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James Thompson
James Thompson is an international campus minister based in Thailand. He is a contributing writer to Christianity Today, where his reporting focuses on the global church and missions. His work has also been published in the Christian Standard and Religion Unplugged. Find him at jamescthompson.net.
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Cliffe Knechtle Doesn’t Have All the Answers
He’s been engaging students’ faith questions for over 40 years. Thanks to TikTok, millions around the world are listening.
The Body, the Blood, and the Ongoing Debate Around the Lord’s Supper
Evangelicals differ over whether communion is a symbol of Christ or a means to encounter him.
Christians Double Down on Evangelism as Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Pastors prioritize personal relationships and talking directly with LGBTQ people who show up at their churches.
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Report: Christians in Europe Face Rising Discrimination and Hate Crimes
Still, rates of faith-based harassment remain higher among the Jewish and Muslim communities.
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Mozambique Drops Terrorist Case Against Missionary Pilot Helping Orphans
MAF’s Ryan Koher plans to return to the country where he was imprisoned now that investigators have cleared charges related to “suspicious” cargo.
Sacred Tattoos Promise Spiritual Power. Can New Thai Christians Keep Them?
Pastors counsel believers with sak yant tattoos to let go of animistic beliefs and trust in God’s provision.
In Secular UK, Evangelical Alliance Experiences Record Growth
Leader explains why the movement is seeing its biggest membership bump in 30 years and its mission for the years ahead.
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UK Churches’ Outreach to Muslim Migrants Scrutinized After Clapham Attack
Evangelical leader: Ministers’ testimonies were never intended to be the “make-or-break” factor in judging asylum applications.
God Called Him to Thailand 60 Years Ago. He Still Hasn’t Left.
Missionary Henry Breidenthal taught generations of Thai pastors as a doctor, Bible college founder, and evangelist.
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Open Doors Gets Dragged into Germany’s Debate Over Christian Persecution
A far-right party introduced a motion to establish an “International Day Against the Persecution of Christians” and cited the advocacy organization’s data.