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Restoration Movement HistoryThe NACC: A Story of Separation, Independence, and FaithfulnessExplore the historic separation of independent Christian churches from the Disciples of Christ, the convictions behind the North American Christian Convention, and the challenges facing Restoration Movement churches in the…
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- Oct 13, 2026John Maurice Announces Retirement as President of Mid-Atlantic Christian university; Scott Hurley Named Interim PresidentRick Cherok
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- Nov 3, 2026A Century Ago: The Conflict and Controversy That Created the North American Christian ConventionRick CherokThe 1926 Memphis convention became a turning point in Restoration Movement history, as disputes over Modernism, open membership, and missionary oversight helped…
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- Oct 27, 2026When Pastors need Pastoral CareLito SolorioWhen cancer and grief overwhelmed his family, a pastor discovered that even spiritual leaders need care. His story challenges churches to provide…
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Does observing Communion every week make it less meaningful? Discover how repetition can deepen our remembrance of Jesus' once-for-all sacrifice and refresh our understanding of the forgiveness we…
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From feeding the five thousand to the Lord’s Supper, broken bread points to Jesus’ life-giving sacrifice and the calling of his followers to share the Bread of Life.
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From the archives‘What Shall I Be Like in Heaven?’ (1954)Kenneth T. Norris of Montague, P.E.I., Canada, wrote in 1954: "Through the power of God we shall receive new bodies. These bodies will be identifiable,…
From the archivesMcGarvey’s Address at the Graves of Veteran Preachers in Kentucky (1909; Part 2)Christians gathered at The Lexington Cemetery in 1909 to hear J.W. McGarvey offer his recollections of eight "pioneer preachers" who are buried there, including…
From the archivesA Sampling of Editorials from April 1939We go back 80 years with today’s column to see what was being discussed on Christian Standard’s editorial pages on April 8 and 15,…
From the archivesReporting on Johnson University’s OriginsJohnson University is hosting its 125th Anniversary Celebration today through Saturday at its Knoxville, Tenn., campus. We congratulate and extend best wishes to Johnson…
From the archivesWe May Forget, But God Does NotGerman psychologist and neuropathologist Alois Alzheimer is credited with identifying the first case of “presenile dementia”later called Alzheimer’s diseasein 1906. The 1970s and 1980s…
From the archives(Updated) Wayne Shaw and ‘Finishing Well’We mark the passing of Wayne Shaw with this column on "Finishing Well" which he wrote for Christian Standard in 2001. Shaw was a…
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From the archives‘Men of Church Dig Coal’ (1933)This short news item from 1933 is notable mainly for describing the lengths to which the congregation in Streator, Ill., went to heat their…
From the archivesEffective PreachingCecil J. “C. J.” Sharp wrote hundreds of articles that appeared in Christian Standard through the years. The first appeared in 1912, while he…
From the archives‘How I Became a Preacher’ (1902)As we walked to the church each time my father-in-law would say, “Well, who will preach this time, you or I?” My reply would…
From the archives‘Playing Hurt’ (2012)In his well-known sermon "Playing Hurt," Wayne Smith asked, "Will you stay in the game . . . even if you've been hurt? God…
From the archivesKenneth T. Norris Played Pivotal Role in Maritime Christian College’s Early YearsEvery year, Maritime Christian College in Charlottetown, P. E. I., Canada, hosts a series of lectures. It’s a tradition that started in 1960, the…
From the archives‘The Restoration Movement: Then and Now’ (1984)"With the passage of years the movement . . . has been identified with restoration, not unity," Lewis Foster wrote in 1984. "In fact,…
From the archivesThe Influential Isaac ErrettDuring this past year of sharing articles and editorials from the archives of Christian Standard, we have featured several pieces written by Isaac Errett,…
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Church of ChristThe Thinking Kingdom PodcastThe Thinking Kingdom Podcast features Austin McCrickard and Nate Miller in Scripture-centered conversations designed to help…About the show
Independent Christian ChurchConnection Pointe Worldview PodcastA church-based worldview podcast from Connection Pointe Christian Church that helps listeners think through faith, truth,…About the show
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Church of ChristGreat Lakes Bible CollegeGreat Lakes Bible College (GLBC) is a Waterloo, Ontario-based Bible college serving churches of Christ across…Great Lakes Bible College
Great Lakes Bible College — Organization Profile Great Lakes Bible College (GLBC) is a private Christian post-secondary Bible college associated with the a cappella churches of Christ. GLBC states its mission is to provide a university-level program of Bible education…
Great Lakes Bible College — Organization Profile Great Lakes Bible College (GLBC) is a private Christian post-secondary Bible college associated with the a cappella churches of Christ. GLBC states its mission is to provide a university-level program of Bible education that prepares students for effective spiritual living, Christian service, leadership, and world evangelism. The college emphasizes Scripture-centered learning with an aim of equipping disciples to serve faithfully in the church and the world. GLBC is based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and describes its primary service focus as churches of Christ throughout Canada and the northern United States. While rooted in Southern Ontario, the school has expanded its delivery formats over time, noting the growth of online study (including synchronous and…
Great Lakes Bible College — Organization Profile
Great Lakes Bible College (GLBC) is a private Christian post-secondary Bible college associated with the a cappella churches of Christ. GLBC states its mission is to provide a university-level program of Bible education that prepares students for effective spiritual living, Christian service, leadership, and world evangelism. The college emphasizes Scripture-centered learning with an aim of equipping disciples to serve faithfully in the church and the world.
GLBC is based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and describes its primary service focus as churches of Christ throughout Canada and the northern United States. While rooted in Southern Ontario, the school has expanded its delivery formats over time, noting the growth of online study (including synchronous and asynchronous participation) that allows students to take courses from across Canada and beyond. This delivery flexibility supports learners preparing for vocational ministry, bivocational service, and deeper biblical formation within local congregations.
Academically, GLBC organizes its instruction around three integrated streams—Bible, Ministry, and Worldview—and offers multiple credential pathways. These include the Certificate of Biblical Studies (CBS) (one year), Diploma of Biblical Studies (DBS) (two years), Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) (three years), and Bachelor of Theology (BTh) (four years). The degree programs incorporate supervised practice components such as Field Education, Ministry Experience, and an Internship requirement within the BTh track, reflecting GLBC’s commitment to combining classroom study with practical ministry development.
GLBC also highlights an ongoing rhythm of worship and learning through its chapel and teaching resources, including a chapel archive and regular live online gatherings. In addition to term-based courses, the college hosts events and short-course learning opportunities that serve churches and individuals seeking targeted biblical teaching and ministry enrichment. These offerings function as both training and encouragement for congregations and emerging leaders.
Ways to engage with GLBC include applying for credit study or auditing courses, participating in events, and supporting the school’s mission financially. The college provides online giving options and additional giving pathways, and it also promotes planned giving through its Generation to Generation initiative—an effort to encourage long-term stewardship that strengthens biblical education and ministry training for future students.
GLBC’s publicly listed leadership includes a president and academic dean who guide institutional direction, faculty, and program development. Together with staff and adjunct instructors, this team supports the school’s goal of equipping Christian leaders from Waterloo, Ontario for service across Canada, the northern United States, and beyond.
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Independent Christian ChurchShepherd’s Heart Ministries, IncShepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc. is an Indiana prison ministry serving incarcerated people, juvenile offenders, ex-inmates, and…Shepherd’s Heart Ministries, Inc
Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc. — Organization Profile Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc. is a Christian prison ministry affiliated with the Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ in the Restoration Movement. The ministry is focused on bringing the Gospel, pastoral care,…
Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc. — Organization Profile Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc. is a Christian prison ministry affiliated with the Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ in the Restoration Movement. The ministry is focused on bringing the Gospel, pastoral care, chaplaincy, counseling, discipleship, and long-term support to incarcerated people, juvenile offenders, ex-inmates, and their families. The ministry is based in Speedway, Indiana, and serves correctional settings and people connected to incarceration in Indiana, including county jails and state correctional facilities. Public ministry materials identify work connected to the Marion County Jail in Indianapolis, the Madison County Jail in Anderson, the Indiana Women’s Prison, and other correctional ministry contexts. Shepherd's Heart Ministries takes its name from the Parable of the Lost…
Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc. — Organization Profile
Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc. is a Christian prison ministry affiliated with the Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ in the Restoration Movement. The ministry is focused on bringing the Gospel, pastoral care, chaplaincy, counseling, discipleship, and long-term support to incarcerated people, juvenile offenders, ex-inmates, and their families.
The ministry is based in Speedway, Indiana, and serves correctional settings and people connected to incarceration in Indiana, including county jails and state correctional facilities. Public ministry materials identify work connected to the Marion County Jail in Indianapolis, the Madison County Jail in Anderson, the Indiana Women’s Prison, and other correctional ministry contexts.
Shepherd's Heart Ministries takes its name from the Parable of the Lost Sheep in Luke 15. Its public materials describe a calling to go after people many others have written off, especially incarcerated youth and adults who are isolated, lonely, spiritually searching, or facing long sentences. The ministry’s approach combines biblical teaching, pastoral presence, personal testimony, correspondence, chaplaincy, counseling, and relational follow-up.
Shawn and Lynn Springer bring complementary experience to the ministry. Shawn’s story includes incarceration, spiritual transformation, Bible study, and a later call to return to correctional settings as a minister. Lynn has served in jail and prison ministry since 1987, with a particular focus on juvenile offenders, including youth who have been remanded to the adult system. Her work has included Bible studies, pastoral care, volunteer coordination, training, and long-term correspondence and visits with incarcerated people.
