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The events, ideas, and conversations shaping the Church and the world — through a Gospel lens.
From U.S. church news and contemporary issues to developments across global Christianity, MBI offers thoughtful commentary that connects biblical faith with public life, culture, and cross-cultural understanding.
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Stay informed with significant developments in the Church, education, culture, and society from around the world. We curate timely news that helps readers understand the issues shaping Christianity and public life today.
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Church & Society
Hispanic Pentecostal Leaders Urge Immigration Protections
Hispanic Pentecostal pastors are speaking out for immigration protections as thousands of Salvadorans face the loss of legal status in the United States — showing how immigrant churches are becoming an important voice in debates over immigration, justice, and Christian responsibility.
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Faith & Technology
Most Pastors Worry AI Could Misinterpret Scripture
A new Barna study finds that 94% of Protestant pastors worry artificial intelligence could misinterpret the Bible, raising broader questions about how churches should use AI while preserving theological judgment and the authority of Scripture.
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Church & Society
Christian Churches Turn Attention to Creation and Climate Challenges
Christian communities around the world have begun the annual Season of Creation, centered this year on “Living Water.” Churches are connecting Christian responsibility for creation with the impact of floods, droughts, and other climate challenges affecting communities worldwide.
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Global Christianity
Asian Churches Enter a New Phase of Synodal Cooperation
Catholic leaders from 21 Asian countries gathered in Thailand to discuss how the global synodal process can move from consultation toward implementation in everyday Church life — emphasizing listening, cooperation, and building bridges between churches and communities.
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Faith & Culture
Young Christians Gather in Romania to Reconnect Faith and Community
Thousands of young Orthodox Christians from Romania and more than 40 countries gathered in Bucharest for the International Meeting of Orthodox Youth, focusing on family, Christian faith, community, and the challenges of secularization and digital isolation.