I have been mentored and motivated by a small number of passionate leaders who challenged me to leave the ordinary and attempt the necessary to advance God’s Kingdom. Greg Livingstone was one of those leaders — always urging engagement in the cause.

What follows is a devotional Dr. Lois Semenye developed recently for a group of vulnerable women in East Africa. It was deeply meaningful to them, and we wanted to share it with others who might be working with vulnerable populations.

“What do we do when the money we are advocating for to help finance climate mitigation and adaptation, or to fund loss and damage, just isn’t coming in?”

The Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations is pleased to announce the launch of a new webinar series featuring: WCIU Alumni Journeys.

Yesterday, Indian armed forces attacked nine sites in Pakistan in retaliation for the terrorist attack that killed 26 tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir on April 22.

The reason that the border between India and Pakistan has been called “the world’s most dangerous” is because both nations possess nuclear weapons.

The leadership of William Carey International University is happy to welcome Dr. Mary Lederleitner as the new Director for The Women’s Institute!

In this video, Theresa Babbitt, Director of Communications & Marketing at WCIU, and Heather Trumpfheller have a conversation about the ways that Switchboard connects people for Kingdom work.  Lean in!

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.

“In an age where fossil fuel production is so obviously a curse to God’s creation, even my children’s generation is a witness to BP walking in the way, the error, and the teaching of Balaam.”

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.

“Neither the U.S. nor Canada are either the David or Goliath of I Samuel 17. David and Goliath are the David and Goliath. And the flawed sinfulness that we see in David’s relationship to Bathsheba, Uriah, and his children is likely present in this story too, if we lay down the hero/villain hermeneutic and poke around some.”

Newly minted Canadian citizen Brian M. Howell shares his journey to dual citizenship—and an unexpected third passport for Antarctica. Explore how love, climate action, and faith shape a broader sense of global belonging in this compelling reflection.

Why does climate activism often lean on moral arguments, and is it enough? Dive into a thought-provoking discussion of biblical exegesis, climate justice, and the deeper role of faith communities in combating the environmental crisis

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.