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Nigeria security agents prevent clergy from officiating funeral service in Jos, arrest Christian journalists covering altercation
Nigeria’s security agents on Saturday prevented the president of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) from entering the sanctuary during a funeral service at the church’s headquarters in Jos, Plateau State, and arrested two Christian female journalists who were covering the altercation at the event. -
‘Far from a holy nation’: Mexican deputy says cartels now rule much of the country, calls for spiritual renewal
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‘Buddies for life’: Joni and Friends president shares moving story of faith and friendship from disability retreat
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‘Bring back Scripture to the center of youth ministry’, says global youth leader
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Church of England Evangelical Council urges Mullally to protect biblical teaching as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
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Evangelical groups call for end of child exploitation as UN highlights global crisis: 138 million children forced to work
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Prison Fellowship International, Bible League to distribute 620,000 Bibles in prisons
Prison Fellowship International and Bible League International announced a new five-year agreement to provide 620,000 Bibles to prisoners in 20 countries. The initiative builds on a partnership that began in 2019, which has already supplied more than 570,000 Bibles to inmates who completed Prison Fellowship International’s in-prison program, The Prisoner’s Journey. The program is offered in more than 700 prisons worldwide and aims to introduce inmates to the Christian faith. -

Venezuelan Evangelical Prison Ministry gathers 200 at national meeting
More than 200 people from across Venezuela gathered Sept. 17–21 for the 35th National Meeting of the Evangelical Prison Ministry, an annual event focused on worship, fellowship and coordination of prison outreach efforts. -

South Korean lawmakers mark 60th anniversary of National Prayer Breakfast, hold non-partisan service for unity and peace
Christian lawmakers from both South Korea’s ruling and opposition parties joined church leaders Wednesday (Oct. 1) in a bipartisan prayer service at the National Assembly, calling for cooperation over conflict and praying for peace on the Korean Peninsula. -

American sprinter Noah Lyles and fiancée Jamaican athlete Junelle Bromfield baptized together in Orlando
American sprint star Noah Lyles and his fiancée, Jamaican relay athlete Junelle Bromfield, publicly professed their Christian faith in a joint baptism at Alive Church in Orlando, Florida. A video of the moment was shared Sunday, Sept. 28, on Instagram. The couple, both Olympic medalists, were immersed together as Lyles posted the Bible verse Joshua 24:15: “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” -

Evangelicals urged to ‘listen well and pursue justice’ as Canada marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honoring residential school survivors
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) commemorated the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday with a video message from its president, Dr. David Guretzki, urging evangelicals to embrace a long-term commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. -

'March for Jesus' in Guatemala draws crowds, calls for unity and transformation
For the third consecutive year, Guatemala’s capital hosted the “March for Jesus,” a large gathering that brought together hundreds of people from multiple churches and denominations in a public demonstration of faith and unity. -

Church attendance rising after Charlie Kirk's murder, particularly among youth: Evangelism group leader
Some pastors have reported seeing an increase in church attendance following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, particularly among young adults, some of whom haven’t attended a worship service in years.
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