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. (30 May 08)
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. (02 Jun 08)
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. (11 Mar 08)
Sharing God's Love Crosses Religious Boundaries
Jeff Hittenberger reflects on his experience at the Global Leadership Forum in September, 2007. This piece includes a letter he wrote to the editor of his local newspaper on loving people across boundaries. (17 Dec 07)
Fighting Injustice in an Unjust World
John Barrett looks at how Christians should respond to injustice. The article looks at how American Christians should steward their citizenship to accomplish God's purposes and apply biblical truths to the Middle East peace process, as our country is uniquely positioned to accomplish justice and peace.
(15 Oct 07)
Global Leadership Forum Islamic Perspective Video Excerpt
This ten minute video includes excerpts from the Global Leadership Forum in September, 2007. Hadia Mubarak and Ahmed Younis spoke to Christians on their perspective as American Muslims on faith and global citizenship. The panel gave Christians the opportunity to listen to two Muslim perspectives. (09 Oct 07)
Learning How to Love Your Neighbor: Sitcoms Lead the Way
Joey Shaw explores the responsibility of Christians to love their Muslim neighbors, even when it is difficult to understand different cultures. He uses North American TV sitcoms such as Aliens in America and Little Mosque on the Prairie to teach this importance. (27 Sep 07)
A Korean Perspective on the Missionary Crisis in Afghanistan
Timothy Seunghwan Kim, a South Korean Christian living in the U.S., makes recommendations following the August 2007 kidnapping of Korean missionaries in Afghanistan. (17 Sep 07)
South Korean Missionary Efforts Re-Evaluated After Hostage Crisis
Lucy Dunderdale examines the aftermath of the recent hostage-taking incident involving South Korean missionaries in Afghanistan. (14 Sep 07)
Christians Called to Engage the United Nations Constructively
World Vision International President Dean Hirsch calls for more constructive Christian engagement in the United Nations system. (15 Aug 07)
Identity not Ideology: The Global Engagement Network
GlobalChristian founder Chris Seiple explains the genesis of the GlobalChristian initiative as well as his hopes for how you will interact with this site. (04 Sep 07)
From the President: Presence and Provision
Chris Seiple reflects on how Christ's presence enables Christians to more truly understand their humanity and reach out to the hurting world around them. (05 Jul 07)
Exporting a God of Prosperity
Sarah Pfeiffer argues that the propagation of prosperity theology around the world "not only cultivates a mercenary style faith, but promulgates a Western culture of consumerism that is destructive." (24 May 07)
From the President: Of Fear & Faith
Chris Seiple encourages Christians to "fearfully cling to God, no matter what...for we have no other place to go." (01 Feb 07)
Theologies of Peacemaking
Many religious groups, and especially those associated with the Anabaptist tradition, are increasingly attempting to export their locally-proven conflict resolution methods internationally. (29 Jan 07)
From the President: A Saintly Start?
Chris Seiple offers a prescription for the coming year: saintliness in a twenty-first century form. (10 Jan 07)
Religion and HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
Religion does play a large role in shaping the HIV/AIDS crisis in Nigeria — but not because of underlying differences in beliefs and moral choices between Christians and Muslims. (22 Dec 06)
Proselytism vs. Evangelism in India
The ambiguity of new laws in India could result in activities like rescuing prostitutes, visiting the sick, and persuading someone to join a church being considered illegal proselytizing. (24 Nov 06)
Memo to American Evangelicals: Engage the Global Church
All too often American evangelicals are perceived internationally as strident, political, and unforgiving. Karin Zylstra offers a bracing prescription for change. (17 Nov 06)
From the President: An Absence of Awe
Chris Seiple argues that American Christians' "absence of awe" for God and His sovereignty is often particularly evident in our conduct toward one another in political life. (01 Nov 06)
From the President: WWD2: Why We Do What We Do
In "WWD2: Why We Do What We Do," Chris Seiple explains that while relief organizations work to save a child's life, IGE works to give that child a life. (01 Sep 06)
The Gate at Bethel: Building Religious Freedom in Vietnam
Chris Seiple debriefs from a June 2006 trip to Vietnam, where he found heroes who honor their faith by their actions. (06 Jul 06)
From the President: Contently Called
Chris Seiple argues that "Christ does not call us to worldly success, only to Himself…Success is not defined by what you do, but how you do it." (01 May 06)
The Sri Lankan Church: Glimmer of Hope on the Island of Tears?
