| EVANGELICAL
ALLIANCE SAYS 200 MILLION CHRISTIANS PERSECUTED WORLDWIDE The right of religious freedom for Christians is under attack in almost every part of the world, according to a new report presented to the United Nations in April. The Geneva Report 2002, compiled and published by the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), ... |
| LEADER
SAYS AFRICA DOES NOT NEED AMERICANS' LEADERSHIP, BIBLE TEACHINGS A South African church leader has asked Western Bible teachers to stay home because he says they are hampering the spread of the gospel by exporting ideas that don't work. "Without offense, don't come," Danie Vermeulen appeals in Dawn ... |
| CAMPOLO
SAYS WAR ON TERRORISM IMPACTING MISSIONS Popular Christian speaker Tony Campolo says the current U.S. war on terrorism could set missions back 1,000 years. Speaking to a North Carolina Baptist men's conference in Charlotte, Campolo reminded his listeners that Jesus told Christians to be peacemakers. "I'm not sure we want to hear about this Jesus who says 'Those who ... |
| Autumn Griffo of Vista went with Global Action International on a trip to Tecate, Mexico in December. The focus of the ministry to reach people via crusades and children's ministry. Missionaries went to the largest park in the city and joined with neighboring churches in a children's crusade. Hundreds of blankets were given away, as well as food. There were prizes, clowns, games, music and a call to receive Christ. More than 1,500 children gathered in the park and 800 gave their lives to Christ. |
