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  Global Church & Missions

  Unreached People Groups: Going together where we can’t go alone

  By Heather Pubols

  As many as 3,000 communities representing more than 200 million people remain with little or no knowledge of Jesus and little to no visible and indigenous church presence. The majority of these Unreached and Unengaged People Groups (UUPGs) live in parts of the world where Christian faith is prohibited, restricted, or suppressed. This usually occurs because of government restrictions or the predominance of another major faith. Sharing the gospel in these environments is challenging at best.

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  US & Canada Church & Missions

  Jesus Film in sign language reaches Deaf community, one of the least reached people groups

  By Carolina Luciano Burgos

  Deaf Missions along with the Jesus Film Project recently released the story of Jesus in American Sign Language (ASL) giving many members of the Deaf community access to the gospel for the first time. This take on the story of Jesus was directed, acted and produced by Deaf professionals so that the story accurately reflects the biblical account while also naturally communicating through the “Deaf lens.” The movie premiered on April 4 at the Deaf Missions Conference in Arlington.

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  US & Canada Church & Missions

  Annual SBC profile reveals resurgence in baptisms, worship: 'Reasons to celebrate'

  By The Christian Post

  Southern Baptist congregations saw growth in baptisms, worship attendance and small group participation in 2023, while membership decline slowed compared to recent years, according to the Annual Church Profile (ACP) compiled by Lifeway Christian Resources.

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  Europe Church & Missions

  In exclusive interview, Will Graham shares about gospel event in Porto partnering with 140 churches

  By Chris Eyte

  Hundreds of Portuguese people responded to a gospel call to true life in Jesus Christ made by evangelist Will Graham, the grandson of the late Billy Graham. The Celebration of Hope with Will Graham (Celebração da Esperança com Will Graham) ran at the Super Bock Arena, Porto, Portugal on April 26. More than 140 local churches got involved in the event. 

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  US & Canada Church & Missions

  Christian expert on near-death experiences reveals 1 thing they all have in common

  By The Christian Post

  For over three decades, John Burke has studied thousands of near-death experiences (NDEs) and discovered a striking commonality among them all: Every individual, regardless of their religious background, experiences the God of the Bible. 

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  Africa Church & Missions

  United Methodist Church's change on same-sex marriage triggers discordant voices from Africa

  By Obed Minchakpu

  United Methodist Church’s (UMC) General Conference held in Charlotte, N.C. USA, from April 23 - May 3, 2024, has left behind ripples and discordant voices from Africa about the Church’s position on same sex marriage and the ordination of gay persons into the church’s pastoral ministry.