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  US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture

  PCA votes to form committee to investigate Christian nationalism

  By The Christian Post

  The Presbyterian Church in America has voted to form a committee to study the nature and influence of Christian nationalism within the theologically conservative denomination. During the business session on Thursday afternoon, a commissioner from the Central Florida Presbytery requested that the assembly approve all overtures with 95 votes in their favor from the committee.

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  US & Canada Church & Missions Education Family & Children

  Alpha Canada issues call for Christians to pray for each of the 4,911 high schools in the country

  By Chris Eyte

  Alpha Canada has launched a nationwide prayer campaign challenging Christians to pray weekly for the students and staff when the 4,911 Canadian high schools start the forthcoming school year this September, as the country “grapples with growing economic, social and cultural challenges.” Titled Made For This: Uniting in Prayer for All 4,911 High Schools Across Canada, the campaign asks for churches to set aside intentional time to pray for the next generation of leaders and citizens currently stu

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  US & Canada Latin America Society & Culture Family & Children

  ‘The restoration of God’s design is urgent’: Travis Weber calls for spiritual unity and political action in Montevideo

  By Javier Bolaños

  Speaking at the Ibero-American Congress for Life and Family, Travis Weber, attorney and vice president for Policy and Government Affairs at the Family Research Council (FRC), emphasized that “the restoration of God’s design for family and human dignity is urgent” amid today’s moral and cultural chaos.

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  US & Canada Church & Missions

  [Book review] Together, The Great Collaboration

  By Gordon Showell-Rogers

  The authors have discovered and put into practice a series of simple yet profound biblical principles about relationships, collaboration and networks. These principles are transferable across cultures and sectors. The book’s content focuses on their passion and vision for church planting. But it’s not a stretch to apply the lessons about collaborative networks into other areas of Christian service.

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  US & Canada Family & Children Society & Culture Health

  Long-awaited study finds puberty blockers have little impact on mental health of trans-identified youth

  By The Christian Post

  The use of puberty-blocking drugs has no statistically significant positive impact on the depression rates of trans-identified youth struggling with gender dysphoria, according to a long-awaited study led by a leading proponent of so-called "gender-affirming care."

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  US & Canada Church & Missions

  Bible engagement strongly linked to human flourishing, American Bible Society report shows

  By Chris Eyte

  The American Bible Society (ABS) released the third chapter of its 15th annual State of the Bible report on June 12, highlighting a strong link between active Christian faith and human flourishing. The findings suggest that practices such as regular Bible engagement and church participation are associated with significantly higher levels of personal well-being. According to a press release accompanying the chapter, individuals who reported a connection with God “exhibit greater human flourishing