The ministry has served through Bible studies, pastoral care, Celebrate Recovery, chapel services, volunteer chaplaincy, juvenile ministry, correspondence with inmates, support for ex-inmates, and relationships with families affected by incarceration. Its public site also includes articles, testimony pages, prayer requests, recommendations, pictures, prison poems, and project-support information related to correctional ministry.
People can engage with Shepherd's Heart Ministries, Inc. by praying, giving, contacting the ministry, reading ministry updates, supporting chaplaincy and counseling work, and helping provide spiritual and financial support for ongoing prison outreach. Its distinct contribution is Restoration Movement prison ministry rooted in lived experience, long-term jail and prison presence, juvenile offender care, and Gospel-centered discipleship for people affected by incarceration.
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Independent Christian ChurchMulberry InternationalMulberry International is a Kentucky-based Christian nonprofit providing humanitarian aid, church partnership, and gospel-centered support to…Mulberry International
Mulberry International — Organization Profile Mulberry International is a U.S.-based Christian nonprofit focused on humanitarian aid and gospel-centered ministry in Ukraine. Founded in 1997, the organization works primarily among vulnerable populations affected by poverty, displacement, and war. Headquartered in Louisville,…
Mulberry International — Organization Profile Mulberry International is a U.S.-based Christian nonprofit focused on humanitarian aid and gospel-centered ministry in Ukraine. Founded in 1997, the organization works primarily among vulnerable populations affected by poverty, displacement, and war. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Mulberry International operates through partnerships with local churches and ministry leaders to meet both physical and spiritual needs. The organization’s mission is to share the hope of Christ while alleviating suffering among Ukrainians by strengthening local Christian ministries and equipping churches to carry out the Great Commission. This dual emphasis on relief and discipleship shapes all of its work, especially in regions heavily impacted by conflict. Since the escalation of war in Ukraine, Mulberry has expanded its efforts to…
Mulberry International — Organization Profile
Mulberry International is a U.S.-based Christian nonprofit focused on humanitarian aid and gospel-centered ministry in Ukraine. Founded in 1997, the organization works primarily among vulnerable populations affected by poverty, displacement, and war. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Mulberry International operates through partnerships with local churches and ministry leaders to meet both physical and spiritual needs.
The organization’s mission is to share the hope of Christ while alleviating suffering among Ukrainians by strengthening local Christian ministries and equipping churches to carry out the Great Commission. This dual emphasis on relief and discipleship shapes all of its work, especially in regions heavily impacted by conflict. Since the escalation of war in Ukraine, Mulberry has expanded its efforts to include internally displaced persons and refugees, responding to one of the largest humanitarian crises in Europe in recent history.
Mulberry International serves communities across Ukraine, particularly in eastern and southern regions such as Donetsk and other front-line areas, where infrastructure and access to basic necessities have been severely disrupted. The organization operates through a network of regional ministry centers and trusted local partners, allowing it to deliver aid efficiently while maintaining a strong relational presence. Their approach prioritizes long-term impact by empowering Ukrainian believers to lead and sustain ministry efforts within their own communities.
The ministry’s work includes humanitarian aid distribution, evacuation assistance, children’s care, and church-based outreach initiatives. Teams provide food, clean water, clothing, firewood, and medical supplies to those in crisis. In addition, Mulberry has been involved in evacuating civilians from dangerous areas and helping rebuild homes damaged by war. A longstanding focus of the organization is caring for orphans and at-risk children, including support for children’s homes and family-based care environments.
A defining distinctive of Mulberry International is its commitment to integrating practical aid with spiritual encouragement, often working through local churches to share the gospel alongside relief efforts. This model not only addresses immediate needs but also fosters community restoration and discipleship. By building the capacity of indigenous ministry partners, Mulberry seeks to create sustainable, locally led expressions of Christian service and outreach.
Individuals and churches can engage with Mulberry International in several ways, including financial support, prayer partnerships, and ministry collaboration. The organization invites supporters to participate in its mission by contributing resources, advocating for those affected by the war, and partnering in efforts to bring both relief and the message of Christ to those in need.
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Church of ChristSeoul Christian UniversitySeoul Christian University (SCU) is a private Christian university in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea, with Churches…Seoul Christian University
Seoul Christian University (SCU) — Organization Profile Seoul Christian University (SCU) is a private Christian university located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea, and historically connected with the Churches of Christ in Korea. The university is known in Korean as 서울기독대학교…
Seoul Christian University (SCU) — Organization Profile Seoul Christian University (SCU) is a private Christian university located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea, and historically connected with the Churches of Christ in Korea. The university is known in Korean as 서울기독대학교 and is listed among member schools of the Korean Association of Accredited Theological Schools (KAATS), reflecting its place within Korea’s Christian higher-education landscape. SCU traces its origins to 1937, when it began as a theological training work associated with missionary efforts linked to the Churches of Christ. Over time, the institution developed through organizational changes and consolidations in Christian education in Korea, eventually taking shape as a recognized private university in Seoul. Public historical summaries note multiple stages of development,…
Seoul Christian University (SCU) — Organization Profile
Seoul Christian University (SCU) is a private Christian university located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea, and historically connected with the Churches of Christ in Korea. The university is known in Korean as 서울기독대학교 and is listed among member schools of the Korean Association of Accredited Theological Schools (KAATS), reflecting its place within Korea’s Christian higher-education landscape.
SCU traces its origins to 1937, when it began as a theological training work associated with missionary efforts linked to the Churches of Christ. Over time, the institution developed through organizational changes and consolidations in Christian education in Korea, eventually taking shape as a recognized private university in Seoul. Public historical summaries note multiple stages of development, including the merging of predecessor schools and later institutional expansion.
As a faith-based institution, SCU emphasizes education formed by Christian belief and ministry preparation while also operating as a university with broader academic aims. Its KAATS member-school profile identifies its denominational affiliation and leadership, and it publicly lists its Seoul campus location and primary contact channels. This placement in northwestern Seoul (Eunpyeong-gu) situates the university within a dense urban setting that is accessible to students living in Seoul and the surrounding metro region.
SCU serves students through higher education shaped by Christian worldview formation and theological heritage, with programs and campus life that reflect its institutional identity. While detailed department-level program descriptions are primarily communicated through the university’s official website, external institutional profiles consistently describe SCU as a Seoul-based private university with Christian foundations and ongoing theological connections through Korean Christian education networks.
People can engage with Seoul Christian University in practical ways such as exploring the university’s official web presence for academic and admissions information, connecting by phone for inquiries, and following official communications through its public channels. For churches and ministry leaders, SCU also represents one avenue for identifying Christian higher-education pathways tied to the Churches of Christ tradition in Korea, including leadership development and theological education within an accredited-school association context.
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Independent Christian ChurchSKYPASS GROUP & SKYPASS TRAVELSKYPASS Group and SKYPASS Travel provide corporate, leisure, mission, and humanitarian travel services for individuals, groups,…SKYPASS GROUP & SKYPASS TRAVEL
SKYPASS GROUP & SKYPASS TRAVEL — Organization Profile SKYPASS Group is a travel, hospitality, entertainment, education, motivation, philanthropy, and business services company whose flagship travel agency is SKYPASS Travel. SKYPASS Travel provides corporate, leisure, mission, and humanitarian travel services for…
SKYPASS GROUP & SKYPASS TRAVEL — Organization Profile SKYPASS Group is a travel, hospitality, entertainment, education, motivation, philanthropy, and business services company whose flagship travel agency is SKYPASS Travel. SKYPASS Travel provides corporate, leisure, mission, and humanitarian travel services for individuals, families, groups, nonprofit organizations, and mission teams. The company traces its roots to Grace Travels, a family enterprise led by former Army Captain P. S. Abraham, and SKYPASS Travel has served travelers since 1988. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas, near Dallas and DFW International Airport, with listed offices and service locations in Austin, Texas; Toronto, Canada; Guadalajara and Mexico City, Mexico; São Paulo, Brazil; Bangalore and Mumbai, India. SKYPASS Group includes SKYPASS Travel USA and SKYPASS Travel…
SKYPASS GROUP & SKYPASS TRAVEL — Organization Profile
SKYPASS Group is a travel, hospitality, entertainment, education, motivation, philanthropy, and business services company whose flagship travel agency is SKYPASS Travel. SKYPASS Travel provides corporate, leisure, mission, and humanitarian travel services for individuals, families, groups, nonprofit organizations, and mission teams. The company traces its roots to Grace Travels, a family enterprise led by former Army Captain P. S. Abraham, and SKYPASS Travel has served travelers since 1988.
The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas, near Dallas and DFW International Airport, with listed offices and service locations in Austin, Texas; Toronto, Canada; Guadalajara and Mexico City, Mexico; São Paulo, Brazil; Bangalore and Mumbai, India. SKYPASS Group includes SKYPASS Travel USA and SKYPASS Travel Pvt. Ltd. India, and its travel team works with more than 300 airlines in more than 110 countries.
SKYPASS Group describes its mission as proactively engaging individual and institutional partners as a solution provider in corporate, leisure, and mission travel, hospitality, business consulting, philanthropy, and entertainment. Its stated culture is service-driven and shaped by servant leadership. For Christian churches, ministries, and humanitarian organizations, the most relevant part of that work is SKYPASS Travel’s mission and humanitarian travel support for short-term and long-term service projects.
SKYPASS Travel’s mission and humanitarian travel services are designed for religious trips, medical missions, disaster relief, repatriation, adoption-related travel, nonprofit travel, missionaries, mission team leaders, and organization leaders. Benefits listed by the company include discounted flights, 24/7 operations support for international travelers, large group specialists, travel insurance, ground transportation, accommodations, live flight monitoring, customized pre- and post-mission stopover packages, and, on select airlines, extra baggage allowances, flexible change or cancellation policies, preferred seating, and dedicated airport check-in for large groups.
