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Hunger
Though the world is producing more food than ever, hundreds of millions of people still go hungry. Drought, war, poor farming practices, corruption, and higher demand for both food supply and for grains to be used in biofuels are all contributing factors to famines and food shortages. Governments, nonprofits, and Christian NGOs are doing what they can to bring aid, but there is still much work to be done.
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Forgotten War: Sudan’s Displaced Christians Brace for ‘World’s Worst’ Hunger Crisis
Interview with leader of new evangelical alliance describes his escape from Khartoum and the pressure to pick a side.
Oliver Anthony’s Viral Hit Doesn’t Love Its Neighbors
“Rich Men North of Richmond” is disdainful towards people on welfare. Christians shouldn’t be.
‘For I Was Hungry’: The Verse Brazil’s Evangelicals Can Never Forget
Will we be remembered for our political aspirations or for feeding the famished?
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Christians Meeting in Nairobi Call for Climate Change Promises to be Fulfilled
Unmet financial commitments expected to be hot topic at COP27 gathering in Egypt.
Africa’s Worst Famine in Decades Threatens Family Unity and Human Dignity
The plight of herding communities facing hunger echoes Old Testament examples.
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Died: Ron Sider, Evangelical Who Pushed for Social Action
Author of “Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger” argued poverty was a moral issue.
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Cupboards Not Quite Bare as Food Pantries Struggle Against Inflation
Record price increases put pressure on churches trying to meet rising need.
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How Bread Became Engrained in Ukrainian Christian Life
In the breadbasket of Europe, ministries bring loaves for hungry bodies and spiritual nourishment for the soul.
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The 9 Nations Where It’s Hardest to Be a Baptist
New index finds 1 in 4 worshipers and 1 in 5 churches in Baptist World Alliance are very vulnerable to persecution and poverty.
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More than a Meal: How Austin Ministries Are Expanding Their Approach to Homelessness
After the city voted to ban encampments in the Texas capital, more churches see advocacy, lobbying, and government partnerships as part of their outreach.