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Amid growing concerns about AI's role in news production globally, CDI publishes policy on use of AI tools
Amid increasing concerns about the use of Artificial Intelligence in news media globally, Christian Daily International (CDI) has published a policy on its website on what the news outlet considers permissible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for its editorial staff, and where to draw clear lines. -
Louisiana becomes first state to require Ten Commandments display in public school classrooms
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Gloo announces its 2024 Hackathon focused on “redemptive technology” and the responsible use of AI
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US Surgeon General advocates for tobacco-style warning labels on social media platforms
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Ability to forgive strongly correlated with human flourishing: study
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World Refugee Sunday: Refugee rights expert says Church uniquely placed to offer hope in burgeoning global crisis
Latest Updates
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The Chosen’s Season 4 launched despite ties broken with Angel Studios
Despite a legal dispute with Angel Studios, The Chosen prepares for season four and plans on releasing two weekly episodes on The Chosen app. The first episode launched on June 2 at 7:00 pm (UTC -4) and the following episode on June 6 at 8:30 pm (UTC -4). The following episodes will be released on Sundays and Thursdays at the same times for the next month. -

Ministries partner to reach thousands of prisoners, families and children around the world with the gospel
A massive evangelistic effort has been agreed between two global ministries now looking to distribute 90,000 audio and visual Bibles to 700,000 prisoners in 70 countries over the next five years, with extra support planned for 90,000 vulnerable children and 40,000 caregivers. Prison Fellowship International (PFI) and Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH) announced the joint renewal plan to share the good news of Jesus Christ with prisoners and prisoners’ families taking part in two of PFI’s frontline pr -

Jason Lamb to take the helm at Dare 2 Share as new President
On June 11, 2024, Dare 2 Share Ministries (D2S) announced the appointment of their new president, Jason Lamb. Previously serving as executive vice-president of ministry for the organization, Lamb will take on the role of president after the Board of Directors unanimously elected him for the position. The decision will take effect November 1, 2024. -

North Carolina Pastor Clint Pressley elected president of Southern Baptist Convention
Clint Pressley, pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the United States, beating out five other candidates in an atypically crowded field. -

Christian athletes ministry criticizes Olympic LGBT-affirming guidelines for media that dictate to "not assume a person’s gender identity"
Latest guidelines by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer push LGBT propaganda onto media and other stakeholders, according to 4 WINDS USA, a worldwide sports ministry, helping athletes in track and field. The ministry has issued a damning response to the “Portrayal Guidelines” issued by the IOC for the Olympics, highlighting that GLAAD, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, helped to write the third edition of the guidelines that were crea -

Tributes to German theologian Jürgen Moltmann (1926-2024): "Let us toast to his life — here and there!"
Tributes have been pouring in to eminent German theologian Jürgen Moltmann, 98, who died on June 3. Moltmann was Emeritus Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Tübingen and considered one of the most widely read theologians in the latter half of the 20th century. His many academic books, such as Theology of Hope (1964) and Crucified God (1972) challenge the academic status quo. -

David Robbins announced as new President of Campus Crusade for Christ International/Cru
Campus Crusade for Christ International (Cru) has announced the appointment of seasoned ministry leader David Robbins as its new president. Robbins, 46, becomes the fourth president of the evangelism and discipleship ministry, which is based in Orlando in the U.S. He takes over from Steve Sellers, who is stepping into a new, undisclosed role with Cru.
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