Bible Society Report on AI, Bible Apps, and Theological Bias

From the blurb:

‘Today, millions of people are turning to AI chatbots to deepen their understanding of Scripture. But does generative AI impact how we interpret and interact with the Bible? And do Bible chatbots show theological bias?

‘These questions are raised in a research paper produced by the Cambridge Centre for Chinese Theology (CCCT), in collaboration with Bible Society.

‘Published in January 2026, AI, Bible Apps and Theological Bias is the result of a pilot study that examined how four Bible apps responded to questions that raise different responses across the Church. In doing so, the study sought to understand if the apps privileged certain theological traditions and perspectives.’

More information can be found here, and the report is available as a pdf here.

Robin Thomson on Dementia and the Response of Churches

Cambridge Papers are published once a quarter (or thereabouts) and address a wide range of topics, offering ‘Christian reflection on contemporary issues’.

The latest paper is available online here (from where a pdf can be downloaded here):

Robin Thomson, ‘Dementia and the Response of Churches’, Cambridge Papers 35, 2 (June 2026).

Here is the summary:

‘This paper highlights medical, social and spiritual challenges which our society, and church, faces in light of the growing number of people living with dementia. After considering the need to complement medical care with person-centred holistic care, through relationships characterised by love, the paper surveys some key features of a biblical framework to undergird our care for those living with dementia. While a national conversation about the provision of adult social care has begun through the work of the Casey Commission and others, this paper is primarily concerned with the contribution that local churches can make: caring for church members, supporting caregivers and building partnerships in the community.’

Mission Frontiers 48, 4 (July–August 2026)

The July–August 2026 issue of Mission Frontiers, published by Frontier Ventures, contains a number of articles devoted to the topic of ‘Global Prayer Movements’.

Here’s some of the issue blurb, which sets the scene:

‘Does your prayer life need a boost? How big is your vision for what God is doing among the least reached?

‘In this issue… we look inside prayer movements in which God has invited His children like you and me into His unstoppable plan to be glorified among all the peoples. Regardless of geography, economics, and education, each of us has the capacity to change the world through prayer.’

The issue is available here, from where individual articles can be accessed, and the entire issue can be downloaded as a pdf here.

Evangelical Alliance on Faith in Action Among Young Adults

In early 2026, the Evangelical Alliance UK surveyed just over 600 Christians aged between 18 and 34 on their experience of faith and evangelism in the UK.

They wanted to find out:

• How do young Christians practise their faith today?

• What do they encounter on social media?

• How do they see evangelism?

The short report ‘Faith in Action’ summarises their findings and serves as ‘an encouraging snapshot of how Christian young adults are engaging with church and society today’.

The report is available as a pdf here.

Tyndale House Magazine on William Tyndale

The newly branded World of the Bible magazine (formerly known as TH ink) is now available from Tyndale House – with a special issue marking William Tyndale’s life, work, and legacy.

More information about signing up to receive the magazine is available here, from where a digital version of the magazine can be read.

Becoming a Global Disciple

Here’s a new and helpful-looking resource from the Lausanne Movement – ‘Becoming a Global Disciple’.

From the blurb:

‘Global discipleship begins with God's heart for the nations and takes shape through the life of the local church.

‘This five-part video series is designed to help believers take small but meaningful steps into God's global mission. Through biblical teaching, global insight, and intentional spiritual practices, this resource invites followers of Jesus to catch God's heart for the nations, learn from the global church, grow in prayer and friendship, and live out God's mission where God has placed them.

‘Our series features insights from global leaders and practitioners who are deeply committed to fostering a wider understanding of Christian faith and mission.’

A trailer for the series can bring watched here, and the resources (videos, discussion guide, and devotional plans) can be accessed from here.

Gregorio Guitián et al. on a Theology of Work

Gregorio Guitián (ed.), Theology of Work: New Perspectives, Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies (London: Routledge, 2004).

The above book carries some interesting-looking essays on various perspectives on a theology of work.

Here’s the publisher’s description:

‘Theology of Work: New Perspectives emerges from the necessity to continue theological reflection on work in light of the challenges posed by our contemporary world. The contributions offer a global perspective of the meaning of work, drawing from Trinitarian theology, theology of creation, eschatology, theological anthropology, and Christology. They shed light from the perspective of faith on the integration of different work dimensions, and consider how the theology of work is called to challenge social structures in light of revelation. The volume mostly develops the theology of work from a Catholic perspective, but Protestant and Orthodox approaches are also explicitly explored. The chapters cover different theological areas, such as biblical, dogmatic, patristic, and moral theology, to provide enriching and complementary perspectives. Offering fresh and valuable theological insights on work, this book will be of particular interest to scholars of theology and religious studies.’

Although the provision might not last, the book is currently available at no charge on Kindle and on Apple’s Books app.