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From ‘The Chosen’ to ‘The Crucifixion’: How 5&2 Studios is bringing the gospel to a global audience
Mark Sourian, president of production at 5&2 Studios, the company behind the global hit series "The Chosen," believes Hollywood can no longer ignore the growing appetite for faith-based entertainment. "The numbers don't lie," Sourian said in an interview with Christian Daily International. -
Willy Rice elected Southern Baptist Convention president on first ballot
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Study finds parental faith practices linked to adult church attendance
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Religious expression defense omitted from hate crime bill in Canada
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Nearly 20% of millennial, Gen Z parents spank their kids; ministry urges caution
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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
Most pastors and practicing Christians are worried about artificial intelligence replacing God, yet they continue to use the technology anyway, according to new data released by Barna Group. -

Seminaries must balance AI's potential with the risk of bypassing genuine formation, theological educators warn
Two leading voices at the intersection of evangelical theological education and technology are calling on seminary faculty globally to grapple seriously with artificial intelligence as a force already reshaping how students learn, write and reason — while insisting that the spiritual formation at the heart of theological education is something no machine can replicate. At an international webinar titled "AI Disruption and the Future of Theological Education,” they examined both the practical and -

OneHope president responds to papal AI encyclical, calls on churches to engage next generation
The head of a global children's ministry is urging Christian leaders worldwide to take an active role in shaping how artificial intelligence influences the formation of young people, responding to a major Vatican document on the topic. -

Open Doors Canada launches campaign to remember those in prison for their faith
More than 8,000 Christians worldwide were abducted, arrested, imprisoned or sentenced without trial last year because of their faith, according to the 2026 World Watch List. Many of their stories never make headlines. Open Doors Canada is asking Canadian Christians and churches to mark June 28 by remembering the people behind those numbers. -

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.
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