The company also provides leisure and corporate travel services. Leisure travel support includes international air tickets, ground transfers, hotels, tourist activities, travel insurance, and visa-related services for U.S. citizens traveling abroad. Corporate travel services include air, hotel, car, and rail support, with consultants available around the clock to help organizations manage employee travel needs and control travel spending.
People can engage with SKYPASS Group and SKYPASS Travel by contacting the nearest office, using the mission and humanitarian travel inquiry form, requesting help with group or individual travel, applying for mission travel grants through SKYPASS Foundation when eligible, or using SKYPASS Travel’s travel tips and resources. Its distinct contribution is mission-sensitive travel planning that helps churches, nonprofits, humanitarian workers, missionaries, and service teams arrange international flights and logistics with specialized support.
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Independent Christian ChurchAfrica Fire MissionAfrica Fire Mission equips firefighters and communities across Africa through training, fire-prevention education, leadership development, equipment…Africa Fire Mission
Africa Fire Mission — Organization Profile Africa Fire Mission (AFM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on increasing the sustainable capacity of fire departments in developing communities. Founded after firefighter Dave Moore encountered the challenges facing fire brigades in Kenya,…
Africa Fire Mission — Organization Profile Africa Fire Mission (AFM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on increasing the sustainable capacity of fire departments in developing communities. Founded after firefighter Dave Moore encountered the challenges facing fire brigades in Kenya, AFM brings together fire-service professionals, volunteers, local leaders, governments, nonprofits, schools, and other partners to strengthen emergency response and fire prevention. The organization is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, while its primary ministry and development work is carried out with fire services and communities across Africa. AFM describes its work through four priorities: train, empower, support, and encourage. Training includes firefighting, emergency medical services, leadership, incident command, fire investigation, vehicle extrication, community fire prevention, first aid, and other subjects identified with…
Africa Fire Mission — Organization Profile
Africa Fire Mission (AFM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on increasing the sustainable capacity of fire departments in developing communities. Founded after firefighter Dave Moore encountered the challenges facing fire brigades in Kenya, AFM brings together fire-service professionals, volunteers, local leaders, governments, nonprofits, schools, and other partners to strengthen emergency response and fire prevention. The organization is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, while its primary ministry and development work is carried out with fire services and communities across Africa.
AFM describes its work through four priorities: train, empower, support, and encourage. Training includes firefighting, emergency medical services, leadership, incident command, fire investigation, vehicle extrication, community fire prevention, first aid, and other subjects identified with local partners. The organization also uses Community Health Education principles to help firefighters and community members develop practical fire-safety knowledge. AFM's development model emphasizes community ownership, local leadership, multiplication of skills, partnerships, and long-term sustainability rather than dependence on outside teams.
Africa Fire Mission currently identifies work in Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, Liberia, Ghana, Ethiopia, and Sierra Leone. Its approach seeks relationships with fire-service organizations, community organizations, and government leaders within the places it serves. In addition to professional training, AFM develops fire-safety curriculum and assessment resources and provides usable personal protective equipment, communication tools, and other firefighting equipment. Its Fire Safety! with Tochi and José resources provide contextualized fire-prevention education for African audiences, while other initiatives address first aid and Active Bleeding Control.
Christian faith is also present within AFM's work. Its organizational model describes human dignity in terms of people being made in the image of God, and mission-trip training information notes that Bible studies and devotions are offered to firefighters who are interested in participating. AFM combines this faith-informed perspective with professional fire-service training and locally led capacity development. The organization works with both career and volunteer firefighters and emphasizes building the ability of local departments and communities to continue training, prevention, and emergency-response efforts themselves.
People can engage with AFM through several avenues. Firefighters, EMTs, leadership trainers, and other qualified volunteers can apply for mission trips that provide hands-on training alongside African first responders. Supporters may also volunteer with organizational projects, provide financial gifts, sponsor aspects of the work, or donate clean and serviceable firefighting equipment that meets AFM's requirements. Recurring and one-time donations help fund its programs, and AFM also accepts certain non-cash gifts. Those interested in serving can review current mission opportunities and application requirements through the organization's website.
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Independent Christian ChurchBLOC MinistriesBLOC Ministries serves neighborhoods in Cincinnati, Knoxville, and Louisville through relational ministry, youth programs, recovery support,…BLOC Ministries
BLOC Ministries — Organization Profile BLOC Ministries is a Christian nonprofit organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on neighborhood-based ministry, relationship building, and practical support for vulnerable students, adults, and families. The organization states its mission as “building relationships with…
BLOC Ministries — Organization Profile BLOC Ministries is a Christian nonprofit organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on neighborhood-based ministry, relationship building, and practical support for vulnerable students, adults, and families. The organization states its mission as “building relationships with our neighbors and sharing hope in brokenness.” BLOC was started in 1998 by Dwight and Stephanie Young after years of youth ministry work among students and adults facing broken neighborhoods, limited support systems, and barriers to stability. The ministry serves communities in Cincinnati, Ohio; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Louisville, Kentucky, with a strong emphasis on staff living in the neighborhoods where they serve. BLOC’s public materials describe the ministry as creating connections and safe spaces for students, families, and adults to…
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BLOC Ministries is a Christian nonprofit organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on neighborhood-based ministry, relationship building, and practical support for vulnerable students, adults, and families. The organization states its mission as “building relationships with our neighbors and sharing hope in brokenness.” BLOC was started in 1998 by Dwight and Stephanie Young after years of youth ministry work among students and adults facing broken neighborhoods, limited support systems, and barriers to stability.
The ministry serves communities in Cincinnati, Ohio; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Louisville, Kentucky, with a strong emphasis on staff living in the neighborhoods where they serve. BLOC’s public materials describe the ministry as creating connections and safe spaces for students, families, and adults to thrive in difficult circumstances. Its work includes programs for youth, men, women, families, immigrants, people affected by addiction or trafficking, and neighbors needing food, housing support, job training, mentoring, and spiritual care.
BLOC operates through several ministry pillars: women’s ministry, men’s ministry, student ministry, community ministry, and job training. Its women’s ministry includes Weightless Anchor, Redeemed Home, and jail ministry for women impacted by addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and survival sex. Its student ministry includes mentoring, tutoring, character-building, sports, after-school programs, and residential support. The organization also describes community programs such as Side by Side, For His Glory Food Pantry, Farm to Table, Horses on the Hill, and the Ola Immigrant Welcome Center.
A distinctive part of BLOC’s model is living where it serves and building long-term, personal relationships rather than operating only as a service provider. The organization says its staff live and raise their families alongside the people they serve, and many staff members raise support in a missionary-style model. BLOC has also developed job-training businesses and programs designed to help hard-to-employ teens and adults learn practical skills, gain work experience, and move toward stability.
BLOC’s impact pages describe work that includes serving women through a day shelter, providing food through For His Glory Food Pantry, training students through the Teaching Kitchen, offering healthy food access through Farm to Table, assisting immigrant families through the Ola Immigrant Welcome Center, and providing equine-assisted learning through Horses on the Hill. These programs combine practical care with mentoring, recovery support, education, and relational ministry.
People can engage with BLOC Ministries by volunteering, joining a mission team, applying for staff roles, giving to the general fund, supporting specific programs, donating through its online giving platform, or contacting the organization about local involvement. Churches, schools, groups, and individuals can also participate through BLOC Missions, which provides short-term service experiences in Cincinnati’s Price Hill community.
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Independent Christian ChurchNext Step MinistriesNext Step Ministries leads Christ-centered youth mission trips that connect student discipleship, worship, service projects, and…Next Step Ministries
Next Step Ministries — Organization Profile Next Step Ministries is a Christ-centered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that leads youth mission trips where short-term missions connect with long-term community development. Since 2007, the organization has focused on helping middle school and high school…
Next Step Ministries — Organization Profile Next Step Ministries is a Christ-centered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that leads youth mission trips where short-term missions connect with long-term community development. Since 2007, the organization has focused on helping middle school and high school students take next steps in faith through service, worship, discipleship, and responsible mission experiences. The ministry is based in Madison, Wisconsin, and serves churches and student groups through mission trip locations across the United States and Guatemala. Current trip locations include Fairbanks, Alaska; Cheyenne River, South Dakota; Columbia, South Carolina; Cleveland, Ohio; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Kansas City, Missouri; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Knoxville, Tennessee; Boston, Massachusetts; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Elliott County, Kentucky; San Augustine, Texas; and Sumpango, Guatemala. Next Step Ministries operates…
Next Step Ministries — Organization Profile
Next Step Ministries is a Christ-centered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that leads youth mission trips where short-term missions connect with long-term community development. Since 2007, the organization has focused on helping middle school and high school students take next steps in faith through service, worship, discipleship, and responsible mission experiences.
The ministry is based in Madison, Wisconsin, and serves churches and student groups through mission trip locations across the United States and Guatemala. Current trip locations include Fairbanks, Alaska; Cheyenne River, South Dakota; Columbia, South Carolina; Cleveland, Ohio; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Kansas City, Missouri; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Knoxville, Tennessee; Boston, Massachusetts; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Elliott County, Kentucky; San Augustine, Texas; and Sumpango, Guatemala.
Next Step Ministries operates through one-week mission trips designed for youth groups, with other groups and families also welcomed. The organization describes its model as “summer camp with service projects and missions outreach.” Each trip includes service projects selected with community partners, evening worship, teaching, group discussion, and intentional time for students to process what they are learning about faith, service, and community.
