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Everybody's come-to-faith moment looks different and for the Wave's Pastor Jerome Bonyoma, that is no exception.

"I'm originally from the Congo. I've been involved in church for many years in singing and doing other ministries. Then the Lord called me to full-time ministry in 2014," Bonyoma shared, mentioning his time as a pastor in Uganda, before ministering at the downtown Winnipeg church

Since giving his life to God in 1998, and then coming to Canada in 2019, his life has revolved around ministry and he remembers telling God, "I just want to serve You."

In the aftermath of the Kansas City Chiefs' victory in the 2024 Super Bowl, quarterback Patrick Mahomes credited God and his teammates for their success.

Speaking to CBS on the field while ticker tape rained down on the game's MVP, Mahomes stated, "I just gotta give God the glory, man. He challenges us and makes us better."

The Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime. 

His acknowledgment of faith underscored the significance of spirituality in his life and athletic achievements.

Stephanie Morales-Beaulieu grew up in a home filled with love and Jesus, but life took a turn when her father was diagnosed with a terminal illness. 

"He called me and said 'The doctor says I have ALS. It's fatal. There is no cure and I have 3 to 5 years.' The more I learned about it, the more I realized how bad it was."

People around the world are sending prayers and condolences after a shooting at a megachurch in the USA on Sunday.

In between services at Houston's Lakewood Church, pastored by Joel Osteen, a woman armed with a rifle opened fire. Two off-duty police officers who were working as security returned fire, and killed the suspect. A child and an adult male were also injured.

Zach Williams is opening up about his rock and roll past, as well as how he met God while listening to a Christian song, in his new book Rescue Story. 

Before Willaims was singing about the gospel he was living life to party. The singer was in high school when he started dabbling in drugs. Shortly after he joined a rock band and started touring. 

A 5-year-old child is in critical condition and a female suspect is dead following a shooting at a Texas megachurch. Another victim, a man in his 50s, is in hospital in stable condition.

Police were called to Lakewood Church in the Houston, Tex., area just before 2 p.m. for reports of shots fired. 

The church is the home of pastor and author Joel Osteen. Lakewood posted to X just before 3 p.m. saying "There is an active situation involving shots fired at Lakewood. Law enforcement is on the scene."

Elevation Worship has released a new song. 

The latest single, 'Another One,' features Elevation Worship's Chris Brown and follows their last single, 'Praise,' which averages more than five million streams each week. 

'Another One' is a prophetic song for anyone who’s been sowing, praying, and waiting on God," shares Chris Brown of Elevation Worship. "He has an abundance of ways to meet all of our needs, and He’s promised to work all things for our good. We hope this song inspires you to believe that miracles are still ahead for you and open doors are in front of you." 

After struggling with famine and political struggle for years, Lebanon's capital city lit up with praises to God during 'Beirut 2024.'

"Let us pray together for our unity! Let us raise our hymns to the Lord Jesus on the intention of peace!" said mecchurches on Instagram. 

The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) held the praise event on January 20 as part of the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. It was also MECC's 50th anniversary. 

It's Super Bowl weekend, and for the second year in a row, Jesus will be front and centre.

He Gets Us, a campaign started by a group of Jesus fans and followers who desire to rediscover and share the compelling story of Jesus’ life in a new way, will have two ads played during this year's big game.  

"We are grateful to share the world’s greatest love story on the world’s largest stage once again," said He Gets Us on X.

Last year, the ads were hugely focused on loving your enemies. 

This Sunday marks the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. On February 11, 1979, a new republic based on Islamic values was established under then Ayatollah Khomeini. Iranians are near the close of their annual, ten-day celebration leading up to the anniversary.

It is a national celebration, but what does it mean to people today? Amir with Heart4Iran says, “Actually, these days the Islamic Republic(‘s) popularity has dropped in the past year.”