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Jordan accelerates preparations for commemoration of 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism
As Christians worldwide look toward a series of major 2,000-year milestones culminating in 2033, marking the death and Resurrection of Jesus, Jordan is accelerating preparations for the first of them: the 2030 anniversary of Jesus’ baptism at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the UNESCO-recognized site where John baptized Him and Christ’s public ministry began. -
Tokyo Deaflympics 2025 offers rare opportunity to reach one of the world’s least-reached people groups
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Podcast examines forgiveness and redemption as ‘Punch’ play retells fatal blow that killed paramedic
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Thousands gather in Buenos Aires for Gospel Experience 2025 festival
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AEL reaffirms its commitment to defend women's dignity on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
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Malawi faith leaders challenge High Court abortion ruling as ‘worrying precedent’
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Kaká says deepest faith came during career setbacks, not victories
Former Brazilian footballer Kaká told a church gathering in São Paulo that the most difficult seasons of his career—not his global success—were what ultimately deepened his Christian faith and shaped his identity in Christ. -

Roma Riaz, first Pakistani Christian at Miss Universe, slams colorist and body-shaming trolls
Roma Riaz is used to being the “first,” but not to the kind of attention she received in the weeks leading up to the recent Miss Universe pageant held on Nov. 21. As the first Pakistani Christian to compete in the contest, the 27-year-old found herself at the center of an intense online debate. -

Honduran churches launch nationwide prayer campaigns for peace ahead of Nov. 30 elections
With one week remaining before Honduras’ general elections, evangelical and Catholic churches across the country have begun nationwide prayer gatherings and public appeals for peace, transparency and broad democratic participation. -

Russia lowers criminal age to 14, exposing Ukrainian teens to life sentences for ‘sabotage’
Teenagers in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine now face the prospect of life imprisonment for “sabotage” after President Vladimir Putin approved amendments lowering the age of criminal liability, even as international negotiations continue over ending the war. -

Dutch Christian military network seeks to expand reach to armed forces personnel
The Nederlandse Christenmilitairen Ontmoetingskring (NCOK), a supportive network for Christian personnel in the Dutch Armed Forces, hopes to expand its reach and ministry across the nation's military community. -

Relationship more essential than AI for discipleship
Most church pastors in the U.S. agree that true discipleship happens in relationships and cannot be reduced to an artificial intelligence program, according to new data from the Lifeway Research State of Discipleship study. This consensus points to a belief that human connection is a non-negotiable element of Christian growth, a finding that emerges as the church grapples with the increasing presence of artificial intelligence in ministry. The study reveals that 95% of pastors believe disciplesh -

Celebrating men and boys on International Men’s Day
International Men’s Day is being marked today, Nov. 19, with events across the world highlighting the theme “Celebrating Men and Boys” and drawing renewed attention to the contributions, needs, and well-being of men. Launched in 1999, the annual observance has expanded into a global initiative recognized in more than 80 countries.
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From mission field to mission force: Indonesia's churches aim to send 30,000 missionaries by 2033
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Singapore Statement calls Majority World missions to greater self-reliance and South-South partnership
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Filipino churches launch movement towards family discipleship amid rising concerns over changing social values
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Christian ministries deliver 750 solar-powered audio Bibles to displaced families in DR Congo
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Authorities in Egypt hold Christian incommunicado