A key distinctive of Next Step Ministries is its commitment to community-led service projects tied to sustainable local initiatives. Rather than choosing projects apart from local context, Next Step works alongside community members, churches, and nonprofit partners. Project types vary by location and may include construction, home repair, wheelchair ramps, drywall, siding, flooring, outreach, and other community development work based on local needs.
The ministry also invests in programming beyond the worksite. Its Programming and Worship emphasis includes original video series, evening messages, worship, and group discussion resources. Its Stay Connected resources are designed to help students continue spiritual growth after the one-week trip ends. Next Step also offers paid summer internships in areas such as youth ministry and leadership, construction, worship and programming, missions, and media.
Churches and individuals can engage with Next Step Ministries by registering for mission trips, applying for summer staff internships, giving to support mission work, connecting with the staff team, or using the organization’s resources to help students grow beyond the trip week. Its distinct contribution is combining student discipleship, responsible short-term missions, worship, leadership development, and year-round community partnership.
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Church of ChristCrowley’s Ridge CollegeCrowley’s Ridge College (CRC) is a Christ-centered liberal arts college in Paragould, Arkansas, offering Associate and…Crowley’s Ridge College
Crowley’s Ridge College — Organization Profile Crowley’s Ridge College (CRC) is a private Christian, coeducational liberal arts college that offers Associate and Bachelor degrees in a Christ-centered learning environment. The college describes itself as church-affiliated (Churches of Christ) but autonomous,…
Crowley’s Ridge College — Organization Profile Crowley’s Ridge College (CRC) is a private Christian, coeducational liberal arts college that offers Associate and Bachelor degrees in a Christ-centered learning environment. The college describes itself as church-affiliated (Churches of Christ) but autonomous, welcoming students of all religious backgrounds while maintaining a campus culture shaped by Christian convictions and spiritual formation. CRC emphasizes the integration of scholarship, critical thinking, service, and the spiritual dimension of life, supported by small class sizes and a philosophy of open enrollment. CRC is based in Paragould, Arkansas, serving students from Northeastern Arkansas and the surrounding region. The campus location supports a mix of residential and commuter students, including both traditional and non-traditional learners. Academically, CRC organizes its…
Crowley’s Ridge College — Organization Profile
Crowley’s Ridge College (CRC) is a private Christian, coeducational liberal arts college that offers Associate and Bachelor degrees in a Christ-centered learning environment. The college describes itself as church-affiliated (Churches of Christ) but autonomous, welcoming students of all religious backgrounds while maintaining a campus culture shaped by Christian convictions and spiritual formation. CRC emphasizes the integration of scholarship, critical thinking, service, and the spiritual dimension of life, supported by small class sizes and a philosophy of open enrollment.
CRC is based in Paragould, Arkansas, serving students from Northeastern Arkansas and the surrounding region. The campus location supports a mix of residential and commuter students, including both traditional and non-traditional learners. Academically, CRC organizes its degree offerings across four primary divisions—Arts and Sciences, Biblical Studies, Business & Technology, and Teacher Education—providing pathways for students preparing for ministry, education, business, and other fields.
A key expression of CRC’s mission is its Biblical Studies programming. The college’s Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies is designed to promote both academic and spiritual growth, equipping students to serve as spiritual leaders in church and community settings. Within the major, students can pursue concentrations such as Christian Leadership and Management and Youth and Family Ministry, and the division also offers minors that strengthen students’ biblical foundations alongside other majors.
CRC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), reflecting the institution’s stated commitment to recognized standards in higher education. The college also notes additional affiliations and approvals tied to distance education oversight and teacher education recognition within Arkansas, supporting its work across multiple academic areas while remaining rooted in its Christian identity and Churches of Christ heritage.
Student life at CRC includes opportunities beyond the classroom, including athletics through the Crowley’s Ridge Pioneers. The college’s history highlights a long-standing athletics presence, with participation in intercollegiate competition and a range of men’s and women’s sports programs. Alongside campus life and academics, CRC also hosts ministry-focused events and initiatives, including Bible lectureship activity connected to its Biblical Studies division.
People can engage with Crowley’s Ridge College in several ways: prospective students can request information, schedule a visit, and apply; churches and individuals can partner through giving initiatives that support student needs and campus priorities; and alumni can stay connected through college updates and opportunities to invest in future students. CRC’s stated direction includes strengthening programs, student support, and facilities while continuing its core purpose of providing Christian higher education in Northeastern Arkansas.
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Independent Christian ChurchPolish Christian MinistriesPolish Christian Ministries supports Polish Christian churches and leaders through church planting, resources, prayer, mission trips,…Polish Christian Ministries
Polish Christian Ministries — Organization Profile Polish Christian Ministries, also known as PCM, is a Christian mission organization that exists to assist Polish Christians in becoming healthy, growing, self-supporting, and reproducing congregations with a mission mindset. The ministry does this…
Polish Christian Ministries — Organization Profile Polish Christian Ministries, also known as PCM, is a Christian mission organization that exists to assist Polish Christians in becoming healthy, growing, self-supporting, and reproducing congregations with a mission mindset. The ministry does this through church planting, resourcing Polish churches, building friendships, supporting local leaders, and helping U.S. churches and donors participate in Gospel work in Poland. The organization’s U.S. contact address is in Rockville, Maryland, with a donation mailing address in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its ministry focus is Poland, especially Polish Christian churches and leaders serving congregations across the country. PCM’s public materials also connect its work with the Fellowship of Christian Churches in Poland, known in Polish as Wspólnoty Kościołów Chrystusowych. PCM supports…
Polish Christian Ministries — Organization Profile
Polish Christian Ministries, also known as PCM, is a Christian mission organization that exists to assist Polish Christians in becoming healthy, growing, self-supporting, and reproducing congregations with a mission mindset. The ministry does this through church planting, resourcing Polish churches, building friendships, supporting local leaders, and helping U.S. churches and donors participate in Gospel work in Poland.
The organization’s U.S. contact address is in Rockville, Maryland, with a donation mailing address in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its ministry focus is Poland, especially Polish Christian churches and leaders serving congregations across the country. PCM’s public materials also connect its work with the Fellowship of Christian Churches in Poland, known in Polish as Wspólnoty Kościołów Chrystusowych.
PCM supports Polish churches through practical, relational, and financial partnership. The ministry states that it currently supports 32 churches and 3 mission stations in Poland. Its work includes helping provide resources, strengthening congregations, supporting Polish pastors, assisting with church building projects, and administering U.S. donations for ministry personnel and church-related needs.
The ministry also encourages prayer and short-term participation. PCM invites supporters to pray for the hearts of Polish people to be open to the Gospel, for Polish churches, for ministry leaders, and for ongoing needs connected to churches and ministry sites. Its “Minister With Us” page describes opportunities for people to participate in what God is doing in Poland, including mission trips when available.
A major part of PCM’s role is serving as a trusted U.S. fund-management and support agency for Polish Christian churches and ministry personnel. Donations may be given by check, bill pay, Zelle, card, PayPal, ACH, memorial gifts, gifts-in-kind, and qualified charitable IRA gifts. The organization notes that gifts are administered by the PCM Board of Directors, with attention to donor intent and current ministry needs.
People can engage with Polish Christian Ministries by praying for Poland, giving to the ministry, supporting specific Polish church needs, requesting information about mission trips, following ministry updates, and contacting staff about ways to participate. Its distinct contribution is long-term partnership with Polish Christian leaders and congregations to strengthen Gospel-centered churches in Poland through friendship, resources, prayer, and financial support.
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Church of ChristHOPE Network MinistriesHOPE Network Ministries is a Keller, Texas-based nonprofit that mentors church leaders and guides congregations through…HOPE Network Ministries
HOPE Network Ministries — Organization Profile HOPE Network Ministries is a nonprofit ministry that serves church leaders and congregations through guidance, mentoring, and practical support. Based in Keller, Texas, the organization describes its purpose as mentoring leaders and guiding churches—often…
HOPE Network Ministries — Organization Profile HOPE Network Ministries is a nonprofit ministry that serves church leaders and congregations through guidance, mentoring, and practical support. Based in Keller, Texas, the organization describes its purpose as mentoring leaders and guiding churches—often beginning with a conversation when a minister, elder, or leadership team needs outside help navigating challenge, conflict, or transition. Founded by Lynn and Carolyn Anderson, HOPE Network has grown into a team network that works across multiple divisions, including mentoring, consulting, interim ministry support, care for ministers’ wives, and marriage care. Their approach emphasizes listening first, then assessing needs with leadership, and providing a plan that fits a church’s context and season. A core part of HOPE Network’s work is…
HOPE Network Ministries — Organization Profile
HOPE Network Ministries is a nonprofit ministry that serves church leaders and congregations through guidance, mentoring, and practical support. Based in Keller, Texas, the organization describes its purpose as mentoring leaders and guiding churches—often beginning with a conversation when a minister, elder, or leadership team needs outside help navigating challenge, conflict, or transition.
Founded by Lynn and Carolyn Anderson, HOPE Network has grown into a team network that works across multiple divisions, including mentoring, consulting, interim ministry support, care for ministers’ wives, and marriage care. Their approach emphasizes listening first, then assessing needs with leadership, and providing a plan that fits a church’s context and season.
A core part of HOPE Network’s work is Coaching & Mentoring for ministers and church leaders who feel stuck, tired, or isolated. The organization also provides Consulting that addresses leadership dynamics and congregational health, with attention to the practical realities of serving as a plurality of elders and collaborating with ministers and staff. For churches in minister transition, HOPE Network’s Interim Ministry Partners (IMP) division is designed to help guide congregations through change with intentional process rather than reactive decisions.
HOPE Network also offers specialized care resources. Lavish HOPE is a ministry connected to HOPE Network that focuses on rest, spiritual renewal, and supportive community for ministers’ wives. In addition, HOPE Network highlights Marriage Care as part of its broader commitment to strengthening leaders and families who carry ministry responsibilities.
