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In August of 2013, the WRF will publish a volume which contains chapters on a wide
variety of topics relating to missional theology and ministry.
The WRF is working with six institutions around the world toward the creation of Islam Ministry Centers.
The WRF will co-sponsor, with Northwest University of South Africa, a Conference on Human Trafficking
and Gender Violence in October of 2013 in Potschefstroom, South Africa.
Oh, God our Father:
Our hearts are broken. Our minds cannot conceive of the destruction. Our spirits are numb as we listen with stunning stillness to the death count and the stories of human carnage. We as a nation lift up the victims, families, and responders in Oklahoma.
“Everything is gone!” A frightened, young mother tells a reporter. And we want to help her and many like her. Where shall we go but to You?
The May 15, 2013, issue of "New Life Australia," edited by WRF member Bob Thomas, features a lead article entitled "Build on the Rock: Teaching Kids About Jesus." It also features a report on the imperelled church in Iraq.
The entire issue is provided in the attachment below.
Questions or comments may be directed to Bob Thomas at this e-mail address - crthomas@pcvic.org.au
The material below was prepared by WRF member Fikret Böcek. Mr. Böcek lives and ministers in Izmir, Turkey, and has participated in both of the WRF-sponsored Consultations on Global Ministry Among Muslims. He may be contacted at fikretbocek@gmail.com .
The blog below was written by WRF Member David Robertson. David is Minister of St. Peter's Free Church in Dundee, Scotland, and Director of the Solas Center for Public Christianity. He may be contacted at darobertson@blueyonder.co.uk .
The Church of Scotland, RIP?
Reflections on a sea change in the Church of Scotland
In the Spring of 2004 I almost bled to death on the floor of my bathroom. That was my first clue that something serious was wrong. Unknown to me, I had developed autoimmune hepatitis. No real symptoms appeared until a verisee burst in my esophageal vein. I thought I had an upset stomach. But a stomach full of blood will do that to you.
