Family & Children

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  • WEA panel urges return to family-centered disciple making as foundation of the Church

    WEA panel urges return to family-centered disciple making as foundation of the Church

    The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) concluded its morning program on the fourth and final day of the 2025 General Assembly in Seoul, Korea, with a compelling call for a global return to family-centered disciple making — challenging pastors, parents, and national church leaders to bridge the growing gap between pulpit and home.
  • UK twin footballers score for Tearfund

    UK twin footballers score for Tearfund

    Teenage twin girl footballers in England who are dedicated members of their local church have created a novel method for raising awareness of international Christian aid agency Tearfund. Lily and Bella Wharin, 16, who live near Bristol recently signed to South West Women's League Premier Division team, Frampton Rangers Ladies Football Club. Player sponsorship means that whenever Lily or Bella score a goal, or are named player of the match, Tearfund is mentioned on the team’s social media feeds.
  • Call to reinstate psychiatrist sacked for puberty blockers concern

    Call to reinstate psychiatrist sacked for puberty blockers concern

    The leader of a Christian political party in Australia has called for the government to stop “punishing” and “persecuting” a child psychiatrist who lost her job after stating concerns about puberty blockers for children at Queensland’s gender clinic. Lyle Shelton, national director at Family First Party Australia, called the dire predicament experienced by Dr. Jillian Spencer “unbelievable.” Spencer lost her job at the Queensland Children's Hospital in Australia in 2023 for raising concerns abou