Beyond direct coaching and consulting, HOPE Network publishes resources that churches can use over time. These include books and training materials intended to support leadership development and healthier congregational life. The organization also produces the HOPE Network Leadership Podcast, sharing ongoing conversations and lessons that can serve ministers, elders, and leadership teams who want practical insight for church leadership challenges.
People can engage with HOPE Network Ministries in several ways: request a conversation for coaching or consulting, explore resources and training materials, share podcast episodes with a leadership team, partner financially to support the ministry, or connect with specific divisions such as IMP or Lavish HOPE. HOPE Network’s work serves church leaders across the United States, while remaining rooted in its base of operations in North Texas.
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Mid-South Christian College — Organization Profile Mid-South Christian College (MSCC) is a Bible college in Memphis focused on preparing students for Christian leadership through academic, practical, and spiritual formation. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, MSCC describes its purpose as glorifying God…
Mid-South Christian College — Organization Profile Mid-South Christian College (MSCC) is a Bible college in Memphis focused on preparing students for Christian leadership through academic, practical, and spiritual formation. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, MSCC describes its purpose as glorifying God by partnering with Christian churches to raise up individuals called to fulfill Christ’s global vision through academic, practical, and spiritual preparation. A key distinctive in MSCC’s approach is its emphasis that “Launching a ministry is the curriculum,” integrating classroom learning with hands-on ministry development. At the undergraduate level, MSCC highlights the Bachelor of Christian Leadership as its flagship program. In that cohort-based degree, students are placed on a team that studies together across four years and works to envision, plan,…
Mid-South Christian College — Organization Profile
Mid-South Christian College (MSCC) is a Bible college in Memphis focused on preparing students for Christian leadership through academic, practical, and spiritual formation. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, MSCC describes its purpose as glorifying God by partnering with Christian churches to raise up individuals called to fulfill Christ’s global vision through academic, practical, and spiritual preparation. A key distinctive in MSCC’s approach is its emphasis that “Launching a ministry is the curriculum,” integrating classroom learning with hands-on ministry development.
At the undergraduate level, MSCC highlights the Bachelor of Christian Leadership as its flagship program. In that cohort-based degree, students are placed on a team that studies together across four years and works to envision, plan, and launch a new ministry outreach before graduation. MSCC also outlines structural supports tied to this model, including personal mentoring and a tuition approach that allows students to lock in their tuition rate for the duration of their program once enrolled.
In addition to the flagship bachelor’s program, MSCC offers multiple undergraduate pathways. These include dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with Indiana Wesleyan University, along with certificate and associate options for students seeking foundational Bible college training or preparation for supportive ministry roles. Certificate offerings include a Certificate in Bible (33 semester hours) and a Certificate in Christian Ministry in Bible/Preaching (66 semester hours), while associate programs are offered in Christian Ministry with emphases in Bible/Preaching, Bible/Missions, and Bible/Christian Education.
MSCC also offers graduate programs in a format designed for students balancing ministry and other responsibilities. The college states its graduate programs are offered in a hybrid format, with much instruction taking place online (including Zoom meetings, forums, and synchronous/asynchronous content) and with an on-campus requirement: each semester, students attend a week of in-person activities on campus. MSCC’s graduate degree offerings include the Master of Christian Ministry and the Doctor of Ministry, with information provided for admissions requirements and course structure.
As an institution, MSCC notes that it is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) to grant certificates and degrees at multiple levels. MSCC also states it is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. For those wanting to engage, MSCC invites prospective students to apply and visit campus, churches to partner in raising up leaders, and supporters to give—by mailing a check to the college’s designated giving address or connecting through MSCC’s donation page.
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Independent Christian ChurchHaitian Christian OutreachHaitian Christian Outreach partners with Haitian Christians through church planting, education, health care, and community development…Haitian Christian Outreach
Haitian Christian Outreach — Organization Profile Haitian Christian Outreach, also known as HCO, is a Christian mission organization based in Kokomo, Indiana, with ministry work in Haiti. The organization describes its work with the phrase “doing something in Haiti that…
Haitian Christian Outreach — Organization Profile Haitian Christian Outreach, also known as HCO, is a Christian mission organization based in Kokomo, Indiana, with ministry work in Haiti. The organization describes its work with the phrase “doing something in Haiti that will last,” and its mission centers on partnering with Haitian Christians to transform a culture for Christ through church planting, education, health care, and community development. The organization’s core focus is equipping, empowering, and encouraging Haitian leaders and communities for lasting gospel-centered transformation. HCO’s ministry model emphasizes local leadership, discipleship, and long-term investment rather than short-term projects alone. Its church planting work mentors and disciples Haitian leaders, strengthens existing church leadership, and prepares leaders for future church plants. Haitian Christian…
Haitian Christian Outreach — Organization Profile
Haitian Christian Outreach, also known as HCO, is a Christian mission organization based in Kokomo, Indiana, with ministry work in Haiti. The organization describes its work with the phrase “doing something in Haiti that will last,” and its mission centers on partnering with Haitian Christians to transform a culture for Christ through church planting, education, health care, and community development.
The organization’s core focus is equipping, empowering, and encouraging Haitian leaders and communities for lasting gospel-centered transformation. HCO’s ministry model emphasizes local leadership, discipleship, and long-term investment rather than short-term projects alone. Its church planting work mentors and disciples Haitian leaders, strengthens existing church leadership, and prepares leaders for future church plants.
Haitian Christian Outreach serves communities across Haiti, including work connected to Peredo, Belle Anse, Cyvadier, Port-au-Prince, Grand Bois, Kapotyer, Seguin, and Terre-Neuve. Its churches are known as Emmanuel Christian Churches, and the organization reports that RoRo and Eline Eustache have planted eight Emmanuel Christian Churches led by Haitian pastors. These churches provide a spiritual foundation for broader ministry in local communities.
The organization operates through four main ministry areas. Church planting supports Haitian pastors and local congregations. Education includes six Emmanuel Christian Schools serving more than 1,600 students from preschool through secondary school with academic instruction, spiritual guidance, and meals. Health care is centered on Peredo Community Hospital, which provides quality medical care in southeast Haiti through services such as emergency care, surgery, general medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, urology, pediatrics, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, pharmacy, and basic labs.
A distinctive part of Haitian Christian Outreach’s work is integrating evangelism, Haitian-led leadership development, education, medical care, and community development into one long-term ministry strategy. Its community development work includes clean water projects, disaster relief, economic development, rabbit-raising projects, and sports evangelism that mentors children and teens in leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
People can engage with Haitian Christian Outreach by praying, giving, supporting classroom sponsorship, fundraising, hosting a Classroom Sponsorship Day, hosting a Christmas Giving Tree, applying for internships, following ministry updates, or donating to specific ministry areas. Churches and individuals can also support HCO’s work through financial gifts, prayer partnership, and ongoing encouragement for Haitian pastors, teachers, medical staff, students, and community leaders.
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Independent Christian ChurchHasten International MinistriesHasten International Ministries supports Christian medical missions through local partners, healthcare services, supplies, evangelism, and mobile…Hasten International Ministries
Hasten International Ministries — Organization Profile Hasten International Ministries, commonly presented as HASTEN International, is a Christian medical missions organization based in Kernersville, North Carolina. Its public theme is “Health and Salvation to Every Nation,” drawn from Psalm 67:2, and…
Hasten International Ministries — Organization Profile Hasten International Ministries, commonly presented as HASTEN International, is a Christian medical missions organization based in Kernersville, North Carolina. Its public theme is “Health and Salvation to Every Nation,” drawn from Psalm 67:2, and its work focuses on helping medical and ministry partners bring both physical care and the message of Christ to underserved communities. The organization’s core focus is supporting Christian medical missions through healthcare, evangelism, local partnerships, supplies, facilities, and financial support for field workers. HASTEN describes its work as supporting physicians, nurses, clinic workers, pastors, educators, and churches who often serve with limited resources in communities with many basic needs. HASTEN International serves ministry partners in the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Haiti,…
Hasten International Ministries — Organization Profile
Hasten International Ministries, commonly presented as HASTEN International, is a Christian medical missions organization based in Kernersville, North Carolina. Its public theme is “Health and Salvation to Every Nation,” drawn from Psalm 67:2, and its work focuses on helping medical and ministry partners bring both physical care and the message of Christ to underserved communities.
The organization’s core focus is supporting Christian medical missions through healthcare, evangelism, local partnerships, supplies, facilities, and financial support for field workers. HASTEN describes its work as supporting physicians, nurses, clinic workers, pastors, educators, and churches who often serve with limited resources in communities with many basic needs.
HASTEN International serves ministry partners in the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Haiti, Mexico, Zimbabwe, and the United States. Its mission fields include medical and dental care in Villavicencio, Colombia; a clinic in Gonaives, Haiti; support for medical work in the Dominican Republic; a clinic connected with Workers for Mexico in Monclova, Coahuila; and medical ministry connected with Dama in Zimbabwe. Its U.S. work includes a mobile medical mission effort for impoverished and underserved areas.
The organization operates by funding and supporting local Christian workers who understand the needs of their own communities. HASTEN states that it is often more effective to send funds rather than material goods because indigenous Christian partners can identify what is needed locally, whether that is medicine, transportation, food, medical supplies, or other resources. This approach allows field workers to respond within their own cultural and ministry contexts.
A distinctive part of HASTEN’s ministry is connecting medical care with Christian witness through locally led clinics, church relationships, and practical compassion. In the Dominican Republic, its partner clinic serves underprivileged people and is used on Sundays as a Christian church. In Colombia, HASTEN supports medical and dental services in Villavicencio. In Mexico, clinic workers also travel to villages and churches with medicines, hygiene items, clothing, school supplies, and gospel literature.
