Bible Translation Facility Slated for Congo
Wycliffe Associates has announced plans to build a Bible translation center in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo.
Church Growth Means Famine Relief Needed in Uganda
The increased growth of the church in Uganda means that the opportunity to help those affected by famine is also growing, says mission organization World Gospel Mission.
Coptic Christians Send Message to Obama
Peace in the Middle-East is inseparably linked to peace for the Coptic Christians of Egypt.
30 Days Prayer Focus Calls on Christians to Pray for the Muslim World
A special call to Christians worldwide to set aside 30 days each year to pray for Muslims originated during a meeting of international Christian leaders in the Middle East in 1992. The first “30 Days Muslim Prayer Focus” took place in March 1993. This year, the prayer focus is scheduled from August 22 – September 20 and coincides with Ramadan (a holy month of fasting in Islam).
Congress Seeks to Strengthen Families Worldwide
In the Netherlands, the first nation to legalize same-sex marriage, a cross-section of religious leaders, scholars and lawmakers from 61 countries are convening this week for an international strategy session to develop ways to strengthen families.
Honduran Christians Respond to Political Unrest With Prayer
As ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya meets with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton this week in Washington, D.C., Christians in the Central American nation are responding to the political unrest with fasting and prayer.
