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.

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

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3 Main Defenses Against Child Abuse

The movie “Sound of Freedom” struck a chord with American audiences this summer — and not necessarily a comfortable one.  The movie discusses a horrifying concept: child trafficking.  But human trafficking is only one form of child sexual abuse.  Taken

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The Most Loved Gospel Hymn Among Kids

Every day God is working powerfully in the lives of little children around the world who are told how much Jesus loves them. Thankfully, there are few barriers in the hearts of children preventing them from being gently led into

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The King’s College to Lose Accreditation by Aug. 31

The King’s College, a prominent Christian liberal arts college in New York City, is expected to lose its accreditation by the end of August.  The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) announced Friday that King’s College, which had already opted to

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