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  World Evangelical Alliance delegation visits China Christian Council/TSPM in Beijing, China

  A nine-member delegation from the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), visited the Beijing Christian Council on July 21. Chairman Rev. Wu Weiqing of Beijing CC&TSPM affirmed the friendly relations between the two parties, emphasizing the importance of enhancing friendly exchanges with WEA while maintaining independence and self-management in church affairs, said Beijing CC&TSPM.

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  Newly released study on evangelism in Canada reveals 'inexplicable spiritual openness and curiosity' among non-believers

  A new report released by Alpha Canada together with the Flourishing Congregations Institute reveals significant shifts towards evangelism among Canadian churches. The ‘Reigniting Hope: Sharing the Good News in Canada in 2024 Report’ acknowledged that large parts of Canadian society no longer have any religious affiliation, moving Canada towards a post-Christian society. But it also highlights signs of new openness towards faith among non-believers.

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  Receiving honourary doctorate in Jamaica, Archbishop of Canterbury laments “vile and disgusting sin” of Church’s role in slave trade

  The Most Rev. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, received an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree from The University of the West Indies (UWI) in Kingston, Jamaica on July 20 in recognition for his role in speaking out publicly for the Anglican church to face up to its past role in the transatlantic slave trade. The doctorate ceremony took place at the E. Nigel Harris Council Room at the UWI Regional Headquarters in Kingston during the archbishop’s visit to the island from July 18 to July 2

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  Only 2% of the world’s 70 million Deaf people follow Jesus, AI offers new opportunities for outreach

  DOOR International is seeking solutions with artificial intelligence (AI) to see how this technology can be implemented to serve the ministry of deaf or hard of hearing (hoh) individuals. However, AI integration has proven to be more complex than expected when put into practice. 

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  After years of harsh weather events, Texan churches face sharp increase in insurance costs

  Costs of insuring Texan churches in the U.S. following a wake in natural disasters, an increase in construction costs, and underwriting challenges for the specialized risks involved, are hiking premium costs by tens of thousands of pounds and threatening the existence of much-needed ministries. Baptist Press (BP) highlighted the issue in a comprehensive report published on Tuesday (July 16) entitled ‘Perfect Storm leads major insurers to drop churches.’

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  ‘Toxic’ movie about revenge & forgiveness featured on in-flight playlists on four Middle East airlines

  A thrilling movie about revenge and forgiveness made by Christian producers is now available on TV screens for passengers flying on four major international airlines in the Middle East.  Called ‘Toxic’, the Arabic language movie will help passengers consider the core value of forgiveness, which is at the heart of the gospel, although the film is not expressedly Christian. 

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  Tributes are paid to respected SBC migrant advocate after drowning accident

  Baptists around the world are paying tribute to a former refugee, later turned respected advocate for migrant rights, Minh Ha Nguyen, after he drowned in the sea off a beach in North Carolina, U.S. on Monday, July 15. “He helped shape our stewardship strategies and our efforts to evangelize the largest cities in the world, but also served our SBC family in ethnic ministry in the U.S. We rejoice in his eternal reward even as we grieve with his family, with hope.”

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