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  ‘God is on the move’: Baptist leader sees ‘quiet revival’ among New Zealand youth

  The so-called “Quiet Revival” report by the Bible Society noting an upsurge in Christianity among young people in the U.K. is also seen to an extent among young New Zealanders, according to a report by Baptists.  In the 2025 Annual Report for the Baptist Churches of New Zealand, Ethan Miller, Youth Catalyst for the denomination, made the comments in reference to the Bible Society report published in April 2025 and titled “The Quiet Revival: Gen Z leads rise in church attendance emerging across p

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  As Christian organizations mull model, impact of child sponsorship, beneficiaries and research point to gains made

  A Compassion UK Trustee has come to the defence of child sponsorship prevalent in many Christian organizations following a recent announcement by ActionAid that it will rethink its child sponsorship programmes that have been running since 1972.

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  Homelessness is preventable, charity says, as report shows Australia’s housing crisis deepens

  Australia’s worsening housing and homelessness crisis is not inevitable and can be prevented with the right investment and support, a leading Christian charity said Wednesday, responding to a new national report that shows millions remain at risk of losing their homes despite government assistance. The 2026 Report on Government Services – Housing and homelessness, published by the Productivity Commission on Jan. 29, found worsening housing insecurity across the country, with low-income renters i

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  Canadian churches encouraged to commit to yearlong prayer for students

  As Canada navigates a year marked by mounting social, economic and cultural pressures, a national youth ministry leader is urging churches to commit to sustained prayer for students and educators across the country throughout 2026. Tim Teakle, Alpha Youth Director at Alpha Canada, has called on Christians to intentionally cover young people in prayer as they face growing academic, mental health and identity-related challenges, emphasizing that support is critical for a generation forming its v

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  ACSI launches “Faith Teaches” campaign during US National School Choice Week

  Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) is launching its annual “Faith Teaches” campaign during National School Choice Week, highlighting the role of Christian schools in both academic achievement and spiritual formation.

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  ‘Break the Debt Blues’ campaign launched by UK charity tackling financial anxiety

  Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has launched a new nationwide campaign aimed at helping millions of U.K. adults struggling with financial anxiety in the aftermath of the Christmas season, as rising household costs deepen pressure on already stretched budgets. The “Break the Debt Blues” campaign, launched this month, comes as an estimated 5.3 million adults report that the festive season added significant pressure to already stretched budgets, according to CAP. The charity says many now face the

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  UK Christian charity urges churches to act after report exposes illegal housing for hundreds of children in care

  A damning new report has found that hundreds of vulnerable children in England’s care system are still living in illegal and unsuitable accommodation, prompting a Christian charity to urge churches across the country to step up with renewed prayer, action and advocacy. The findings, released by the Children’s Commissioner for England, show that 669 children — many with serious mental health needs or additional educational requirements — remain housed in places such as caravans, holiday camps and

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