Israel-Iran Ceasefire Holding as Israel Eases Home Front Restrictions, Turns Attention to Gaza
It's been one day since the ceasefire between Israel and Iran ended the 12-day war. Both countries are now assessing what was accomplished.
WEA Responds to Concerns About Dr. Goodwill Shana’s Leadership Role
In response to recent theological and organizational critiques against Executive Chair Dr. Goodwill Shana, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) provides the following clarifications.
160 Years of Gospel Mission: How Hudson Taylor’s Vision Continues Through OMF
OMF International marks 160 years since Hudson Taylor’s prayer launched a global mission to East Asia.
105 Years Ago, Ruth Bell Graham, Wife of Billy Graham, Born in China
On Tuesday, the official Facebook account of Billy Graham, remembered 105 years ago when Ruth Bell Graham, wife of Billy Graham, was born in China.
WCC Elects New Executive Committee; China’s Jingqin Gu Among Members
Celebrating Fathers — Pastor Bert Pretorius
As South Africa prepares to celebrate Father’s Day, we are faced with the sobering contradiction between the ideal and the reality. On the one hand, Father’s Day is meant to honour the gift and calling of fatherhood. It is a time when we give thanks for the men who lead, protect, nurture, and build strong families, which are the foundational building blocks of our society. Yet, in a country plagued by some of the highest rates of gender-based violence (GBV) in the world, this day often exposes a painful truth: the absence, silence, and abdication of fathers is a national crisis where women and children are paying the price.
160 Years of Gospel Mission: How Hudson Taylor’s Vision Continues Through OMF
OMF International marks 160 years since Hudson Taylor’s prayer launched a global mission to East Asia.
Biblical Scholar: Trauma Narratives in Hebrew Bible Require Critical Evaluation in Asian Context
Dr. O'Donnell Introduces Theologies and Practices of Post-Traumatic Remaking
Dr. O'Donnell challenges conventional Christian trauma recovery language, proposing "post-traumatic remaking" through radical spiritual practices that honor survivors' embodied experiences.
Scholar Reads John's Crucifixion Narrative Through a Trauma Lens
Mr. Yohanes Krismantyo Susanta presents a feminist and trauma hermeneutic reading of John 19:16-27, arguing that the stripping and humiliation of Jesus's body represent a form of sexual violence that creates solidarity with contemporary victims of trauma.
WEA Responds to Concerns About Dr. Goodwill Shana’s Leadership Role
WCC International Affairs Conference: 'The Time for God’s Peace is Now'
As a “Life and Work” centenary conference in Athens entered its second day, the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission of the Churches on International Affairs traveled back in time to consider the scene in Stockholm in 1925—then took a courageous look forward at the many serious global issues under consideration by churches today.
WCC Commission of the Churches on International Affairs Begins Deep Discussions on Emerging Global Trends
Reports from the moderator and the director of the World Council of Churches Commission of the Churches on International Affairs summarized the history of the Conference on Life and Work and looked forward at the commission’s upcoming discussions of emerging global trends.
105 Years Ago, Ruth Bell Graham, Wife of Billy Graham, Born in China
WEA Statement on Concerns Raised Regarding 2025 General Assembly in Seoul
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) deeply values the unity and theological orthodoxy of the global evangelical community. Therefore, we are profoundly concerned by both the content of recent statements and the way the Christian Council of Korea (CCK) has called into question the WEA’s theological, governance and moral integrity and practice in a public forum, especially without first approaching the leadership directly to discuss their concerns.
What the Chinese Diaspora Is Talking About: Key Reflections from the 2025 Toronto Consultation
If we truly believe that diaspora is God’s mission strategy for this era, then no generation should be missing, no language should be diminished, and no one’s sense of belonging should be sacrificed.
General Secretaries of the World Evangelical Alliance Regions Meet in Paraguay
Women in Victory
From March 9-12, 2025, the Women’s Commission of the Latin Evangelical Alliance (AEL) hosted the 4th “Women in Victory” Congress in Santiago de Chile. The event brought together female pastors and Christian leaders to deliver a renewed message about living a life of integrity in Christ Jesus, especially in a context where voices opposing Christian principles have become more prominent.
Evangelical Voices at the G20 Interfaith Forum in Brazil: 'Faith Communities as Promoters of Social Cohesion'
From August 19 to 23, the G20 Interfaith Forum is taking place in Brasilia, featuring key contributions from Evangelical leaders. Pastor Juan Cruz Cellammare, President of the Latin Evangelical Alliance, and Pastor Harold Segura, Director of the Faith and Development Department for World Vision Latin America and the Caribbean, were among those prominently involved. Their contributions have centered on vital issues such as religious freedom, poverty, social inequality, and the Church's role in fostering a more equitable world.
Historic Inaugural South Pacific Evangelical Alliance General Assembly in Papua New Guinea
Interview With Russell Evans: Speak the Language of Where People Are
As one of the speakers at the incoming EveryOneAsia 2024 conference in Indonesia, Russell Evans, the founder and senior pastor of Planetshakers Church and Ministries, Australia, shares his insights about the incoming conference, Asian churches, and reaching the next generation.
WCC General Secretary Addresses 11th Forum of National Council of Churches in Australia
On June 21, World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay addressed the 11th Forum of National Council of Churches in Australia, reflecting on the theme of the forum, “Christianity Matters.”
Israel-Iran Ceasefire Holding as Israel Eases Home Front Restrictions, Turns Attention to Gaza
Call for Prayer for Syria and the Wider Region
The World Evangelical Alliance, representing over 600 million people in 143 countries, calls on Christians and all people of good will to pray for the people in Syria.
Armed With Hope and Resolve, Kibbutz Dafna Couple Returns to Community in Northern Israel War Zone
For now, some of the 60,000 residents of northern Israel are returning to their homes they evacuated when the Iranian-backed Hezbollah attacked on the day after the October 7th Hamas massacre in 2023.
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