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

  Enough of the church scandals: let’s talk about our hidden secrets & find true freedom, it’s easy, REAL TALK founder says

  By Timothy Goropevsek

  As scandal after scandal rocks churches and ministries across the world, a newly launched program aims to address the root of the issue: the unspoken secrets of abuse and trauma. Virtually everyone has experienced some form of it. And as they are buried in silence, the inner brokenness continues from generation to generation, even within the church. But, says the creator of REAL TALK, the solution is simple, it is biblical, and it is not scary. It is even fun!

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  US & Canada Asia Society & Culture

  Korean Americans twice as likely to believe in Christ than people in South Korea, Pew Research Center report

  By Chris Eyte

  Korean Americans are nearly twice as likely to identify as Christians compared to adults in South Korea (59% versus 32%), according to latest Pew Research Center data released at the end of August. 

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  Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Hearing loss advocate urges churches in the U.K. to 'learn from Jesus' to reach D/deaf communities for Christ

  By Chris Eyte

  An advocate for the d/Deaf community challenges churches to reevaluate their approaches to fellowship and evangelism to better serve the distinctive needs of this sizeable people group, which has its own cultures and languages. 

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  Asia Family & Children Society & Culture

  Orphan ministry leader hopes Chinese believers will step up to care for most vulnerable as China stops international adoptions

  By Rebecca Goropevsek

  China has announced that it will no longer allow children to be sent overseas for adoption, ending a practice that has been in place for over three decades. The policy change stems from the country’s former strict one-child policy, which led to the international adoption of thousands of children, primarily girls and children with disabilities. The head of a Christian orphan network expressed concerns regarding the future fate of these unwanted children but said he has hope towards believers in C

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  Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

  Russian missile attack destroys shared headquarters of Christian charities in Kyiv, Ukraine

  By Chris Eyte

  A building accommodating offices for Danish Church Aid (DCA) and Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) was completely destroyed in Ukraine after a Russian missile attack – fortunately no one was hurt. The headquarters of the Christian charities came under fire when Russia fired ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital city, on Monday, Sept. 2. 

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  Asia Society & Culture

  Three Pakistani Christian women appointed to key government positions raising hopes for minorities

  By CDI Staff

  In a groundbreaking move towards inclusivity and representation, three Christian women have been appointed to key positions within the Pakistani government. Sister Mariam Parveen also known as Sr Genevieve Ram Lal, Dr Ayra Indrias Patras, and Sonia Asher have each been recognized for their exceptional contributions to society and their commitment to social justice and equality. Their appointments mark a significant milestone in Pakistan’s journey towards embracing diversity and empowering minori