Christian News Media Digest
“Keep the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.” – Karl Barth
It was the renowned theologian Karl Barth who said that we should keep the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other. He emphasized that we should be grounded in God’s Word but also aware of what is going on in the world around us and interpret it through the Bible. This news digest is a curated selection of Christian news articles, interviews and more that speak to current children-related issues and developments that are relevant to the Church. They provide insights, inform and equip those who are serving in children ministries whether at the global, national or local level.
*All articles are used with permission. Some of the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of the WEA Children’s Network.
Reaching the Most Vulnerable in Calarisi, Romania
Calarasi county, located in the southern part of Romania, halfway between Bucharest and Constanta, is a poorer area both materially and spiritually. To many Romanians, even evangelical Christians, it isn’t an
Jesus Said Go After The 1: Be Like The Good Shepherd
Sometimes I get asked why we should make the effort to reach out to children and young people with additional needs, when this sometimes means we have to balance their
Abortions Grow by 9% in Spain: 98,316 in 2022
The latest statistics of abortions in Spain show a growing trend that puts 2022 among the years with most voluntary terminations of pregnancies. The final figure published by the government is of 98,316 abortions,
Why Having Children Is a Good Thing
As I have explained in a previous article, one of the television shows I like to watch is Madam Secretary, the fictional account of a female American Secretary of State. In
Abortions Increased by 15% in the Netherlands in 2022
The number of abortions performed each year continue to grow throughout Europe,but the causes of this development are not assessed in the reports or the official statistics published in several countries. The
President of Paraguay Meets Evangelicals after Criticism for Backing EU Gender Ideology Plans
The President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, recently met with evangelical leaders of the Association of Evangelical Churches of Paraguay (ASIEP) to discuss an agreement the country has signed with the European Union.
International Day of the Girl Child: Empower Girls Worldwide to Overcome Gender Inequality
In a world filled with challenges, there is one day that serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of supporting and empowering girls globally — the United Nations International
The ‘Big Picture’ Of Additional Needs Ministry
When thinking about how to support children and young people with additional needs, it is important that we first understand and acknowledge what we mean by that; what are additional
Experts in Spain to Address “the Hidden Reality” of Child Trafficking
Six panelists from different fields will analyse the issue in an online forum organised ahead of the film ‘Sound of Freedom’ premiere. The release of Sound of Freedom at the Spanish box office
5 Stages of Abuse: Teach Your Teens to Avoid Toxic Relationships
In conservative Christianity, it is quite common for teens to be advised about dating and relationships. But at the very minimum, one in three girls and one in six boys
Christianity’s Decline Likely Due to Collapse of Marriage, Fatherhood: Survey
Churches must work to restore healthy marriages and fatherhood to combat a growing decline in Christianity, according to a survey released by a faith-based group. J.P. De Gance is the
130 Years of Girls’ Empowerment: the History of the Girls’ Brigade
A journey through the Girls’ Brigade physical archives is a journey through time. It’s a small room tucked away at headquarters, and could be mistaken for a storage cupboard filled