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  New strategic faith lead to strengthen role of churches in England’s social prescribing efforts

  The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) has announced a new two-year initiative to strengthen the contribution of faith communities to social prescribing across England. The project, announced May 22, will create a Strategic Lead for Faith and Social Prescribing role within NASP. The effort is being funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust and supported by the Good Faith Partnership (GFP).

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  African Church must ‘put on its own oxygen mask’ before leading globally, says theologian Prof. Weanzana

  The Christian church in Africa is undeniably flourishing, with statistics showing a significant increase in the number of Christians across the continent. There were an estimated 734 million Christians in Africa in 2024, a significant increase from the 10 million Christians in 1900. This growth brings not only a sense of rejoicing but also a heavy responsibility, positioning the African church as a major representative of Christianity worldwide.

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  Herdsmen slaughter 42 Christians in Taraba state, Nigeria

  Fulani herdsmen in the early hours of Saturday (May 24) killed 42 people in three predominantly Christian communities in Taraba state, northeast Nigeria, sources said.

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  Africa Bible commentary second edition commissioned to address 'theological anemia' and equip the African Church

  The second edition of the Africa Bible Commentary (ABC) was officially commissioned on May 23 in the final sessions of the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), marking a significant milestone in African theological scholarship. Leaders emphasized that the commentary is fully African-owned and crafted to meet the spiritual and contextual needs of the African Church.

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  'Hope is not a strategy': Rev. David Ewagata challenges African Church to engage the 'now generation'

  In one of the most engaging and provocative speeches delivered at the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), Rev. David Ewagata challenged the continent’s evangelical leadership to radically reassess their assumptions and strategies regarding Africa’s youth. Blending humor, hard data, biblical exposition, and pointed critiques, Ewagata called for a "mission mindset reset" and warned that the future of the African Church hinges on how it engages its youngest gen

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