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Christianity and Islam in Sub-Saharan Africa

Christianity and Islam in Sub-Saharan Africa July 14, 2013 Sam Logan: For a fascinating and revelatory study of MANY aspects of the relationship between Christianity and Islam in Sub-Saharan Africa, see http://www.pewforum.org/executive-summary-islam-and-christianity-in-sub-saharan-africa.aspx

Christian News from Australia

Christian News from Australia July 21, 2013 Sam Logan: The July 15, 2013, edition of New Life Australia is available as an attachment to this item.  The lead story is about the ship Logos Hope.

A New Seminary in South Sudan

A New Seminary in South Sudan July 16, 2013 Rob Norris: One of the primary initiatives of the World Reformed Fellowship has been to provide logistical and prayer support for the establishment of a new (evangelical and Reformed) seminary in South Sudan.

Prayer Request and Possibly Making "Common Cause" with Muslim Leaders in Myanmar

 July 20, 2013 Sam Logan: The message below has been received from Naing Thang, representative of from the Mercy Acts Foundation, which is a WRF member organization in Myanmar (Burma).  This message requests prayer for the orphanage which the Mercy Acts Foundation runs there in Myanmar. 

The Reformed Presbyterian Church of Uganda Announces Community Development Project

July 21, 2013 Sam Logan: The project description below was submitted by WRF member, Rev. Robert Mabonga, who may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. PROJECT DISCRIPTION FOR REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (Uganda) 

Annual Report of the Reformed Church of Quebec [ÉGLISE RÉFORMÉE DU QUÉBEC (ERQ)]

Annual Report of the Reformed Church of Quebec [ÉGLISE RÉFORMÉE DU QUÉBEC (ERQ)] June 3, 2013 -- 2012 Report to WRF

Further Details About Human Slavery Conference in South Africa in October of 2013

Further Details About Human Slavery Conference in South Africa in October of 2013 June 28, 2013 Flip Buys

Slavery in the Modern World.

Reformed Church in America Approves Position on Homosexual Relationships

WRF Board member Dr. Robert Geehan, an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ (UCC), currently serving a congregation of the Reformed Church in America (RCA) in Poughkeepsie, New York, has provided this summary of recent actions of the Reformed Church in America regarding homosexual relationships. 

Southern Baptists Issue Statement on Calvinism

June 27, 2013: I have just received the material below from a WRF Board member, Dr. Robert Geehan who may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. I agree with Dr. Geehan that it is quite important to all of us who consider ourselves "Reformed" or "Calvinists" to be aware of this material so we are posting it in its entirety. Sam LoganThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thomas Schirrmacher on "Modern Slavery: The Hidden Crime in the Middle of Society"

June 27, 2013: WRF member Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher has shared the following material. Dr. Schirrmacher may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

What Do Americans Think About Islam?

What Do Americans Think About Islam? June 15, 2013 Sam Logan

Brothers and Sisters in the World Reformed Fellowship:

How To Evangelize a Muslim

How To Evangelize a Muslim May 9, 2013

The material below was prepared by WRF member Fikret Böcek.  Mr. Böcek lives and ministers in Izmir, Turkey, and has participated in both of the WRF-sponsored Consultations on Global Ministry Among Muslims.  He may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

A Prayer for the Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado

A Prayer for the Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado May 22, 2013

Oh, God our Father:

Report from the Third General Synod of the Sudanese Reformed Churches

Report from the Third General Synod of the Sudanese Reformed Churches May 24, 2013

The Third General Synod of WRF member denomination Sudanese Reformed Churches was held from 8 - 11 May, 2013.

Teaching Children About Jesus - A Report from "New Life Australia"

Teaching Children About Jesus - A Report from "New Life Australia" May 16, 2013

The May 15, 2013, issue of "New Life Australia," edited by WRF member Bob Thomas, features a lead article entitled "Build on the Rock: Teaching Kids About Jesus."  It also features a report on the imperelled church in Iraq.

Church of Scotland Report on Gay Ordination

Church of Scotland Report on Gay Ordination April 20, 2013

The report of the Theological Commission of the Church of Scotland regarding same-sex relationships in the church has now been published.

Does Acts 15 Provide a Good Model for Handling Theological Differences?

Ever wonder how the arguments might have sounded when the Council of Jerusalem took up the issue of circumcision and whether those uncircumcised (namely Gentiles) could be part of the new church?

UPDATED [April 18, 2013] Details re Urgent Request On Behalf of Brazilian Missionaries Imprisoned in Senegal

 The article below was published in the British periodical, Christian Today, on April 16, 2013. The website of that periodical is here - http://www.christiantoday.com/  

WRF Associate International Director Represents the WRF at Enthronement of Uganadan Archbishop

WRF Associate International Director Represents the WRF at Enthronement of Uganadan Archbishop January 1, 2013

Dr. P. J. (Flip) Buys is the Associate International Director of the WRF and he represented the WRF at the enthronement of the Most Rev. Stanley Ntagali as new Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Uganda. 

Can There Be Christmas in Connecticut This Year?

Can There Be Christmas in Connecticut This Year? December 18, 2012

In the aftermath of the recent tragedy in Connecticut, a friend who had himself experienced great grief pointed me to Nicholas Wolterstorff’s book, LAMENT FOR A SON (Grand Rapids, Eerdmans, 1987). 

A Christmas Request from Myanmar

 WRF Member Naing Thang sent this letter which he asked that we share with all WRF members. Pastor Thang may be contacted at this e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

A Great Guide for Those Who See "The Hobbit"

A Great Guide for Those Who See "The Hobbit" December 18, 2012

Rev. Fleming Rutledge is a friend of the World Reformed Fellowship and the author of a book that you will definitely want to read if you have seen or are planning to see "The Hobbit."  Here is a description of the book:

WRF Member James Ward Releases New CD - "Big, Wonderful World"

WRF Member James Ward Releases New CD - "Big, Wonderful World" December 27, 2012

New CD from WRF member James Ward - "Big, Wonderful World."

The Reformed Presbyterian Church of Uganda Seeks Assistance in Ministry to Children

The Reformed Presbyterian Church of Uganda Seeks Assistance in Ministry to Children November 26, 2012

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REPORT