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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

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  Africa Church & Missions

  'Bad Girls of the Bible' breaks barriers: Kenyan play sparks dialogue and re-examines Biblical narratives

  By Ken Kagicha

  Step into a captivating pre-afterlife realm where seven women from Biblical history converge for an unprecedented reality game show titled "Bad Girls: Whatchu Gonna Do, For Real?" This unique theatrical production offers Eve, Jezebel, Mrs. Potiphar, Delilah, Mrs. Lot, Rahab, Sapphira, and the Samaritan woman at the well, an extraordinary opportunity to finally share their untold stories, redeem their reputations, and secure their eternal destiny.

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  Europe US & Canada Church & Missions

  The Holy Spirit has fueled gospel witness through the ages, Heitzig tells European leaders

  By Chris Eyte

  At the recent European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Rev. Skip Heitzig emphasized the vital and ongoing role of the Holy Spirit in empowering gospel proclamation, drawing parallels between the early church’s explosive growth and the Church’s present-day mission. Citing passages from the book of Acts, Heitzig challenged Christian leaders not to rely on programs or personal effort alone, but to seek the same spiritual empowerment that transformed timid disciples into bold evangelists.

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  Asia Church & Missions

  ‘Disciple or die’: Asia Evangelical Leadership Forum closes with call to action for churches across Asia

  By CDI Staff

  The Asia Evangelical Leadership Forum concluded Friday evening in Seoul with a solemn and hopeful call to rededicate the Church in Asia to Jesus Christ and his commission to make disciples. The three-day gathering, held June 11–13 under the theme “Disciple or Die 2,” brought together evangelical leaders from across the continent for strategic collaboration on advancing disciple-making as the central focus of Christian mission.

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  Asia Family & Children Church & Missions

  ‘We must not lose the generations’: Gwen De Rozario outlines family discipleship strategy at Asia evangelical forum

  By CDI Staff

  Gwen De Rozario, Executive Director of the Family & Children Commission of the Asia Evangelical Alliance (AEA), presented a detailed strategy report at the Asia Evangelical Leadership Forum in Seoul on Friday (June 13), calling on church leaders across the continent to prioritize family discipleship as a central method for long-term church growth and generational continuity.

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  Asia Church & Missions

  ‘Give us the 20, we will give you the 500,000’: Youth leaders propose bold discipleship strategy at Asia Evangelical Leadership Forum

  By CDI Staff

  At the Asia Evangelical Leadership Forum (AELF) in Seoul this week, younger leaders outlined an ambitious strategy to mobilize and mentor a new generation of disciple-makers. As part of one of the four key thrusts of the forum—Youth Empowerment—two co-leaders presented their findings and vision to fellow delegates, arguing that young people are not only receptive to the gospel but are uniquely positioned to catalyze spiritual renewal in their communities.