People can engage with HASTEN International by praying, giving financially, becoming a Friend of HASTEN, contacting the ministry, or supporting its medical mission fields and domestic mobile medical mission. The organization depends on donations and invites supporters to help provide care, hope, and improved quality of life through gospel-centered medical outreach in hard-to-reach and underserved communities.
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Church of ChristWest Virginia School of Preaching LecturesThe West Virginia School of Preaching Victory Lectures provide theme-based Bible teaching preserved through lectureship books…West Virginia School of Preaching Lectures
West Virginia School of Preaching (WVSOP) Victory Lectures — Organization Profile The West Virginia School of Preaching (WVSOP) is a preacher-training work conducted under the oversight of the elders of the Hillview Terrace church of Christ. Based in Moundsville, West…
West Virginia School of Preaching (WVSOP) Victory Lectures — Organization Profile The West Virginia School of Preaching (WVSOP) is a preacher-training work conducted under the oversight of the elders of the Hillview Terrace church of Christ. Based in Moundsville, West Virginia, the school describes its mission as training men to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ through a rigorous course of Bible study and ministry preparation. WVSOP’s annual lectureship is commonly known as the Victory Lectures. The Victory Lectures are organized as a theme-driven series of Bible lessons taught by speakers who are invited to address assigned topics. While the lectures take place in a defined setting, the school’s approach is intentionally broader: WVSOP seeks to provide teaching that can…
West Virginia School of Preaching (WVSOP) Victory Lectures — Organization Profile
The West Virginia School of Preaching (WVSOP) is a preacher-training work conducted under the oversight of the elders of the Hillview Terrace church of Christ. Based in Moundsville, West Virginia, the school describes its mission as training men to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ through a rigorous course of Bible study and ministry preparation.
WVSOP’s annual lectureship is commonly known as the Victory Lectures. The Victory Lectures are organized as a theme-driven series of Bible lessons taught by speakers who are invited to address assigned topics. While the lectures take place in a defined setting, the school’s approach is intentionally broader: WVSOP seeks to provide teaching that can continue to serve congregations, preachers, and Bible students long after a single week of sessions.
One distinctive feature of the Victory Lectures is how WVSOP preserves and distributes the content. The school notes that it produces a book of the lectures each year for wider reading use. These lectureship books function as evergreen study resources, gathering coordinated lessons around a unified theme in a format that can be used for personal study, group classes, or sermon preparation.
In addition to printed material, WVSOP also makes lectureship teaching accessible through recorded media. The school maintains a lectureships page that includes individual sessions with audio and video options, and its YouTube presence hosts playlists of Victory Lectures content. This combination makes it possible for churches and individuals—whether nearby or far away—to learn from the lectures in an on-demand format and to revisit lessons as part of an ongoing study plan.
The Victory Lectures are also connected to WVSOP’s broader educational mission. WVSOP describes a two-year course of study designed to strengthen students’ comprehensive understanding of Scripture, alongside practical assignments that provide experience in preaching and teaching. In that context, the lectureship serves not only as an instructional resource for the wider church, but also as a public expression of the school’s commitment to serious Bible teaching.
For those who want to stay connected to WVSOP’s work beyond the lectures, the school publishes a quarterly newsletter, Publishing Peace, as a way to share updates and resources. WVSOP notes that information about lectureship books currently in print is included through Publishing Peace, making it a helpful gateway for locating printed teaching materials connected to past Victory Lectures.
People can engage with the WVSOP Victory Lectures in several evergreen ways: watch or listen to archived sessions online, build a congregational class series from a lectureship theme, request or purchase lectureship books through the school, subscribe to Publishing Peace, or support the work financially so WVSOP can continue training and resourcing gospel preachers.
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Independent Christian ChurchRecycloCraftzRecycloCraftz supports artisans and families in Zambia through fair-trade handmade products, vocational training, literacy development, discipleship,…RecycloCraftz
RecycloCraftz — Organization Profile RecycloCraftz is a Christian fair-trade nonprofit based in Lusaka, Zambia, with U.S. support connected to Louisville, Kentucky. The organization sells handmade products created by artisans in Zambia and describes its broader purpose as making an educational,…
RecycloCraftz — Organization Profile RecycloCraftz is a Christian fair-trade nonprofit based in Lusaka, Zambia, with U.S. support connected to Louisville, Kentucky. The organization sells handmade products created by artisans in Zambia and describes its broader purpose as making an educational, economic, and eternal difference in the lives of impoverished, widowed, unemployed, and orphaned women, men, and youth. The organization’s core focus is helping artisans and families in Zambia through fair-trade handmade products, vocational training, literacy development, discipleship, and holistic support. RecycloCraftz states that it is more than its products; it works through programs that address practical needs while also encouraging academic learning, hands-on trade skills, leadership development, and a Bible-based relationship with Jesus Christ. RecycloCraftz serves artisans and families in…
RecycloCraftz — Organization Profile
RecycloCraftz is a Christian fair-trade nonprofit based in Lusaka, Zambia, with U.S. support connected to Louisville, Kentucky. The organization sells handmade products created by artisans in Zambia and describes its broader purpose as making an educational, economic, and eternal difference in the lives of impoverished, widowed, unemployed, and orphaned women, men, and youth.
The organization’s core focus is helping artisans and families in Zambia through fair-trade handmade products, vocational training, literacy development, discipleship, and holistic support. RecycloCraftz states that it is more than its products; it works through programs that address practical needs while also encouraging academic learning, hands-on trade skills, leadership development, and a Bible-based relationship with Jesus Christ.
RecycloCraftz serves artisans and families in Zambia, especially people affected by poverty in and around Lusaka. Its story began in 2008 while founder Tracy Murray and her family were living in Zambia as missionaries. After seeing the daily struggles of families living on very limited income, she began what became RecycloCraftz by teaching women to make crafts from recycled materials such as fabric scraps, magazine pages, plastic, and videotape film.
The organization operates through an artisan program and related development projects. RecycloCraftz works with artisans who handcraft products and receive fair-trade compensation for items that pass quality control. The organization says its artisans are trained in skills such as sewing, crocheting, beading, and other handmade production methods. Once products reach the United States, profits from sales go directly back into projects and programs in Zambia.
A distinctive part of RecycloCraftz’s work is turning discarded materials into fair-trade products while supporting long-term spiritual, educational, medical, financial, and family stability for artisans. Its holistic approach includes education, housing, medical care, nutrition, finances, vocational training, and discipleship. Its literacy development work includes Bible-centered reading curriculum and library access, including modified shipping containers used as a Biblical Studies library and a faith-based community library.
People can engage with RecycloCraftz by shopping for handmade products, donating, volunteering, hosting a “Party with a Purpose,” connecting the ministry with churches or events, joining the prayer team, subscribing to the newsletter, or contacting the organization directly. Supporters may also schedule a visit to the Louisville shop space, purchase products online, or help promote RecycloCraftz products at local events, women’s gatherings, churches, and vending opportunities.
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Church of ChristWorld Video Bible School (WVBS)World Video Bible School (WVBS) is a Maxwell, Texas-based nonprofit serving the church worldwide with free…World Video Bible School (WVBS)
World Video Bible School (WVBS) — Organization Profile World Video Bible School (WVBS) is a nonprofit media and publishing ministry that has served Christians since 1986 by producing scripturally sound teaching and evangelism materials for the church’s use worldwide. WVBS…
World Video Bible School (WVBS) — Organization Profile World Video Bible School (WVBS) is a nonprofit media and publishing ministry that has served Christians since 1986 by producing scripturally sound teaching and evangelism materials for the church’s use worldwide. WVBS distributes content across video, audio, and print formats, aiming to make Bible study resources widely accessible and practical for congregations, families, and individuals. A major part of WVBS’s public-facing ministry is its free online video platform, WVBS Online Video, which includes 3,000+ freely viewable Bible-based videos. The library is organized for multiple audiences and needs—single lessons, documentaries, sermons and debates, topical series, and in-depth studies of Bible books—so churches can use the material for classes, small groups, and personal discipleship.…
World Video Bible School (WVBS) — Organization Profile
World Video Bible School (WVBS) is a nonprofit media and publishing ministry that has served Christians since 1986 by producing scripturally sound teaching and evangelism materials for the church’s use worldwide. WVBS distributes content across video, audio, and print formats, aiming to make Bible study resources widely accessible and practical for congregations, families, and individuals.
A major part of WVBS’s public-facing ministry is its free online video platform, WVBS Online Video, which includes 3,000+ freely viewable Bible-based videos. The library is organized for multiple audiences and needs—single lessons, documentaries, sermons and debates, topical series, and in-depth studies of Bible books—so churches can use the material for classes, small groups, and personal discipleship. WVBS emphasizes quality production while keeping resources broadly available through streaming and sharing tools.
WVBS also operates a free Online Bible School that offers 45 comprehensive Bible courses covering every book of the Bible, designed for self-paced study with multiple student levels and certificates/diplomas. This school-based pathway complements the video library by giving students a structured progression for deeper study. WVBS additionally develops focused, topic-specific websites (such as evangelism and common-question resources) to help seekers and Christians explore targeted biblical subjects.
Alongside its free digital content, WVBS produces and distributes inexpensive physical resources through the WVBS Store. These materials include DVDs, USBs and hard drives, notebooks and electronic notebooks, books, posters, and evangelism tools such as invitation cards and teaching aids. Many WVBS resources are designed to help local churches place consistent teaching materials into the hands of members and visitors, supporting both internal discipleship and outward evangelism.
