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Churches take a leading role in Ebola prevention as Christian health partners expand outreach in eastern Congo Churches in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are stepping up efforts to combat Ebola by equipping pastors and community leaders with lifesaving health information as the region battles one of the deadliest outbreaks in recent history. @ChristianDailyInternational 👉https://cdi.news/news/churches-take-leading-role-in-ebola-prevention-as-christian-health-partners-expand-outreach-in-eastern-congo

Christians being salt and light via the arts to positively influence culture To influence a secular culture, Christian business-as-usual won't cut it. We need bold creativity, tireless determination, and gracious respectfulness. In the USA, media leader Mark Rodgers is a great example of leading in this way. In this article, Bruce Barron interviews Mark about his thoughts on the matter. @ChristianDailyInternational 👉https://cdi.news/news/christians-being-salt-and-light-via-the-arts-to-positively-influence-culture

8 million more Americans attending church, but young men remain a concern - report Eight million more Americans attended a Christian church service at least twice in 2025 compared to two years earlier, according to new research from American Bible Society — a development the organization calls encouraging even as its data expose widening gaps in who is and is not showing up. @ChristianDailyInternational 👉https://cdi.news/news/8-million-more-americans-attending-church-but-young-men-remain-a-concern-report

Pastor sentenced to two years in prison in Indonesia A Christian pastor has been sentenced to prison for two years for violating Indonesia’s law against blasphemy and hate speech in a case that has drawn scrutiny over the speed of his arrest and trial. @ChristianDailyInternational 👉https://cdi.news/news/pastor-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison-in-indonesia

Jordan’s PM to supervise preparation of Baptismal Millennium sites four projects totaling $120 million signed The Jordanian government has taken a significant step to intensify preparations for the second millennium celebration of the Baptism of Jesus Christ at the Baptism Site, the government announced Aug. 11. @ChristianDailyInternational 👉https://cdi.news/news/jordans-pm-to-supervise-preparation-of-baptismal-millennium-sites-four-projects-totaling-120-million-signed

What does "never again" mean when others become victims Auschwitz stands as a permanent memorial to horrors against humanity. However, memory can be manipulated and newly published research from a leading Jewish scholar has confirmed that there is much cause for concern. While antisemitism should absolutely be met with moral outrage, it should not eclipse compassion for other suffering groups, especially not for our fellow followers of Jesus within those groups. We need to be led by a biblical understanding of remembrance. @ChristianDailyInternational 👉https://cdi.news/news/what-does-never-again-mean-when-others-become-victims

'Path of Hope' brings Christian message to public squares across Switzerland A Christian organization in Switzerland has launched an interactive outdoor trail designed to spark conversation about hope — and to bring that conversation into spaces where people who don't attend church might still encounter it. @ChristianDailyInternational 👉https://cdi.news/news/path-of-hope-brings-christian-message-to-public-squares-across-switzerland

Minorities call for equality, religious freedom and legal protections in Pakistan Christians and other religious minorities called for equal citizenship, religious freedom and stronger legal protections as Pakistan marked National Minorities Day on Tuesday (Aug. 11) with rallies and public forums in major cities. @ChristianDailyInternational 👉https://cdi.news/news/minorities-call-for-equality-religious-freedom-and-legal-protections-in-pakistan

Sight & Sound marks 50 years of biblical theater with new stage productions, film releases A Christian theater company that began as a traveling slideshow in rural Pennsylvania is marking its 50th anniversary this year with a new stage production, its second feature film and expansion plans for 2027, having drawn more than 40 million visitors to its performances since its founding in 1976, the organization said. @ChristianDailyInternational 👉https://cdi.news/news/sight-sound-marks-50-years-of-biblical-theater-with-new-stage-productions-film-releases

Liberia’s churches welcome army’s massacre apology but insist justice must follow Thirty-six years after hundreds of civilians seeking refuge inside a Lutheran church were massacred during Liberia’s brutal civil war, the country’s military has publicly apologized for atrocities committed by its soldiers. Church leaders and survivors welcomed the unprecedented acknowledgment but said genuine reconciliation will require more than words. @ChristianDailyInternational 👉https://cdi.news/news/liberias-churches-welcome-armys-massacre-apology-but-insist-justice-must-follow

New documentary series brings Ukraine war's faith stories to global audience A five-part documentary series profiling pastors, veterans, and families on Ukraine's front lines will begin streaming this month, offering what its producers call a long-overdue account of faith under Russian military occupation. @ChristianDailyInternational 👉https://cdi.news/news/new-documentary-series-brings-ukraine-war-s-faith-stories-to-global-audience

The invisible miracle necessary for life Air is our silent companion from the moment we are born until our final breath. It connects us to every living thing around us. Yet it is the most taken-for-granted of all life’s necessities. Across cultures, air carries profound symbolic meaning. This is an opportunity to thank God for the breath of life! @ChristianDailyInternational 👉https://cdi.news/news/the-invisible-miracle-necessary-for-life

[Book review] Blood and Water The Life and Martyrdom of Shahbaz Bhatti In an exclusive interview with Christian Daily International, featured in today’s episode of Faith Without Frontiers, Shahbaz Bhatti’s nephew talks about the ways that his life’s direction was set as a child by the example of his uncle, Shahbaz Bhatti. So, the idea of a children’s book about Bhatti’s life makes sense. @ChristianDailyInternational 👉https://cdi.news/news/book-review-blood-and-water-the-life-and-martyrdom-of-shahbaz-bhatti

Carson Lueders brings Petra's music to new generation in 'Beyond Belief' film The music that helped launch Christian rock four decades ago takes center stage once again in “Beyond Belief,” an upcoming feature film that features the iconic songs of Petra alongside a story about grief, faith and discovering God's calling. @ChristianDailyInternational 👉https://cdi.news/news/carson-lueders-brings-petra-s-music-to-new-generation-in-beyond-belief-film

WCA General Secretary Ezekiel Tan Evangelicalism needs a clearer introduction in China's Church As global tensions deepen and Chinese churches spread across the world, many Christian leaders are asking how they can overcome misunderstanding, bridge divides, and build greater trust and cooperation. The World Chinese Christianity Alliance (WCA), founded in 2023, has set out to be exactly that kind of bridge. It is the first alliance within the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) built around a shared ethnicity rather than a country or region. @ChristianDailyInternational 👉https://cdi.news/news/wca-general-secretary-ezekiel-tan-evangelicalism-needs-a-clearer-introduction-in-china-s-church