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DEAC Outstanding Alumnus Awards 2025

Join us in congratulating Scott Bessenecker & Kumar Aryal!

On April 8, 2025 two WCIU Alumni were recognized at the DEAC annual conference in Tucson, Arizona. This year’s theme was “Navigating Challenges: Charting the Way Forward,” we are proud to say these innovative alumni are doing just that in their respective fields.

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Can A Can of Oil Transform Lives?

Ufuta, a widows' group in Kangundo, Kenya, demonstrates how faith and resourcefulness can replace financial insecurity. Rooted in the biblical story of the Widow’s Oil, these women have found strength in community, prayer, and economic empowerment, proving survival doesn’t require millions.

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Gore to the Thessalonians: “Pray without Ceasing” (1 Thess 5)

Lowell reflects on revisiting An Inconvenient Truth, re-evaluating its insights, and recharging activism for 2025. He explores the unchanged realities of climate action, a renewed call for radical efforts, and the power of prayer to inspire strength and persistence. Al Gore’s message of 'tireless work' resonates deeply, challenging us to move forward prophetically and tirelessly in the fight against climate change.

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A Fresh Start with a Positive Impact

"Pastor Pauline Njau’s journey of pain and resilience led her to create The Fresh Start Experience (TFSE), a support group empowering over 100 single mothers with faith, business skills, and personal restoration. From emotional trauma to life transformation, Pauline’s ministry reflects God’s love in action, inspiring stories of renewed hope like Carine Atieno’s, whose life was transformed through TFSE. What do we hold in our hands that God can use for His purpose?"

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COP29 in Baku was a Whitewashed Tomb (Matt 25)

This critique of COP29 in Baku draws on Matthew 25 to challenge the event's superficial approach to climate justice. It describes the conference as a "whitewashed tomb" that failed to address systemic issues and the needs of the vulnerable. The piece urges a deeper reflection on true climate action and advocates for a more authentic, impactful response that aligns with biblical teachings on justice and care for the marginalized.

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