The Body of Christ is made of many parts, and people experience their understanding of God in many different ways. On this blog, we'll consider the beliefs and activities of congregations, denominations and different religions.
Saturday, August 8, 2020
[News Update] Philippine Alliance in Action; WEA SG Nominations; FREEDOM2020 Launched; PEF Impact on India; and More News.
Reminder: Nominations and Applications for WEA's Next Secretary General to Close on August 31
Nominations and applications will be received until August 31, 2020 with the anticipation to identify and confirm a successor by November, which will allow for a period of transition.
WEA Launches FREEDOM 2020 to Defend Persecuted Christians
Last year was one of the bloodiest years yet for Christian believers. Every single day 8 Christians are killed, 23 Christians are raped or sexually harassed, and 10 Christians are unjustly arrested or imprisoned because of their faith. There were more than 9,000 attacks on Christian churches in 51 countries last year.
WEA Pastors Emergency Fund - Stories of Impact from India
Since the WEA launched the “Pastors Emergency Fund” campaign in late May, there has been an outpouring of prayers and donations from around the world for the pastors who have been especially heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spiritual Care Teams in a COVID-19 Environment - A Model of Ministry to Empower the Global Church
"The experience of the Spiritual Care Team was so empowering that I was determined to implement this concept in our Abbalove conferences and even in our local fellowships."
Missions in a COVID Crisis: Human Trafficking Implications
Wherever there are vulnerable people there are human traffickers. In crises of any sort—whether conflicts, natural disasters, widespread violence or public health emergencies like COVID-19—vulnerability increases. What can we do to prevent Covid-19’s tsunami of trafficking from impacting our communities?
135 Incidents Against Evangelicals Reported in India in the First Half of 2020
"The absolute sense of impunity generated in the administrative apparatus of India by the Corona pandemic lockdown, and the consequent absence of civil society on the streets and in the courts, has aggravated the environment of targeted hate and violence against Christians in India major states and the capital."
Dr. Master Oboletswe Matlhaope Appointed as New African EA General Secretary
AEA is pleased to announce the appointment of the next General Secretary, the Rev. Dr. Master Oboletswe Matlhaope, whohas served the Botswana Evangelical Fellowship (BEF) in various positions.
European EA: “Any Use of AI Should Honour That We Are Created in God’s Image”
“We do recognise the added value of Artificial Intelligence in certain sectors and situations but not in all. Therefore, it was encouraging to see the emphasis in the EU Whitepaper on trustworthy and human-centred AI”, Arie de Pater, EEA Brussels Representative, points out.
African EA and Sojourners Host Virtual Global Gathering of Christian Justice Leaders
“ While we weren’t able to meet in person due to COVID-19, the pandemic made this Gathering even more imperative, providing an opportunity for intergenerational church and faith-based organization leaders to build relationships, share learnings, and deepen solidarity to protect the vulnerable and boldly seek justice.”
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