Despite persecution from Boko Haram, Church of the Brethren members in Nigeria have largely remained nonviolent. As their stories attest, they witness to the peace and forgiveness of Christ’s way, even toward their enemies.

“Has God not chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?”

Robert Paeglow provides primary and mental health care, and offers healing prayer to any who wants it. His offer of prayer has been declined only five times in over seventy thousand patient visits.

At the heart of Genesis is the coming together of male and female, a symbol of the great complementarity of God’s whole creation, of heaven and earth belonging together.