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  ‘The Lion of Judah’ children’s Bible reimagines Scripture with animals

  A new children’s Bible from the German Bible Society is drawing attention for portraying all its human characters as animals — from Moses as a hippopotamus to Noah as a beaver — in a creative effort to make Scripture more engaging for young readers.

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  Ministry opens school in Romania to give hope, instill Christian values in students

  A ministry working to reach Romanian students with the gospel has opened a new Christian school designed to integrate academic excellence with biblical values and English-language education.

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  Global survey finds hope rising for the Church, digital missions emerging as key frontier

  The Lausanne Movement has released a new global report revealing a renewed sense of optimism among Christian leaders about the future of the church — even as they acknowledge deep challenges from secularism, political polarization, and ethical failures within church leadership.

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  [Book Review] Leading Well in Times of Disruption: Leadership Development for Global Mission

  After the first section, each essay contains practical and biblical lessons about leadership for this stage of history from a range of global leaders: wonderful lessons for lifelong learners.

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  Former WEA head sounds alarm over declining global Christian engagement in defending persecuted believers

  Amid rising concerns over global violations of religious freedom, former World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Secretary General Bishop Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher has warned that major Christian networks are retreating from advocacy for the persecuted church.

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  Türkiye’s expulsion of foreign Christians challenged in European Court

  The Turkish government faces a legal challenge for banning a U.S. Christian who lived in the country for 34 years.

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  Tens of thousands across six continents joined in prayer for IFES World Student Day 2025

  Almost 30,000 people from more than 130 countries and territories united in prayer for “Immeasurably More” of God’s work in the world’s universities and colleges on Oct. 16. On World Student Day (WSD), a wave of global intercession started in the Pacific and swept across the global to the Americas. 

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