Welcome to our top story findings of the week, on today’s issue of The Hub.

1. RESHAPING THE CHURCH: “Christian social media influencer’s prayer with satanist goes viral” by Nicole VanDyke

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This article from the Christian Post titled “Christian social media influencer’s prayer with satanist goes viral” shares the courage of young evangelist Bryce Crawford, when he posted a video of him praying over a satanist. The video, with now over 1.4 million views and 142,000 likes, reveals the satanist’s need for hope and Crawford’s earnesty in sharing the love of Jesus with him. Crawford said, “It makes total sense that by worshiping Satan, your life feels better. But to me, I was tormented by mental struggles and mental health issues and not having hope for myself. Jesus gave me that hope.”

2. RESHAPING THE CHURCH: “Fijian athletes praise Jesus together before day of Olympic competition” by Anna Rees

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This article from Premier Christian News titled “Fijian athletes praise Jesus together before day of Olympic competition” highlights the faith of Fijian athletes, coaches and staff, as they rally each morning of the Olympic competition to sing praise to the Lord. In a recently uploaded video, Team Fiji is seen singing the hymn, “Mo Ravi Vei Jisu,” which translates to, “Put your trust into the Lord, and He will guide your way.” With these praise services, athletes are not only ignited with the joy of the Lord but also with a sense of unity and community– a value central to the Olympic games.

3. RESHAPING THE CHURCH: “Christian schools gear up for the new school year” by Taylor Cooper

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This article from The Brunswick News titled “Christian schools gear up for the new school year” provides an insight into the preparation of staff at Christian schools, as they get ready for the upcoming school year. While the technical tasks, such as acquiring supplies and maintaining the building, are important, St. Simons Christian School Headmaster Mark Kok shared that prayer is easily one of the most crucial parts of the preparation process. “The day before students come, we do a prayer walk of the entire campus. We go into every single classroom and pray over the teacher and the students who will be in that classroom. It’s the absolute best thing we do,” Kok said.

Although every Hub article is selected to foster discussion about modern church structure, not every idea and opinion expressed in the linked articles may fully align with the views and mission of Koinesúnē Magazine. All the same, we seek to uplift and celebrate the different ministries working around the globe.

Check back next Friday for the next Hub article!