Representatives of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church and the World Evangelical Alliance met in dialogue 8-11 August 2006 on the campus of the International Baptist Theological Seminary, located in Prague, Czech Republic. Although informal contacts had occurred during the pastRead more…

Dan Brokke was recently named president and CEO of Bethany International. He replaces Dave Hicks, who stepped down after five years of service. In his new position Brokke has placed a priority on the expansion of Bethany College of MissionsRead more…

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, is set to visit China 8-23 October 2006. The visit is at the invitation of the senior leadership of the post-denominational Protestant churches in China. Dr. Williams’ trip will include visits to citiesRead more…

The Rev. John C.A. Barrett of the British Methodist Church is the new chairperson of the World Methodist Council, which includes churches in 132 countries. Barrett was elected by the council and installed at the 24 July closing worship serviceRead more…

The only Christian player in Iran’s national soccer team was named “Christian star of the World Cup” in a poll undertaken by a Dutch ecumenical Christian group. Andranik Teymourian, a 23-year-old midfielder, received 31.3 percent of votes in the onlineRead more…

Christian groups have decried changes to laws said to enshrine “freedom of religion” by legislators in India’s central state of Madhya Pradesh, ruled by the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), a party opponents describe as having a Hindu nationalist agenda. UnderRead more…

The Brno Sports Blitz, the largest event that the Majak Ministry Center has ever hosted, took place 8-18 June. Eighty-three student athletes, coaches and support staff from several colleges in the US converged in Brno. After two days of intensiveRead more…

China’s official media has confirmed that two people have been arrested after reports that about three thousand Christians in eastern China’s Zhejiang province clashed with police over the demolition of a church building for a denomination not officially recognized byRead more…

Thanks to volunteer knitters from the United States and abroad, more than 250,000 impoverished children around the world now enjoy the comfort and warmth of handmade sweaters. World Vision has partnered with Guideposts magazine in its “Knit for Kids” sweaterRead more…

The Salvation Army has announced that it is to return to Namibia in November after a 67-year absence from the formerly South African-administered territory. “We feel our caring ministry will make great contributions in such areas as caring for theRead more…

Mark Brown, national director for Scripture Union in New Zealand, has been appointed chief executive officer of the Bible Society in New Zealand. Brown will start his post in the early part of 2007. He is succeeding Colin Reed, whoRead more…