Church & Missions

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  Gloo announces its 2024 Hackathon focused on “redemptive technology” and the responsible use of AI

  By Carolina Luciano Burgos US & Canada 5 months ago

  From September 13 – 15, 2024, technologists will gather in Boulder Colorado for the second annual AI and the Church Hackathon sponsored by Gloo – a network connecting the “faith ecosystem.” The theme of the coming event will be “Redemptive Technology.” Technologists will develop new concepts, ideas and solutions related to AI so that these technologies can be used and properly applied in everyday church life.

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  Evangelical fellowship of students provides hope and healing amid rising terrorism in Burkina Faso

  By CDI Staff Africa

  5 months ago

  Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa with a population of around 23 million, has faced escalating violence and instability over recent years, positioning it as an epicenter for terrorism in the region. This has had significant effects on its citizens, including the evangelical Christian community. Still, believers persevere by praying, reflecting on Scripture and providing hope and healing amid the trauma.

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  Nigeria’s Christian leaders extend hands of fellowship to Muslims on Islamic festival of Eid el-Adha

  By Obed Minchakpu Africa

  5 months ago

  As Muslims across the globe celebrate this year’s Muslim festival of Eid el-Adah, also known as, Eid-el-Kabir, on Sunday, 16 June, 2024, Nigeria’s Christian and political leaders have extended hands of fellowship to Muslims in the country, calling for reconciliation, understanding, and peaceful coexistence.

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  World Refugee Sunday: Refugee rights expert says Church uniquely placed to offer hope in burgeoning global crisis

  By Chris Eyte and Heather Pubols Africa Asia Caribbean Europe Latin America Middle East Oceania US & Canada

  5 months ago

  Tom Albinson has been working with refugees since 1980 and currently serves as President of the International Association for Refugees, a ministry he founded. He is also involved in the Refugee Highway Partnership, a network of churches, agencies and individuals serving forcibly displaced people. Christian Daily International was given an exclusive interview with Albinson for the occasion of World Refugee Sunday, which falls on the Sundays before and after World Refugee Day on June 20.