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  More than 50,000 Canadians began or restored relationship with Jesus in 2024, Alpha reports

  More than 50,000 people began or renewed their relationship with Jesus Christ after attending an evangelistic Alpha Canada course in 2024, according to the Alpha Canada Impact Report 2024, released on Feb. 21. Significant engagement was seen among Chinese communities and the youth.

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  US evangelical donors prefer traditional giving methods over innovation, study finds

  Most evangelical donors prefer to give to established, trusted methods of addressing recipients’ needs rather than supporting innovative approaches, according to a recent research report.

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  Children's Literacy Project partners with college students to tackle illiteracy among children in the US

  The Children's Literacy Project, a national organization dedicated to combating childhood illiteracy through community-led efforts, has launched a new initiative to mobilize Christian college and university students in addressing the literacy crisis in the U.S. The initiative kicked off with Literacy Service Day, an event held at Bushnell University in Eugene, OR.

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  Southern Baptist leader declares 'no tolerance' as he outlines safety measures, church standards to prevent sexual abuse

  Sexual abuse is a “serious and real problem” alongside the “explosion of child pornography,” said Jeff Iorg, president and chief executive officer of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee (EC), in a speech to EC delegates. Reminding attendees that Southern Baptists remain a “force for good,” Iorg stressed the importance of sex abuse prevention and appropriate responses by the SBC churches.

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  Lakewood Music Español releases new album, bringing hope to Hispanic community

  During a press conference for the release of Lakewood Music Español's new album, set for Feb. 28, musicians Danilo Montero, Ingrid Rosario, Ramiro García, and Jafet Lora shared insights into the creative process behind the project. A central theme emerged throughout the discussion: the hope conveyed through the songs and their impact on listeners, integrating them into personal worship.

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  Wheaton College alumni flood petition for leadership change amid 'pernicious drift'

  A group of more than 1,000 concerned students, alumni and their family members have signed a letter demanding a change in leadership at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, amid what they describe as the flagship Evangelical institution's mission drift.

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  Most US pastors encourage congregations to pray for and support persecuted Christians, new report shows

  Church pastors in the U.S. have overwhelmingly indicated that the needs of the persecuted church are important to their local congregations. Lifeway Research surveyed 1,003 Protestant pastors by phone from Aug. 8 to Sept. 3, 2024, to gauge their views. The findings were published today (Feb. 18).

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