In a recent meeting with the evangelical community, Pastor Guillermo Trujillo Álvarez, representative of the Council of Evangelical Pastors of Mexico City, called on the new President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, to focus on transparency and accountability. The meeting took place amid the nation's growing distrust towards government institutions and increasing demand for a change in the way the country is governed.
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Empathizing deeply with Bible characters helps us understand life better. Mary didn't really know. She had faith and some hints, but did not know where it would all lead. This Christmas ask yourself if you are really saying yes to God. The path of faith twists and turns but the destination is always good.
Bethlehem remains a symbol of hope, resilience, and God’s enduring promise. The Palestinian Christian community are reflecting Jesus' light to those around them: comforting the hurting, loving the broken, and proclaiming peace where there is strife; so that the light that shone from the manger in their city, Bethlehem, will continue to shine through them to the world.
Joy is no ordinary emotion. It can promote individual well-being and the common good as a response to what should be, what could be, and, at some point, what will be. This advent season, it is time to consider how joyful the coming of the Lord is and will be
Let us all remember our Syrian brothers and sisters in faith this Christmas. Pray with them in solidarity, that their hope will be strengthened as they endure immense challenges.
Leaders and advocates engaged in ministry with children lament the lack of focus on children at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization (Lausanne 4). While appreciating some expressions of interest in the younger generation, none of the key collaboration groups feature an intentional focus on including children in their strategizing, they say. In response, they wrote brief informational papers highlighting how children are affected by issues related to each of the 25 mission gaps La
The last issue of the Monday evening session at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Incheon, Seoul, spoke about the challenge the sexual revolution has raised for the global Church, especially in the West but increasingly also in other regions of the world. Aside from a biblical perspective, the speaker reminded participants of the importance of being pastoral and Christ-like towards those who struggle with their sexuality.
Theologian, missiologist and educator Ruth Padilla DeBorst led the last presentation on the second day of the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization. Representing Latin America, the Costa Rica-based Argentinean began her message by quoting John 20:20-21 as the last words of Jesus to his disciples. From there she gave a historical, social and economic account of what was happening in the world at the time when the Lord was on earth, to begin to ask in what capacity Jesus was sent into t
A distinguished atmospheric scientist from Canada made an impassioned plea to the evangelical community to heed God’s word and take climate change seriously, when speaking about integrating science and faith at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelism held in Incheon, Korea. However, it is not fear that motivates believers but love, she said.
After releasing the Seoul Statement just before the start of the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization held in Incheon, Korea from September 22 to 28, the document’s editorial team adjusted two paragraphs that speak to the issue of the Church’s response to homosexuality. A spokesperson commented that more minor changes are possible.
In a greeting to participants of the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelism, President of South Korea Seok-yeol Yoon welcomed the 5,000 participants gathered in Incheon, highlighting the influence of Christianity on the East Asian nation over the past century and asking for prayer for peace and justice. The President's greeting was delivered by Yongho Sung, the First Vice Minister of Culture and Sports.
Islamic extremists on Dec. 16 killed a Christian father of three children who had fled his home in eastern Uganda due to death threats from Muslim relatives, sources said.
