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  Europe Society & Culture

  Austrian evangelical leader calls for unity amid political deadlock: 'counteract society’s polarization'

  By Chris Eyte

  A political stalemate in Austria’s coalition negotiations following last year’s national election reflects, to some extent, the polarization of society, where compromise has been devalued. However, Christians are called to be peacemakers in such socio-political scenarios, according to a group representing evangelicals in the country.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children Education

  Children's Literacy Project partners with college students to tackle illiteracy among children in the US

  By CDI Staff

  The Children's Literacy Project, a national organization dedicated to combating childhood illiteracy through community-led efforts, has launched a new initiative to mobilize Christian college and university students in addressing the literacy crisis in the U.S. The initiative kicked off with Literacy Service Day, an event held at Bushnell University in Eugene, OR.

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  Oceania Church & Missions Society & Culture Family & Children

  Australian ministries launch online videos to educate churches on disability inclusion: 'remember we are fearfully and wonderfully made by God'

  By Chris Eyte

  Christian Blind Mission (CBM) Australia, a Christian international development organization, has launched new online video resources to help Australian churches create a more welcoming environment for people with disabilities, mental health challenges, and neurodivergence. Research shows that one in five Australians has a disability—5.5 million people in the country, according to 2022 data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. For CBM Australia, this represents a challenge for churches, as p

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  US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture Family & Children

  Southern Baptist leader declares 'no tolerance' as he outlines safety measures, church standards to prevent sexual abuse

  By Chris Eyte

  Sexual abuse is a “serious and real problem” alongside the “explosion of child pornography,” said Jeff Iorg, president and chief executive officer of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee (EC), in a speech to EC delegates. Reminding attendees that Southern Baptists remain a “force for good,” Iorg stressed the importance of sex abuse prevention and appropriate responses by the SBC churches.

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  Latin America US & Canada Society & Culture

  Lakewood Music Español releases new album, bringing hope to Hispanic community

  By Lizzie Sotola

  During a press conference for the release of Lakewood Music Español's new album, set for Feb. 28, musicians Danilo Montero, Ingrid Rosario, Ramiro García, and Jafet Lora shared insights into the creative process behind the project. A central theme emerged throughout the discussion: the hope conveyed through the songs and their impact on listeners, integrating them into personal worship.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture Education

  Wheaton College alumni flood petition for leadership change amid 'pernicious drift'

  By The Christian Post

  A group of more than 1,000 concerned students, alumni and their family members have signed a letter demanding a change in leadership at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, amid what they describe as the flagship Evangelical institution's mission drift.