Church & Missions

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  British comedian Steve Legg dies, gospel-focused entertainer was “the best of men”

  By Chris Eyte Europe 2 months ago

  A personal tribute has been paid to one of England’s most beloved Christian comedians Steve Legg after he died last night (Sept. 16), following a brave battle against cancer lasting 17 months. Legg died at the age of 57 in the company of his beloved wife Bekah and family at Worthing Hospital, in the south coast town of Worthing in West Sussex, England. The couple have five daughters, one son and one granddaughter.

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  A call for greater integrity by Christian leaders

  By J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu Africa

  2 months ago

  The number of global Christian leaders, who recently have had to confess and repent of moral failing or step aside from leadership duties due to some moral indiscretion, has been staggering. At the heart of the problem is the leaders’ inability to exercise integrity as a critical lifestyle in Christian living.

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  Survey shows majority of evangelical churches in US offer small groups, but it doesn't always mean the same

  By Chris Eyte US & Canada

  2 months ago

  Most evangelical Protestant churches in the U.S. use a form of small group as part of weekly activities but latest figures from Lifeway Research suggest the definitions of what that involves differ widely. The results, based on 1,021 adult Bible study group ministry leaders surveyed between May 27 to June 27 (2024), show that 56 percent of respondents see “Sunday School” as the most accurate description of their group’s activity.

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  “God loves you” – Franklin Graham preaches gospel at largest ever evangelical event in Naples, Italy

  By Chris Eyte Europe

  2 months ago

  21,000 people packed into the main square in the city of Naples to hear Franklin Graham preach about God’s love at the largest evangelical event recorded in the history of Italy. Political leaders from different parties joined the crowds at the ‘Noi Festival’ event held in the Piazza del Plebiscito on Saturday (Sept. 14).