News Items

NOTE: The content below expresses the views of the individual named as the author and does not necessarily reflect the position of the WRF as a whole.

Update on the Crisis in South Sudan Provided by a WRF Denominational Member in South Sudan

Update on the Crisis in South Sudan Provided by a WRF Denominational Member in South Sudan May 26, 2014 Sam Logan:  This update was provided by WRF member Patrick Wic - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

WRF Member Boz Tchividjian Explains Why Current Ministry Training Must Change

May 30, 2014 Boz Tchividjian: In the blog to which the link below will take you, WRF member Boz Tchividjian explains why seminary curricula must change if the children entrusted to the care of those leading ministries are to be safe from sexual abuse.  Dr. Tchividjian may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

WRF Member Steve Park Recommends "China's Reforming Churches: Mission, Polity, and Ministry in the Next Christendom"

May 30, 2014 Sam Logan: The book described below is highly recommended.  This description of the book is posted here at the request of WRF member Dr. Sung-Il (Steve) Park who may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..   Ordering information for the book is at the bottom of this article.

WRF Member Thomas Schirrmacher Elected President of the International Society for Human Rights

May 15, 2014 Sam Logan: The World Evangelical Alliance, of which the WRF is a member, announced today (May 15, 2014) that The International Society for Human Rights (ISHR) has elected Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher, WEA Ambassador for Human Rights and renowned German human rights activist, as its new president. 

Excellent Job Opportunities in Indonesia

Excellent Job Opportunities in Indonesia April 24, 2014: Ric Cannada -- Indonesia Education Opportunities – Pelita Harapan Educational Foundation

WRF Member Mike Milton Describes Why Palm Sunday Is "A Dangerous Day"

Palm Sunday Is a Dangerous Day, by WRF Member, Dr. Michael Miltonhttp://michaelmilton.org/djk-institute/ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Is There a "Christian Awakening" in Israel? WRF members David Zadok, Munther Isaac, and Matthew Ebenezer Respond

The Wall Street Journal recently published an article entitled, “Israel’s Christian Awakening: A Controversial New Movement Wants to Cooperate More Closely With the Jewish State.”  That article is available online and we encourage WRF members to read it carefully.  

WEF Member Denomination, The Presbyterian Church in America, To Consider Statement on Child Protection

WEF Member Denomination, The Presbyterian Church in America, To Consider Statement on Child Protection February 27, 2014 Sam Logan

WRF International Director Sam Logan Describes a Meeting Dealing with the Sexual Abuse of Children in Religious Environments

February 28, 2014 Sam Logan: Colleagues in the World Reformed Fellowship, Earlier this week, I attended a series of meetings in New York City which were focused on the sexual abuse of children in religious contexts.

WRF Members Keith and Kristyn Getty Announce a Tour Stop in the Philadelphia Area

February 1, 2014 Sam Logan: Calvary Presbyterian Church in Willow Grove, Calvary Baptist in Lansdale, and the Salvation Army Kroc Center are proud to announce... Keith & Kristyn Getty - Hymns for the Christian Life Tour

International Conference on Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Abuse - Potchefstroom, South Africa

The WRF seeks to mobilize the global church in support of the work of organizations and agencies seeking to eliminate gender-based violence and sexual abuse in Christian environments. This effort was highlighted at an international conference held in Potchefstroom, South Africa in 2013. Here is more on that conference, as well as the videos of the talks:

Important Conferences in Uganda

December 4, 2013 Robert Mabonga: Information submitted by WRF member, Pastor Robert Mabonga

WRF Member Phil Monroe Recommends "In Our Lives First: Meditations for Counselors," by WRF Board Member Dr. Diane Langberg

 "In Our Lives First: Meditations for Counselors," by WRF Board Member Dr. Diane Langberg (December 16, 2013). The news item below was submitted by Dr. Phil Monroe who may be contacted at the following address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Report on the 2013 Meeting of the WRF Board of Directors

The link above will take you to a summary of the primary actions taken by the Board of Directors at our meeting in Potchefstroom, South Africa, from October 21 through October 24, 2013.

Sam Logan Shares Information About a Discussion to be Held at Moody Bible Institute

November 26, 2013 Sam Logan: Colleagues in the WRF: I have learned about the event describe below and would urge that you pray that the Lord will bless it.

New Growth Press Publishes John Leonard's GET REAL: SHARING YOUR EVERYDAY FAITH EVERY DAY

October 8, 2013 Sam Logan: New Growth Press, the Press which the WRF uses for its publications, has just published a SUPERB book on evangelism. 

Thomas Johnson and Christine Schirrmacher Ask, "What Is Islamism or Political Islam?"

October 2, 2013 Thomas Johnson and Christine Schirrmacher: The link below will take you to an article entitled, "What Is Islamism or Political Islam?" This material was submitted by WRF member and frequest contributor to the WRF website, Dr. Thomas Johnson. 

Three New Minibooks from the WRF and New Growth Press Now Available

Three new minibooks, published by New Growth Press with the endorsement of the WRF are now available throught the links below.  New Growth is the publisher which produced the WRF major book REFORMED MEANS MISSIONAL: FOLLOWING JESUS INTO THE WORLD.

Excellent Resource on Church History

WRF Board member Bob Geehan has sent the link below which will take you to a website which provides superb information on the history of the Christian church.

Excellent Resource on Church History

Excellent Resource on Church History September 20, 2013 E. Robert Geehan: WRF Board member Bob Geehan has sent the link below which will take you to a website which provides superb information on the history of the Christian church.

WRF Member David Bond Explores the Subject, "Calvin and Christ"

The link below will take you to an article by WRF member David Bond.  David worked with Christian Witness to Israel (CWI) for 25 years until his retirement nearly 3 years ago.  This paper was originally delivered at a conference convened in the Calvin Quincentenary year.

WRF Member Dr. David Harvey Publishes "Am I Called? The Summons to Pastoral Ministry"

September 2, 2013 Sam Logan: Attached to this article is an excerpt of a new book by WRF member, Dr. David Harvey. 

Harvest USA Announces 30th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration

August 24, 2013 John Freeman: The news item below was submitted by WRF member John Freeman who may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  John serves as the President of Harvest USA.

WRF Board Member Kin Yip Louie Publishes "The Beauty of the Triune God: The Theological Aesthetics of Jonathan Edwards"

August 12, 2013 Sam Logan: The Theological Aesthetics of Jonathan Edwards, by WRF Board Member Kin Yip Louie  

NOTE:  The book was published by Pickwick Publications (Wipf and Stock) of Eugene, Oregon, in 2013, and is a part of the Princeton Theological Monograph Series.  It may be purchased directly from the publisher  [ https://wipfandstock.com/pickwick_publications ].

WRF Member Glenn Davies Named Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Australia

WRF Member Glenn Davies Named Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Australia August 9, 2013 Sam Logan: A member of the World Reformed Fellowship, Glenn Davies, has just been elected as the new Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Australia.  Firther details are available here - http://sydneyanglicans.net/news/sydney-anglicans-have-a-new-archbishop