
Family & Children

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Celebrating men and boys on International Men’s Day
International Men’s Day is being marked today, Nov. 19, with events across the world highlighting the theme “Celebrating Men and Boys” and drawing renewed attention to the contributions, needs, and well-being of men. Launched in 1999, the annual observance has expanded into a global initiative recognized in more than 80 countries. -
Christians Against Poverty appoints David Nussbaum as new chair of trustees, calling him a ‘man of faith’
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World Vision partners with local churches, mobilizes aid efforts in Caribbean islands after Hurricane Melissa
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Champions Club unveils new faith-based curriculum initiative for youths with special needs
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WEA panel urges return to family-centered disciple making as foundation of the Church
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‘The largest cause of death globally’: UK doctor Calum Miller urges evangelicals to confront abortion crisis
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Paraguayan disability advocate calls for radical inclusion at WEA General Assembly in Seoul
Cinthia Hieber, President and CEO of the Paraguayan Stuttering Association, delivered a deeply personal address at the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly in Seoul on Monday morning, urging churches to embrace radical inclusion and become places of “intentional visibility” for people with disabilities and diverse needs. -

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. -

‘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. -

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. -

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 -

Half of young adults in Spain report suffering violence in childhood, government survey finds
Nearly half of young adults in Spain say they endured psychological violence as children or teenagers, according to a new government-backed survey that exposes what officials called a “structural problem” of abuse and neglect across the country. -

Law proposed to deter sex-selective abortions in New South Wales, Australia
A new abortion law reform bill set to be introduced in the New South Wales (NSW) Parliament this week seeks to prohibit abortions performed on the basis of a baby’s sex. Pro-life advocates say the proposed legislation follows new academic research showing evidence of sex-selective abortion in Australia—an issue long dismissed by abortion-rights supporters as a myth.
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From mission field to mission force: Indonesia's churches aim to send 30,000 missionaries by 2033
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Singapore Statement calls Majority World missions to greater self-reliance and South-South partnership
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Christian ministries deliver 750 solar-powered audio Bibles to displaced families in DR Congo
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Pastor in Punjab, India, killed by man he led to Christ
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Filipino churches launch movement towards family discipleship amid rising concerns over changing social values