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  US & Canada Church & Missions

  World Evangelical Alliance announces search for next Secretary General, application deadline ends May 31

  By CDI Staff

  Eleven months after the resignation of World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Secretary General Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher for health reasons on March 31, 2024, the global evangelical body announced today (Feb. 26) that the search for its next leader is underway. According to a prayer update sent by Executive Chair Rev. Dr. Goodwill Shana, the new Secretary General is expected to be introduced at the upcoming General Assembly in October in Seoul, Korea.

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  US & Canada Church & Missions

  More than 50,000 Canadians began or restored relationship with Jesus in 2024, Alpha reports

  By Chris Eyte

  More than 50,000 people began or renewed their relationship with Jesus Christ after attending an evangelistic Alpha Canada course in 2024, according to the Alpha Canada Impact Report 2024, released on Feb. 21. Significant engagement was seen among Chinese communities and the youth.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture

  US evangelical donors prefer traditional giving methods over innovation, study finds

  By Chris Eyte

  Most evangelical donors prefer to give to established, trusted methods of addressing recipients’ needs rather than supporting innovative approaches, according to a recent research report.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children Education

  Children's Literacy Project partners with college students to tackle illiteracy among children in the US

  By CDI Staff

  The Children's Literacy Project, a national organization dedicated to combating childhood illiteracy through community-led efforts, has launched a new initiative to mobilize Christian college and university students in addressing the literacy crisis in the U.S. The initiative kicked off with Literacy Service Day, an event held at Bushnell University in Eugene, OR.

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  US & Canada Church & Missions Society & Culture Family & Children

  Southern Baptist leader declares 'no tolerance' as he outlines safety measures, church standards to prevent sexual abuse

  By Chris Eyte

  Sexual abuse is a “serious and real problem” alongside the “explosion of child pornography,” said Jeff Iorg, president and chief executive officer of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee (EC), in a speech to EC delegates. Reminding attendees that Southern Baptists remain a “force for good,” Iorg stressed the importance of sex abuse prevention and appropriate responses by the SBC churches.

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  Latin America US & Canada Society & Culture

  Lakewood Music Español releases new album, bringing hope to Hispanic community

  By Lizzie Sotola

  During a press conference for the release of Lakewood Music Español's new album, set for Feb. 28, musicians Danilo Montero, Ingrid Rosario, Ramiro García, and Jafet Lora shared insights into the creative process behind the project. A central theme emerged throughout the discussion: the hope conveyed through the songs and their impact on listeners, integrating them into personal worship.