WVBS lists its base of operations as Maxwell, Texas, and describes its ministry as serving the church worldwide through online distribution, shipping of resources, and multilingual projects. Churches and individuals can engage with WVBS by streaming and sharing videos, enrolling in the Online Bible School, ordering physical teaching tools for classes and outreach, and supporting the ministry through its contribution options.
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CohortsConnections Recovery NetworkConnections Recovery Network equips churches to develop Jesus-centered recovery ministries through launch resources, Scripture-based curriculum, leadership…Connections Recovery Network
Connections Recovery Network — Organization Profile Connections Recovery Network (CRN) is a Christian recovery-ministry network that equips local churches to launch and sustain recovery ministries centered on discipleship, relationships, and Jesus. The network grew out of the recovery ministry at…
Connections Recovery Network — Organization Profile Connections Recovery Network (CRN) is a Christian recovery-ministry network that equips local churches to launch and sustain recovery ministries centered on discipleship, relationships, and Jesus. The network grew out of the recovery ministry at Mt. Gilead Church in Mooresville, Indiana, where church leaders developed a ministry culture for walking alongside people affected by addiction and supporting their movement toward recovery and spiritual growth. CRN takes that experience and shares it with other congregations through a church-to-church, practitioner-to-practitioner model. Rather than asking participating congregations to adopt a centrally controlled or franchised ministry, CRN emphasizes local church ownership of recovery ministry. Its approach is built around ten distinctives: Jesus Is Our Solution, Grace Over Shame, Truth…
Connections Recovery Network — Organization Profile
Connections Recovery Network (CRN) is a Christian recovery-ministry network that equips local churches to launch and sustain recovery ministries centered on discipleship, relationships, and Jesus. The network grew out of the recovery ministry at Mt. Gilead Church in Mooresville, Indiana, where church leaders developed a ministry culture for walking alongside people affected by addiction and supporting their movement toward recovery and spiritual growth. CRN takes that experience and shares it with other congregations through a church-to-church, practitioner-to-practitioner model.
Rather than asking participating congregations to adopt a centrally controlled or franchised ministry, CRN emphasizes local church ownership of recovery ministry. Its approach is built around ten distinctives: Jesus Is Our Solution, Grace Over Shame, Truth With Love, Authenticity Over Image, Progress Not Perfection, Community Is Essential, Confidentiality Builds Trust, Servant Leadership, Multiplication Matters, and Hope Is Louder. Together, these principles shape how participating churches develop groups, train leaders, create environments for honest relationships, and connect recovery with Christian discipleship.
Connections Recovery Network serves churches seeking to establish or strengthen recovery ministry in their own communities. Its model was developed in Mooresville, Indiana, but the network is designed for churches beyond that local setting and states that churches of different sizes can participate. CRN says it partners with churches that identify Jesus as Lord and are serious about recovery, while emphasizing unity rather than requiring every participating congregation to operate identically. The goal is to help churches develop ministry that fits their community while retaining the network's core recovery and discipleship culture.
Churches joining the network receive several practical resources. CRN provides a 90-Day Launch Resource that covers steps from recruiting leaders through holding an initial recovery meeting. Participating churches also receive one year of Scripture-based meeting curriculum organized around themes including identity, inventory, community, and freedom. A further component is one year of leadership development and coaching, designed to help churches develop healthy recovery-ministry leaders who can eventually train and support others. CRN describes its approach as practitioner-led, meaning churches learn from people with experience operating recovery ministry rather than primarily from outside consultants.
The process for churches begins by contacting Connections Recovery Network and explaining their congregation's current situation and interest in recovery ministry. A CRN practitioner then schedules a conversation to learn about the church, answer questions, and determine whether the network is an appropriate fit. Churches that move forward as Founding Churches begin using the launch resources, curriculum, coaching, and practitioner community. Through this process, CRN seeks to help congregations create relational, reproducible recovery ministries that connect recovery with ongoing discipleship in Jesus.
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Church of ChristExcel Still More Inc. (ESM)Excel Still More Inc. is an Oklahoma-based Bible teaching ministry that serves Christians through workshops, articles,…Excel Still More Inc. (ESM)
Excel Still More Inc. — Organization Profile Excel Still More Inc. is a ministry affiliated with the churches of Christ that focuses on helping Bible students grow through study resources, media, and teaching events. The organization says its purpose is…
Excel Still More Inc. — Organization Profile Excel Still More Inc. is a ministry affiliated with the churches of Christ that focuses on helping Bible students grow through study resources, media, and teaching events. The organization says its purpose is to equip the Christian with the tools needed to dig deep into God’s Word, apply it to life, and build a steadfast faith. Its name and theme come from 1 Thessalonians 4:1, and its work is organized around the three-part framework it calls Learn, Apply, and Build. According to its official history, the work grew out of a desire to continue the kind of deep Bible study that had shaped participants through earlier workshop experiences. Excel Still More says it…
Excel Still More Inc. — Organization Profile
Excel Still More Inc. is a ministry affiliated with the churches of Christ that focuses on helping Bible students grow through study resources, media, and teaching events. The organization says its purpose is to equip the Christian with the tools needed to dig deep into God’s Word, apply it to life, and build a steadfast faith. Its name and theme come from 1 Thessalonians 4:1, and its work is organized around the three-part framework it calls Learn, Apply, and Build.
According to its official history, the work grew out of a desire to continue the kind of deep Bible study that had shaped participants through earlier workshop experiences. Excel Still More says it was established in 2019 and later founded as a non-profit company on August 8, 2023. From the start, the ministry has centered on an in-depth Bible workshop model that revisits a book of the Bible from multiple angles. That process became its distinct L.A.B. Technique, which studies each chapter repeatedly in order to strengthen understanding and practical application.
Excel Still More serves Bible students and Christians in Oklahoma and through online platforms that reach beyond a single local area. Its ministry is not limited to one format. The organization’s website highlights several connected channels: the Excel Still More Bible Workshop, Excel Publications, ExcelTV, and the ExcelPod Network. Together, those outlets provide workshop teaching, articles, books, streaming video, and podcast content designed to support spiritual growth, Bible literacy, and Christian living.
The Bible Workshop remains a defining part of how the ministry operates. The organization describes the workshop as an in-depth study experience that helps participants learn the text, apply the text, and build faith from the text. Recent public workshop information shows a multi-day event format with keynote sessions, learning sessions, applying sessions, and breakout teaching. In addition to live events, Excel Still More extends its work through written resources and recorded media, making its teaching available to people who engage digitally rather than only in person.
Its publishing and media work broadens that reach even further. Excel Publications features articles across topics such as Bible study, ministry, leadership, family life, and women’s discipleship. ExcelTV hosts streaming series connected to workshop studies and other biblical teaching. The podcast side of the ministry includes the long-running Excel Still More podcast hosted by Kris Emerson, alongside other shows in the ExcelPod Network. This combination of live teaching and ongoing digital discipleship resources is one of the clearest distinctives of the organization’s approach.
People can engage with Excel Still More in several public ways. They can register for the Bible Workshop, read articles, watch video series, listen to podcasts, purchase study materials, or give financially through the ministry’s donation page. Those options make the organization accessible to people looking for Bible study tools, structured teaching, and practical encouragement for Christian growth whether they attend an event in person or follow its resources online.
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EducationAdvance Center for Ministry TrainingAdvance Center for Ministry Training is a Kissimmee, Florida-based ministry school offering live virtual classes, church…Advance Center for Ministry Training
Advance Center for Ministry Training — Organization Profile Advance Center for Ministry Training is a ministry training school based in Kissimmee, Florida, serving students through live virtual classes and church-based ministry experience. The organization presents itself as an affordable pathway…
Advance Center for Ministry Training — Organization Profile Advance Center for Ministry Training is a ministry training school based in Kissimmee, Florida, serving students through live virtual classes and church-based ministry experience. The organization presents itself as an affordable pathway for training preachers and ministers, with an emphasis on preparing leaders for service in the local church. Its stated purpose is to train ministers to be visionary leaders with a strong biblical worldview for the church. The school’s mission combines classroom instruction with practical ministry formation. Advance says it works to develop the skills needed for church leadership through live Zoom-based instruction and a ministry model tied to the local church. Its mission statement also highlights an “Acts Model” of…
Advance Center for Ministry Training — Organization Profile
Advance Center for Ministry Training is a ministry training school based in Kissimmee, Florida, serving students through live virtual classes and church-based ministry experience. The organization presents itself as an affordable pathway for training preachers and ministers, with an emphasis on preparing leaders for service in the local church. Its stated purpose is to train ministers to be visionary leaders with a strong biblical worldview for the church.
The school’s mission combines classroom instruction with practical ministry formation. Advance says it works to develop the skills needed for church leadership through live Zoom-based instruction and a ministry model tied to the local church. Its mission statement also highlights an “Acts Model” of church growth, reflecting a focus on biblical teaching, leadership development, and ministry practice rather than a purely academic approach. The organization is based in Kissimmee, Florida, and its training model allows it to serve students beyond a single campus through virtual delivery.
Advance organizes its coursework in several core areas, including Preaching and Teaching, Bible and Theology, Practical Ministry, Church Leadership Development, and Church and Culture. This course structure shows that the organization is designed not only for preaching preparation, but also for broader ministry formation across teaching, leadership, and church service contexts. Its published class schedules and course lists suggest a structured academic rhythm with semester-based enrollment and live instruction.
