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  Mission leader Chris Melville becomes new CEO for Bible Society Australia

  Bible Society Australia (BSA) has announced veteran mission leader Chris Melville as its new chief executive officer.  Melville had served as Interim CEO for the past six months and previously held the role of chief of mission, where he oversaw BSA’s domestic and international mission work, according to a Bible Society announcement on Jan. 30.  Melville commented on his appointment, saying he felt humbled to be chosen and “energised for the next season of ministry.” 

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  Christian maritime leaders welcome new global rules to protect seafarers

  For the first time, every new seafarer worldwide will be required to receive formal training on how to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, bullying, and assault — a move Christian maritime leaders say marks a long-overdue shift in protecting some of the world’s most isolated and vulnerable workers. The International Christian Maritime Association (ICMA) welcomed new amendments adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that took effect Jan. 1, 2026, establishing a global base

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  Canadian churches encouraged to commit to yearlong prayer for students

  As Canada navigates a year marked by mounting social, economic and cultural pressures, a national youth ministry leader is urging churches to commit to sustained prayer for students and educators across the country throughout 2026. Tim Teakle, Alpha Youth Director at Alpha Canada, has called on Christians to intentionally cover young people in prayer as they face growing academic, mental health and identity-related challenges, emphasizing that support is critical for a generation forming its v

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  BGEA, Samaritan’s Purse launch national gatherings to equip Hispanic pastors

  The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan’s Purse, both led by veteran evangelist Franklin Graham, are organising a series of meetings with Hispanic pastors and leaders to encourage them and help to equip their work for the gospel.

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  ACSI launches “Faith Teaches” campaign during US National School Choice Week

  Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) is launching its annual “Faith Teaches” campaign during National School Choice Week, highlighting the role of Christian schools in both academic achievement and spiritual formation.

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  ‘God has not given up on Europe,’ says EEA leader, calling Church to repentance and renewal

  God has not given up on Europe despite real and serious challenges - but is the church willing to repent, listen and follow him in 2026? That is the rhetorical question posed by Rev. Jan C. Wessels, Co-General Secretary of the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA), in an exclusive commentary sent to Christian Daily International titled, “A Prophetic Call to Faithfulness.” Wessels spoke of the challenges for European Christians in 2026 in areas such as spiritual and physical war, re

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  Sri Lanka churches shift from emergency aid to long recovery weeks after Cyclone Ditwah

  Several weeks after Cyclone Ditwah devastated large parts of Sri Lanka, the immediate emergency phase has eased in some areas, but the humanitarian crisis remains severe for hundreds of thousands of families who lost homes, livelihoods and basic possessions, according to the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka.

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