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  Latin America Church & Missions

  'We are using methods from 60 years ago to reach a digital generation': COICOM head speaks on media and mission

  By Javier Bolaños

  Arnold Enns, president of the Ibero-American Confederation of Christian Communicators and Mass Media (COICOM), issued a strong call to the Church and Christian media: to urgently renew their communication strategies in order to connect with a generation immersed in digital content.

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  Latin America Church & Missions

  ‘One body, one mission’: Costa Rican Evangelical Alliance celebrates 75 years of unity and service

  By Lizzie Sotola

  The Federación Alianza Evangélica Costarricense (FAEC) marked its 75th anniversary with a national celebration highlighting the historic unity and public witness of Costa Rica’s evangelical churches. President Ronald Vargas opened the commemorative event by welcoming pastors, denominational leaders, and representatives from both national institutions and international alliances. Among the special guests were worship leader and pastor Danilo Montero and his wife, Gloriana, who attended the ceremo

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  Europe Church & Missions

  Franklin Graham preaches in London as thousands reportedly turned away from packed evangelism event

  By CDI Staff

  Thousands filled ExCeL London to capacity on Saturday evening for the return of the God Loves You Tour, led by Rev. Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan’s Purse. With attendance exceeding 17,000, the venue reached its increased maximum capacity of 15,000, prompting security to turn away several thousand people, according to organizers.

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  Asia Church & Missions Religious Freedom Migration

  ‘Like Joseph, North Korean defectors were sent ahead for God’s mission’: Gospel-centered reunification festival held in South Korea

  By CDI Staff

  North Korean defectors and members of the South Korean church gathered on June 21 at Saejoongang Church in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, for the 2025 Pan-Korean Reunification Festival, a time of worship and prayer centered on the dream of reunification through the gospel. The event was jointly hosted by the North Korea Christian Association (led by President Rev. Seo Kyung-hwa) and the Global Mission United Training Center TMTC (chaired by Rev. Hyeon Soo Lim).

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  US & Canada Church & Missions

  [Book review] Together, The Great Collaboration

  By Gordon Showell-Rogers

  The authors have discovered and put into practice a series of simple yet profound biblical principles about relationships, collaboration and networks. These principles are transferable across cultures and sectors. The book’s content focuses on their passion and vision for church planting. But it’s not a stretch to apply the lessons about collaborative networks into other areas of Christian service.

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  US & Canada Church & Missions

  Bible engagement strongly linked to human flourishing, American Bible Society report shows

  By Chris Eyte

  The American Bible Society (ABS) released the third chapter of its 15th annual State of the Bible report on June 12, highlighting a strong link between active Christian faith and human flourishing. The findings suggest that practices such as regular Bible engagement and church participation are associated with significantly higher levels of personal well-being. According to a press release accompanying the chapter, individuals who reported a connection with God “exhibit greater human flourishing