
US & Canada

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Nearly 20% of millennial, Gen Z parents spank their kids; ministry urges caution
Despite a decline in support for using spanking as a punishment in Canada, around 20% of millennial and Gen Z parents report that they spank their children, according to a study that explored beliefs about whether spanking a child is ever necessary. -
Nations United prepares churches for evangelism during 2026 FIFA men's World Cup
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Most pastors, practicing Christians worry about AI replacing God but use it anyway: Barna
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Seminaries must balance AI's potential with the risk of bypassing genuine formation, theological educators warn
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OneHope president responds to papal AI encyclical, calls on churches to engage next generation
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Open Doors Canada launches campaign to remember those in prison for their faith
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Canadian evangelicals confused about core Christian doctrines, survey finds
A major new survey examining religious beliefs in Canada has found that many evangelicals hold views that deny historic Christian teaching, prompting renewed calls for stronger biblical discipleship and theological education within churches. -

Director shares how heavenly encounter inspired 'Messianic outreach' film ‘Mendel’s Messiah’
The Bronze Halo Award-winning musical “Mendel’s Messiah” is headed to streaming platforms worldwide, bringing gospel music, Jewish storytelling and spiritual themes to audiences through a new cinematic adaptation directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Bradford May. -

Religion linked to better mental health by 10-to-1 margin, major research review finds
A comprehensive analysis of thousands of medical and social science studies has found that religious involvement is associated with better mental health outcomes far more often than not — with positive findings outnumbering negative ones by nearly 10 to one, according to a new report released by the Wheatley Institute. -

International Day for the Unreached set for Pentecost Sunday, May 24
Christian organizations are calling believers worldwide to pray, share and mobilize for the roughly 3.2 billion people who have no access to the gospel, as the International Day for the Unreached returns on Pentecost Sunday, May 24. -

Survey finds most American parents open to the Bible but rarely read it with children
Most American parents express openness to the Bible, yet fewer than one in seven reads Scripture with their children on a regular basis, according to a new report from the American Bible Society. -

4 highlights from Rededicate 250: 'We pray mercy upon our land'
Several high-profile Christian speakers addressed thousands who gathered Sunday on the National Mall for Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving, an all-day prayer and worship festival ahead of the 250th anniversary of United States independence. -

More Americans say religion is gaining influence, but most want churches out of politics, survey finds
A growing share of Americans believe religion is becoming more influential in public life, but most still oppose churches endorsing political candidates or taking sides in day-to-day political debates, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center.
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