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Martín Hartwig Eitzen in Paraguay

When we founded the Instituto Aquila y Priscila almost ten years ago, we didn’t know where God would lead us with this project.

Christopher M. Hays

Like Luke

Over my years of graduate work and missionary service, I have been cobbling together a picture of Luke the Evangelist. It is slow going. The historical data is sparse. Unlike the Apostle Paul, whose personality and biography are easily identifiable on the surface of his epistles, Luke keeps himself mostly off the page. Still, with …

Alexander Belyaev Defends Dissertation

Congratulations to Alexander Belyaev (LeaderStudies)! Overcoming tremendous contextual challenges, he successfully defended his dissertation at the end of April. His research encourages the Eastern European Church to have hope in Christ by meditating on His return as depicted in Early Christian apocalyptic traditions.

Zhang Yijing (1871-1931) and the Search for a Chinese Christian Identity

Our May book is Zhang Yijing (1871-1931) and the Search for a Chinese Christian Identity by Jonathan Wang (LeaderStudies). Right now, Chinese Christians struggle with whether Christian identity and national identity can be reconciled as they live under government pressure. This book explores answers to this question through the example of a Chinese Christian patriot …

Gerardo Corpeño in Guatemala

I ask your prayers as we have returned to Guatemala and SETECA on March 5th. Pray for all the details related to our transition, settling in, etc.

Ukrainian Relief Fund: Donor Update

Update on April 26, 2022 from Taras Dyatlik Supported in part by SL’s Ukrainian Relief Fund, 300 Ukrainian volunteers work in 10 centers. They are mostly seminary leaders, faculty, students, and graduates (church ministers). Most of them serve full-time. Their valiant work so far: 9,500 people evacuated from immediate conflict zones 1,420 internally displaced people …

A Joint Statement in Support of Ukrainian Christians Facing an Unprovoked War by the Russian Federation against the Sovereign Nation of Ukraine

From ScholarLeaders International and United World Mission Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32, NIV) The world is witnessing appalling evil on a massive scale in the Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine. This war has been fueled …

Gospodi Pomilui: Easter Hope in Ukraine

I don’t know whether I will survive to celebrate Easter. The date when we celebrate Easter doesn’t really matter. What matters is Jesus’ resurrection itself.

Valéria Motta Dos Santos in Brazil

Pray for my physical (diabetes), emotional, and spiritual health, as I take care of Christians with anxiety, depression, panic, and fear.

César Lopes in Brazil

Leading an organization with the continental reach of CETI and its rich trajectory is a great opportunity and responsibility, and I pray for wisdom and effectiveness.

Tekle Belachew Nigru

Paschal as a Pillar of Mystery: A Reflection from Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Orthodox catechetical tradition, which has been developing since the 15th century, is expressed through “The Five Pillars of the Mystery” or “Amstu Aemade Mistrate.” The pillars include the Holy Trinity, Incarnation, Baptism, Eucharist, and Resurrection. In a commentary on this creed, known as “Tselote-Haymanot,” the meaning of the resurrection is articulated as follows: …

Concise Guide to the Life of Muhammad; In Search of the True Religion

For April, we celebrate two new books by Ayman Ibrahim (LeaderStudies), A Concise Guide to the Life of Muhammad and In Search of the True Religion. The first book answers 30 common questions about the life of Muhammad and is accessible for anyone interested in Islam. The second offers a scholarly translation of a medieval …

Mariana Schietti in Brazil

Many problems could be solved if our Christian population (which makes up almost 90% of our country) didn’t need so much wealth and status, and instead started to look at each other as equals, considering their growth potential and basic needs.

Guillermo Velilla from Colombia

Please pray for Colombia as the country is currently experiencing increased political polarization due to the upcoming presidential elections in May.

Jhohan Centeno in Colombia

The Church’s challenges include witnessing to the faith and modeling a relationship with God amid a loss of credibility due to polarization and the loss of many leaders due to the pandemic.