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Attacks on historic Christian town highlight need for protection of religious communities “Respect for religious freedom, protection of civilian populations,” is essential
India: standing with the marginalized and oppressed As a pastor in the Arcot Lutheran Church, Rev. Vincent Dienert supports those facing discrimination, stigma and violence
LWF appeals for an end to Iran-Israel conflict LWF condemns the killing of civilians in Gaza airstrikes and the blocking of humanitarian aid
Embodying hope together in a wounded world A Consultation in Taiwan brings together theologians, church leaders and mission agencies from around LWF communion
Burghardt: roadmap for renewing hope-filled mission LWF leader reflects on six characteristics of “hopeful incarnate theology” which can help to renew churches’ holistic mission
Vocation, values and practice of transformative leadership Newly elected superintendents of Indonesia’s Protestant Christian Batak Church attend seminar on servant leadership
Papua New Guinea: bringing the good news to the remotest places LWF Council member from PNG shares stories of working in some of the most inaccessible places on earth
Australia: searching for a way forward together As bishop of the church in Australia and New Zealand, Paul Smith led the Convention which approved women’s ordination
COP30: Reinforced solidarity among churches committed to caring for creation Training strengthens advocacy and working together for the care for creation
Abound in Hope: Responsible theology takes center stage for Asian leaders Affirming resilience and hope against challenges
Asia: Diaconal workshop highlights best practices Hosted by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand, the event focused on strengthening local churches for mission
