On #TheBetterSamaritan, HDI co-directors @drjamieaten and @kentannan share a free resource to provide spiritual and emotional care in the wake of traumatic events:

Join us in Barrows Auditorium, Wheaton College, as Yousaf Sadiq, Jamie Aten, and Michael McKoy bring their insights to this vital conversation.

Tonight, Bishop Mano Rumalshah will share the powerful story of the victims of All Saints Church and the resilient faith of the persecuted in one of the world’s most challenging regions.

Interested in serving others full-time? Download our FREE 53-page e-book to help you discern your next steps vocationally. It includes prayers and reflection questions, as well as practical insights and advice from a diverse group of writers:

The Fall enrollment deadline for HDI's MA program is coming up on March 15th! Become part of a community of compassionate practitioners driven by a shared desire to love God, love our neighbors, and make a meaningful difference in a hurting world:

During Black History Month, we remember and give thanks for the faithful believers (like Rosa Parks) who spoke and acted against injustice. We also pray that—with God's help—we can embody Micah 6:8, to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our Father.

Read more of Genafine's HDL/MA story: Interested in applying to the MA/HDL program? The deadline for a Fall start is fast approaching (March 15). Visit the link in the article or DM us with questions—we hope to see you on campus in the future.

Last week's MA/HDL Intensive was busy & fulfilling, w/ classes, group photos, an "art as self-care" session (initiated by students), a basketball game (an HDL student is the team captain), guest speakers, & celebrating the Epiphany. (Curious? DM us for more info on the program.)

Our current MA/HDL students joined faculty members for an Advent Gathering recently to celebrate the season with carols, scripture, and prayer. We're grateful for the gift of Jesus' birth and thankful we can mark the occasion together.

We had a great time at our HDI Christmas party the other night; we're thankful for opportunities to fellowship together.

Congratulations to our colleague, assistant professor Jamie Goodwin, Ph.D., who recently presented the findings from a Chinese and Korean congregation study she led at the ARNOVA (Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Associations) Conference.

The latest #theBetterSamaritan podcast episode features World Vision's Johnathan Dahlager and HDI's own Joy Lee on navigating a humanitarian/justice vocation and calling. Listen now for insights that will equip you to take steps toward an impactful career:

Our team is grateful to Matt Cain of Samaritan's Purse, who visited HDI earlier this month to lead a special learning session on "Humanitarian Logistics & Spiritual Impacts in an Emergency Disaster Response." [Learn more about our MA/HDL degree:

We're grateful HDI Senior Fellow Yousaf Sadiq has joined our team. Dr. Sadiq is teaching a refugee course & working on HDI resources that will serve people in persecuted churches around the world. See his faculty profile:

Want to foster change in your organization but not sure where to start? For #TheBetterSamaritan podcast, @drjamieaten & @kentannan hosted their good friend Dr. Margaret Diddams to discuss the art of innovation in (and the spiritual aspects of) leadership:

Thank you to @AP News reporter @GDellortoREM for her excellent article on clergy mental health, which mentions tomorrow's free online Church Mental Health Summit: It's not too late--join the 10,000 people already signed up:

Want to meet the ever-growing number of mental health needs? Join more than 8,000 people already registered for the FREE online Church Mental Health Summit on October 10 (World Mental Health Day). Speakers include HDI's own @drjamieaten and @kentannan:

In the newest #TheBetterSamaritan episode, @drjamieaten & @kentannan interview Preston Hill, assistant professor of integrative theology at @richmontgradu . Listen in for a thoughtful exploration of trauma, theology, spiritual hurt, & healing:

For the latest #theBetterSamaritan podcast episode, @drjamieaten and @kentannan sit down with Laura Howe of @HopeMadeStrong1 to address the crucial role of the Church in addressing mental health issues, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. Listen now:

Our team loved connecting with MA/HDL students on campus during the August Foundations Intensive. It was a great week, and we're thankful for each student working to get more equipped to serve the world's most vulnerable. (Want to find out more? Visit

Learn how to better serve those who’ve experienced trauma & abuse at a special Wheaton College event on 9/11/23 from 6 to 9 p.m. Featured experts include Rachael & Jacob Denhollander & Dr. Preston Hill, & the free event will occur in Barrows Auditorium: