Jael, like Mary, the mother of Jesus, is hailed as the “most blessed of women,” (Judges 5:24). Yet Jael’s story has raised some eyebrows. These objections, in turn, have contributed to her not being seen as a hero, but as an example to avoid.

As we quickly approach the close of 2022 and prepare to welcome incoming President, Dr. Paul P. Cornelius the leadership of William Carey International University would like to invite our esteemed colleagues, networks, family, and friends to join us in praying for our academic community as we continue to pursue greater flourishing in line with our vision statement.

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce Paul P. Cornelius, Ph.D. has been selected to serve as the 10th President of William Carey International University (WCIU). This marks the end of a nine-month discernment process that included a competitive pool of candidates from all over the world. Dr. Cornelius is expected to begin his tenure in January 2023.

Deuteronomy is about the 'treaties' that we make with God that supersede any treaty, like the Paris Agreement, that nations make with each other. Its stated motivation behind its restatement of the Ten Commandments is markedly humanitarian. And its theme that 'the past is always present' should encourage us that God is still as active in 2022 as he was when the shekinah glory fell on Moses.

In his address, Wang references various issues at stake in the China-U.S. relations and expounds their historical context and development to illuminate his points. He calls for attention to the great potential of China-U.S. cooperation...

On September 15th we celebrated this year’s Convocation to commence our new academic year. Our Acting Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Grace May encouraged our community with an address to “Pray, and don’t give up.” Watch her full address in this post.

Today, William Carey International University is officially launching our newest Institute, The Eden Vigil Insitute for Adaptive Leadership and the Environment under the direction of Lowell Bliss. We are continually humbled by the caliber of people who have made WCIU their home and nothing could be truer about Lowell Bliss and the work he has done with Eden Vigil. We invite you to read further and get to know the vision behind the Eden Vigil Institute for Adaptive Leadership and the Environment, Its history, and where we see things heading. READ MORE…

Explore the significance of Jesus's Parable of the Two Sons in the context of global climate action at COP27. Learn how countries like Australia and the USA can pivot from inaction to meaningful engagement. Join Climate Intercessors in strategic prayer, seeking divine guidance for impactful decisions at COP27. Read on for insights and join our global prayer meetings.

In Episode 11, delve into Mary Anne Voelkel's inspiring faith journey, from her 20 years in Latin America with the Latin America Mission to her mentoring roles in Colombia and beyond. Learn about her profound prayer ministry and continued commitment to leadership under United World Mission.

William Carey International University (WCIU) is honored to partner with WSA. We know that education is important in creating transformational solutions and flourishing. We are confident this program will make a difference in your life and work.

Dr. Ron Sider; Christian leader, author, scholar, and activist best known for writing Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger, died on July 27, 2022. At William Carey International University, we mourn Dr. Sider’s passing and are grateful for his tireless advocacy for justice, heart for the poor, and legacy of scholar-activism.

This summer, Eden Vigil severed its last official tie with one of these movements and will seek to serve, to the extent of our wisdom, each of the five movements as an Institute of Adaptive Leadership and the Environment at William Carey International University.

In 2013, a chance encounter and Psalm 77 sparked a vision for climate action. Explore how this ancient text continues to inspire our pathway to COP27 in Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt.

“…The last time I visited Sri Lanka was in 2011, after having moved to the United States for university back in 1983. When I left, the country was dealing with the beginnings of what would become a 26-year-old civil war…”

“How could we be so naïve as to think that Manchin would have acted otherwise? But while we are at it: are we climate activists guilty of other naivetes: not only toward individuals, but in a failure to critique systems, in-a-vacuum postures, and loyalties and longings which abandoned us long ago?”

The Presidental Search Committee continues our search for the next President of WCIU. Read more details in this summer update.

“All is sacred!” declares Ruth Callanta who walks along the lives of the poor in the Philippines. Ruth is the Founder of the Center for Community Transformation and has birthed 16 ministries to address the deep roots of poverty.