As Christmas approaches in Nigeria, millions of Christians are preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, which is a season traditionally marked by joyful worship, family reunions, feasts, and community gatherings. Unfortunately, this year's celebration seems to carry a heavy weight of mourning, pain, fear, and anxiety because the country is no longer the same for Christians, as many are afraid of attacks during this Christmas season.

The Asia Conference on Church and Mission 2026 closed with a renewed call for evangelical leaders in Asia to move disciple-making from conference language into concrete practice, as speakers reflected on biblical models of discipleship and urged participants to return home with a clear direction for action.

"I know that our sisters and brothers in China also pray for us here in Norway," wrote Rev. Johan T. Johansen, son of a Norwegian missionary to China. "By continuing the contact both ways, praying for each other, we hope that new generations will carry on our relationships to the glory of God's Kingdom."

Known for building bridges between theology and everyday life, Dr Miroslav Volf has long reflected on forgiveness, community, and human flourishing in a fractured world. In an exclusive interview with China Christian Daily, he discusses how faith connects with life, why reconciliation remains possible without illusion, and what it means to live a life worth living today.

From March 9-12, 2025, the Women’s Commission of the Latin Evangelical Alliance (AEL) hosted the 4th “Women in Victory” Congress in Santiago de Chile. The event brought together female pastors and Christian leaders to deliver a renewed message about living a life of integrity in Christ Jesus, especially in a context where voices opposing Christian principles have become more prominent.

On June 21, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay addressed the 11th Forum of National Council of Churches in Australia, reflecting on the theme of the forum, “Christianity Matters.”

The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem shared a 2025 Christmas message that affirmed a message of hope amid times of hardship.