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.

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

Read More »

Going Beyond Inclusion

When thinking about working with children and young people with additional needs and disabilities, churches typically find themselves at one of three waypoints on the journey; accessibility, inclusion, or belonging. But what do each of these waypoints look like, and

Read More »