World Vol. 29 No. 23 November 29, 2014

38     Going viral

As Ebola rapidly spreads in West Africa, Christian aid workers are risking their lives on the front lines. [Links in a mysterious chain: Epidemics-and the fears and heroism they breed-have a long history in the United States]

46     Cold realities

With winter coming in Ukraine, facilities for the internally displaced may not be ready. But churches are working to help, and are growing

50    Sent packing

Some campus ministries adapt- and even grow ­ as they lose their homes

54    Radical turn

What’s motivating some young Westerners to join militant Islamist groups?