January 4, 2009
Life for the Average Christian
Doug Priest reflects on the changing face of global Christianity and argues that mission includes evangelism, justice, environmental stewardship, and care for the poor.
Articles for tag: HIV/AIDS
Your Church and AIDS: A Conference to Dispel Darkness
A conference sponsored by CMF and FAME challenged churches to respond to HIV/AIDS through compassion, partnership, prevention, medical care, and practical ministry at home and abroad.
July 6, 2008
The Human Side of HIV/AIDS
Judy Fish looks beyond HIV/AIDS statistics to the human suffering, stigma, poverty, and cultural pressures affecting families in Sub-Saharan Africa—and calls the church to respond with action and truth.
July 6, 2008
Learning to Share Hope
Tom Moen shares how Mountain Christian Church partnered with Christian Missionary Fellowship to serve families in Kenya and help a congregation respond to global need with head, heart, and hands.
March 26, 2008
Interview with Dr. Tom Alley
Dr. Tom Alley explains the global toll of HIV/AIDS and urges churches to respond with informed compassion. He previews the “Your Church and AIDS” conference and the Hope Partnership effort serving families in Nairobi, Kenya.
August 19, 2007
The Bread That Brings Life
A California church partnered with leaders in Nairobi’s Mathare Valley to support microenterprise as mission. One $8 loan helped Elizabeth start a chapati business, escape exploitation, and grow in faith and community.
August 12, 2007
Ministering to the Least of These: Southland Christian Church, Lexington, KY
Southland Christian Church shares how it addresses HIV/AIDS and world hunger through global partnerships and local outreach. Learn how ministries in Africa and initiatives in Lexington aim to break cycles of need through care, support, and discipleship.
August 12, 2007
Ministering to the Least of These: East 91st Street Christian Church, Indianapolis, IN
East 91st Street Christian Church in Indianapolis supports HIV/AIDS and hunger relief through long-term partnerships with CMF International and Food for the Hungry, plus an annual Thanksgiving weekend world hunger offering.
August 12, 2007
Toilets and Christianity
After visiting Nairobi’s slums, Tim Harlow shares sobering realities of poverty and HIV/AIDS and urges believers to act like Jesus—supporting children, caring for the vulnerable, and trusting the church to bring lasting hope.
December 3, 2006
AIDS in Africa: Ethiopia
Florence Muindi shares how local churches in Africa are offering practical care and lasting hope amid HIV/AIDS. Through fellowship, worship, and community support, stigma can fade and lives can be renewed.
December 3, 2006
AIDS in Africa: Zimbabwe
Missionary doctor David Grubbs recounts AIDS’ early spread in Zimbabwe and how churches and mission hospitals shifted from denial and judgment to compassionate, home-based care—and gospel hope for suffering families.
December 3, 2006
AIDS in Africa: Kenya
A tithe from the 2006 North American Christian Convention helped launch a new effort in Kenya to address the HIV/AIDS crisis through voluntary counseling and testing centers under the Christian Relief Fund.
November 30, 2006
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.
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.
January 29, 2006
TESTIMONY FROM AFRICA: Dancing for Joy!
A mission trip to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, revealed “bundles of joy”—believers dancing forward to give sacrificially in the midst of hardship. Their generosity and hope offer a lasting lesson in joyful giving.
