One year ago a potentially catastrophic medical challenge and resultant media tsunami nearly overwhelmed international mission agency SIM, which operated a hospital in Liberia’s Ebola hot zone. What happened to SIM could happen to any organization that doesn’t have the capacity or experience to handle a media deluge, according to InChrist Communications (www.inchristcommunications.com), the faith-based communications firm that supported SIM with crisis communications services throughout the ordeal.

A delegation of U.S. congressmen got a taste of Muslim hospitality Tuesday during a visit to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City.

Nairobi, Kenya is one of the most densely populated cities in the world with about 3.4 million people in 269 square miles. The overcrowding undoubtedly adds to the already existing problems of poverty, abuse, and child labor. This makes growing up in Nairobi tough, even if you do have both of your parents. Most children feel pressured to drop out of school in hopes of earning money.

I’ve been asked the questions many times. Why do you draw attention to abortion? Why not just stick to your messages on intercession and revival?

Crisis management and public relations firm, Frederick & Associates, is at the forefront in helping churches prepare for crises and emergencies. With the increase in violence and threats in the United States, and concerns from ISIS abroad, churches are taking action and planning ahead.

The annual Cry Out America event is exactly one month away and the Awakening America Alliance has released several social media resources to help get the word out about the nationwide prayer initiative that takes place at noon on September 11 at courthouses across the nation.

In the Latin American community, they are casting a monumental vision … Reach one million people in one day!

Efforts have escalated to get Cisco, Inc. to sign the Holy Land Principles — an 8-point corporate code of conduct for the 545 American companies doing business in Israel-Palestine/Palestine-Israel.

Sunday August 9 marked the 70th anniversary of atomic blast at Nagasaki, after Hiroshima on August 6, leading to Japan’s surrender on August 15, ending World War II, the most lethal calamity in human history.

IRD President Mark Tooley commented: