If you are a Christian wanting to learn more about God's world and how God is at work in it, GlobalChristian.org provides these resources for you to use in your own personal prayer, in a church Sunday school class, or a missions small group. It's our mission at GlobalChristian.org to provide the best possible resources for more Christians to be educated about and involved in the world that God so loved that He sent his only son. Please let us know how we can provide those resources for you.
By examining global topics through the lens of the Bible, GlobalChristian study guides expose Christians to the full complexity of the world that God created, loves, and sustains. The discussion of these issues at a grassroots level will develop a network of Christians who take their responsibility as global citizens seriously, acting out their faith as thoughtful and obedient stewards. This carefully considered stewardship will demonstrate the positive and practical role of Christian faith in building a just and peaceful world. You can view each of the learning guides by topic or download the entire series as one downloadable PDF, which you are free to print and duplicate as long as IGE is acknowledged. More »
Featured Guide: Kingdom & CitizenshipThe introduction to the Global Christian learning guides takes a biblical look at whose country Christians should consider themselves citizens of. Details »
Whether you would like to hear from Christians around the world, or hear a slightly punchy Christian take on current international news, there's something here to equip and inspire you.
If 'podcast' sounds like geek-speak, here's what you need to know: podcasts are like radio broadcasts for your iPod (a popular mobile music player), thus the word "podcast". You can play these files on any computer or any mobile music player. (You don't need Apple's iPod -any MP3 player will do.)
If you're a digital downloader already, we record our podcasts in mono at a decent sample rate — good quality sound, manageable download. We're hoping to get on 'iTunes' and
Featured Podcast: GEN Podcast, AIDS sufferers in MumbaiInterview 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. (Recorded: 4 Jun 2007) Details »
We believe that prayer is important. The Bible assures us that when seek God, God will intervene in events, countries, lives, and the course of history. We ask you to pray about the issues you learn about on this site. From war to torture to exploitation to spoiling of creation the prayer requests abound, and the challenge can seem overwhelming. But suffering has a face, and Matthew 25 tells us it is the face of Jesus. In prayer we must identify with the face of individual persons, both those afflicted by global problems and those working hard to bring the light of Christ, the healing of Christ, and the presence of Christ to the darkest edges of the world. More »
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. (Posted: 29 Oct 07) Details »
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]
