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Looking for ways to “unlock the potential of those affected by incarceration,” philanthropic leaders from diverse American companies, foundations, and non-profits recently participated in a groundbreaking summit convened by the Prison Fellowship US Christian ministry in Houston, Texas. The summit was titled the First and Second Chances Philanthropy Council and was hosted by Prison Fellowship together with the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity on Sept. 23.

After an extended consultation period and deep divisions and disagreements, the Church of England is set to make its controversial Prayers of Love and Faith for the blessing of same-sex couples available for use starting this Sunday, 17 Dec. 2023, Christian Today reports.

U.S. evangelist Franklin Graham, who leads the world’s largest relief group, met Israel’s prime minister Wednesday after touring and praying at sites where Hamas fighters massacred 1,200 people on October 7.

Tens of thousands of people “have accepted Jesus Christ” as their Lord and Savior, and thousands were miraculously healed in Nicaragua, according to two U.S.-based mission groups involved in evangelism in Central America’s largest nation.

More than 8,000 people participated in a four day campaign that ended Wednesday, as evangelist Mario Murillo held a 4-day Gospel and healing crusade in Winston-Salem, NC. It began on Sunday Oct. 22nd and ended Wed. Oct. 25th.

A senior Church of England Bishop has said it is possible the prayers of blessing for same-sex couples approved by the General Synod in February may not be ready for use until around 2025 as there remain disagreements to be ironed out, Sky News reports.

Ukrainian lawmakers have given overwhelming approval to the first reading of a bill that would ban the minority Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) on the alleged grounds that it has collaborated with Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Reuters reports. The bill passed by 267-15 votes in favor.

More than 1,300 people responded to an appeal by American evangelist Rick Gage to commit their lives to Christ at a 4-day Gospel crusade event in the southern US state of Mississippi earlier this month, The Christian Index (CI) reports.

Hundreds of people are having their lives changed by the powerful saving grace of Jesus Christ as a move of God continues into its second week at Free Chapel Church in Gainesville, Georgia.

After weeks of turmoil, House Republicans elected Rep. Mike Johnson on Wednesday as the new speaker of the House, an act the Louisiana congressman suggested was ordained by God.

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is preparing to gather Christian leaders from around Europe for a major gathering on evangelism.

A special revival service is heading into its fourth night Thursday with plans to go through Sunday, as hundreds are traveling to Gainesville, Georgia to be a part of a “move of God” taking place at Free Chapel Church.