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Evangelical Alliance urges Christians to engage Muslims with truth, love and gospel confidence

BY  :  Obianuju Mbah  Christian Today   The Evangelical Alliance has encouraged Christians across the UK to engage more confidently with Islam, warning against both fear and indifference while highlighting growing opportunities to share the gospel with Muslim neighbours, colleagues and communities. The call came […]

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Christians in Bangladesh Face Growing Pressure as Ministries Halt and Believers Endure Threats

BY  :   Staff  Writer  Christian Today   Christians across Bangladesh are continuing to face increasing challenges as pressure, intimidation and hostility affect churches, ministries and individual believers in different parts of the country. Recent reports from local Christian workers highlight a series of incidents that have disrupted […]

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Five Christian footballers using football’s biggest stage to point people to Christ

BY  :  Obianuju Mbah Christian  Today   The World Cup is underway, capturing the attention of millions of fans across the globe. Every four years, the tournament sparks passion, drama and national pride, creating unforgettable moments. Yet amid the goals, trophies and celebrations, some players […]

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Church community projects linked to falling antisocial behaviour and crime

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BY  :  Obianuju Mbah  Christian Today   A Croydon council estate once known locally for disorder and intimidation has seen markedly better trends in crime and antisocial behaviour over the past decade, with a new study suggesting sustained church-led community projects played a significant role. […]

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Over 600 Catholic missionaries killed in last 25 years

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   The Vatican has released figures showing that in the last quarter century 626 Catholic missionaries and pastoral workers have been killed, with Africa and the Americas being the deadliest regions. Last year alone 17 were killed, with 10 […]

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Churches urged to support alcohol-free January as millions sign up nationwide

BY  : Obianuju Mbah  Christian Today   Churches across the UK are being encouraged to actively support Dry January this New Year, as millions of people commit to a month without alcohol. Approximately 17.5 million adults are expected to participate in the annual challenge in […]

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42 Christian and Muslim men executed by bandits in Nigeria, women and children abducted

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   Nigeria greeted the New Year with yet more violence by militants, with 50 people killed in a number of attacks that took place between 28 December and 3 January in the Middle Belt region. Nigeria is already the […]

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Calls for protection of Colombian religious leaders after another pastor is murdered

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has reiterated calls for religious leaders in Colombia to receive special security protection following the killing of a Protestant pastor on New Year’s Eve. The incident occurred in the Santa Elena neighbourhood of Fundación […]

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‘Unfolding siege’: Watchdog group sounds alarm as CCP authorities surround church

BY  :  Jon Brown, Christian Post Reporter    A watchdog group that monitors Christian persecution in China is pleading for international attention as Chinese Communist Party (CCP) authorities appear poised to destroy a prominent church in Wenzhou, a port and industrial city in China’s Zhejiang […]

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The Islamic regime in Iran is beginning to collapse. What will the Church do?

BY  :  Hedieh Mirahmadi, Exclusive Columnist    Something extraordinary is unfolding in Iran, and it represents a far deeper rupture than Western headlines have been willing to acknowledge. The chants echoing through Iranian streets are no longer pleas for reform or economic relief, nor are […]

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Christian organisations caught up in Israeli aid agency ban

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian Today   Israel is preventing 37 aid groups from operating in Gaza unless they comply with controversial guidelines that critics say would put Palestinian staff at risk. The guidelines state that aid organisations operating in the area must provide detailed […]

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Evangelical churches continue to grow across Spain

BY  :  Obianuju Mbah Christian Today   Spain’s evangelical community continues to expand its physical presence, with the number of evangelical churches reaching 4,763 in 2025, according to new figures published by the Observatory of Religious Pluralism. The data points to steady growth among religious […]

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