Evangelical body pledges to help eliminate drugs in St. Kitts and Nevis
Evangelical leaders on the Caribbean island of Nevis met to discuss drug concerns in the wider community and pledged to support efforts to combat illegal substances.
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Maintaining faithful Christian witness when faced with the temptations of empire
When we are impacted by the reality of war Christians need a strong theological foundation rooted in Scripture not doctrinal tradition that emerged from another context with questionable bias. Rather than choosing a side, we need to fix our eyes on Jesus and the ethics of the kingdom of God, because the future of the world does not ultimately depend on the success of empires.
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The Church was America’s first volunteer network. It can be so again.
The Church was the United States of America’s first volunteer network. Long before civic and governmental infrastructures existed, congregations faithfully fed families, welcomed immigrants, cared for the vulnerable, and stitched together the fabric of American society. This is sorely needed once more.
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Among all crises the climate is our biggest existential threat
In an interview with writer Bruce Barron, Katharine Hayhoe, professor of public policy and public law at Texas Tech University and climate ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance, shares an important message for Christian climate advocates, and for skeptics: climate action is a loving expression of living out our faith in today’s world.
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Seven reflections from Dubai, stranded in a time of war
War broke out in the Middle East during the Movement Day Evangelical Church conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The world changed and the conversation shifted. From his lock-down, Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance, an Arab Israeli from Nazareth, Rev. Botrus Mansour reflected on what remains important for followers of Jesus.
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Attempts to block anti-corruption probe in Jamaica undermines public trust, say church organizations
By Chris EyteChurch organisations on the Caribbean island of Jamaica expressed public concern that attempts to block the work of a national watchdog is undermining integrity and transparency in the public sphere. The debacle is related to the work of the Spectrum Management Authority (SMA). This is the national regulator for radio frequency spectrum in Jamaica, which ensures interference-free operating frequencies, granting licenses to new radio stations and mobile providers, collecting regulatory fees from
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YWAM screens Nigeria-based film in Barbados to deter youth from joining gangs
By Chris EyteYouth With A Mission (YWAM) is using film as an outreach tool in Barbados, aiming to steer young people away from gang violence by drawing parallels with similar struggles faced by youths in Nigeria. YWAM screened “Go Africa: Skyboy and the Woman of Honor” on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the Globe Drive-In Cinema at Adams Castle, Christ Church — the island’s only drive-in theater — targeting young Barbadians vulnerable to gang culture and crime.
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Official report into deaths of pilot evangelist and daughter taking aid to Jamaica
By Chris EyteAn official U.S. aviation report into the fatal crash of a missionary flight bound for hurricane-hit Jamaica says the pilot’s final radio transmission included “heavy breathing” and “grunting,” followed by silence moments before the aircraft plunged into a residential area in Florida, killing an evangelist and his adult daughter.
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Celebrating men and boys on International Men’s Day
By Chris EyteInternational Men’s Day is being marked today, Nov. 19, with events across the world highlighting the theme “Celebrating Men and Boys” and drawing renewed attention to the contributions, needs, and well-being of men. Launched in 1999, the annual observance has expanded into a global initiative recognized in more than 80 countries.
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One-woman performance brings 1723 letter from enslaved person to life in Anglican church
By Chris EyteAn evocative new play charting the deep involvement of the Anglican church in chattel slavery is set to tread the boards with the powerful rendering of a monologue by a London-based Caribbean writer.
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Major new report maps how the world engages with the Bible
The Bible Society has unveiled a sweeping analysis of how culture, religion, politics and economics shape engagement with Scripture across the globe. The Patmos Typology Report, developed with the United Bible Societies and built on Gallup’s data science, examines 85 countries and territories across seven 'missiological clusters' that reveal current opportunities and barriers for Bible work.
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Widowed at 41, she began building a ministry to help churches better support grieving spouses
When Michelle Bader Ebersole became a widow at 41, she quickly discovered something that surprised her: although widows are frequently mentioned in the Bible, few churches seemed equipped to support them long after a funeral ended.
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