El Salvador’s Prisons Are Full. Prison Ministries Are Not.

Christian organizations are struggling to reach prisoners in a country where 1 in 56 people is in jail.
In just over two years, El Salvador’s government has sent 80,000 people to prison. With over 111,000 people incarcerated, the country has…

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Brazilian Pop Stars Are Praising God with Their Voices. What About with Their Hearts?

As Brazilian gospel music’s popularity soars, artists with little Christian background are releasing worship songs. Does it matter why?

“Dwell in me, Jesus,” sings Ana Castela in “Agradeço” (I Thank You), a single t…

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As More Brazilian Pop Stars Praise God with Their Lips, Does It Matter If Hearts Are Far?

Gospel music is soaring in popularity in Brazil, leading artists with little Christian background to release worship songs and pastors to mull motives.
“Dwell in me, Jesus,” sings Ana Castela in “Agradeço” (I Thank Yo…

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‘Offering Everything They Have’: How Small Churches Are Saving Lives in Brazil’s Floods

In the country’s most secular state, tiny congregations have made a big impact by their disaster response.
For weeks, Tárik Rodriguez had been working on bringing a guest preacher and worship leader from across the country to help his church…

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If Panama Closes the Darién Gap, Would Evangelicals Care?

Migrant rights have been off-radar for many Panamanian Christians. But as pressures increase, some are speaking out ahead of this weekend’s general elections.
On May 5, Panamanians will vote for a new president. The outcome of this election may hav…

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