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A glowing, circuit-like cross stands at the center of a futuristic digital landscape filled with intricate blue circuitry and technology-inspired patterns. The cross appears to be made of interconnected electronic components, symbolizing the intersection of faith and technology. The background is illuminated with a cybernetic glow, evoking a sense of spirituality in a high-tech world.

At What Cost?

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a ubiquitous topic, sparking debates about its potential benefits and risks. As AI’s capabilities expand, a thought-provoking question emerges:…

A blind man with short gray hair sits on a wooden bench in a park under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. He wears sunglasses, a plaid short-sleeved shirt over a white long-sleeve shirt, beige pants, and black shoes. He holds a white cane with a red tip in his hands, resting it on the ground in front of him, while maintaining a relaxed yet upright posture.

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Breaking Barriers in Digital Ministry

Technology keeps evolving and transforming how we share the Gospel. This creates unprecedented opportunities for believers with physical limitations to engage in global evangelism. Through our Echo Evangelism Response platform, anyone with internet…

A man with light skin, dark brown hair, and a well-groomed beard is seen smiling gently while wearing white earphones. He is dressed in a dark green sweater with a textured pattern, sitting in a relaxed posture against a neutral-toned background. The image has a warm, soft focus.

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Resident Profile: Vlad Hruntkovskyi

The Resident Leadership Program has welcomed over 220 seminarians from 20 different countries. Vlad was the first participant from Ukraine. Born and raised in Ukraine, where only 3% of the population identifies as Protestant, Vlad grew up in…

A man dressed in a robe sits cross-legged on a rock in the middle of a calm lake, meditating as the golden sunset casts a warm glow over the landscape. The scene is surrounded by lush trees and rolling hills, with misty mountains fading into the distance. The reflection of the sky and the trees in the water adds to the serene and spiritual atmosphere.

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Spirituality Without Faith

In today’s culture, many seek spiritual fulfillment without embracing traditional faith. This growingly popular “spiritual but not religious” movement emphasizes personal growth and inner peace. At its core, secular spirituality focuses…

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Cultural Context Matters

One of the more powerful aspects of online evangelism is that it offers easy access to conversations with people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds worldwide. This global reach means we often encounter individuals hearing about Jesus…

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You Can Do This!

The Great Commission is Jesus’ final instruction to his disciples before ascending to heaven. This pivotal moment sets forth the mission to go make disciples and includes a promise of God being with all who follow through on this call. Unfortunately,…

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Critical Differences

People considering online evangelism often inquire about how it is different than how they have shared Jesus in the past. It is a good question because there are critical differences with face-to-face evangelism but also wonderful opportunities…

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The Value of Time

Summer is often a season where we try to change the normal rhythms of life. We look to get away from work, go on vacation and spend more time with family. When those trips and time off end, we frequently wonder where the time went. Time is…

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Are there any Winners in Cancel Culture?

What comes to mind when you read the words “Cancel Culture”? Is this a more positive or negative concept in your mind? Decades ago, the cancel culture movement was about undoing social injustice with an aim for progress and change. The…

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A Culture of Interruption

We live in a time when life seems to move and change faster than in decades past. This feeling is exacerbated by the pervasiveness of interruptions in our lives. The number of messages, alerts and notifications on our mobile devices can be staggering. A…

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A Beautiful Responder Story

The ministry is a collection of incredible people and testimonies that allow us to meet a lost and broken world with Jesus. It would take a thousand newsletters to share each of their stories. However, occasionally, we like to share one with…

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Are you a bot?

It is hard to read the news and not hear something about the advancements and impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on our world. The most ubiquitous application for AI in many of our lives is the ever-present chatbot. The box in the corner…

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