Church & Missions

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  Mental health issues largely 'normalized' in Canadian churches, but some stigma remains

  By Chris Eyte US & Canada 25 minutes ago

  Mental health issues are largely “normalized” within Canadian churches but stigma about the problems still exist, according to a survey sample of 1,000 church leaders and churchgoers. The survey was featured in the first of four webinars on “What Canadian Church Leaders Should Know about Mental Health & Illness in their Congregation” hosted by Flourishing Congregations Institute (FCI) and supported by Ambrose University in Canada.

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  Finding hope in Jesus in the midst of historic devastation

  By Arnold Forster Europe

  2 days ago

  What does normal look like mere days after an historic flood that devastated Valencia Spain? Here is a uniquely insider perspective that promotes hope in Jesus in the midst of great trial.

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  Gafcon issues statement with 'sadness' after resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury, 'occasion for grief and self-reflection'

  By Chris Eyte Africa Europe

  3 days ago

  A leading Anglican body critical of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, has issued a statement following his resignation after failing to timely report serial child abuser John Smyth QC to police - saying his willingness to step down shows evidence of taking responsibility. 

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  More than 80,000 people celebrated Gospel Night in Buenos Aires

  By Diario Cristiano Latin America

  4 days ago

  For the second consecutive year, Gospel Night was held, an event organized by the Ministry of Culture of the City Government of Buenos Aires. The event brought together more than two thousand artists from different churches across the city and was attended by over 80,000 people, according to organizers.