Church & Missions

With rising discontent, more than half of American clergy seriously considered quitting: study

US & Canada Church & Missions

8 min read

In "I'm Exhausted All the Time — Exploring the Factors Contributing to Growing Clergy Discontentment," released Thursday as part of the institute's larger project "Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations," researchers surveyed a nationally representative group of 1,700 religious leaders in the fall of 2023 then compared the findings to responses provided by clergy and their congregations in earlier EPIC surveys.

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Opinion

A reflection on how tragedies can teach us the number of our days and spur us on to love and good deeds

Asia Society & Culture Church & Missions

3 min read

Air India flight AI-171 from from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick dominated the headlines mid-June. Like many large scale tragedies it captures our attention briefly, but for those closer to the story the impact can be longer lasting. This reflection observes that tragic news can become a wake up call to "seek first the kingdom" with renewed vigor without delay.
A global demographer explains why how fast World Christianity is growing depends on who is counting

US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture

6 min read

Led by Jesus' commission to make disciples of all nations, Evangelicals have a vested interest in knowing where Christianity exists, is growing, or needs more help to grow. Understanding statistics concerning the spread of religions around the world is a complex challenge. This is not helped by different methodologies that generate different outcomes. A world-class demographer explains the difference between the latest Pew report and more robust existing analysis by Christian demographers.
On World Refugee Day a refugee remembers the seven churches involved in saving his family

Asia Migration Church & Missions

7 min read

Every forcibly displaced person's story is unique and harrowing. To commemorate World Refugee Day, here is a first-hand account of a boy's refugee journey with his family. He is now a mature follower of Jesus dedicated to helping refugees and believes the Church has a crucial role in refugee care—a role that is a powerful witness to the love of Christ.
Christian belief in God's will too easily leads to abuse

Europe Church & Missions

8 min read

The outside world views Christian sanctification rituals with increasing suspicion as manipulative and (in the extreme) abusive. Here, commentator Eddie Arthur reflects on a recent exposé of practices common to many missionary organizations that are perceived to be unhealthy. Organization leaders need to be prepared for unwelcome criticism from without and within.

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US & Canada Opinion Church & Missions

How a church's deaf ministry is sharing the Gospel with those hard of hearing

By The Christian Post

A deaf Pennsylvania couple is helping to lead a ministry for the deaf community and encouraging churches to understand the needs of those hard of hearing in their communities. Pittsburgh residents Megan and Matt Chopek, who both became deaf before age 5 and are now in their 30s, have served in the Deaf Life Gatherings at Redemption Hill Church in Jefferson Hills since October 2018.
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US & Canada Church & Missions

Fellowship of Christian Athletes sees over 51,000 decisions for Christ in 2023

By The Christian Post

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes announced that more than 51,000 decisions for Christ were made at the youth organization’s various gatherings in fiscal year 2023. The prominent Christian student group said in a news release that 51,730 faith decisions were made at its various events held from September 2022 to August 2023.
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Africa Family & Children Church & Missions

African churches are not immune to child sex abuse

By Heather Pubols , Jim Olang

A recent investigation in Spain revealed more than 200,000 endured sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic clergy. The 700-page report, ordered by Spain's Congress, unveils the “devastating impact” on victims, criticizing the Church for its inaction and attempts to conceal or deny the abuse. Is the situation different in Africa? Child Safety Investigator Philip E. Morrison says no.
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Europe Church & Missions

UK-based Methodist Church issues guidance discouraging use of terms 'husband' and 'wife'

By The Christian Post

The Methodist Church in Great Britain released an "Inclusive Language Guide" this month advising Methodists to avoid using gendered terms such as "husband" and "wife" because such allegedly assumes what is not "the reality for many people."
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Europe Church & Missions

The future for evangelicals in the Church of England

By Christian Today

This year the Church of England's General Synod backed prayers of blessing for same-sex couples and they were permitted for use in services for the first time on December 17. Christian Today speaks to Rev John Dunnett, National Director of the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC), about the Church of England's new same-sex prayers and what they might mean for the future of evangelicals in the Church.
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Africa Church & Missions

New data protection laws have implications for African churches

By Jim Olang , Ken Kagicha

In September 2023, Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner issued fines totaling KES 9,375,000 (more than $60,000 USD) to three institutions for contravening the Data Protection Act. The highest penalty (more than $30,000 USD) went to an educational facility for using minors’ pictures without consent from parents or guardians. These were the first penalties given since the law came into effect in 2019.

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Italy urged to broaden religious freedom protections

Europe Religious Freedom

Less than 3 min

Christian groups on Monday (June 30) called on Italy to broaden religious freedoms to protect a wider range of church denominations at the U.N. Human Rights Council (HRC).
Evangelical body welcomes US pause on deporting immigrant laborers in agriculture and hospitality

US & Canada Migration Society & Culture

about 2 min
Evangelical Press Association expands global reach, strengthens online training with acquisition of Magazine Training International

US & Canada Society & Culture Education

about 3 min
Fate of Christian refugees India cast into sea still unknown

Asia Religious Freedom

about 9 min
Bill in Spain would imprison those helping people who desire sexual/gender healing

Europe Religious Freedom

about 6 min
Eight newly installed Dead Sea Scrolls on display at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California, U.S.

US & Canada Middle East Society & Culture Education

about 2 min

Church & Missions

With rising discontent, more than half of American clergy seriously considered quitting: study

New research affirms destruction of biblical city described in 2 Kings, archaeologists say

French national evangelical alliance calls for nationwide worship day on October 5: 'all ages, all origins, all denominations'

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Christian ministry collecting 5,000 pairs of shoes to give to the needy

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Opinion

A reflection on how tragedies can teach us the number of our days and spur us on to love and good deeds

A global demographer explains why how fast World Christianity is growing depends on who is counting

On World Refugee Day a refugee remembers the seven churches involved in saving his family

Christian belief in God's will too easily leads to abuse

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How a church's deaf ministry is sharing the Gospel with those hard of hearing

Fellowship of Christian Athletes sees over 51,000 decisions for Christ in 2023

African churches are not immune to child sex abuse

UK-based Methodist Church issues guidance discouraging use of terms 'husband' and 'wife'

The future for evangelicals in the Church of England

New data protection laws have implications for African churches

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Italy urged to broaden religious freedom protections

Evangelical body welcomes US pause on deporting immigrant laborers in agriculture and hospitality

Evangelical Press Association expands global reach, strengthens online training with acquisition of Magazine Training International

Fate of Christian refugees India cast into sea still unknown

Bill in Spain would imprison those helping people who desire sexual/gender healing

Eight newly installed Dead Sea Scrolls on display at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California, U.S.

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