Carolina Luciano Burgos

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Articles by Carolina Luciano Burgos

3 months ago

Latin America 3 months ago

Avance 2024 International Leadership Summit in Bogotá discusses use of AI in churches

By Carolina Luciano Burgos

The Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Movimiento Internacional (Pentecostal Church of God International Movement, or IDPMI) recently held its second International Leadership Summit “Avance 2024” in Bogotá, Colombia. Focus of the event was on the issue how churches can best use Artificial Intelligence (AI) with integrity, and how they can be at the forefront of the AI technology and interpret it in accordance with the Gospel.
4 months ago

US & Canada 4 months ago

Only 2% of the world’s 70 million Deaf people follow Jesus, AI offers new opportunities for outreach

By Carolina Luciano Burgos

DOOR International is seeking solutions with artificial intelligence (AI) to see how this technology can be implemented to serve the ministry of deaf or hard of hearing (hoh) individuals. However, AI integration has proven to be more complex than expected when put into practice.
4 months ago

Latin America US & Canada 4 months ago

Chicago church organizes wedding for seven immigrant couples who wish commit their marriages to God

By Carolina Luciano Burgos

The ministry of La Villita church, from New Life Community Church (NLCC) in Chicago, performed a wedding ceremony in which six Venezuelan and one Mexican couple decided to “do things right” and formalize their relationships following Scripture, by way of marriage.
4 months ago

Caribbean Latin America 4 months ago

Churches in the Caribbean and Central America get ready for a more intense hurricane season in 2024

By Carolina Luciano Burgos

In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, churches in the Caribbean and Central America are set to embrace what is expected to be a historic hurricane season, with an 85% chance of experiencing a more active and intense season than normal. Beryl was the first "major" hurricane in July, something unprecedented at the start of the hurricane season. It became the first of its kind to make landfall at a severe category so early.
4 months ago

US & Canada 4 months ago

Berlin First Baptist Church in Maryland held first Vacation Bible School for children with disabilities

By Carolina Luciano Burgos

Berlin First Baptist Church (BFBC) in Berlin, Maryland held its first Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children with disabilities Jun 17-20, 2024. The program ran in the morning while a traditional, neurotypical VBS was hosted in the evenings of those same days. Children's Director Shannon Diehl has a heart for children with developmental disabilities and had been thinking about doing a VBS for children with disabilities for many years. Yet she did not know if she could bring this idea to life.
5 months ago

Asia 5 months ago

TWR Motion reaches the Buddhist community in Thailand with animated series called Journey to Hope

By Carolina Luciano Burgos

TWR Motion and Antioch Ministries International (AMI) are working together to reach the Buddhist community in Thailand through an animated series called “Journey to Hope”. Using vibrant illustrations, the 20-episode series communicates the main teachings of the Bible in a way that is easy for Thai Buddhists to understand.
5 months ago

US & Canada 5 months ago

Gloo announces its 2024 Hackathon focused on “redemptive technology” and the responsible use of AI

By Carolina Luciano Burgos

From September 13 – 15, 2024, technologists will gather in Boulder Colorado for the second annual AI and the Church Hackathon sponsored by Gloo – a network connecting the “faith ecosystem.” The theme of the coming event will be “Redemptive Technology.” Technologists will develop new concepts, ideas and solutions related to AI so that these technologies can be used and properly applied in everyday church life.
5 months ago

US & Canada 5 months ago

The Chosen’s Season 4 launched despite ties broken with Angel Studios

By Carolina Luciano Burgos

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.
5 months ago

US & Canada 5 months ago

Jason Lamb to take the helm at Dare 2 Share as new President

By Carolina Luciano Burgos

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.
5 months ago

Europe 5 months ago

Italian Evangelical Alliance celebrates 50th anniversary, discusses future of evangelical movement

By Carolina Luciano Burgos

On May 10–11, 2024 in Rome, Italy, the Italian Evangelical Alliance (Alleanza Evangelica Italiana, AEI) celebrated its 50th anniversary during its 2024 general assembly. The event also commemorated 50 years since the first World Congress on Evangelization held in Lausanne, Switzerland and included members of the Lausanne Movement.
6 months ago

Oceania 6 months ago

Australian research finds many churches make physical provisions, few offer programs for people with disabilities

By Carolina Luciano Burgos

In April 2024 NCLS Research in Australia released the findings from their 2021 National Church Life Survey (NCLS) related to how well churches prepare to receive disabled individuals. “Whether in facilities or in an active culture of inclusion,” the NCLS looked at how welcomed disabled individuals feel and how well they are provided for.
6 months ago

US & Canada 6 months ago

Billy Graham statue to be unveiled today in US Capitol Statuary Hall

By Carolina Luciano Burgos

The globally recognized evangelist Billy Graham will be honored with a statue raised at the US Capitol Statuary Hall today, May 16. Representing the state of North Carolina, the seven-foot bronze statue will accentuate Billy Graham’s lifelong commitment to the gospel and his obedience to Christ.

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Carolina Luciano Burgos

Articles by Carolina Luciano Burgos

Avance 2024 International Leadership Summit in Bogotá discusses use of AI in churches

Only 2% of the world’s 70 million Deaf people follow Jesus, AI offers new opportunities for outreach

Chicago church organizes wedding for seven immigrant couples who wish commit their marriages to God

Churches in the Caribbean and Central America get ready for a more intense hurricane season in 2024

Berlin First Baptist Church in Maryland held first Vacation Bible School for children with disabilities

TWR Motion reaches the Buddhist community in Thailand with animated series called Journey to Hope

Gloo announces its 2024 Hackathon focused on “redemptive technology” and the responsible use of AI

The Chosen’s Season 4 launched despite ties broken with Angel Studios

Jason Lamb to take the helm at Dare 2 Share as new President

Italian Evangelical Alliance celebrates 50th anniversary, discusses future of evangelical movement

Australian research finds many churches make physical provisions, few offer programs for people with disabilities

Billy Graham statue to be unveiled today in US Capitol Statuary Hall

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