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  Baptist World Alliance launches global Acts 2 Movement in the lead up to 2033

  As the global church looks ahead to the 2,000th anniversary of Pentecost and the birth of the Christian church in 2033, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) has launched the Acts 2 Movement, a sweeping initiative calling for unprecedented collaboration among Baptists worldwide to advance global mission, evangelism, and justice.

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  John MacArthur, renowned pastor and Bible teacher, dies at 86

  John MacArthur, the California-based Bible teacher, pastor and author known for his polarizing theological stances and defiance of ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns, has died at 86. Grace to You, the teaching ministry of MacArthur, confirmed in an X post on Monday evening that MacArthur had passed away not long after being hospitalized with pneumonia. 

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  John MacArthur, influential pastor and author, dies at 86: 'His faith became sight'

  John MacArthur, the influential California pastor, Bible teacher, and author, has died at age 86, just weeks after being hospitalized with pneumonia. His ministry, Grace to You, confirmed his death Monday evening, sharing on social media, “Our hearts are heavy, yet rejoicing, as we share the news that our beloved pastor and teacher John MacArthur has entered into the presence of the Savior. This evening, his faith became sight.”

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  Venezuelan evangelical council launches national initiative to advance religious freedom and strengthen evangelical unity

  The Venezuelan Evangelical Council (CEV) has launched a landmark initiative to strengthen religious freedom nationwide, signing its first agreement to create an Advisory Commission on Religious Freedom—an effort formally approved at the council’s 51st Annual Assembly.

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  John MacArthur hospitalized with pneumonia; church asks for prayers

  John MacArthur, the influential 86-year-old American pastor, broadcaster, and author, has been hospitalized with pneumonia, with his church asking for prayers as he faces what could be his final days. The announcement was made Sunday at Grace Community Church, where MacArthur has served as pastor-teacher for over five decades. Tom Patton, a staff pastor, told the congregation that MacArthur “may be in the presence of the Lord soon,” urging prayer for the pastor and his family.

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  'Faith, fellowship and farming': Christian farmers fellowship to mark 40 years of gospel impact

  The Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) is set to mark a significant milestone as it celebrates its 40th anniversary at its annual conference in Kalamazoo, MI, this July. The event, which promises both reflection and forward vision, will commemorate four decades of impactful, gospel-centered farming ministry and set the stage for the next 40 years of service.

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  Only God can turn the tide: New Zealand Christian leader calls for revival, not politics

  Only a move of God — through love, prayer, and evangelism — can change the steady decline in the number of New Zealanders identifying as Christians. That’s the conviction of Dr. Stuart Lange, national director of the New Zealand Christian Network (NZCN), and his team of leaders, who say political protests, legal reforms, or government policies may bring some positive change, but they cannot address the nation’s deeper spiritual crisis.

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