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.
‘Generation Indoctrination’: What’s Being Done to Protect Kids Legally from Gender Ideology?
As gender ideology continues to pervade every realm of culture, legislators and public policy experts alarmed by its effects on children have taken numerous steps to thwart it from taking
Britain’s Hidden Education Crisis
Not only do we have our third prime minister in two months, we have our fifth education secretary this year. Last Monday, the new Ministers for the Education Department faced
Ministry Delivers 225K Bibles to North Macedonia, Where Many Can’t Access Scripture in Their Language
A Texas-based Christian ministry that once smuggled Bibles into the Soviet Union delivered the largest donation of children’s Bibles to the Eastern European country of North Macedonia, where many children
Teens Have a Positive View of Jesus But Do Know Little About the Bible’s Teachings
A survey interviewed 25,000 teenagers in 26 countries. “It’s rare that teens think poorly of Jesus. The global impression of Jesus is that he is trustworthy, generous, wise, peaceful”, the
Mrs. Universe Tori Hope Petersen Talks Growing Up in Foster Care, Shares How More Christians Can Help
Mrs. Universe Tori Hope Petersen, a former foster child who defied the odds set against her at an early age, is a Christian foster youth advocate known for offering hope
Youth Ministries Must View Children as ‘Participants,’ Not ‘Consumers’: Barna Group CEO
Youth ministries in American churches must shift their efforts away from molding children to be “consumers” to involving them as “participants” in the “Gospel mission,” the head of the Barna
Christian Teacher Who Refused to Use Gender Neutral Pronouns Remains in Prison
A Christian teacher who refused to stay away from his school after being suspended in a dispute over gender neutral pronouns remains in prison. On Wednesday, the High Court in
The Neurodiverse Coke Can
There is a great analogy that helps to explain why neurodiverse children (e.g. who are Autistic, or have ADHD) are often perceived to be able to ‘cope’ and be ‘fine’
Under Police Protection, 1,000 March for Life in Zürich
The 12th March for Life in Switzerland had a festive mood, with live music, testimonies, and a call to implement a 24 hours period of reflection before performing an abortion. Around
College Cancels Christian Group’s Wilberforce Academy Over Its Beliefs on Marriage
A college at Cambridge University has canceled an event for young Christian professionals, saying that the values of the organizers, who do not support same-sex marriage, are “not compatible with
Lila Rose Debates Dr. Phil on When Life Begins: ‘If It’s Not a Human, Why Do You Have to Kill It?’
Prominent pro-life activist Lila Rose appeared on the syndicated talk show “Dr. Phil” Tuesday to debate the show’s host, Dr. Phil McGraw, about when life begins. They also discussed the
Awana CEO: Churches Are Standing on a ‘Burning Platform’ If They Ignore Discipling Children
Churches that don’t invest more in discipleship-oriented children’s ministries will be “standing on a burning platform,” warned Matt Markins, head of the child discipleship organization Awana. For most people, their