War-weary Ukrainians plant 160 churches across Europe
European Christian Mission International (ECMI) reports that 160 churches have been planted across Europe by displaced Ukrainians in the four years since Russia invaded their country.
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Biola University Approves Plan to Merge with Phoenix Seminary
Faith & Religion Post Date: June 4, 2026 Biola University ...
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SBC’s 15-year journey to 51% to IMB | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – In 1917, Southern Baptists decided the Convention needed a central office to handle its business throughout the year. When the Cooperative Program was established a few years later, the SBC Executive Committee received a small portion of the budget each year.
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‘Cow vigilantes’ get Catholics in prayer arrested in India
Catholics in India arrested in May under Rajasthan’s new “anti-conversion law” are still trying to obtain bail from the state High Court after lower courts denied their petitions, sources said.
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Young Christians Want Guidance, Not Just Freedom, Dutch Churches Hear at Landmark Youth Ministry Summit
Dutch youth say smartphones are hurting their faith — but also credit social media with their first encounter with Christianity, according to a new report presented Friday at the inaugural "Young Generations Day" in the Netherlands.
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OneHope President Responds to Papal AI Eencyclical, 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.
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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.
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A Life in Rhythm: Steady Disciplines Shape Clint Pressley’s Life and Ministry | Baptist Press
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Clint Pressley moves easily between different worlds. In a typical week, the pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte may preach multiple sermons at two campuses, work through a stack of books, counsel a younger pastor facing a difficult ministry decision and spend time working out…
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Proposed CP Budget Makes Missions Top Priority | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – Later this month, for the first time, Southern Baptists will have a chance to adopt a budget that will send 51 percent of all Cooperative Program receipts to the foreign mission field. IMB President Paul Chitwood said the move shows global missions is a “first priority” for…
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Half of Pastors Satisfied with Their Church’s Discipleship, Lifeway Research Shows | Baptist Press
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The church flourishes when disciples are being formed. But how do churches know if they’re effectively forming disciples?
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Mohler Refines Focus of Proposal on SBC on Female Pastors
Messengers stand for worship during a Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting, June 11, 2024, in Indianapolis. Associated Press / Photo by Doug McSchooler, file ...
