Arms Trade Treaty Must Regulate Ammunition, Say Religious Leaders at UN Negotiations
Jul 20, 2012Joint Press Statement on the Arms Trade Treaty – World Council of Churches, World Evangelical Alliance, Pax Christi International, Caritas United Nations - July 20, 2012 Time is running out for governments negotiating the first global Arms Trade Treaty on a July 27 dead
Muslims, Christians, and Hope for a Peaceful Future (by Dr. Tunnicliffe)
Jul 19, 2012The view from my office in New York City overlooks Ground Zero. Every day I’m in the office, I have the opportunity to observe the massive construction project as well as the thousands of visitors to the 9/11 Memorial pools. It is all a stark reminder of how a person’s faith can be ra
WEA Welcomes the Christian Council of Korea in New York to Discuss Preparations for 2014 General Assembly
Jul 16, 2012
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) welcomed a delegation of the Christian Council of Korea (CCK) in its New York General Office on July 12th to discuss the preparation developments for WEA’s 2014 General Assembly which is to be held in Seoul, South Korea. WEA Secretary General Dr. Geo
WEA Pays Tribute to Sterling Huston, A Man of Remarkable Vision and Influence
Jul 9, 2012Some people fit the title of “statesman.” Sterling Huston is one. Invited by Billy Graham to give leadership to his major crusades, Sterling interfaced with countries, presidents, prime ministers, heads of churches and communities, as the voice and heart for the famous evangelist.
WEA Sends Congratulation Letter to Dr. Morsi, the Newly Elected President of Egypt
Jul 9, 2012Rev. Dr. Geoff Tunnicliffe – Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance sent a congratulations letter to Dr. Mohamed Morsi on his inauguration as the president of Egypt. In his letter, Dr. Tunnicliffe stressed the importance of the solidarity of all segments of the community with t
Micah Challenge Hosts 'The Jesus Agenda' Premiere for Christian Leaders
Jul 5, 2012Christian leaders attended a Premiere showing of The Jesus Agenda DVD last night in London. Leaders of Christian churches and organizations were at the Soho Screening Rooms for a 90-minute showing presented by Joel Edwards of Micah Challenge. Micah Challenge, Christian Aid and Compassion are
Evangelicals to Attend UN Negotiations Addressing Deadly Illegal Arms Trade
Jul 2, 2012NEW YORK – A press briefing at the United Nations on Tuesday, July 3 is set to address the growing problem of unregulated arms being traded in impoverished areas of the world where weapons fall into the wrong hands, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives each year. Diplomats, along
WEA Theological Commission Welcomes the Appointment of Dr Riad Kassis as ICETE International Director
Jun 21, 2012New York, NY - June 21, 2012 The WEA's Theological Commission (WEA TC) welcomes the news of the appointment of Dr Riad Kassis as the new International Director for ICETE, the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education, a WEA Global Partner. Dr Rosalee Velloso Ewell,
WEA Was Shocked by the Forced Abortion of a Baby at Seven Months in Shaanxi, China
Jun 19, 2012New York, NY - June 17, 2012 The World Evangelical Alliance community is outraged by the forced abortion of an unborn child in the seventh month of pregnancy in Shaanxi, China. The report of a woman who was forcibly brought to a hospital in Ankang city to terminate her second pregnancy on Jun
WEA Pays Tribute to the Rev. Dr I. Ben Wati (1920-2012)
Jun 14, 2012The Rev. Dr I. Ben Wati, former President of the International Council of the World Evangelical Fellowship (as it then was), went to be with his Lord on June 14, 2012 at the age of 91 years. Dr Ben Wati, who was born and raised in Impur, Nagaland, India, will be affectionally remembered by those who