Preaching in paradise: Bringing Christ to the Bahamas no day at the beach
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — In just a few weeks thousands of tourists will flood the beaches of this Caribbean city, dipping their toes in the crystal…
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World Bible School produces first Portuguese materials for Brazil
World Bible School, a Cedar Park, Texas-based ministry that sends Bible correspondence courses around the globe, has added Portuguese to its list of about 50…
Churches growing rapidly in Bangladesh, missionaries say
DHAKA, BANGLADESH — The predominantly Islamic and Hindu nation of Bangladesh is home to more than 100 new Christians, thanks to the work of indigenous…
The war in Iraq: Perspectives from a scholar, an Army colonel, a soldier’s wife
Three diverse Christians offer their views on the war and a faith-based response to some issues it raises. Lee Camp is associate professor of theology…
Spreading the word in Central America
Participants in a two-day Ladies' Evangelism Seminar in Guatemala proudly display their completion certificates. Anita Hamilton, author and former missionary to Ecuador, presented a study…
Church prays for minister as he preaches to fellow prisioners in St. Martin
A minister on the island of St. Martin, jailed for reasons unclear to his church and supporters, is using the opportunity to preach the gospel…
From Brownwood to Bolivia, church has global goals
BROWNWOOD, TX — Ask the average adult to point to Cochabamba on a map, and you're likely to draw a blank stare. But a lot…
Missionaries warn of ‘Bibles for Muslim world’ scam
It seemed too good to be true ? the chance to deliver thousands of Bibles into the Middle Eastern nation of Libya through soldiers in…
Scenes from a sending church
The missionaries? They're the ones in yellow, a member of the Austin Avenue church said with a laugh. By Erik Tryggestad The Christian Chronicle February…
At age 70, he’s P-H done
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Elkanah Young Owukiabo earned a doctorate in theology — and patience. The longtime church member turned 70 years old as he received…
