In U.S. and Africa, refugee teaches Christ to his people
OKLAHOMA CITY — Halfway around the world from his home, Andrew Konda found people to help him “go and teach.” Konda, one of the thousands…
Archive: Dec 2009
‘Imagine what God would do’
Students challenged at World Mission Workshop to pray — and plan — to spread gospel globally. HENDERSON, Tenn. — Matt Cook attended the World Mission…
A special call to serve children
In Luke 18:16, Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them.” People were bringing babies to Jesus for him…
INSIDE STORY: Fort Hood chaplain ministers to victims of shooting rampage
The soldier was crying, a look of fear on his face. Accustomed to taking fire in a war zone, the combat veteran had suffered a…
Special needs, special children
RALEIGH, N.C. — “People are going to heaven because of Melissa. She has been quite evangelistic.” Tears well up in elder Ed Woodhouse’s eyes as…
From the stable to the empty tomb, Christ’s life reveals the power of God
Jesus turned his face toward Jerusalem, and he was prepared for what would happen there. He was welcomed with shouts, “Hosanna to the Son of…
Desegregating Sunday is a spiritual imperative
The year was 1969, and my Aunt Rose “should have known the customs of the area.” That’s what church elders in Selma, Ala., said after…
Dialogue: A conversation with Mark A. Noll
Recognized as one of the foremost scholars in the field of American religious history, Mark A. Noll sees the world and Christian faith through uniquely…
Preparing a feast in a Honduras dump
Christians will set up tables, chairs, silverware, cups, soap and water in a garbage dump outside of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, this month as they serve the…
Church planters in Belgium see signs of hope in a difficult mission field
GHENT, Belgium — About a dozen Christians gather in the courtyard outside Luk and Holly Brazle’s home for Sunday worship. After a few hymns in…
