“As people of faith, we remember those who have died from COVID-19,” said NAE President Walter Kim. “Social distancing has prevented us from grieving in the customary, communal and intimate ways we normally would have. This day of lament on Pentecost Sunday — mostly by virtual means — is an opportunity for Christians to mark …
“The call to fast on the Good Friday is most importantly a call to identify with our Lord,” said NAE President Walter Kim. “In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus fasted from sleep and prayed for strength. During the crucifixion, he was denied food and experienced horrific suffering. He turned deprivation into a time of prayer, …
During his inaugural address, Kim noted Jesus’ inaugural address found in Luke 4:14–21. “God commissioned Jesus to proclaim good news to the world. As you may know, the phrase ‘proclaim good news’ translates a Greek word that is the basis of the English word ‘evangelical.’ Evangelicals are good news people. When Jesus came to proclaim …
“Walter Kim has been a steady and faithful voice for decades,” said Ed Stetzer, executive director of the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College. “Evangelicals can be confident of his leadership and his wisdom. His bridge-building, humble and thoughtful approach exemplifies the kind of leader that evangelicals need now.” Kim serves as pastor for leadership …
As the NAE’s “For the Health of the Nation” document states, “The pursuit of peace requires the patient cultivation of relationships among world leaders, diplomats and citizens that are based on respect and understanding.” We are grateful for the warm friendship between many Americans and Iranians, and for the contributions of more than one million …
“This is a tax that should never have been imposed, and we are thankful Congress has overturned it,” said Galen Carey, NAE vice president of government relations. “Churches and charities will now have more resources available for serving their communities.” The NAE calls on Congress to take the next step in tax reform by supporting …
“As a proven pastor, scholar and thought leader, Walter brings an incredible combination of skills to lead the National Association of Evangelicals into the next decade,” said Roy Taylor, chair of the NAE Board of Directors. “His ability to think critically and engage charitably has garnered respect and enthusiasm among our leaders as we consider …
The Bless Your Pastor campaign will encourage and equip churches to consider creative ways to bless their pastors and to take up a special appreciation offering for their pastors. Some churches may decide to extend this campaign to church staff members, in addition to their pastors. Brian Kluth, national director of NAE Financial Health and …
“Jesse Miranda served on the NAE board. That’s where I first met him,” said Leith Anderson, president of the National Association of Evangelicals. “My initial impressions were to see him as a warm, humble and gracious Christian brother. I didn’t realize what an amazing and influential leader Jesse Miranda was and became. He blessed so …
“Love God. Love Others.” is theme of the 2019 Pray Together Sunday. Participating churches will focus their prayer time on loving God and loving others, and will join with churches all across the country who are reading the same verses and praying along similar themes. “Pray Together Sunday is a simple opportunity for churches to …
