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  With rising discontent, more than half of American clergy seriously considered quitting: study

  In "I'm Exhausted All the Time — Exploring the Factors Contributing to Growing Clergy Discontentment," released Thursday as part of the institute's larger project "Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations," researchers surveyed a nationally representative group of 1,700 religious leaders in the fall of 2023 then compared the findings to responses provided by clergy and their congregations in earlier EPIC surveys.

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  New research affirms destruction of biblical city described in 2 Kings, archaeologists say

  Israeli scholars say their research affirms the destruction of a biblical city — the conquest of Gath by King Hazael of Aram detailed in the Second Book of Kings — using a novel technology that measures magnetic fields in burnt bricks. This innovative study seemingly validates the biblical account of the destruction of the Philistine city of Gath by Hazael, king of Aram, as depicted in 2 Kings 17:17.

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  French national evangelical alliance calls for nationwide worship day on October 5: 'all ages, all origins, all denominations'

  Conseil National des Évangéliques de France (CNEF), the leading evangelical alliance in France, has called upon evangelical leaders to coordinate worship meetings in the country on October 5, 2025. In a press release, CNEF stated its main objective for the worship day as simply celebrating Jesus Christ and bearing witness to the good news about Him. It is hoped the event will be complemented with various concerts, youth gatherings and evangelism activities. 

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  Christian ministry collecting 5,000 pairs of shoes to give to the needy

  A Pennsylvania-based Christian radio ministry has set the goal of collecting 5,000 pairs of new or slightly used shoes to send to the needy abroad and to help support their outreach in India. The Tide Ministry officially launched its third annual “Your Soles, Their Souls” shoe donation drive last Tuesday, with donations accepted through March 6.

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  Passion 2024: Louie Giglio challenges modern cultural messages with Gospel truths

  Louie Giglio tackled common modern societal beliefs — entitlement, self-determination and personal rights — and contrasted them with the transformative message of the Gospel in a message delivered to thousands of young people at Passion 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  American Bible Society appoints first female president

  The American Bible Society has announced that Jennifer Holloran will become their new president and CEO, making her the first woman to hold such a position in the Christian organization’s over 200-year history. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based ABS released a statement Tuesday announcing their board of directors’ appointment of Holloran.

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  Conservative alternative to the United Methodist Church surpasses 4,200 member congregations

  A theologically conservative denomination that was launched in 2022 to serve as an alternative to the United Methodist Church has already garnered over 4,200 member congregations. The Global Methodist Church, which was officially launched on May 1, 2022, ended 2023 with 4,281 member churches, according to GMC Transitional Connectional Officer Keith Boyette.

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