The Global Engagement Network (GEN) develops culturally engaged Christian leaders worldwide through fellowship, discipleship, education, and training. The GlobalChristian.org website educates and challenges its members through daily updated international news and weekly editorial commentary on key issues. The site features blogging (an internet open discussion forum), podcasts (downloadable audio clips), event listings in your community on global affairs, job listings for Christians interested in international careers, and small group leadership resources. While GEN varies according to the local context, it seeks practical and responsible strategies that faithfully and thoughtfully engage our world's most pressing issues. GEN is a leadership development initiative of the Institute for Global Engagement (IGE).
globalChristian staff, bloggers and contributors are all Christians dedicated to better understanding God's world in all its complexity. These people created the Global Engagement Network (gen) as a home for a growing group of Christians who do not accept simplistic answers to global issues. Tired of the leftover left and the righteous right, these Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant followers of Jesus:
Global Christian People | Bloggers | Contributors
Global Leadership Forum 2008
The Global Leadership Forum 2008 will be held at Fairfax Community Church on September 26-27. For more information or to register for GLF 2008, read more.
The Art of Relational Diplomacy
IGE president Chris Seiple explores the art of relational diplomacy and the challenges of building relationships that are based on respect for the other, not mere tolerance and indifference.
The Forgotten Fellowship
The Global Engagement Network's founder Chris Seiple reflects on his recent trip to the Middle East. He emphasizes our responsibility as Christians to have confidence in our Lord to bring peace.
GEN Podcast, July 31, 2007
GEN staff members discuss the contributions of evangelical theology on the Middle East, the plight of Iraqi refugees, religious freedom developments in Egypt, Indonesia and the UK. [31 Jul 07]
GEN Podcast, July 13, 2007
GEN staff members discuss the papal statement on Latin mass, the Millenium Development Goals, evangelism in China, and the contributions of Pentecostals on issues in the Middle East. [13 Jul 07]
GEN Podcast, June 15, 2007
GEN staff members discuss news of chaos in Palestine as battles between Hamas and Fatah bring violence to the streets. [15 Jun 07]
GEN Podcast, June 4, 2007
Interview with Andi Eicher, who with his wife Dr. Sheba Eicher founded Jeevan Sahara Kendra, a Christian organization working with local churches to prevent HIV and provide medical assistance to AIDS-affected urban poor in Mumbai, India. [04 Jun 07]
GEN Podcast, March 20, 2007
GEN staff members discuss news coverage of the Nigerian elections and reports of corruption at the World Bank, followed by their opinions on country music's contribution to global affairs. [20 Mar 07]
Global Leadership Forum 2008
The Global Engagement Network held its annual Global Leadership Forum September 26-27, 2008. For more information or to register for GLF 2008, read more. [26 Sep 08]
Global Leadership Forum 2007
The Global Engagement Network held its annual Global Leadership Forum September 21-22, 2007. To view videos from the conference and comment on the conference, click more. [21 Sep 07]
Should Haiti Violate Its Constitution One Last Time?
The United States Institute for Peace is hosting professors to address the issue of Haiti's constitution on December 19, 2007 in the 2nd floor conference room. [19 Dec 07]
