A Church of Christ congregation is experiencing renewed growth through its bilingual ministry. Led by Costa Rican-born minister Diego Rojas, the church holds English and Spanish services, occasionally worshiping together to foster inclusion. Supported by the Herald of Truth’s MESA initiative, the church has welcomed over 200 Spanish speakers from 15 countries.
Read More(ANALYSIS) Parents and caregivers — especially those from urban areas or with less economic stability — felt that the church could do more to support early childhood development and address their community's needs. This is where Black and Latino community churches and faith leaders need to step in to support families.
Read More(ANALYSIS) It was the rare Trump quote that caused groans as it rocketed through conservative media. But this soundbite came from an upcoming memoir from former first lady Melania Trump: “Why should anyone other than the woman herself have the power to determine what she does with her own body? A woman's fundamental right of individual liberty, to her own life, grants her the authority to terminate her pregnancy.”
Read MoreFor decades, the people of northern New Mexico have marked the Christian observance of Good Friday with a walking pilgrimage to the Santuario de Chimayó in the village of Chimayó, New Mexico. Referring to themselves as Hispanos, or Nuevomexicanos, they have lived in the region for generations.
Read MoreRepresentatives gathered in Colombia for the first inter-American Lutheran conference to share ideas and support in their mission to care for migrants, especially children in detention centers.
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