NPTS Intern Helping Expand Hispanic Church Connections

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 24, 2010) – North Park Theological Seminary student Evelmyn Ivens is helping Bread for the World expand its connection with local Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) congregations, especially Hispanic churches.

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Observing Ramadan in Jerusalem

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The question of whether this person might mean to do harm will often pop up almost immediately in the minds of non-Muslims who see this man or others like him. Such thoughts are acts of violence, whether intended or not.

Andrew Larsen is a Covenant minister who also serves as a consultant in Christian-Muslim Relations with the group Peace Catalyst International. He has a special interest in the Mideast, where he tries to capture the conditions of Palestinians living in the West Bank and is planning to make a documentary in the region. The award-winning photographer’s work has appeared in National Geographic. [/vc_column_text] [/vc_column][/vc_row]

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