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FIFA World Cup sparks evangelistic efforts

As Kansas City begins welcoming a projected 650,000 visitors for the FIFA World Cup 2026, churches and local ministries are ramping up their efforts to spread the gospel and provide biblical hospitality. Notably, Christians are being persecuted in 14 of the 48 countries participating in this year’s World Cup, according to Open Doors, a ministry that tracks Christian persecution. “For the […]

June 12, 2026

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