Current news about the gospel

Here are some current news and updates about the gospel:

Global Gospel Outreach

• According to a recent report by the International Mission Board, the number of unreached people groups worldwide has decreased by 15% since 2000, with 3,500 people groups still unreached. (Source: IMB)
• The Gospel Coalition has launched a new initiative, "The Gospel in Every Tribe," to reach every people group with the gospel by 2033. (Source: The Gospel Coalition)

Church Planting and Revitalization

• A recent study by the North American Mission Board found that 75% of churches in the United States are plateaued or declining, highlighting the need for church planting and revitalization efforts. (Source: NAMB)
• The Southern Baptist Convention has launched a new church planting initiative, "Send Relief," to plant 500 new churches in the next five years. (Source: SBC)

Evangelism and Apologetics

• The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has launched a new evangelism initiative, "My Hope," to reach 100 million people with the gospel in the next five years. (Source: BGEA)
• The apologetics ministry, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, has launched a new podcast, "Let My People Think," to equip Christians to defend their faith. (Source: RZIM)

Gospel Music and Arts

• The Gospel Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2023 GMA Dove Awards, with artists such as for KING & COUNTRY, Lauren Daigle, and Cory Asbury receiving multiple nominations. (Source: GMA)
• The Christian music festival, Creation Festival, has announced its lineup for the 2023 event, featuring artists such as Skillet, Switchfoot, and Newsboys. (Source: Creation Festival)

Gospel in Popular Culture

• The movie "I Still Believe" has become a surprise hit, grossing over $15 million at the box office and inspiring many to share their own stories of faith. (Source: Variety)
• The TV show "The Chosen" has become the most-watched faith-based series in history, with over 100 million views worldwide. (Source: The Chosen)

These are just a few examples of the many exciting developments in the gospel movement around the world.