And other news briefs from Christians around the world.

Theologians and church leaders around the region share how December 25 is perceived in their contexts.

Tom Lin’s appointment is the second significant position in mission leadership gained by Asian Americans this spring.

Mongolia's fledgling church seeks to meet a desperate need.

Newly translated Bible encourages Christians who lived under Communist persecution.

Identity and whereabouts of Christian Marat Kojash still unconfirmed.

Ethnic Kazakh indicted for 'wrong religious propaganda'