Articles for tag: Kenya

January 4, 2009

Christian Standard

Life for the Average Christian

By Doug Priest Who is an average Christian, and what does an average Christian look like? I am not using average in the ethical sense, that is, to mean one who does not sin too much, goes to church, contributes to the offering, and finds ways to serve. Nor am I referring to the average Christian in the intellectual sense of one who has a pretty good grasp of the Bible. Instead I am using the term average Christian in the demographic sense. In the year 2000 there were almost exactly 2 billion professing Christians in the world, but that

July 6, 2008

Christian Standard

Your Church and AIDS: A Conference to Dispel Darkness

By Debbie Legg One woman”s church was expanding its missions program into India. Would it be addressing the AIDS issue? Two nurses had been on short-term mission trips. Could they get their congregation more excited about AIDS programs? A woman had lost her son to AIDS. Could she do anything locally for the AIDS community? A couple wanted to know, is there any good news in the battle against AIDS? The answer to all of those questions was a resounding “yes” at the Your Church and AIDS conference, sponsored by Christian Missionary Fellowship International (CMF) and Fellowship of Associates of

March 26, 2008

Brad Dupray

Your Church and AIDS Conference

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

Caleb Acton

microenterprise

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.

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