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James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder and Christian broadcaster, dies at 89
Dr. James C. Dobson, the influential conservative Christian psychologist, author and broadcaster who founded Focus on the Family and became one of the most prominent evangelical voices in American culture, died Aug. 21 at the age of 89. -
Tributes pour in for Chuck Girard, Jesus Movement pioneer, ahead of celebration of life on Aug. 26
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Viral video shows Australian father forgiving children’s killer inside prison, sharing prayer and communion
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Christian voices warn of aid cuts as World Humanitarian Day highlights ‘unsung heroes’
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New ‘Generosity’ initiative launched to inspire culture of giving in Switzerland
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'There is nothing in biological science that conflicts with Christianity', veteran scientist Sy Garte argues in new book
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Solomon Islands prime minister hails church’s role in national transformation at evangelism event
The church has been a driving force of “extraordinary transformation” in the Solomon Islands, Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele said during the opening of an evangelistic crusade in the capital this month. -

Sam Black: Why accountability and community are key to overcoming pornography (Part 2 of 3)
Pornography has silently infiltrated the pews of churches worldwide, leaving behind deep scars on individuals, marriages, and ministries. In this second of three articles, Covenant Eyes’ Director of Life Change Education, Sam Black, reflects on the spiritual, relational, and neurological impact of pornography, why it thrives in secrecy, and how accountability can transform lives. He says the conversation must shift from shame and silence to one of healing, discipleship, and hope. -

Christian groups hail Solomon Islands review to end child marriage, raise minimum age to 18
The Solomon Islands Government has begun reviewing its child-marriage law, with plans to consider raising the legal age to 18 — a move welcomed by Christian aid agencies, including World Vision New Zealand, which called the step “thrilling” after years of advocacy. -

US evangelical group launches petition urging Christian support for life-saving foreign aid
The National Association of Evangelicals is urging Christians to unite in support of “life-saving foreign aid” through a new petition it plans to present to lawmakers next month. The campaign, titled Compassion for a World in Need, emphasizes that Christians have historically “led efforts to care for the world’s most vulnerable — feeding the hungry, clothing the poor and serving those in need as an expression of Christ’s love.” -

Antigua and Barbuda Pray-Cade to lift prayers for government, communities amid rising crime
The Evangelical Alliance of Antigua and Barbuda will host its annual Pray-Cade on Sunday, Aug. 17, calling residents to unite in prayer amid rising crime, particularly among the nation’s youth, the Antigua Observer reported. -

Opposition PNP pledges multi-million dollar fund for church-led programs, action on gender-based violence ahead of Jamaica election
Jamaica’s main opposition People’s National Party has released its 2025 manifesto with a $1 billion ($6.25 million USD) annual pledge to fund faith-based community programs and commitments to partner with churches on social transformation and violence prevention, including support for survivors of domestic abuse, ahead of the Sept. 3 national election. -

Pornography is undermining every ministry, says recovery expert Sam Black (Part 1 of 3)
In an exclusive interview with Christian Daily International, author and recovery educator Sam Black warned that pornography is quietly eroding the spiritual health of congregations worldwide and undermining every ministry in the local church—from children’s programs to marriage counseling.
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