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…

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.

“…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.

Watch the replay of our recent webinar, "Holding Joy and Suffering Well" Facilitated by WCIU alumni, Scott Bessenecker alongside Mandy Trusty, Fr. Benigno P. Beltran SVD, and our very own Dr. Viv Grigg.

Call For Abstracts: Chinese Cross-Cultural & Transformational Development Led by Women Excellence in Research Prize…

“It’s impossible for me to write a review of the new Greta Thunberg documentary because, you see, I appear in it…”

Originally Published on 1/27/20

This blog is from the archives of Eden Vigil. Our hope is that it helps you get to know our new Institute, The Eden Vigil Institute for Adaptive Leadership and the Environment. Enjoy and please feel free to leave comments and continue the conversation! Be on the lookout for more posts by Lowell Bliss in the near future.

“Climate change is no longer a problem to be solved; it is a journey we all must undertake—both individually and collectively.”

Originally Published on 11/29/19

This blog is from the archives of Eden Vigil. Our hope is that it helps you get to know our new Institute, The Eden Vigil Institute for Adaptive Leadership and the Environment. Enjoy and please feel free to leave comments and continue the conversation! Be on the lookout for more posts by Lowell Bliss in the near future.

God has deployed many agents of change throughout the world to help their sisters. Dr. Diana Kimani is one such person. An economist committed to developing policies to help women out of poverty, she is the new Master’s Program in Development Studies Program Director at our university and a beloved colleague…

The search for the next President of William Carey International University is currently underway. Inquiries for additional information, including the candidate profile, as well as submitting applications, should be directed to Dr. Za’ndra Bishop (zbishop@faithsearchpartners.com),

As the scale of war in Ukraine continues to escalate, reports of casualties and humanitarian disasters are causing global concerns. What is China’s response to the crisis so far? Could China play a constructive role in a ceasefire?