Nicole Cordeau discusses the role of the Sri Lakan Church amidst civil war. (07 Apr 06)
From the President: That Alien Idea
Chris Seiple reflects on Easter and Christ's command to love. "Respecting and loving the minority in our midst is as old as the Bible itself." (01 Apr 06)
Evangelical Civics: A Call for Political Theology
Matthew Vinson discusses National Association of Evangelicals publication "For the Health of the Nation: An Evangelical Call to Civic Responsibility" (31 Mar 06)
From the President: Is Our Piety "Pagan"?
Chris Seiple asks fellow Christians, "Do we dare to be true disciples of Christ, and not merely 'pagan Christians' who seek reassurance in empty idols?" (03 Feb 06)
From the President: Practicing What We Preach
Christ Seiple recommends this New Year resolution: Global engagement starts at home through our relationships. (03 Jan 06)
From the President: Obedience, not Obligation
Chris Seiple reminds us that when financial giving becomes a mere chore, we miss the opportunity for mutual transformation. (10 Nov 05)
From the President: Remembering Woytyla, Shepherd of Freedom
Chris Seiple evaluates the worldview of the late Pope John Paul II, finding that "the truth, 'not work,' shall set all God's children free." (04 Apr 05)
From the President: Strategy, Evangelism, and Freedom
Chris Seiple discusses the differences between the strategies of evangelism and proselytism, and explains why Christians and non-Christians alike should work for religious freedom. (01 Mar 05)
From the President: Loving Locally in an Election Year
In the waning days of the 2004 campaign season Chris Seiple discusses "responsible freedom," reminding Christians that, "How we handle ourselves sens eternal signals amidst today's earthly issues." (05 Oct 04)
From the President: Working at Rest
Chris Seiple examines the concept, necessity, and biblical foundation of resting in God, asking, "Do you believe that if you rest, your Creator will provide for you? That he understands you?" (04 Aug 04)
From the President: Servant Partnership
"If you take the problems of this world seriously, it is not a question of it, but when, you will partner" writes Chris Seiple in his discussion of "practical leadership for our times." (09 Jul 04)
From the President: Abu Ghraib and America
Chris Seiple contends that the leadership failure at Abu Ghraib could prove to be a definig moment in 21st century international relations (25 May 04)
From the President: American Evangelicalism II: Peril & Promise
Chris Seiple argues that 21st century evangelical Christians are ready to kick some bad habits, and become what Christians were meant to be all along, "true tent-makers." (06 May 04)
From the President: American Evangelicalism I: Faith or Ideology?
IGE President Chris Seiple, saddened by the unfavorable impression American evangelicals often leave, urges Christians to live out a faith, not an ideology. (02 Mar 04)
From the President: Christmas Politics
Written in December, 2003, Chris Seiple argues that the political context of Jesus' birth is an essential chapter of the Christmas narrative. "Putting Christ back in Christmas," he writes, "means putting the 'King of the Jews' back in the story." (02 Dec 03)
Christianity in the Fishbowl: An Interview with Dr. Allen Hertzke
Jessie Doerrer interviews Dr. Allen Hertzke, Professor of Political Science and Director of Religious Studies at the University of Oklahoma, on the proper role of Christians in international affairs. (21 Nov 03)
Speaking at the Council for Europe on October 9, the president of Turkey, Abdullah Gul, called for changes to a law on "insulting Turkishness" that has damaged Turkey's bid to join the European Union. Known as "Article 301," the law has been used to persecute writers, journalists, scholars, and religious minorities. For example, as reported by Compass Direct, two Turkish converts to Christianity, Hakan Tastan and Turan Topal, are currently on trial for "insulting Turkishness." Others accused under the law have included Turkish Armenian editor Hrant Dink (who in January was murdered by an ultra-nationalist because of his views on the deaths of Armenians at the hands of the Ottoman Turks in 1915), and the Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk. Please pray that president Gul's acknowledgement of the need for change in the law helps move Turkey towards full embrace of religious freedom and human rights. Read more »
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]
