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Bible engagement strongly linked to human flourishing, American Bible Society report shows
Christian Daily International, Jun 19, 2025
The American Bible Society (ABS) released the third chapter of its 15th annual State of the Bible report on June 12, highlighting a strong link between active Christian faith and human flourishing. The findings suggest that practices such as regular Bible engagement and church participation are associated with significantly higher levels of personal well-being. According to a press release accompanying the chapter, individuals who reported a connection with God “exhibit greater human flourishing
John MacArthur Undergoes Second Lung Procedure as Church Cuts Budget
WORLD, Jun 18, 2025
The Grace Community Church pastor and host of the Grace To You podcast underwent a second successful procedure on his lungs last month, according to a congregational note from MacArthur shared on Sund...
SBC DIGEST: SBC25 recap resources; O’Brien, Dodd award recipients | Baptist Press
Baptist Press, Jun 18, 2025
2025 SBC Annual Meeting recap slides and video available to church; Ketner recognized for ‘unwavering commitment to the Great Commission’; Union honors Shaddix with Dodd Award during SBC meeting.
Bivocational ministry success hinges on servant mentality for pastor, people | Baptist Press
Baptist Press, Jun 18, 2025
GADSDEN, Ala. (BP) – Alvin Johnson has a calling. Two, actually. He loves both and sees God work in their respective settings.
‘God is sufficient’: Alistair Begg Bids Farewell to Parkside Church with Message of Faith
The Christian Post, Jun 18, 2025
Pastor Alistair Begg delivered his final sermon as senior pastor of Parkside Church earlier this month, ending more than four decades of ministry with a message of faith in the sufficiency of God
Native American Christians Using Many Methods to Reach Continent’s Hundreds of Tribes | Baptist Press
Baptist Press, Jun 18, 2025
DALLAS – A podcast for and about Native Americans that premiered this spring was announced at the recent annual meeting of the Fellowship of Native American Christians.
Lifeway partners with LifePoint Church to distribute 2,000 Bibles through VBS | Baptist Press
Baptist Press, Jun 18, 2025
SMYRNA, Tenn. — Giant flowers filled the screen as kids filed in to LifePoint Church Smyrna for the final day of their 2025 Vacation Bible School (VBS). Reflecting Lifeway's 2025 theme – Magnified! – the worship center was decorated with large ants, squirrels, caterpillars, fireflies, flowers and dragonflies. The week…
Beatified Congolese martyr highlights ‘precious witness of laity, youth’ Pope Leo says
EWTN News, Jun 18, 2025
Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, a Congolese martyr who died at the age of 26, was beatified in Rome on Sunday, June 15.
10 Years after Charleston Church Massacre, Faith Leaders Lament That the Country Hasn’t Changed
Word&Way, Jun 18, 2025
As survivors gathered Tuesday, they invited another congregation that knows the pain of murderous hatred to join them: members of the Tree of Life synagogue.
Nine Events to Check Out for a Faith-Centered Juneteenth
Word&Way, Jun 18, 2025
Across the country, faith groups are gearing up for Juneteenth celebrations that weave spirituality and history.

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