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.

Child Evangelism Fellowship Releases Animated Series ‘Esther’ to Combat ‘Immoral’ Kids’ Content
In an effort to provide children with wholesome, biblical content in a digital age rife with harmful online material, Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) has announced the release of a new animated series titled “Esther,” inspired by the biblical book of

Bringing Up Children in a Post-Christian World
“Suffer the little children” is a phrase from the King James Bible (Matthew 19:14) that has entered as a proverb into the English language. Jesus is simply telling us that we are not to hinder the little children from being

African Churches Are Not Immune to Child Sex Abuse
A recent investigation in Spain revealed more than 200,000 endured sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic clergy. The 700-page report, ordered by Spain’s Congress, unveils the “devastating impact” on victims, criticizing the Church for its inaction and attempts to

Church of Scotland Launches Gaelic Bible for Children
The Church of Scotland Gaelic Committee recently launched the Gaelic version of the Lion Share A Story Bible for children and a Lego Christmas story video, and now they have created its free audio book version. The audio version is narrated by well-known Gaelic

Netflix Faces Calls for Boycott over ‘CoComelon Lane’ Cartoon
Netflix is facing calls for a boycott over the streaming service’s popular cartoon series that recently depicted a boy choosing to dress in a tiara and tutu with the encouragement of his two gay dads. The X account End Wokeness

‘Our Girls Are Finally Cared For, and We Also Help Them to Find the Way of the Lord’
In Bolivia, up to 34.5% of girls and adolescents are sexually abused, according to a report by the Ombudsman’s Office, a figure far above the global average of 20%. Most of these aggressions take place in schools and homes, which makes family coexistence difficult

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 appealing area. “In Calarasi there is a completely different world”,

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 needs against the needs of the rest of the group.

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, a 9% increase compared to the year before. This is the

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 the last episode I watched, a central part of the

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 Netherlands: Abortions up almost 15 % in 2022 According to

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. During the election campaign, Peña appealed to conservative voters by