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Indonesia: Empowering women for leadership on Nias island Women-led campaign toward economic stability, food security and leadership roles
Romania: celebrating 30 years of women’s ministry Pioneering pastor Rev. Dr Elfriede Dörr looks back at the challenges and joys of the past three decades
Council approves new LWF strategy on ‘Sharing Hope’ Hope is at the center of the new 2025-2031 strategy of the LWF approved by the LWF Council today.
Burghardt highlights credible witness in times of conflict General Secretary Burghardt addresses LWF Council, urging member churches to share hope, model respectful dialogue and offer a credible witness in
Called to “abound in hope” and foster unity The new LWF Council began its first full meeting this morning, with the opening worship preacher reminding delegates of their mutual responsibility
Youth, women and men discuss priorities at Pre-Council meetings At Pre-Council meetings of youth, women, and men, participants highlight the importance of intergenerational cooperation and stress the intersectio
Americas: Women and youth networks present their priorities During the Leadership Conference of the Americas, the regions’ women’s and youth networks presented their work priorities for the coming years.
Ethiopia: Opening doors for women in the church “It’s a God-given opportunity and at the same time a challenge, because in our context not many women are in leadership positions,” says Dr Ebisse