Eight Areas Where Pastors Wish They Were Better Equipped
I thank God for pastors. They are often criticized, second-guessed, underpaid, and expected to do too many things. Pastors would be perfect if they...
Kairos Prison Ministry Named ‘2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit’ by GreatNonprofits
Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. ("Kairos"), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announced it has been named a "2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit" by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider...
WCC-EDAN observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On 3 December, the world marked the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) under the theme “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring...
Michel Sidibé: Role of faith-based organizations critical for fighting HIV
In remarks during a workshop on HIV among migrants and refugees, UNAIDS executive director Michel Sidibé spoke of the challenge of HIV...
WCC seminar in Mozambique shows vital role of diakonia
The last of three capacity-building seminars on Human Resources and Church Leadership for Diakonia and Development took place in Maputo, Mozambique, 18-20...
WCC staff looks ahead to 2021 assembly
On 1-4 October, World Council of Churches (WCC) staff are gathering to develop a common work plan for the year ahead.
How churches deal with the challenge of latecomers to worship services
The attendance will really be low today.
I looked around the worship center two minutes before the service was...
Venezuelan bishops: Country’s situation is ‘unacceptable’
The Venezuelan bishops published an exhortation May 28 calling for “a consensus among all and an inclusive national accord” to save the...
WCC remembers Orthodox theologian, teacher who exemplified faithfulness to tradition, commitment to dialogue
Protopresbyter Boris Bobrinskoy, one of the best-known Orthodox theologians in France and a former member of the World Council of Churches (WCC)...
WCC congratulates Rita Famos, new president of the Protestant Church in Switzerland
World Council of Churches (WCC) interim general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca sent best wishes to pastor Rita Famos, who was...