When a Dictator Quotes the Bible
This issue of A Public Witness treks to Latin America to consider the dangers arising from the political co-opting of sacred texts.
Colombian Church Groups Mobilize to Help Newest Venezuelan Refugees
Church groups in Colombia are mobilizing to support thousands of Venezuelan refugees who recently fled a military offensive and are stuck in a remote Colombian border town. Read full piece
Faith Groups Applaud Decision to Grant Venezuelans TPS
Pro-immigrant groups applauded a March 8 decision by the Biden administration to protect some 320,000 Venezuelans in the United States under a temporary immigration program. Read full piece
Powering the Engine
Editor Brian Kaylor reflects on the ministry and impact of Word&Way this year, and he expresses thanks to our readers and donors who helped make it all happen.
Venezuelan Baptists Minister in New Crisis of Coronavirus
Even before the global coronavirus pandemic, Baptists in the South American nation of Venezuela have faced years of economic struggles, lack of resources, political turmoil, and difficulty in travel. And as they’ve done during those other challenges, they’ve continued to minister amid the threat of
Venezuelan Baptists Hold Media Conference
In December 2019, Word&Way helped sponsor a communication and media training event in Venezuela as the first part of a partnership with Luminar Bautista (Baptist Light), the media arm of Convención Nacional Bautista de Venezuela (National Baptist Convention of Venezuela).
Word&Way Launches Partnership with Venezuelan Baptists
Word&Way has started a partnership with Luminar Bautista, the media arm of Venezuelan Baptists. Luminar Bautista, which started in 1951, means “Baptist Light.”
Venezuela: The Lights Go Out, Christ’s Light Shines On
VENEZUELA (BP) -- Venezuela is in darkness in every possible way. Believers often feel helpless because, although they see -- and live -- the need, and have a great desire to help, they are enormously impeded by the electrical outages, their own critical situation and
Peace in the Land
There’s a humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and its dictator “won” an unfair election last year to hold power. But if the recent past in Latin America — and elsewhere — teaches us anything, it’s that military invasions and coups destabilize nations, spark civil wars, devastate
Baptist Leader Arrested in Venezuela
Amid protests and political unrest in Venezuela, global Baptists are calling on government authorities to release Gregory José Pérez, executive director of the Unión Nacional Bautista de Jovenes (National Baptist Youth Union) in Venezuela, arrested on Jan. 23.
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