin America Society & Culture

Christian leaders raise voices as more than half of Guatemala's population lives in poverty

By Javier Bolaños

Christian leaders have raised their voices, calling on both authorities and civil society to take action after a recently published report revealed that more than half of Guatemala's population lives in poverty. According to recent data from the National Survey of Living Conditions (ENCOVI) 2023 published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), 56% of Guatemalans cannot cover the minimum cost to pay for food, reflecting deep economic stagnation and the perpetuation of historical inequalit

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Christians among thousands of freelancers hit by installation of Pakistan's China-inspired internet firewall

A global leader's lessons learned over almost six decades

Innovative ideas raised awareness on human trafficking at Paris Olympics 2024, time is 'now' to look ahead at LA 2028

Outsize number of migrants globally are Christians, with Mexico top country of origin

Latest

A Muslim background woman testifies to new life following Jesus

Raising awareness of people living with disability

Olympic medalist dedicates gold to God, leads worship as she receives hero’s welcome in return to church

Most US Protestants believe Christian movies are effective evangelism tools, books also important

Exposing the hidden world of domestic violence

Why the war on wokeism is misdirected and misunderstood

Christian leaders raise voices as more than half of Guatemala's population lives in poverty

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