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‘The Chosen’ Creators Share How Series Is Impacting Gen Z: ‘On the Verge of a Revolution’
The cast and crew of “The Chosen” reflected on the universal impact the show is having on viewers, influencing everyone from non-believers to Gen Z with its compelling storytelling, timely

Youth for Christ Says Over 7,000 Made Decisions for Christ, Doubling Total from Last Year
Despite the onslaught of challenges and cultural confusion faced by many of America’s youth, God is at work, says the Christian group Youth for Christ, which saw more than 7,000

‘Thrive Albania’ Event – What Can We Do Together?
The World Without Orphans global and regional teams and organization partners collaborate to support national teams in developing broadscale collaboration that accelerates long-term positive transformation. It is exciting to see

Youth Hospitalizations for Suicidal Thoughts Rises 59% in 5 years: Report
Suicide rates and mental health-related hospital visits among youth were rising before the COVID-19 pandemic but surged even higher during the lockdowns, according to a new study. The study, published in

37 Countries Sign Pledge to Uphold Pro-Life, Pro-Family Policies 2 Years after Geneva Consensus Declaration
The number of countries expressing support for a document explicitly stating that “there is no international right to abortion” continues to expand as nations around the world work to implement

God’s Heart for Children Webinar Series
We are excited to announce a special six-part webinar series on the theme of God’s Heart for Children taking place throughout 2023. Each session will unpack themes from the recently

Extending God’s Word Into All Places
When the coronavirus pandemic first broke out, the Japanese government ordered that all schools throughout Japan be closed. High school students had no choice but to study in isolation. Alone

Providing ‘Ibasho’ and ‘Tamariba’ for Japanese Christian Youth
The apparent weakening of Christianity in Japan is often attributed to the declining presence of young people in many local churches. Churches without youth groups are increasingly common. If this

Just keep swimming…Supporting Children And Young People With Additional Needs
The more we practice at supporting children and young people with additional needs, the better we will get too. Can you swim? When did you learn? Were you inspired by

Family Engagement with Churches Has Fallen Post-Covid, Study Finds
Many families are less engaged with their church since the pandemic, according to new research. The study by Liverpool Hope University and the National Institute for Christian Education Research (NICER)

42% of Gen Z Have Diagnosed Mental Health Condition, Majority Worried About Future: Study
Nearly 70% of Generation Z, people born between 1997 and 2012, say their mental health was adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with 42% of adult members of the cohort reporting

An Online Game to Bring the Reality of Religious Diversity Closer to Teenagers
With the educational project Missió Humanitas, the Catalan authorities seek to arouse “curiosity” about the different beliefs, confessions and convictions present in the territory. Following the instructions of researcher Dorota, a