RSS from GlobalChristian.org http://www.globalchristian.org 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.http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=10116Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=10116IGE 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.http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=10114Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=10114The 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.http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=9802Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=9802Jeff 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.http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=9186Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=9186In the nation's capital, the Council's Washington Programbrings together major international and domestic leaders with Council members in over 100 meetings a year. The Program Assistant will provide support for both the administration of the office and the Meetings Program.http://www.globalchristian.org/jobs/listing.aspx?id=8708 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/jobs/listing.aspx?id=8708The Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) team of NDI invites all qualified candidates to apply for a full-time paid internship in a dynamic, fast-paced organization that promotes democracy worldwide. The position offers a window into the field of international development work, with challenging opportunities for those wishing to explore a career in the expanding realm of international relations. http://www.globalchristian.org/jobs/listing.aspx?id=8706 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/jobs/listing.aspx?id=8706The Assistant Program Officer for Asia assists the Regions Program Officers and Regional Director with the daily operations of various programs in Asia. For other jobs at the International Republican Institute, visit http://www.iri.org/employment.asp.http://www.globalchristian.org/jobs/listing.aspx?id=8704 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/jobs/listing.aspx?id=8704"Uhuru" is the Kiswahili word for "freedom" and as an Uhuru Fellow, you will assist IRI's Africa team as it works with sub-Saharan African citizens and governments to strengthen democracies and preserve individual freedoms.http://www.globalchristian.org/jobs/listing.aspx?id=8702 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/jobs/listing.aspx?id=8702IJM is seeking a qualified and energetic professional to provide top-level administration and program support in a variety of capacities to the Senior Vice President of Justice Operations. The successful candidate will be an independent thinker with superior problem-solving skills who has experience supporting executives in a fast-paced, professional environmenthttp://www.globalchristian.org/jobs/listing.aspx?id=8700 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/jobs/listing.aspx?id=8700The mission of International Justice Mission is to protect people from violent forces of injustice by securing rescue and restoration for victims and ensuring public justice systems work for the poor. IJM is seeking a National Director of Church Mobilization to cultivate relationships with church leaders and design communication tools that will motivate the American church to engage in biblical justice. The qualified candidate will be an effective bridge builder, administrator and manager of people and programs.http://www.globalchristian.org/jobs/listing.aspx?id=8698 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/jobs/listing.aspx?id=8698The International Rescue Committee seeks a Primary Health Care Advisor. Each Primary Health Care Advisor (PHCA) is responsible for leading a support program to 3 to 7 Health zones. The PHCA is responsible for providing technical assistance to the local MOH management team in the health zones and supervises a limited number of IRC technical staff. He/She will be overseeing the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of program activities designed together with the local MOH who will be implementing them with the technical assistance and logistics support of the IRC. http://www.globalchristian.org/jobs/listing.aspx?id=8696 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/jobs/listing.aspx?id=8696John 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. http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=8532Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=8532This 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.http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=8380Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=8380Joey 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.http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=8280Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=8280Timothy Seunghwan Kim, a South Korean Christian living in the U.S., makes recommendations following the August 2007 kidnapping of Korean missionaries in Afghanistan.http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=8160Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=8160Lucy Dunderdale examines the aftermath of the recent hostage-taking incident involving South Korean missionaries in Afghanistan.http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=8122Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=8122GEN 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.http://www.globalchristian.org/resources/podcast.aspx?id=7768Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/resources/podcast.aspx?id=7768World Vision International President Dean Hirsch calls for more constructive Christian engagement in the United Nations system.http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=6772Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=6772GEN 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.http://www.globalchristian.org/resources/podcast.aspx?id=7766Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/resources/podcast.aspx?id=7766GEN staff members discuss news of chaos in Palestine as battles between Hamas and Fatah bring violence to the streets.http://www.globalchristian.org/resources/podcast.aspx?id=7764Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/resources/podcast.aspx?id=7764GlobalChristian founder Chris Seiple explains the genesis of the GlobalChristian initiative as well as his hopes for how you will interact with this site.http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=6922Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=6922Chris Seiple reflects on how Christ's presence enables Christians to more truly understand their humanity and reach out to the hurting world around them.http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=7260Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=7260Interview 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.http://www.globalchristian.org/resources/podcast.aspx?id=7716Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/resources/podcast.aspx?id=7716Sarah 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."http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=6740Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=6740GEN 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.http://www.globalchristian.org/resources/podcast.aspx?id=7762Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/resources/podcast.aspx?id=7762Chris Seiple encourages Christians to "fearfully cling to God, no matter what...for we have no other place to go."http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=7256Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=7256Many religious groups, and especially those associated with the Anabaptist tradition, are increasingly attempting to export their locally-proven conflict resolution methods internationally.http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=6748Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=6748Chris Seiple offers a prescription for the coming year: saintliness in a twenty-first century form.http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=7236Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=7236Religion 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.http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=7754Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=7754The 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.http://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=7718Fri, 24 Nov 2006 00:00:01 GMThttp://www.globalchristian.org/articles/article.aspx?id=7718