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.
It’s Time to End the ‘Insanity’ of Typical Youth Ministry
Someone once said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.“ This is true in life. This is true in youth ministry. For the
Behold Europe 2022: Training and Mentoring Young Evangelists
Meeting 11-14 November, young evangelists from across Europe will gather in Germany stirred once more to the task of faithfully preaching the Gospel. With mountains as the backdrop, Hintersee, in
Christian Parents in Pakistan Denied Custody of Kidnapped Girl
Church leaders and rights activists cite forced conversion as the biggest challenge for vulnerable minority communities of Pakistan. Refusing to review evidence from a Christian couple trying to recover their
At Least 157 Children Died in Zimbabwe Due to Measles Outbreak
The information minister of Zimbabwe, Monica Mutsvangwa, has reported that at least 157 children have died due to an outbreak of measles. In just four days, the number of measles cases has almost doubled from
European Pioneer of Bibles for Children Died
Kees de Kort, a Dutch painter and illustrator, was known for over 300 colorful illustrations bringing to life both the Old and New Testament. The households of many Christian families
David Pritchard, a Friend of Children, Died
Pastor, writer, Scripture Union missionary and promoter of the Bible presentation method Godly Play, David Pritchard’s greatest passion was bringing Jesus to children. Pastor, missionary of Scripture Union and president of Godly Play in Spain, David
Five Ways To Support Additional Needs Siblings, An Often Overlooked Group
This blog post is written by Mark Arnold’s daughter, Phoebe, who shares her experience of growing up as an additional needs sibling to her brother, James, as well as offering
Two-Thirds of Younger Adults with a Commitment to Christ Don’t Attend Church: Survey
A strong majority of Generation Z and Millennials who say they have made a personal commitment to Christ do not attend church in person or online at least once a
God Is the Best Parent
A colleague came to me recently after she had noticed a somewhat surprising trend: millennial parents are far more likely than previous generations to raise their children without a focus
The FoolishLife Academy
The goal of the project is to offer quality, biblical content to Portuguese youth as young as 12 years old, with humor and the use of cartoons. Rádio Transmundial de
How Can Christian Parents Help Their Children Find Lasting Faith?
When my wife rings, a picture pops up on my phone. It’s of my wife holding our oldest daughter having her very first swimming lesson at 12 months of age.
Parents: Immerse Your Young Children in the Gospel
It is widely known that the first 5 years of a child’s life have enormous ramifications. A child’s brain develops the most during these early years, but even more importantly,