IPC Connections
“The fire must be kept burning on the altar continuously; it must not go out.” - Leviticus 6:13 We are pleased to bring you the July 2025 edition of IPC Connections! If you are reading IPC Connections for the first time, may I welcome you to the IPC Global Family! …
My wife and I just returned from a week of vacation with my family, our 3 kids and 5 grandkids. It was such a special time to be together, to rest, to play games, to enjoy the sun and swim at the pool, to laugh, to have meals together and…
My friend, Rick Warren joined us for the recent Global Day of Prayer for the Jewish World, and brought some powerful teaching and encouragement to us all. We are pleased to bring the video and transcript of that teaching session that Brian Alarid and I hosted. Watch the video…
More than 120 people are confirmed dead and over 170 remain missing following catastrophic flash floods that devastated Central Texas, particularly Kerr County, now the epicentre of the crisis. Among the worst affected was Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp near Hunt, where at least 27 campers and counsellors perished…
In recent weeks, the Middle East has witnessed dramatic military escalation and an equally surprising pause. After the U.S. launched precision airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, following Iran’s support for a multi-front assault on Israel, an uneasy ceasefire has taken hold. Despite fears of region-wide retaliation, Iran’s response was muted,…
After decades of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a new peace agreement between DRC and Rwanda has sparked cautious hope for healing in one of the world’s most afflicted regions. Signed on June 27 in Washington, D.C., the accord is being called a “significant step toward peace”…
Amid intensifying warfare in Ukraine, the United States has paused several weapons shipments to Kyiv, citing the need to prioritize national defence readiness. The decision, confirmed by the White House, reflects growing concerns that U.S. stockpiles are being stretched too thin after more than two years of heavy support for…
In a small northern village in Sri Lanka, the dirt tells a story. One that families have carried in silence for decades. Chemmani, once just a quiet Tamil village near Jaffna, is now known for something darker: mass graves. Hidden beneath the soil may lie hundreds of victims - ethnic…
Australia is entering formal talks to join a new defence and security agreement with the European Union, signalling a significant shift in its international posture amid a worsening global security environment. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to meet with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council…
This declaration, announced by Elias Sithole of the National Disaster Management Centre, enables the national government to mobilize resources and coordinate relief efforts across provincial lines. Under the Disaster Management Act, such a classification is used when a crisis exceeds the capacity of provincial response mechanisms and requires national intervention.…
At least 31 people have been killed and more than 100 wounded following nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). The demonstrations, held on “Saba Saba Day” (July 7), marked the anniversary of Kenya’s 1990 uprising for multiparty democracy and were driven…
30 Days of Prayer for the Church in Israel and Iran (17 June – 16 July) There is one more week remaining of this prayer initiative, and we would welcome your participation! On Pentecost Sunday, together with millions around the world we cried out for the salvation of Israel, for…