Christian in Pakistan wins faith change on national ID card
A 22-year-old Christian man in Pakistan has won a seven-month-long legal battle to have his religious designation corrected on his national identity card.
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WEA General Assembly draws 850 delegates from 124 nations, reflecting global shift to the South and East
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul has gathered 850 participants from 124 nations, representing one of the most globally diverse gatherings in the evangelical movement. The figures were shared during a press briefing on Tuesday, Oct. 28, by Dr. Brad Smith, WEA Director of Alliance Engagement and media spokesperson for the event.
Tanzanian government faces criticism for intimidation of Christian leaders, abductions of citizens ahead of general election
U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Senator Jim Risch has criticized Tanzania for targeting Christian leaders for speaking out against President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s “brutal regime” accusing the government of pre-election intimidation and abduction of critics.
Anglican Leaders Warn Jamaicans to Stay Safe as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Arrives
Anglican leaders have warned Jamaican parishioners to heed warnings from authorities as Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm in the nation’s recorded history, makes landfall. The Category 5 hurricane, with the highest rating, has been hitting the island and nearby areas of the Caribbean early this morning, Oct. 28. At a speed of two miles per hour, the hurricane is likely to prolong destruction with powerful 175 mph (280km/h) winds and up to 30 inches of rainfall today. Flash flooding risks p
Rick Warren Lists 5 Things Christian Leaders Must Do to Win the World for Christ
In an impassioned call for Christian leaders to emulate Jesus’ model for ministry, renowned evangelist and church planter Rick Warren listed five things faithful believers must do to win the world for Christ — and it includes “one of the most overlooked verses in the Bible.”
American Anglican archbishop accused of sexual misconduct
The Anglican Church of North America, or ACNA, received a complaint against Archbishop Steve Wood, his church confirmed to WORLD on Friday. A former children’s ministry director at St. Andrew's Chur...
‘Let there be light’: WEA Executive Chair Goodwill Shana calls for unity in diversity at global assembly in Seoul
Rev. Dr. Goodwill Shana, Executive Chair of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), opened the first day of the WEA General Assembly in Seoul with a stirring message on unity, diversity, and the mission of the global Church. Speaking during a joint session with hundreds of Korean pastors gathered for a parallel conference, Shana urged believers worldwide to “shine as one light” in a world marked by division and darkness.
Paraguayan disability advocate calls for radical inclusion at WEA General Assembly in Seoul
Cinthia Hieber, President and CEO of the Paraguayan Stuttering Association, delivered a deeply personal address at the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul on Monday morning, urging churches to embrace radical inclusion and become places of “intentional visibility” for people with disabilities and diverse needs.
'How blessed Is the finger that sends Good News': A vision for digital evangelism highlighted at WEA General Assembly
In the third panel session on Monday morning at the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul, Lord Robert Edmiston and Lady Tracie Edmiston of Christian Vision (CV) shared how their global ministry is using technology to accelerate evangelism and empower believers worldwide.
Dr. Seble Daniel calls believers to live out reconciliation at WEA General Assembly opening devotional
Dr. Seble Daniel, director of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Women’s Commission, delivered the opening devotional at the WEA General Assembly in Seoul on Oct. 27, urging delegates to remember their identity in Christ and to live as one reconciled family.
