by Elizabeth Evans Hagan | Oct 9, 2018 | Opinion
Did you know that globally there are more than 150 million orphans? On Sunday, Nov. 11, churches around the world will be asked to consider our calling to support, adopt or do whatever we can to encourage kids who are a part of the foster care or orphan care...
by Gordon King and Rupen Das | Sep 14, 2017 | Opinion
The WOA principle – an ethical system rooted in care and concern for the biblical triad of widows, orphans and aliens – drives the mission of Jesus. He constantly moves to meet people on the margins of the social world of Galilee and Judea. The lack of...
by Gordon King and Rupen Das | Sep 13, 2017 | Opinion
Christians need to adopt a WOA approach to ethics. WOA is an awkward acronym that represents the biblical triad of widows, orphans and aliens – WOA. These social groups represented women, men and children that existed on the margins of their communities. They...
by Chuck Warnock | Feb 4, 2010 | Opinion
The arrest of 10 Southern Baptist church members on a self-styled rescue mission in Haiti provides churches with a sobering reminder – even if your motives are pure, you must know and follow the laws of the country you are in. Members of Eastside Baptist Church in...
