WEA Opens New Office in New York
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), in collaboration with the Evangelical Assembly of Presbyterian Churches, announced on Tuesday that it has opened a new office in New York, a key strategic location for the Alliance to expand its advocacy efforts for religious freedom and increase the impact of its work with the United Nations.
WEA Welcomes Dr. David J. Jang to the North American Council
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) welcomes Dr. David J. Jang, president of Olivet Center for World Mission (OCWM) in San Francisco, Calif. as the newest member of the Alliance 's North American Council.
Micah Challenge Statement on Zimbabwe
The current political situation in Zimbabwe is of grave concern and if measures are not taken to mitigate the situation, the impact will be felt on every street in the whole Southern African region.
Virginia Gunman Forces Evangelicals to Question Church Outreach
WASHINGTON – Teary-eyed evangelical leaders spoke solemnly and sincerely Wednesday about what the Church could have done to reach out to the desperate young man who carried out the deadliest school massacre in U.S. history two days earlier.
WEA Responds to Murders in Turkey
For Immediate Release
Three workers at a Bible publishing house in Malatya, Turkey were killed on Wednesday, April 18, in the latest apparent attack on Turkey's minority Christian community.
Turkish Christians Find Hope in Reading the Bible and in Worship of Hope
The first Sunday after the killing of three Christian workers: Necati Aydin, Tilman Geske and Ugur Yuksel, was a Sunday of Bible reading, prayer and worship in the protestant Church in Istanbul.
Micah Challenge Update, April 2007 (Issue 2)
This Update will be sent bi-monthly and keep you informed about the international campaign developments, plans and events.
Reminder: May 27, 2007 is the Global Day of Prayer, click here for details
Reminder: WEA General Assembly 2008 - Thailand, October 25-30, 2008
We will keep you posted on the details as they become available in the coming months.
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Mission:
Worth Keeping: Global Perspective on Best Practies in Missionary Retention
The WEA Mission Commission announces the May 2007 release of our newest book in the Globalization of Mission series: “Worth Keeping: Global Perspectives on Best Practice in Missionary Retention”, by our colleagues Rob Hay, Valerie Lim, Detlef Blöcher, Jaap Ketelaar and Sarah Hay. Take advantage of the special pre-print 52% discount offer through May 31, 2007. “Worth Keeping” results from an MC 20 nation study called ReMAP II, charged to follow up on the attrition research, but take it into retention and best practices issues. The book was crafted by a team of international researchers and a global cadre of 45 case study writers. The 29 chapters and 58 case studies make the book unique. The pre-pub sale webpage is http://www.missionbooks.org/worthkeeping/
Comibam International – Statement on the incident in Turkey
As the Board of Director of COMIBAM International, we feel the need to make a statement about the act that occurred on Wednesday, April 18, in Turkey, and to align ourselves with the Christian Mission in the Muslim World.
Religious Liberty:
Nigeria: Persecution, Elections and Looming Strife
Christians have been appallingly persecuted in northern Nigeria recently with churches burned, Christian children kidnapped by Islamists and Christians killed.
Gaza: Christian Bookshop Bombed & Nigeria: Elections
A bomb ripped through the only Christian bookshop in Gaza, Israel (Palestinian Authority administrated territory), at 2.30am on Sunday 15 April. This Palestinian Bible Society bookshop has been targeted before but this is the most serious attack yet.
UN Human Rights Council: Protecting Religion
On Friday 30 March, the UN Human Rights Council passed a non-binding resolution urging a global prohibition on the public "defamation" of religion, "particularly" (specifically) Islam.
Vietnam: Crackdown raises questions for RL advocates
The Vietnam regime's current crackdown has swept up several significant Christian human rights advocates such as Father Nguyen van Ly and human rights lawyer and religious liberty advocate Nguyen van Dai. This raises questions for religious liberty advocates.
Youth:
Youth Commission News, April 2007
Global Day of Prayer, Africa, India, Russia…
Canada:
Global Human Trafficking: Very serious and needs our intervention
What do you think is one of the fastest growing crimes in Canada? The answer will likely shock you.
India:
Launch of EFI Matrimonial Service - Together Forever
Together Forever provides an opportunity for Christians to meet and get to know other Christians and led by the Holy Spirit, find their life partner and be committed as husband and wife. Simply go to www.togetherforever.efionline.org or connect through EFI’s homepage at www.efionline.org to register your profile for free.
Pastor beaten, church damaged in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra
Mission Network News:
Christians help Solomon Islands tsunami victims
Palestinian Territories:
Leaders' Family Gathering
This e-mail newsletter is coming at a time when the people in the land are celebrating Passover and Resurrection Sunday. Both events are part of our historical narrative, and both can be viewed either negatively or positively.
Sri Lanka:
Pastor killed in claymore mine attack
Follow up report on missing Catholic Priest
Armed groups continue abducting and recruiting children - Child Rights Information Network
World Relief: Advocacy Update
Support Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Vulnerable Refugees Victimized Twice
Refugee Groups in Need of Protection
ACMI'07: Conference on Ministry among International Students
The North American Conference on Ministry Among International Students, with 50+ workshops, is May 31-June 3 at St. Olaf College, near Minneapolis, MN. A discount is available for registrations made before April 10th. For more info: http://2007.acmi-network.org (Registration is limited to residents of North America). For information about ACMI: www.acmi-network.org
Micah Network: Asia-Pacific Consultation
You are invited to the Micah Network Asia-Pacific Consultation on “A Christian Response to the Marginalized” being held from 1-5 October, 2007 in Malaysia. This Consultation will focus on the cross cutting issues of stigma, HIV and AIDS, gender and advocacy
Mission Commission: Member Care information
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