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  Africa Church & Missions

  Nigerian bishop urges pastors to prioritize regular medical checkups, after untimely passing of minister mid-service

  By Obed Minchakpu

  The head of the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria (EYN) has urged pastors to prioritize their health by scheduling regular medical checkups. In a statement, Rev. Dr. Daniel Mbaya said he was concerned about the frequency of sudden death incidences in the church, the latest being the demise of Rev. Vincent Alaku on October 6, 2024.

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  Asia Church & Missions

  Behind the scenes interview: How Lausanne 4 prepared collaboration sessions to address gaps in Great Commission

  By Timothy Goropevsek

  A key theme of the recent Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Incheon, Korea was collaboration. Participants were encouraged to commit to working together more intentionally with those who share the same concerns. Christian Daily International sat down with Ann Chow who together with David Benson co-designed the process that would steer 5,400 participants towards greater collaboration.

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  Asia Africa Church & Missions

  87% of Young Lausanne Leaders looking for theological education - Nana Yaw of YLGen says

  By Ken Kagicha

  An overwhelming majority of Young Lausanne leaders from the Majority World are looking for theological education opportunities. Nana Yaw Offei Awuku, the Global Associate Director for Generations - a gathering of young leaders hosted by Lausanne - said 87% of the members requested a theological education directory.

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  US & Canada Church & Missions

  New survey says only 35% of Evangelicals think they're ready to share biblical truths

  By The Christian Post

  While the overwhelming majority of Evangelicals believe they have a duty to share the teachings of the Bible, most don't consider themselves ready to do so on a regular basis, according to a new survey.  The Institute of Faith and Culture released the results on Tuesday of its 2024 Survey on Christian Cultural Engagement, which it conducted in collaboration with Lifeway Research. The data in the report is based on responses collected from 1,000 Evangelicals from July 18-Aug. 2. The survey had a

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  Asia Church & Missions

  Lausanne & WEA launch Business Bible, announce Global Day of Faith at Work on May 1

  By Chris Eyte

  A major theme of the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Incheon, Korea was focused on equipping believers in the workplace to share the gospel and participate in the Great Commission. At a press conference, representatives of the Lausanne Movement and the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) shared about new initiatives, including a special Business Bible and a day dedicated to pray for people in the workplace.

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  Global Church & Missions

  Lausanne 4: five waves to reach the unreached in Acts: 'talk more about Jesus, less about ourselves'

  By Diario Cristiano

  Rolando Lidorio is a Presbyterian pastor who has served as a church planter in Ghana, Africa, for nine years and currently leads a missionary team among several indigenous ethnic groups in the Brazilian Amazon. He introduced what he called “the five waves to reach the unreached in the first century” based on Acts chapter 1 to chapter 28, which was the chapter that he focused his speech on.