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.
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
WEA News Update - ICETE Global Consultation; Interview with Rev. Goodwill Shana; Next WEA GA in 2025; COP27 on Faith Actors; and More News.
After Concluding Record-Breaking Global Consultation, ICETE and WEA Look Ahead at Next Steps in Theological Education
The 18th global consultation C-22 of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE) brought together some 500 participants from more than 80 countries representing 221 theological programs and resource providers from November 14 to 18, with the theme “formal and non-formal theological education: beyond dialogue.
Challenges and Opportunities for the Churches in Africa – Interview with Rev. Dr. Goodwill Shana
In November 2022, on the margins of a consultation organized by Nigeria Evangelical Fellowship in Abujda, Nigeria, WEA Geneva Office Director Wissam al-Saliby interviewed Rev. Dr Goodwill Shana, Chair of the International Council of the WEA and President of the Association of Evangelical in Africa.
WEA to Hold Next General Assembly in Second Half of 2025, Focus on Involving Younger Leaders
At its recent Senior Leadership Team meeting, the leadership of the World Evangelical Alliance confirmed that its next General Assembly would be held in the latter part of 2025, with exact date and location yet to be confirmed. The WEA GA will also put a greater emphasis on involving younger leaders to cast the vision for the unique role that Evangelical Alliances play at the national, regional and global levels.
UN Member States Tell India to Protect Religious Minorities
A dozen states urged the Indian government to take action in upholding the rights of religious minorities: to ensure that anti-conversion laws do not infringe upon the right to freedom of religion and belief, to investigate cases of religious violence and discrimination on religious grounds, and to condemn violence and hate speech against religious minorities.
COP27: “Faith Actors Make a Difference – Solving the Environmental Problem is Not Just About Data and Policy Tools”
COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh was one in which faith groups, and especially Christians, were more present than before. Here is an interview with Matthias K. Boehning, Co-Director of the World Evangelical Alliance Sustainability Center (Bonn, Germany), about the ups and downs of the global climate gathering and the role Christians should play in caring for the planet.
Ending Violence Against Women, Starting in the Church
On November 25th, many women’s groups and churches across the globe supported the International Day to End Violence against Women. Through a global network established in by the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), individuals and organizations used the Red Chair Action Day to raise awareness about women and girls who are victims of domestic abuse.
On International Human Rights Day, WEA Calls for Recommitment to Upholding Human Rights of All
“Since its founding in 1846, the WEA has advocated for religious freedom for all and against slavery and all forms of human trafficking and racism,” says Bishop Thomas Schirrmacher, Secretary General of the WEA. “We continue to take a strong stand for human rights around the world.”
“The Kazakh Kurultay – a Vision Becomes Reality” by Dr. Johannes Reimer
The country of Kazakhstan is the largest country in Central Asia in terms of its territory. . . It is considered Muslim majority country. The population of 20 million people is a very multicultural, tolerant, multi-religious and open. Politically neutral Kazakhstan is proud that the almost 100 different ethnicities coexist peacefully.
The Decalogue Project: Disciples from Six Continents Engage God’s Ten Commandments, Latest Book in WEA World of Theology Series Available Now
The latest book in the World Evangelical Alliance’s (WEA) World of Theology (WoT) series invited contributors from six different continents to apply the Ten Commandments to contemporary issues facing society in their unique context.
“From Contemplation to Intentional Action-Planning” – Nigeria Evangelical Fellowship Holds Consultation on the Impact of Religious Extremism on Missions
The Nigeria Evangelical Fellowship, a member of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), held a Consultation on the Impact of Religious Extremism on Missions, in Abuja, Nigeria from the 21-24November, 2022. The Consultation brought together Bishops, General Overseers, Mission Agencies and resource persons from both Nigeria and the global evangelical community.
WEA Joins Asia Evangelical Alliance and Evangelical Fellowship of India in Paying Tribute to Rev. Dr. Francis Sunderaraj
“Many holy men and women of global stature have served in the International Council of the WEA over the years. Dr. Sunderaraj was one of them, serving on the IC for a long time and representing Asia’s and India’s passion for world mission in the best way possible." -WEA Secretary General Bishop Dr Thomas Schirrmacher
Dr. Prince Guneratnam – a Global Church Leader from Malaysia
"With the passing of Dr. Prince Guneratnam, I lost a respected friend and a senior role model, from whom I learned a lot about leadership as much as about Asia and about preaching the gospel boldly under severe restrictions. We could talk for hours about the future of God’s church" - WEA Secretary General Bishop Dr Thomas Schirrmacher
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