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Moody Bible Institute Sues Chicago School District Over Exclusion From Student Program
Moody Bible Institute sued the Chicago Board of Education, claiming it was excluded from a student‑teaching program over its faith‑based hiring. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Trinity Christian College to Close After 2025–26, Citing Financial Shortfalls
Trinity Christian College, a private liberal arts institution in Palos Heights, Illinois, will shut down after the 2025–26 school year because of financial strains. Located on a 100-plus-acre campus about 20 miles southwest of Chicago, the 66-year-old college enrolls just under 1,000 students.
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During business sessions this week, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly elected a new International Council and selected Sri Lankan leader Godfrey Yogarajah as chair. Yogarajah, a nearly 30-year servant within the WEA family, succeeds outgoing Executive Chair the Rev. Goodwill Shana of Zimbabwe. 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.
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WEA Launches 14th General Assembly in Seoul with a Vision of “The Gospel for Everyone”
Opening its 14th General Assembly on Monday morning at Sarang Church, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) set the theme as “The Gospel for Everyone by 2033.” Running Oct. 27–31, the gathering began with WEA Executive Chair the Rev. Goodwill Shana calling Evangelicals to renewed unity and long-range vision as they look toward 2033, the 2,000th anniversary of Christ’s resurrection. 
USCIRF Urges Release of Pastor Ezra Jin, Denounces CCP’s Religious Repression
During a virtual hearing, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) called for the release of Chinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and condemned what it described as the Chinese Communist Party’s campaign of transnational religious persecution. 
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. 
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.
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