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  US & Canada Church & Missions

  [Book review] Together, The Great Collaboration

  By Gordon Showell-Rogers

  The authors have discovered and put into practice a series of simple yet profound biblical principles about relationships, collaboration and networks. These principles are transferable across cultures and sectors. The book’s content focuses on their passion and vision for church planting. But it’s not a stretch to apply the lessons about collaborative networks into other areas of Christian service.

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  US & Canada Family & Children Society & Culture

  Long-awaited study finds puberty blockers have little impact on mental health of trans-identified youth

  By The Christian Post

  The use of puberty-blocking drugs has no statistically significant positive impact on the depression rates of trans-identified youth struggling with gender dysphoria, according to a long-awaited study led by a leading proponent of so-called "gender-affirming care."

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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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  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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  US & Canada Society & Culture

  SBC passes resolutions calling for bans on gay marriage, pornography, abortion pills

  By The Christian Post

  The Southern Baptist Convention has overwhelmingly passed resolutions calling for bans on same-sex marriage, pornography and the abortion pill. During the SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday, thousands of messengers approved via voice vote three resolutions on the social issues regarding sexual ethics and abortion.

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  US & Canada Education Church & Missions

  Fuller Theological Center partners with Ideos to establish conflict transformation and reconciliation hub

  By Chris Eyte

  Fuller Theological Seminary is launching a new Center for Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation, aiming to equip Christian leaders to respond faithfully to rising conflict, division, and polarization in both church and society. In partnership with the Ideos Institute, the evangelical and multidenominational seminary announced plans to integrate peacebuilding into its academic programs and public initiatives.