
WEA General Assembly Concludes with Presentation of the “Seoul Declaration”
Episcopal Church Reports Fewer Baptisms, Slight Parish Decline, Attendance Still Lagging

The Episcopal Church released its 2024 Parochial Report last week, indicating continued declines in baptisms and a modest drop in the total number of parishes. While the report omitted a current total membership figure, overall membership stood at about 1.547 million in 2023 compared to around 1.96 million in 2010. Samaritan’s Purse Flies 100,000 Pounds of Aid to Gaza on New 767 Cargo Plane

Samaritan’s Purse said Saturday it used its newly acquired 767 cargo aircraft to fly more than 100,000 pounds of relief supplies into Gaza. The inaugural mission of the plane transported over 290,000 packets of ready-to-use supplemental food, as well as thousands of solar lights and blankets prioritized for women and children.
WEA Launches 14th General Assembly in Seoul with a Vision of “The Gospel for Everyone”
Hispanic Christian Leaders Voice Support for the GOP-Backed Dignity Act of 2025

Hispanic Christian leaders are voicing support for a Republican-led immigration proposal, lending strength to the effort. The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), which represents thousands of churches across the U.S. and the Spanish-speaking world, convened a leadership summit Tuesday at the Museum of the Bible. Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Announces '2026 God Loves You Tour' in Manchester

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has announced that Rev. Franklin Graham will return to the United Kingdom next year to continue the “God Loves You Tour.” Graham last visited the U.K. in June, when he held an evangelistic event at London’s ExCeL Centre that drew thousands of attendees. Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse Quit ECFA Citing New Policy Concerns

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse announced their disaffiliation from the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) over a recently introduced leadership policy. The ECFA released an update listing its current and former members, noting that BGEA had voluntarily resigned from the organization.
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ERLC Issues Caution Against Reliance on AI in Sermon Preparation
The ERLC of the Southern Baptist Convention has published a new guide titled "The Work of Our Hands: Christian Ministry in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" to provide church leaders with guidance on the appropriate boundaries when integrating AI into ministry. 
Bring Your Bible to School Day Anticipates Participation of 2 Million Students
An estimated 2 million students across the United States are believed to have participated in Bring Your Bible to School Day, an annual event designed to foster conversations about Scripture among students and adults alike. Focus on the Family’s annual Bring Your Bible to School Day was held on Thursday. 
One Every Three Days Released: Millions Gaining Access to Scripture as Bible Translation Accelerates
The global effort to make the Bible accessible in every language is gaining extraordinary momentum, with new data showing significant strides in translation work. Released on the United Nations’ International Translation Day, September 30, the latest statistics from Wycliffe Bible Translators demonstrate how the lack of Scripture in people's native languages — is being quickly overcome. 
Evangelical Leaders Call on Trump to Back Israel's Sovereignty Over Judea and Samaria
More than 200 Evangelical leaders are calling on President Donald Trump to defend Israel's right to exercise Judea and Samaria, commonly known internationally as the West Bank. The letter, organized by the Washington-based Christian conservative advocacy organization Family Research Council, was delivered on Sunday. 
ERLC Ends Partnership with Evangelical Immigration Table, Names New Interim President
The Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has taken notable actions by appointing a new interim president and ending its association with the Evangelical Immigration Table. During a recent ERLC trustees meeting, Acting President Miles Mullin discussed the decision to establish an independent immigration reform task force. 
European Evangelical Alliance Appoints Andreas Wenzel as New President
The European Evangelical Alliance has appointed Andreas Wenzel of Germany as its new president, taking over from Rev. Frank Hinkelmann, who served for 12 years. The leadership transition was announced at the Alliance's hybrid Members Meeting in Bar, Montenegro, where the EEA Board and staff gathered on site, while Evangelical leaders from across Europe joined virtually. 
Court Panel Rejects Will McRaney's Legal Challenge Against SBC Entity
An appeals court panel recently ruled against Will McRaney in his lawsuit accusing a missions agency of defamation. McRaney, a former Southern Baptist state convention leader, had filed the lawsuit against the Southern Baptist Convention's North American Mission Board (NAMB), claiming that it had gotten him fired from a position with the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. 
19 States and Religious Liberty Groups Back Pro-Life Christian Ministry in NJ
The federal government has joined 19 states and several nationwide religious liberty organizations to support a pro-life Christian ministry in New Jersey, as it prepares for a predicted legal confrontation with the state at the U.S. Supreme Court this fall. The case, First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Platkin, involves an investigation by New Jersey Attorney General into First Choice, which provides support to over 36,000 women with unplanned pregnancies.














