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Ministries partner to reach thousands of prisoners, families and children around the world with the gospel

By Chris Eyte Africa Asia Caribbean Europe Latin America Middle East Oceania US & Canada 5 months ago

A massive evangelistic effort has been agreed between two global ministries now looking to distribute 90,000 audio and visual Bibles to 700,000 prisoners in 70 countries over the next five years, with extra support planned for 90,000 vulnerable children and 40,000 caregivers. Prison Fellowship International (PFI) and Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH) announced the joint renewal plan to share the good news of Jesus Christ with prisoners and prisoners’ families taking part in two of PFI’s frontline pr
Jason Lamb to take the helm at Dare 2 Share as new President

By Carolina Luciano Burgos US & Canada

5 months ago

On June 11, 2024, Dare 2 Share Ministries (D2S) announced the appointment of their new president, Jason Lamb. Previously serving as executive vice-president of ministry for the organization, Lamb will take on the role of president after the Board of Directors unanimously elected him for the position. The decision will take effect November 1, 2024.
North Carolina Pastor Clint Pressley elected president of Southern Baptist Convention

By The Christian Post US & Canada

5 months ago

Clint Pressley, pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the United States, beating out five other candidates in an atypically crowded field.
Christian athletes ministry criticizes Olympic LGBT-affirming guidelines for media that dictate to "not assume a person’s gender identity"

By Chris Eyte Europe US & Canada

5 months ago

Latest guidelines by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer push LGBT propaganda onto media and other stakeholders, according to 4 WINDS USA, a worldwide sports ministry, helping athletes in track and field. The ministry has issued a damning response to the “Portrayal Guidelines” issued by the IOC for the Olympics, highlighting that GLAAD, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, helped to write the third edition of the guidelines that were crea

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Tributes to German theologian Jürgen Moltmann (1926-2024): "Let us toast to his life — here and there!"

By Chris Eyte

Tributes have been pouring in to eminent German theologian Jürgen Moltmann, 98, who died on June 3. Moltmann was Emeritus Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Tübingen and considered one of the most widely read theologians in the latter half of the 20th century. His many academic books, such as Theology of Hope (1964) and Crucified God (1972) challenge the academic status quo.
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US & Canada Church & Missions

David Robbins announced as new President of Campus Crusade for Christ International/Cru

By Chris Eyte

Campus Crusade for Christ International (Cru) has announced the appointment of seasoned ministry leader David Robbins as its new president. Robbins, 46, becomes the fourth president of the evangelism and discipleship ministry, which is based in Orlando in the U.S. He takes over from Steve Sellers, who is stepping into a new, undisclosed role with Cru.
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US & Canada Opinion

Meeting God in the metaverse

By Jeff Reed

God has been preparing the digital and the metaverse mission fields, and in these digital environments we can reach the world. A handful of innovative church planters with little to no support are leading what can at the very least be called an innovative experiment. Their work is bringing hard-to-reach people encountered in digital spaces into relationships with Jesus. The missional implications of their work cannot be ignored.
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US & Canada Church & Missions

George Barna identifies biggest threats facing the Church: 'We've reached a time of Christian invisibility'

By The Christian Post

George Barna, a leading expert in church and worldview trends, has weighed in on some of the biggest issues facing the Church — including the steady decrease in a biblical worldview and dwindling concern for spiritual formation — at a time of "Christian invisibility in our culture."
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Millions see duet performance of 'Goodness of God' on 'American Idol' finale

By The Christian Post

More than 20 million people have now seen a duet performance of a popular gospel song that aired on national television on Pentecost Sunday. The "American Idol" season 22 finale, which aired on ABC Sunday, featured a duet performance by gospel singer CeCe Winans and former contestant Roman Collins, who made it into the Top 12 in this year's installment of the reality TV singing competition.
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US & Canada Family & Children

Zonderkidz and Saddleback Church unveil 'Hey-O Stories of the Bible' storybook

By CDI Staff

Zonderkidz, a leading publisher of Christian children’s literature, has partnered with Saddleback Church, one of the largest congregations in the United States, to introduce an eagerly anticipated storybook Bible titled Hey-O Stories of the Bible. Set for release on October 1, this project draws inspiration from the widely acclaimed YouTube series of the same name, developed by the esteemed Saddleback Kids team. With a substantial subscriber base surpassing 700,000 an
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US & Canada Church & Missions

ECFA's new standard seeks to combat burnout, ‘integrity failures’ among ministry leaders

By The Christian Post

As pastors and ministry heads face rising exhaustion and as each day seems to bring another leader facing allegations of misconduct, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability is developing a new "leadership standard" for member ministries in the hopes of combating burnout and "integrity failures" in churches and charities.

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Ministries partner to reach thousands of prisoners, families and children around the world with the gospel

Jason Lamb to take the helm at Dare 2 Share as new President

North Carolina Pastor Clint Pressley elected president of Southern Baptist Convention

Christian athletes ministry criticizes Olympic LGBT-affirming guidelines for media that dictate to "not assume a person’s gender identity"

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Tributes to German theologian Jürgen Moltmann (1926-2024): "Let us toast to his life — here and there!"

David Robbins announced as new President of Campus Crusade for Christ International/Cru

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George Barna identifies biggest threats facing the Church: 'We've reached a time of Christian invisibility'

Millions see duet performance of 'Goodness of God' on 'American Idol' finale

Zonderkidz and Saddleback Church unveil 'Hey-O Stories of the Bible' storybook

ECFA's new standard seeks to combat burnout, ‘integrity failures’ among ministry leaders

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