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Child safety experts put pressure on Australian gov't, tech sector to stop online child exploitation, say churches 'play a critical role'
In an open letter, child protection and anti-slavery organizations have urged the Australian Government and technology companies to take stronger action to stop ongoing child sex abuse online – meanwhile Christians have been called upon to support the fight for children’s rights to be safe. The open joint letter was sent to Michelle Rowland MP, Minister of Communications for the Australian Government, earlier this month, (September, 2024). It has been sent in time for the government’s review of -
Christian mother sentenced to death in Pakistan for blasphemy
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Haiti needs Jesus! Father of killed missionary shares update on gospel mission
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Religious rights gains in Vietnam have deteriorated, report says
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'Once aid agencies leave, the church remains': ministry leader highlights churches as gateways to help refugees
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British comedian Steve Legg dies, gospel-focused entertainer was “the best of men”
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Survey shows majority of evangelical churches in US offer small groups, but it doesn't always mean the same
Most evangelical Protestant churches in the U.S. use a form of small group as part of weekly activities but latest figures from Lifeway Research suggest the definitions of what that involves differ widely. The results, based on 1,021 adult Bible study group ministry leaders surveyed between May 27 to June 27 (2024), show that 56 percent of respondents see “Sunday School” as the most accurate description of their group’s activity. -
England & Wales census figures for transgender population likely overstated due to language issue
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed that the 2021 census may have overestimated the number of transgender individuals in the UK because of some respondents misunderstanding the question, the BBC reports. The census indicated that approximately one in 200 people aged over 16 identified as a different gender from their sex at birth. However, a subsequent review revealed that individuals who do not speak fluent English might have misinterpreted the census question and incorrectly -
Killing of Muslim accused of blasphemy shocks Christians in Pakistan
Church leaders and rights activists in Pakistan condemned the killing on Thursday (Sept. 12) of a Muslim in custody on charges of blasphemy. -
“God loves you” – Franklin Graham preaches gospel at largest ever evangelical event in Naples, Italy
21,000 people packed into the main square in the city of Naples to hear Franklin Graham preach about God’s love at the largest evangelical event recorded in the history of Italy. Political leaders from different parties joined the crowds at the ‘Noi Festival’ event held in the Piazza del Plebiscito on Saturday (Sept. 14). -
Kenyan entrepreneur denounces LGBT lifestyle after surrendering life to Christ
Michelle Ntalami, one of Kenya’s young women entrepreneurs and a popular social media personality, announced that she is no longer part of the LGBTQ+ community after her encounter with Christ. Ntalami said she took time to seek God in prayer about her lifestyle that is a “prevalent stronghold in our world today.”
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Mozhda TV goes on air as first Afghan Christian TV channel in historic launch
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Islamic extremists kill Christians in mass shooting at funeral in Jordan
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Serbia’s Vučić concedes election to student movement; evangelical pastor calls result ‘a miracle’
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‘AI cannot pray for us’: Indian AI specialist urges pastors to own their sermons
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US delegation visit to Jordan, Jerusalem highlights status of evangelicals
