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  From mission to 'sevā': AICOCIM challenges Indian Church to embrace selfless service

  On the opening day of the All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM), Rev. Dr. Praveen Paul, Principal of Caleb Institute, delivered a plenary address urging the Indian Church to recover the essence of discipleship. He warned that consumer-driven attitudes and shallow models of church growth cannot sustain Christian witness, calling instead for the formation of authentic disciples shaped by integrity, humility, and Spirit-led obedience.

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  Lego becomes a creative tool for evangelism across Latin America

  The message of the Gospel found a new way to reach younger audiences through LEGO animation. From England, a project that began in the middle of the pandemic is now expanding into different languages and is already impacting thousands of Spanish speakers.

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  ‘Because you’re breathing, you matter’: on World Suicide Prevention Day, evangelist and abuse survivor Dean Sikes urges youth to have hope in God

  World Suicide Prevention Day is Sept. 10 and Dean Sikes, founder of “You Matter” ministries, an evangelist and sex abuse survivor, is concerned about the mental health of young people. In an exclusive interview with Christian Daily International, Sikes explains why he has written his latest book “You Matter: Finding Hope and Meaning in Everyday Life” (Fedd Books), to help people find a path to healing through God’s love, referencing Job 33:4: “The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Alm

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  Canadian euthanasia doctor says housing concerns could justify assisted death

  A Canadian physician who has reportedly performed hundreds of assisted deaths has argued that poor housing conditions should be a legitimate reason to seek euthanasia.

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  Homeschool mom must enroll son in accredited school; Brazilian court upholds $20K in fines

  A Brazilian state high court has ruled that a mother cannot homeschool her son and must enroll him in a recognised school, upholding fines imposed on her for non-compliance, a decision legal advocates argue violates international human rights law protecting parental rights in education.

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  Marriages continue to decline in New Zealand, evangelicals urge commitment to healthy unions

  Marriage rates in New Zealand have reached historic lows, according to new government data, prompting the New Zealand Christian Network (NZCN) to affirm the value of strong marriages for families and society.

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  Polynesian Anglican woman joins traditional voyage to voice youth concerns at Pacific Islands Forum

  A traditional canoe carrying young Pacific activists sailed into Honiara this week, bringing a call for climate justice, peace and ocean protection as leaders gathered for the Pacific Islands Forum. The voyage was timed to coincide with the opening of the regional summit on Monday, Sept. 8. A young Anglican woman from Polynesia, 20-year-old Kakala Tevi of Tongan and Fijian heritage, has joined other young people on the sailing mission to underline contemporary issues of importance to her generat

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