WCIU Blog
Welcome to the WCIU Blog—your place to catch up on university news, read thoughtful pieces from our institutes, and see how WCIU is engaging with communities around the world.
Carrying Hope For Vulnerable Women And Children
The suffering of women and children often hides in plain sight. It lives behind closed doors, inside refugee camps, in conflict zones, in red-light districts, and in poor communities where desperation forces impossible choices.
Missional Intelligence
Watch the replay of this recent webinar offered by the Women’s Institute here at WCIU.
Leading Faithfully Across Oceans and Cultures
Trizenia September is the Director of Doulos Hope, the fifth vessel of OM’s Ship Ministry, an international Christian organization that shares knowledge, help and hope for the transformation of lives and communities around the world.
Growing as a Public Speaker Webinar Replay
We hope you enjoy this webinar, Growing as a Public Speaker, featuring Dr. Mary Ho, presented by the Women's Institute at WCIU in partnership with the Women’s Commission of the World Evangelical Alliance.
New Director of the Global Health Institute
Dr. Dan O’Neill replaces Dr. Mike Soderling as the new Director of the Global Health Institute. Dr. Dan O’Neill is a physician-theologian. He brings great commitment, knowledge, and expertise to lead the Global Health Institute forward. The WCIU community is tremendously excited to welcome Dr. Dan O’Neill into this new role!
Beyond the Camera
Across the world, many women are leading in ways that are deeply influential. They are developing people, strengthening ministries, and helping communities imagine new possibilities.
Systems & Structures - Learning From the Prophesying Daughters of EFCA Webinar Replay
We hope you enjoy this webinar, Learning From The Scandinavian “Prophesying Daughters” with Dr. David Gustafson, presented by the Women's Institute at WCIU.
WCIU Alumni Journeys: Session 5
A Series focused on Growing together as a global community of learners and practitioners. In this session we look back at WCIU’s TESOL program with Kitty Barnhouse Purgason.
Taking Good Care Webinar Replay
We hope you enjoy this webinar, "Taking Good Care: Administration as Christian Formation," presented by the Women's Institute and featuring Dr. Jana Holiday.
Remembering Dr. James Butare
At the end of 2025 we lost an esteemed member of our adjunct faculty, James Butare. Our deepest condolences to Dr. James Butare’s family: James’s wife, Julie, and James’s children, Edgar, Elizabeth, Frances, and Daniel.
Mary’s Singular Focus
The Christmas season can be hard on women. In addition to ongoing responsibilities in various aspects of life, the Christmas season seems to ramp up most peoples’ expectations.
