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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. 

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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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  Mission leader Chris Melville becomes new CEO for Bible Society Australia

  Bible Society Australia (BSA) has announced veteran mission leader Chris Melville as its new chief executive officer.  Melville had served as Interim CEO for the past six months and previously held the role of chief of mission, where he oversaw BSA’s domestic and international mission work, according to a Bible Society announcement on Jan. 30.  Melville commented on his appointment, saying he felt humbled to be chosen and “energised for the next season of ministry.” 

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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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  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.

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  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

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  How indigenous art fosters reconciliation, healing and Christian identity

  A recent podcast by the World Evangelical Alliance’s Peace and Reconciliation Network examined how Indigenous art forms can play a vital role in reconciliation, cultural recovery and Christian discipleship, drawing on the personal stories of two Indigenous artists shaped by creative practice and theological reflection.

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