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.
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.
New Director of the Global Health Institute
Besides founding an institute, Mike has also served as past chair of the WCIU Board. We look forward to continue working alongside Mike as he actively represents the GHI and the university in Christian global health networks around the world.
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.
WCIU Alumni Journeys: Session 4
On November 14, our monthly Alumni Journeys webinar welcomed Paul Cornelius, President of WCIU, for a conversation with alumni across the globe.
Navigating The Complexity Of Callings In Women's Leadership Journeys- With Dr. Susan Maros
In this webinar, we explored the process of calling in women’s journeys. Because common narratives about calling tend to be shaped by men’s experiences, it can be easy for women to compare their experience to that of men and miss God’s distinctive leading and direction in their lives.
WCIU Alumni Journeys: Session 3
These forums will feature alumni sharing their experiences, challenges, and dreams in settings around the globe.
Creating Hope from Recycled Materials
Decluttering our houses can bring hope and blessings to those who have far less. Our old clothes that are donated or sold to charitable organizations can be recycled in ways that bring hope and blessings to many.
Engaging All Gifts Webinar Replay
In this webinar replay, we look at how International Directors from two large global mission organizations took steps to fully engage all the gifts God had given to further His gospel in the world.
