Faith Facts

• Over 2,000 evangelical women participated in the survey and shared their experiences of church life.
• The report says shared commitment to Scripture can unify congregations even when views on gender roles differ.
• Women find fulfillment in prayer, caregiving, worship leadership, and community service.

A national study by the Women in the Canadian Evangelical Church Research Partnership explores the vital roles women play within God’s kingdom and their local congregations.

The research emphasizes that women are driven by a deep desire to belong, serve, and worship according to their faith and convictions.

The report suggests that while theological views on gender roles may differ, a shared commitment to the authority of Scripture remains a unifying force.

It highlights how women find fulfillment in diverse ministries, from prayer and caregiving to worship leadership and community service.

“The research invites churches to look beyond labels and examine how their cultures, structures and informal norms help or hinder ministry to women and with women.”

Believers are encouraged to foster transparent, trustworthy environments where all members can serve the Lord effectively.

By aligning biblical conviction with practical ministry, churches can better support the unique callings and contributions of the women in their pews.

We must pray for wisdom as our churches continue to navigate these important conversations for the glory of God.

Read more about the study here.

A courageous Cuban pastor in exile is sounding the alarm over the moral crisis facing church leadership on the island. Pastor Enrique de Jesus Fundora Perez has issued a powerful rebuke against denominational silence as young believers face targeted persecution from the communist regime.

As we see the faithful suffer under oppressive authorities, it is essential that the body of Christ stands united against tyranny. This struggle is not merely political but a spiritual mandate to defend the vulnerable and uphold God-ordained justice in every nation.

“The Church must stand on the side of justice and on the side of victims, and support young Christians who are stepping forward and taking a stand.”

The criticism stems from the harassment of young believers like 21-year-old YouTuber Anna Sofia Benitez, who was recently placed under house arrest. Despite these clear violations of human rights, many large church institutions have remained silent to avoid state retaliation, leaving their youth without pastoral protection.

“Neither the Baptist Convention nor the pastors of these young people have supported their families or stood alongside these young people.”

Pastor Fundora emphasizes that a united public prayer or a simple statement of support for the persecuted can shake the foundations of an oppressive system. He calls for the church to discard the scripts provided by the regime and return to its prophetic role as a witness for truth.

Faith Facts

• A Cuban pastor is calling church leaders to break their silence and protect persecuted youth.
• Young Christians, including Anna Sofia Benitez, have faced house arrest and state pressure for speaking out.
• More than 70 Christian leaders are urging a united response against repression in Cuba.

Standing with the persecuted is a biblical prerequisite for a church that seeks to remain faithful to Christ’s teachings in the face of tyranny.

Read more about the struggle for religious freedom in Cuba.

Faith Facts

• Boko Haram’s attack on Gwoza deepens the suffering of Christians in northeastern Nigeria.
• Reports say many believers were killed, abducted, or left missing after the assault.
• The global church is being urged to pray, speak out, and stand with the persecuted.

Northeastern Nigeria faces devastation as Boko Haram terrorists unleashed a brutal assault on the Gwoza community, targeting innocent Christians.

This horrific violence underscores the escalating persecution of our brothers and sisters in Christ who are being martyred for their faith.

Evangelist John Thuma shared the chilling reality of the massacre, noting that many were slaughtered like animals by the Islamist militants.

The terrorists boasted of their cruelty in propaganda videos, claiming their victims as property under their radical legalistic interpretation.

“Many were slaughtered like animals and their heads severed from their bodies.”

While U.S. troops were deployed to assist the region, their non-combat role and lack of direct intervention have left vulnerable believers exposed to these atrocities.

We must join in fervent prayer for those displaced and the hundreds reported missing or enslaved following this barbaric attack.

“We have slaughtered them, abducted their women and children, and enslaved them.”

The global church cannot remain silent as radical groups attempt to establish a caliphate by eradicating the Christian presence in West Africa.

We stand in solidarity with those walking miles for safety and seeking the peace that only the Lord can provide in such darkness.

As we witness these trials, let us remember our calling to support the persecuted and advocate for religious freedom across the globe.

Stand with those who suffer for the name of Christ and demand accountability for the protection of human life.

Read the full report here.