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What does the Gutenberg Press teach us about the intersection of faith and technological innovation?

In much the same way the Gutenberg Press revolutionised communication in its time, modern digital media - through the internet, broadcast channels, and the mobile devices we all carry - offers an equally transformative platform for sharing the Christian message today.

Lausanne issues apology after speaker's comments on Israel and dispensational eschatology cause offence

The director of the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelisation has issued an apology after a controversial speech by one of its guest speakers left some participants offended.

Christian Olympian suspended 5 months after making sign of the cross, other rules violations

An international sporting organization is defending its decision to suspend a Christian athlete who made the sign of the cross during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games as the Olympian vows to remain steadfast in his faith.

Lausanne Movement celebrates 50 years with renewed urgency to take the Gospel to a digital world

The Church must embrace every technological tool at its disposal to engage with today's digital world or else lose the next generation, the head of the Lausanne Movement has said.

Lausanne amends Seoul Statement sections on homosexuality after criticism

"It is not the Congress' statement, it is not one of the foundational documents that we are pinning everything on. And so, like in any editorial process, there may be changes, but those changes are not substantive or significant, at least from an editorial perspective."

Protests held as Scotland's abortion clinic buffer zones law comes into force

Legislation establishing 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics has come into force across Scotland.

River baptisms revive faith on Bodmin Moor

Bodmin Moor, an iconic and rugged landscape in North Cornwall, has recently become a site for inspired Christian renewal through outdoor river baptisms.

National Ecumenical Bishops' Fellowship meeting calls for unity and minority rights protection

On 13 September 2024, approximately 40 representatives from around 20 churches across India gathered in Bengaluru for the National Ecumenical Bishops' Fellowship Meeting. The event, convened by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), aimed to foster unity among Christian denominations and address pressing issues facing the community in India.

Jihadists slaughter 26 Christians during worship service in Burkina Faso - report

Militants slaughtered hundreds of civilians in a 2-day killing spree.

Oral Roberts president challenges evangelicals to be 'accelerated' by the Holy Spirit for world mission

"Personally, I believe that the greatest injustice of the 21st century is that God's Church now has the technology, the manpower, the money, and the capability to reach every person on Earth with the Gospel. And yet, millions have not heard the good news or had an authentic encounter with Jesus."

Lausanne releases Seoul Statement to inform and inspire deliberations

Unlike its predecessors that were published following the event, the statement is meant to inform and inspire participants' deliberations throughout the gathering rather than summarize what was discussed, according to Programme Director David Bennett.

Churches must be ready to respond biblically to sexual revolution, Lausanne Congress hears