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‘There is no such thing as the evangelical’: Researchers say the movement’s center has shifted to the Global South
The question of who qualifies as an evangelical and how many evangelicals exist worldwide continues to puzzle scholars, church leaders and mission researchers alike. That was the central theme of a Sept. 2 webinar hosted by the World Evangelical Alliance and released publicly Sept. 5, featuring two leading voices in global religious demography. -
‘The Church’s credibility depends on character,’ says theological education leader, urging schools to recover the tradition of virtue education
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‘We need each other as helpers, friends, companions, and partners’ to strengthen the Church’s mission, says European Evangelical Alliance co-leader Connie Duarte
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‘An appalling crime’: Lord Alton urges EU action against forced abortion of disabled women
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Hate crimes and opposition against Christians increase in Turkey
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Global fertility rates continue long-term decline, Pew report shows
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Christian charity warns hike in energy costs will hit UK’s poorest
A Christian debt charity has warned that the poorest households in the U.K. will suffer as colder months approach, following a new increase in national energy costs. -

Samaritan’s Purse's Edward Graham reminds Ukrainians of God’s love at national prayer breakfast in Kyiv
Edward Graham, chief operating officer (COO) of Samaritan’s Purse, and a grandson of late evangelist Billy Graham, told Ukrainians that God had not forgotten them in an address as the keynote speaker at Ukraine’s National Prayer Breakfast. -

Thousands of Christians join March for Jesus in Belfast, Northern Ireland
An estimated 8,000 to 10,000 Christians filled the streets of Belfast on Saturday (Aug. 23), waving flags, singing and praying in unity during a March for Jesus that organizers described as peaceful and celebratory. Rev. John Ahern, chief organizer of the event, told Christian Daily International that the turnout included “many families and children” and created “a wonderful sense of peace and unity.” He added that the Police Service of Northern Ireland reported no problems during the march. -

President Zelenskyy awards Franklin Graham Ukraine’s Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise for humanitarian aid
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has awarded Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse, the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, Second Class, one of the nation’s highest honors, in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and support for Ukraine’s sovereignty. -

Evangelical Alliance pleads for prayer as Serbia protests turn violent: 'Pray for the leaders to make wise decisions'
Evangelical leaders in Serbia are pleading for urgent prayer as some say the country teeters on the brink of civil war after months of anti-corruption protests turned violent. The unrest began last November when the roof of Novi Sad Railway Station collapsed, killing at least 15 people. Many Serbians blamed corruption and government negligence for the disaster. The tragedy quickly became a symbol of entrenched corruption, sparking calls for accountability. -

‘This is amazing’: 6 countries torn apart by war see 'breakthrough' in Christian cooperation
Evangelicals from two generations and diverse church backgrounds see the fruit of collaboration, says Croatian Jasmin Avdagić. A festival brought together 1,300 people from countries of the former Yugoslavia region. -

'Only God can heal our land': Belfast march calls for unity and gospel witness in Northern Ireland
“Night is coming when no man can work. There is work to be done and a world to be won, and we must be about our Father’s business. The time for playing games is over.” With those words, Rev. John Ahern, chief organizer of the March for Jesus in Belfast, Northern Ireland, set the tone for Saturday’s event (Aug. 23), the first of its kind in the city and one of 16 marches for Christ taking place across Europe this summer.
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