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Majority of US churchgoers believe public perception of Christians declining, research reveals

US & Canada Society & Culture

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Most churchgoers believe that the wider public’s perceptions of Christians in the U.S is declining, according to a major study collecting the views of more than 1,000 American Protestant believers. Lifeway Research released results from the study conducted last September yesterday (June 25), with figures showing that 69 percent of people attending church believe that public perspectives of believers in the U.S. are getting worse.

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How Christian universities crash and burn

US & Canada Education

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The reason for the decline of biblically faithful Protestant educational institutions is not difficult to track. Denying the authority of scripture and historically orthodox Christian beliefs are key factors. Presidents who allow faculty leaders to recruit theologically liberal or unbelieving staff undermine the central mission of the institution, rebel against the founding principles, and are answerable for the decline that typically follows. However, it becomes clear in this opinion that it is
Faith and creativity emerges from migrant spaces to be a blessing

US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

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Every culture and community has unique ways of expressing the connection between God and a creative life. When cultures intersect and collaborate there is an opportunity to enhance each other's reality with faith and creativity expanding our mutual understanding of the world. We need to lean into the power of difference to create a better world.
The world needs more competent leaders and here is how you can become one

US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

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This opinion highlights insights from Dr. David Wang's work with leaders. His findings point to what he calls intercultural competence, the ability to appreciate, understand, and respect another person's perspective. Read on and learn three principles to enhance your relationships as a leader.
What the (Hilton) National Prayer Breakfast 2025 taught me

US & Canada Religious Freedom

8 min read

The US National Prayer Breakfast is a tradition in Washington, D.C. the first Thursday of every year. This year participants from all over the world were encouraged by the call for a revival of religious fervor. It is good and right to pray for our leaders and this opinion provide sound biblical guidance.

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US & Canada Church & Missions

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.
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US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children

US Surgeon General advocates for tobacco-style warning labels on social media platforms

By CDI Staff

In an opinion article in the New York Times yesterday, June 17, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has urged immediate action to address the escalating mental health crisis among young people exacerbated by social media. Drawing from his experience in emergency medicine, he emphasized the urgency of the situation: "In an emergency, you don’t have the luxury to wait for perfect information. You assess the available facts, you use your best judgment, and you act quickly."
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US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children

Ability to forgive strongly correlated with human flourishing: study

By The Christian Post

The willingness to forgive plays a strong role in an individual’s level of human flourishing as a positive relationship with the Bible is the strongest predictor of human flourishing among the youngest group of Americans, according to a new study.
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Global Church & Missions Society & Culture Family & Children

World Refugee Sunday: Refugee rights expert says Church uniquely placed to offer hope in burgeoning global crisis

By Heather Pubols , Chris Eyte

Tom Albinson has been working with refugees since 1980 and currently serves as President of the International Association for Refugees, a ministry he founded. He is also involved in the Refugee Highway Partnership, a network of churches, agencies and individuals serving forcibly displaced people. Christian Daily International was given an exclusive interview with Albinson for the occasion of World Refugee Sunday, which falls on the Sundays before and after World Refugee Day on June 20.
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US & Canada Society & Culture

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.
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Global Family & Children Church & Missions

Ministries partner to reach thousands of prisoners, families and children around the world with the gospel

By Chris Eyte

A massive evangelistic effort has been agreed between two global ministries now looking to distribute 90,000 audio and visual Bibles to 700,000 prisoners in 70 countries over the next five years, with extra support planned for 90,000 vulnerable children and 40,000 caregivers. Prison Fellowship International (PFI) and Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH) announced the joint renewal plan to share the good news of Jesus Christ with prisoners and prisoners’ families taking part in two of PFI’s frontline pr

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Asia Theological Association head discusses contextual education, partnership with churches and biblical grounding amid changing times

Asia Church & Missions Education

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Theological education in Asia is gaining strength as local institutions increasingly take ownership of training future leaders, according to Dr. Theresa Lua, general secretary of the Asia Theological Association (ATA). Lua spoke to Christian Daily International about Asian educators' efforts to contextualize curriculum, strengthen church partnerships, adapt to online learning and maintain biblical grounding in an evolving world.
Hindu in Pakistan facing pressure to convert to Islam shot dead

Asia Religious Freedom

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Find out how close you are to being considered a fool

Europe Church & Missions

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‘Life on Stage’ brings the gospel to 10,000 in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Europe Church & Missions

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Armed robbers gang-rape Christian’s wife in Pakistan

Asia Religious Freedom

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Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin filming in Italy this August

US & Canada Europe Society & Culture

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US & Canada

Majority of US churchgoers believe public perception of Christians declining, research reveals

Paediatrician group calls for health bodies to 'follow science' not ideology in caring for children with gender dysphoria

You can do modeling without compromising faith and values, says founder of Christian modeling agency

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No Turning Back: Missionary couple killed but father won’t 'let the Devil win' and 'the blood of Jesus still needs to be preached' in gang-controlled Haiti

Copa America starts with a powerful Christian message

Solving migration crisis requires order, security and compassion, but church has its own unique calling, pastor says

Amid growing concerns about AI's role in news production globally, CDI publishes policy on use of AI tools

Louisiana becomes first state to require Ten Commandments display in public school classrooms

Opinion

How Christian universities crash and burn

Faith and creativity emerges from migrant spaces to be a blessing

The world needs more competent leaders and here is how you can become one

What the (Hilton) National Prayer Breakfast 2025 taught me

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

US Surgeon General advocates for tobacco-style warning labels on social media platforms

Ability to forgive strongly correlated with human flourishing: study

World Refugee Sunday: Refugee rights expert says Church uniquely placed to offer hope in burgeoning global crisis

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

Ministries partner to reach thousands of prisoners, families and children around the world with the gospel

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Asia Theological Association head discusses contextual education, partnership with churches and biblical grounding amid changing times

Hindu in Pakistan facing pressure to convert to Islam shot dead

Find out how close you are to being considered a fool

‘Life on Stage’ brings the gospel to 10,000 in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Armed robbers gang-rape Christian’s wife in Pakistan

Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin filming in Italy this August

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