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  Keith Grafham appointed long-term CEO for 24-7 Prayer International following swift leadership changes

  A new chief executive officer (CEO) has been appointed for 24-7 Prayer International, based in Woking, Surrey, England, following an announcement by the charity’s trustees, and after a former CEO resigned following complaints about his leadership style. keith Grafham will take on his new role from Sept 1. He has been involved in senior leadership within the 24-7 prayer movement over the past four years and currently works as international director for nation development, helping national leaders

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  [Book review] Let Us Draw Near - Biblical Foundations of Worship: 'should be required reading for the global Church'

  In Ron Man’s words, ‘There is a biblical framework for our worship, but also much cultural flexibility,’ and ‘There is an unchanging message, but many ways to communicate and celebrate it.’ And the question for us all to consider is, ‘How to be biblically faithful and culturally relevant in our worship.’

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  New Tearfund Canada head focuses on unleashing power of local church to create genuine, lasting impact

  Tearfund Canada, based in Markham, Ontario, has announced the appointment of Trisha Okenge as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director from Sept. 1. At the center of lasting impact is an empowered local church, she says.

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  Crying Out Together in Costa Rica: Evangelicals launch month-long prayer initiative against femicide, domestic violence

  The Federación Alianza Evangélica Costarricense (FAEC) has launched “Clamando Unidos en Costa Rica” (Crying Out Together in Costa Rica), a challenge to pray 24 hours a day during the whole month of July and have virtual and in-person meetings once a day to pray for the country with one heart. 

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  More US evangelicals continue to visit churches regularly in person than before pandemic, research reveals

  More evangelicals in the United States are visiting churches in person regularly than before the pandemic according to latest research looking at how Covid-19 has affected the churchgoing habits of believers. 

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  Churches: stop thinking ‘if’ a crisis will happen, start thinking ‘when', says media expert Phil Cooke

  As stories about sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement and other scandals in churches continue to hit the media headlines, it's critical that pastors and leaders prepare what to do "when" and not "if" a crisis hits, says Phil Cooke. Christian Daily International approached the renowned media consultant, TV producer and author about his latest book ‘Church on Trial: How to protect your congregation, mission, and reputation during a crisis’.

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  Anglicans face deeper rift after General Synod steps closer to backing standalone blessing services for same-sex couples

  A widening split could affect the Church of England (C of E) following opposition by evangelicals to the General Synod approving the prospect of trialing a standalone blessing service for homosexual couples. Clergy are currently allowed to bless gay couple’s marriages in regular C of E services. Yet a motion at the debate passed to remove restrictions on using “Prayers of Love and Faith” at standalone services for same-sex couples. The initiative also caters for “pastoral reassurance” to support

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