A webinar on` Stewards of Creation: The Church’s Call to Action at COP29 28 October 2024, 7:30- 9:00pm (+5:30) Can we truly ignore the signs of a dying planet? As the UN Climate Change Conference COP29 approaches, the Church must demand climate justice. Are we willing to be part of the solution, or will we…
One year of War in the Holy Land: The War no one wants to talk about
Last month, I set out on what I thought would be a relatively simple task: organizing a christian webinar on the war in the Holy Land. I imagined gathering speakers, setting a date, and facilitating a thoughtful discussion. How hard could it be? Little did I know, I was about to enter a minefield of…
Cultivating a Culture of Peace, the Biblical way
In 2006, I lived with a Rwandan housemate while working on the Tsunami recovery program in Aceh, Indonesia. He was typically quiet, but sometimes, when he was drunk, he’d share his harrowing experiences from the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. As a young Tutsi, he had been targeted by the Hutu militia. With his visually impaired…
Global Gender Gap Report 2024: A Biblical Call for Gender Parity
Gender is one of the most debated issues in the church, rooted deeply in biblical narratives and theological interpretations. According to Genesis 1:26–31, God created humankind in His image, making them male and female. Both were blessed and called to rule, multiply, and nurture children, and everything God made was deemed very good. However, sin…
08 June- UN World Oceans Day & The Blue Theology
I lived in the Maldives, a tiny island nation boasting pristine white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and vibrant coral reefs. Thousands flock to these shores every year to dive deep and explore the ocean’s hidden wonders. I spent hours captivated by the underwater world: reef sharks gliding by, giant stingrays leaving swirling sand trails, and…
Stewarding Creation: World Environment Day 2024’s Focus on Land Restoration
This year’s World Environment Day campaign emphasizes the critical need for land restoration, addressing desertification, and enhancing drought resilience under the poignant slogan “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration.” The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a nation with significant desert landscapes and emerging environmental initiatives, is set to host the 2024 World Environment Day global…
World No Tobacco Day: Honoring Our Bodies as Temples of God
May 31st marks World No Tobacco Day, a time for Christians to reflect on the importance of honoring our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). Tobacco use directly contradicts this calling, bringing both physical and spiritual harm. The World Health Organization (WHO) established World No Tobacco Day in 1988, raising awareness…
A World in Need of a Shepherd: A Christian Perspective on the Summit of the Future
This September, world leaders gather in New York for a momentous occasion: the Summit of the Future. As Christians, we are called to be engaged citizens, informed by our faith. The Summit seeks solutions – a “Pact for the Future” – to the challenges plaguing humanity. But where do we look for the “how”? The…
Recognizing and Resisting Violence
The world, since the dawn of man, has known the stain of violence. Yet, the Lord our Shepherd calls us to be peacemakers, to love our neighbors, even those different from us. But how can we act when whispers of hatred turn to threats of annihilation? The scriptures offer wisdom in discerning the rise of…
The State of Our Forests: A Call to Action
Forests, the Earth’s lungs, are in a critical state. Data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) paints a concerning picture: we’ve lost an estimated 420 million hectares of forest globally since 1990, an area larger than the European Union. Deforestation for agriculture, logging, and development cuts into these vital ecosystems at an alarming rate.…