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A new article outlines five leadership lessons drawn from the persecuted church, arguing that Christians facing hostility for their faith model resilience, dependence, courage and conviction that leaders in any context can learn from. The piece frames the experience of persecuted believers as a source of practical insight rather than only a cause for prayer or advocacy, and is being shared among church leadership audiences.
- 2Pastor Jerry Eze Unveils Streams of Joy International's New Church Facility▼Inside Streams of Joy International’s Incredible New Church Facility || Pastor Jerry Eze || NSPPD
Pastor Jerry Eze of Streams of Joy International, the church behind the popular NSPPD prayer programme, has shown off its impressive new church facility. The Nigerian pastor is sharing a look inside the building with his followers, and the reveal is drawing large attention and enthusiastic reactions from members of his congregation and wider audience.
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The newly appointed bishop of Terni marked his first day in the Umbrian city with a prayer to Saint Valentine, the city's patron saint, followed by visits to the local prison and hospital. The programme was presented as a sign of closeness to the community and its most vulnerable residents, and locals are commenting warmly on the choice of itinerary.
- 4Bedfordview church invites congregants to submit written prayers●🐑 PASTORAL CARE & PRAYER 🙏 When your heart starts to worry and your mind can’t rest, put your prayers on paper and let G
A Methodist church in Bedfordview, South Africa is encouraging members dealing with worry and restlessness to write their prayers down and submit them through a prayer box in the foyer, or send them to Penny Levenson. The pastoral care message tells worshippers to 'let God do the rest', reflecting a common practice of entrusting written prayer requests to church staff for intercession.
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Associated Press has published a photo collection documenting a Hindu festival in India, showing devotees taking part in rituals, prayers and celebrations. The images offer a visual look at the scale and colour of the observance, and the spread is being carried by news outlets internationally.