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Crisis in Afghanistan prompts warnings, calls for help and prayer, By Tom Strode
WASHINGTON (BP) – Calls from Southern Baptist leaders and others for immediate assistance, warnings of devastating consequences for Christians and prayer requests followed the rapid takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban.
How to Pray for Afghanistan—and the Taliban, By Joe Carter
The fall of Afghanistan appears imminent, as Taliban forces regain the complete control over the country they lost two decades ago. While we don’t know for sure what the future will bring, we can be certain that Afghan Christians face grave danger in the days to come.
Comfort for the Ghosted Pastor, Matt Henslee
They join your church. You minister to them with the proclamation of God’s Word week in and week out. You pray for them regularly, send them notes on their birthdays, and keep them up to date on all the happenings at church.
Actions, Invitations, Storytelling—How Gen Z Approaches Evangelism, By Barna Group
A major finding from Barna’s existing research on evangelism is that even Christian Millennials are conflicted about—if not opposed to—sharing their faith. Are today’s teens following their lead? A new Barna Group study among Gen Z seeks to find out. In an effort to better inform leaders about the emerging generation’s perceptions of evangelism, Alpha USA and Alpha Canada partnered with Barna to create two country-specific reports on Reviving Evangelism in the Next Generation.
What Will Happen to the All-White Church in America? Ten Trends in the Next Ten Years, By Sam Rainer
Demographics tend to change slowly. You can see the patterns emerging, and, for the most part, you can know what is coming years in advance. Most people do not pay attention to these gradual shifts because it does not have an immediate impact on their lives.