
Family & Children

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Australian hero teen says ‘It was God the whole time’ after rescuing family at sea
An Australian teenage boy who swam for four hours across a rough sea only a day after shark sightings to save his family says that God helped him. -
‘God is on the move’: Baptist leader sees ‘quiet revival’ among New Zealand youth
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As Christian organizations mull model, impact of child sponsorship, beneficiaries and research point to gains made
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Homelessness is preventable, charity says, as report shows Australia’s housing crisis deepens
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Canadian churches encouraged to commit to yearlong prayer for students
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ACSI launches “Faith Teaches” campaign during US National School Choice Week
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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 -

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 -

73 million defenseless people were killed last year. Here’s why
More than 73 million abortions were performed worldwide in 2025, making abortion the leading cause of death last year. The figure draws on World Health Organization estimates compiled by the global data-tracking platform Worldometers. -

Pastor, wife spearhead 'inclusive ministry' model for people with disabilities
California pastor Russ Ewell and his wife, Gail, know firsthand the struggles parents face finding churches that know how to care for and minister to their children with severe disabilities, a barrier within church and community settings they are now helping congregations break. -

Child Evangelism Fellowship says it is on track to reach 100 million children with the gospel
A senior leader of Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) says the global Christian ministry is making steady progress toward its long-term goal of sharing the good news about Jesus with 100 million children worldwide, a target tied to its broader “Billion Soul Partnership” initiative. Fred Pry, CEF Vice President of Administration, said the organization’s expanding global workforce and volunteer base are positioning it to reach five percent of the world’s estimated two billion children. Pry made the -

Australian mother weighs legal action after explicit content taught in school lesson without parental consent
An Australian mother is weighing legal action after her teenage daughter was exposed to explicit sexual content — including references to bestiality and sibling sex — during a school lesson delivered without parental knowledge or consent, according to a Christian legal advocacy group. -

How candlelight, carols and chalk blessings shape Christmas across Eastern Europe
Receiving a chalk blessing at the doorway or decorating wooden boats instead of Christmas trees may seem unfamiliar to many outside the region. Yet across Eastern and Central Europe, Christmas is still marked by traditions shaped by faith, memory and shared life—customs that quietly anchor the season in meaning and community.
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India locks down capital, detains Gen Z protest leaders over voter roll dispute
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Pakistan urged to protect girls from forced conversion/marriage