Articles for tag: AIDS Orphans

July 6, 2008

By Judy Fish You can”t see it with the naked eye. Few of us encounter it on a daily basis. It”s not partial to one race of people, or age, or gender. And at a glance, for those newly infected, it”s impossible to know who carries the virus and who doesn”t. From its arrival in 1981, when it affected only certain groups of people in a few countries, HIV has grown into a global pandemic, and now claims the most lives of any infectious disease (see the box on page 5). For the developed world, HIV is primarily a disease

March 26, 2008

Christian Standard

Mission & Evangelism

Interview with Dr. Tom Alley

By Brad Dupray Dr. Tom Alley is director of medical services for Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (FAME) and a member of the board of directors of Christian Missionary Fellowship (CMF), both headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The two organizations are embarking on an historic partnership to serve the people of Nairobi, Kenya, where AIDS has ravaged entire communities, leaving orphans to wander the streets. Prior to serving with FAME, Alley was global outreach pastor at East 91st Street Christian Church, also in Indianapolis. Alley and his wife, Marty, have been married for 32 years and have four children and

November 30, 2006

Mark A. Taylor

Mission & Evangelism

Refusing to Look the Other Way

An editorial on the staggering human cost of AIDS and the call for Christians to respond with compassion, practical help, and gospel hope—supporting ministries like World Vision and learning from believers serving in Africa.

May 31, 2006

Mark A. Taylor

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

A Wonderful Way to Demonstrate Unity

At the North American Christian Convention in Louisville, unity won’t just be discussed—it will be demonstrated. This year’s offerings will include a tithe to support missionaries in Kenya and help launch an AIDS testing and treatment center in Christ’s name.