Religions Around The World

In the early morning hours, monks can be seen walking on their alms round in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Showing humility and detachment from worldly goods, the monk walks slowly and only stops if he is called. Standing quietly, with his bowl open, the local Buddhists give him rice, or flowers, or an envelope containing money.  In return, the monks bless the local Buddhists and wish them a long and fruitful life.
Christians Celebrate Good Friday
Enacting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in St. Mary's Church in Secunderabad, India. Only 2.3% of India's population is Christian. 
Ancient interior mosaic in the Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora
The Church of the Holy Saviour in Istanbul, Turkey is a medieval Byzantine Greek Orthodox church.
Dome of the Rock located in the Old City of Jerusalem
The site's great significance for Muslims derives from traditions connecting it to the creation of the world and to the belief that the Prophet Muhammad's Night Journey to heaven started from the rock at the center of the structure.
Holi Festival in Mathura, India
Holi is a Hindu festival that marks the end of winter. Also known as the “festival of colors”,  Holi is primarily observed in South Asia but has spread across the world in celebration of love and the changing of the seasons.
Jewish father and daughter pray at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, Israel.
Known in Hebrew as the Western Wall, it is one of the holiest sites in the world. The description, "place of weeping", originated from the Jewish practice of mourning the destruction of the Temple and praying for its rebuilding at the site of the Western Wall.
People praying in Mengjia Longshan Temple in Taipei, Taiwan
The temple is dedicated to both Taoism and Buddhism.
People praying in the Grand Mosque in Ulu Cami
This is the most important mosque in Bursa, Turkey and a landmark of early Ottoman architecture built in 1399.
Savior Transfiguration Cathedral of the Savior Monastery of St. Euthymius
Located in Suzdal, Russia, this is a church rite of sanctification of apples and grapes in honor of the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
Fushimi Inari Shrine is located in Kyoto, Japan
It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. Fushimi Inari is the most important Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice.
Ladles at the purification fountain in the Hakone Shrine
Located in Hakone, Japan, this shrine is a Japanese Shinto shrine.  At the purification fountain, ritual washings are performed by individuals when they visit a shrine. This ritual symbolizes the inner purity necessary for a truly human and spiritual life.
Hanging Gardens of Haifa are garden terraces around the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel
They are one of the most visited tourist attractions in Israel. The Shrine of the Báb is where the remains of the Báb, founder of the Bábí Faith and forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh in the Bahá'í Faith, have been buried; it is considered to be the second holiest place on Earth for Bahá'ís.
Pilgrims praying at the Pool of the Nectar of Immortality and Golden Temple
Located in Amritsar, India, the Golden Temple is one of the most revered spiritual sites of Sikhism. It is a place of worship for men and women from all walks of life and all religions to worship God equally. Over 100,000 people visit the shrine daily.
Entrance gateway of Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple Kowloon
Located in Hong Kong, China, the temple is dedicated to Wong Tai Sin, or the Great Immortal Wong. The Taoist temple is famed for the many prayers answered: "What you request is what you get" via a practice called kau cim.
Christian women worship at a church in Bois Neus, Haiti.
Haiti's population is 94.8 percent Christian, primarily Catholic. This makes them one of the most heavily Christian countries in the world.

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Mission Increase to partner with WinShape Leadership to provide fundraising training for nonprofit leaders

PORTLAND, Ore. — Mission Increase, alongside WinShape Leadership, will offer a first-of-its-kind immersive fundraising training opportunity at WinShape Retreat in Rome, Georgia, Oct. 12-16. The experience will include two connected learning events for nonprofit leaders that build on one another throughout the week and are grounded in the principles of Champion Development and Transformational Giving.

Designed for chief executive officers, chief advancement officers, and executive directors, the Nonprofit Fundraising Intensive is a three-day deliverable-driven curriculum in which Mission Increase provides hands-on training to help attendees develop the working pieces of a fundraising plan in real time.

Full participation in the intensive is applicable for 10 points in Category 1.B-Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. CFRE International is an independent nonprofit organization that administers the Certified Fundraising Executive credential, an internationally recognized voluntary certification for fundraising professionals.

The Nonprofit Leader Collective is a lighter session that provides a broader foundation to a wider group to help executives navigate the real pressures of growth. Both opportunities are designed to help leaders view fundraising not as a burden but as an opportunity to develop champions who advance their mission.

“WinShape has a proven track record of supporting leaders through spiritual formation, leadership development and operational clarity,” said Dan Davis, president and chief executive officer of Mission Increase. “We are honored to come alongside them with training to help mission-driven leaders grow champions.”

“Fundraising is a vital area of development for nonprofit organizations,” said Allen Nunnally, senior director of WinShape Leadership. “Mission Increase provides practical tools, a clear plan, and the confidence that leaders need to fund the mission God has given them.”

Mission Increase’s framework, which has served nonprofit leaders for more than 27 years, is now available globally through Mi Academy, an online platform offering training in eight specialties and built-in coaching support through Mi Advisor, an artificial intelligence assistant.

For more information, and to register, visit leadership.winshape.org/events.

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About Mission Increase 
Mission Increase is an organization focused on strengthening nonprofits and supporting donors and churches to expand their collective impact. Founded in 1999, Mission Increase provides training in biblically based strategies to improve organizational effectiveness and fundraising. The organization has worked with more than 10,000 nonprofits in the United States and internationally.

About the WinShape Foundation  
WinShape exists to glorify God by creating transformational, Christ-centered experiences for people in every stage of life. A nonprofit founded in 1984 by Truett and Jeannette Cathy, WinShape serves individuals through five core ministries that offer team and leader development, summer camp, foster care, college student discipleship and marriage enrichment.

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