The news: Christianity Today has announced its 2026 CT Compassion Awards, recognizing ministries across the South, East, Midwest, West, and internationally for outstanding compassionate work. The awards feature winners like PAWKids in Atlanta, with editor Marvin Olasky noting that despite cruelty dominating headlines, this year has been a strong one for compassionate Christianity in action.
Why it matters for church leaders: For Indian church leaders running feeding programs, children's ministries, community health work, or disaster relief efforts, this is a timely reminder that local compassion ministries carry immense Kingdom value — even when they go unrecognized by the wider world. These stories can also inspire your congregation and reinvigorate volunteers who may be feeling unseen.
The takeaway: Take a moment this week to celebrate and publicly honour the compassion workers in your own church — your congregation needs to see that their quiet service matters deeply.
Source: Christianity Today
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