Leading researcher says evidence is increasing for spirituality affecting physical well-being

Dr. Harold G. Koenig, co-founder of the Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health at Duke University, has spent decades researching the connection between spirituality and physical well-being. While he says “proving” that religion leads to better health is a tough call, so is arguing with people who believe “they’re alive because of [their  faith].” [photo: courtesy Duke University]

Church Chat: Koenig seeks link between religion and health

Supplies purchased in Botswana for training program

In addition to friendship groups, Youth Alive participants play games, write supportive messages to each other and learn about positive peer pressure. About 350 delegates attended the Youth Alive conference in Victoria Falls last month.

Zimbabwe: Youth bonding event proceeds despite country's food shortage

In the small village of Vanduzi, roughly 600 miles from Mozambique's capital of Maputo, 42-year-old Páscua Chale is building an orphanage on prayer.

Chale and her orphans outside the newly constructed foundation for an orphanage she hopes to finish before the November rainy season.

Mozambique: Prayer lays foundation for orphanage

Board members agree to re-evaluate school's financial situation

Takoma Park-based WGTS, the second most popular non-commercial Christian radio station in the United States, will remain in the hands of Adventist-owned Columbia Union College following a September 20 decision by the school’s board not to continue sale negotiations. [photo: Ansel Oliver/ANN]

Adventist college rescinds radio station sale negotiations

Nearly 7,000 private schools receive boost in state funding, agree to 'tolerance pact'

Keith Davidson, who oversees the department of Education for the Adventist Church in England, says increased state funding will not interfere with the right of private religious schools to maintain “complete autonomy” over their curricula. [photo: courtesy BUC]

England endorses faith school funding as force to promote tolerance

Building projects, wells and malaria relief part of church's effort to build country's future

Bibles, considered by some a luxury in Mozambique, are often shared by a family or congregation. Even copies missing sections, such as Luis Casemero's, are treasured.

Mozambique: Church urged to organize, seize outreach opportunities

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