The organization offers multiple training paths. Its three primary Certificate of Endorsement tracks are Preaching Ministry, Associate Ministry, and Practical Ministry. It also offers Certificate of Completion options for church members, including Advanced Bible and Ministry and General Ministry. For endorsement-track students, the training is not limited to coursework. Advance requires a concurrent church internship, which may be completed through Kissimmee Christian Church as the host church or through another qualified Christian church that meets its standards for a lab ministry setting. That combination of classroom learning and supervised local church experience is one of the clearest distinctives in how the organization operates.
People can engage with Advance in several ways. Prospective students can review certificate options, read course descriptions, complete applications, and submit a personal testimony essay as part of the process. Supporters can also give financially through the organization’s donation page, where Advance identifies itself as a 501(c)(3). For churches and ministry-minded individuals, the school presents itself as a place to prepare current and future leaders through affordable ministry training connected to real ministry environments across Florida and beyond through virtual instruction.
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Church of ChristInterim Ministry Partners (IMP)Interim Ministry Partners (IMP), a division of HOPE Network Ministries, helps churches navigate minister transitions through…Interim Ministry Partners (IMP)
Interim Ministry Partners (IMP) — Organization Profile Interim Ministry Partners (IMP) is a ministry that helps churches navigate the season between ministers—especially when a congregation is searching for a new pulpit or senior preaching minister. IMP is a division of…
Interim Ministry Partners (IMP) — Organization Profile Interim Ministry Partners (IMP) is a ministry that helps churches navigate the season between ministers—especially when a congregation is searching for a new pulpit or senior preaching minister. IMP is a division of HOPE Network Ministries, and it frames minister transition as a critical moment in the life of a church that benefits from experienced, outside guidance and a clear process. IMP’s core focus is guiding churches through an “interim season” with a proven search process rather than treating the transition as a gap to simply “get through.” IMP encourages leaders to view transition as an opportunity to assess congregational identity, clarify direction, and address health issues that can be ignored when ministry…
Interim Ministry Partners (IMP) — Organization Profile
Interim Ministry Partners (IMP) is a ministry that helps churches navigate the season between ministers—especially when a congregation is searching for a new pulpit or senior preaching minister. IMP is a division of HOPE Network Ministries, and it frames minister transition as a critical moment in the life of a church that benefits from experienced, outside guidance and a clear process.
IMP’s core focus is guiding churches through an “interim season” with a proven search process rather than treating the transition as a gap to simply “get through.” IMP encourages leaders to view transition as an opportunity to assess congregational identity, clarify direction, and address health issues that can be ignored when ministry is stable. Their approach begins with church-centered questions—“Who are we?” and “Where are we going?”—before narrowing in on the kind of minister a congregation needs.
The ministry is built around the conviction that churches need qualified leadership during transition and that most congregational leaders do not manage minister searches often enough to have a reliable, repeatable method. IMP describes its partners as experienced pulpit ministers who understand congregational leadership and who have guided many churches through the search for new preaching leadership. This emphasis on coaching and process aims to reduce avoidable conflict, prevent hurried decisions, and help churches move toward unity and clarity as they evaluate candidates.
IMP outlines a straightforward, step-by-step framework for working with churches. Their process begins with an Interview & Assessment (often via an initial video conference with church leadership). From there, IMP may lead an Interim Season Seminar to prepare the congregation, leaders, and search committee for the opportunities and challenges of transition. In fuller engagements, a partner is then appointed to work alongside the church through the interim season, helping provide pulpit continuity and guidance toward a healthy future.
Because churches vary in size, needs, and resources, IMP offers multiple “levels of service.” These include a recommended Full Service relationship, a more focused Search Consulting option that centers on finding the right minister, and the Interim Season Seminar format designed to equip a church with a practical roadmap and training for leaders and search committees. Across these options, IMP highlights recurring support areas such as pulpit preaching/teaching continuity, coaching for elders and ministers, assistance with communication, and tools that help churches assess and nurture congregational health.
Churches and leaders can engage with IMP by requesting an initial conversation, exploring their resources for transition-season planning, and considering which level of service best fits their congregation’s situation. IMP serves churches in transition across the United States through its partner network and coaching-driven process, working to help congregations renew vision and pursue a strong ministry match for the next season of church life.
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Church of ChristHealing Hands International (HHI)Healing Hands International (HHI) is a Nashville, Tennessee-based Christian relief and development organization serving communities worldwide…Healing Hands International (HHI)
Healing Hands International (HHI) — Organization Profile Healing Hands International (HHI) is a Christian humanitarian relief and development organization whose stated mission is to aid, equip, and empower those in need around the world in the name of Jesus Christ…
Healing Hands International (HHI) — Organization Profile Healing Hands International (HHI) is a Christian humanitarian relief and development organization whose stated mission is to aid, equip, and empower those in need around the world in the name of Jesus Christ so they might experience God’s healing grace. HHI describes its work as meeting practical needs while partnering with local leaders and churches so communities can move toward long-term resilience rather than short-term fixes. HHI is based in Nashville, Tennessee, with programs and partnerships that extend around the world. The organization’s model centers on equipping people closest to the need—local community and church leaders—with tools, training, and resources that can be sustained and multiplied within their own context. HHI carries out…
Healing Hands International (HHI) — Organization Profile
Healing Hands International (HHI) is a Christian humanitarian relief and development organization whose stated mission is to aid, equip, and empower those in need around the world in the name of Jesus Christ so they might experience God’s healing grace. HHI describes its work as meeting practical needs while partnering with local leaders and churches so communities can move toward long-term resilience rather than short-term fixes.
HHI is based in Nashville, Tennessee, with programs and partnerships that extend around the world. The organization’s model centers on equipping people closest to the need—local community and church leaders—with tools, training, and resources that can be sustained and multiplied within their own context.
HHI carries out its mission through five primary program areas. Clean Water focuses on providing access to safe drinking water through wells and filtration systems. Hunger to Harvest equips communities to fight hunger through basic gardening and sustainable agricultural techniques, often delivered through workshops and hands-on training. Women of Hope supports women through education, small business training, savings group facilitation, and microfinance so women can strengthen their families and communities. The MAGI Project provides gift boxes intended to meet tangible needs of children living in poverty while opening relational opportunities to share Jesus with families and communities. Disaster Response provides relief after tragedy and supports recovery through efforts such as rebuilding, distribution of supplies, and other resilience-focused projects.
Because volunteer participation is woven into how several programs function, HHI offers multiple ways for individuals and churches to engage. Supporters can donate to specific program areas (water, hunger, women’s empowerment, MAGI, or disaster response), participate in events like Walk4Water, and help pack or coordinate MAGI boxes. The organization also shares updates and stories to help partners understand where support is being directed and how programs are implemented.
For those exploring deeper involvement, HHI provides pathways to volunteer, give, and learn through its program pages, stories, and communications. Whether someone’s next step is praying, hosting an event, supplying a kit, sponsoring a project, or contributing financially, HHI frames engagement as joining a practical, on-the-ground effort to serve communities in Christ’s name.
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Church of ChristWorld English Institute and Bible Correspondence SchoolWorld English Institute & Bible Correspondence School (WEI) teaches English using Bible-based reading assignments, pairing students…World English Institute and Bible Correspondence School
World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School — Organization Profile World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School (WEI) is an evangelistic teaching ministry that uses English instruction as a bridge to Bible study. Its stated purpose is “proclaiming the gospel…
World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School — Organization Profile World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School (WEI) is an evangelistic teaching ministry that uses English instruction as a bridge to Bible study. Its stated purpose is “proclaiming the gospel throughout the world” by using God’s Word as the text to teach English grammar, helping students improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking while being introduced to Scripture through structured lessons. WEI’s model is built around a teacher–student relationship. Students enroll for free, work through lessons online at their own pace, and are paired with a volunteer teacher who reviews submitted work and provides encouragement. WEI describes this approach as a way for Christians to participate in missions from home, using…
World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School — Organization Profile
World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School (WEI) is an evangelistic teaching ministry that uses English instruction as a bridge to Bible study. Its stated purpose is “proclaiming the gospel throughout the world” by using God’s Word as the text to teach English grammar, helping students improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking while being introduced to Scripture through structured lessons.
WEI’s model is built around a teacher–student relationship. Students enroll for free, work through lessons online at their own pace, and are paired with a volunteer teacher who reviews submitted work and provides encouragement. WEI describes this approach as a way for Christians to participate in missions from home, using the organization’s teaching platform to connect with learners from many nations.
Alongside its online learning site, WEI publishes regular updates and newsletters that highlight its work and share stories from students and teachers. The ministry also provides courses at multiple levels (elementary, intermediate, and advanced) and supplemental lessons, with certificates and diploma milestones described as part of its learning pathway. WEI emphasizes that the Bible reading components are integrated into the English lessons, aiming to place Scripture in front of students who may not otherwise engage it.
Administratively, WEI lists two primary offices and notes local church oversight connected to those locations. The organization identifies a Gresham, Oregon office (at Metro Church of Christ) and a Maryville, Tennessee office (at Maryville Church of Christ), reflecting an operational footprint that supports participation across the United States and internationally through the internet-based program.
People can engage with WEI by enrolling as students, registering as volunteer teachers, sharing the program with their congregations or communities, and supporting the ministry financially through its published giving options. For churches seeking a practical way to build outreach relationships, WEI positions its English-and-Bible lesson structure as a scalable tool that can be used for local ministry or global connection.
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Church Planting OrganizationNexus: Church Planting & Leader CareNexus Church Planting & Leader Care equips pastors and church planters through assessment, training, coaching, and…Nexus: Church Planting & Leader Care
Nexus: Church Planting & Leader Care — Organization Profile Nexus: Church Planting & Leader Care is a U.S.-focused church-planting organization that comes alongside pastors, couples, and teams as they pursue the calling to launch new faith communities. Based in McKinney,…
Nexus: Church Planting & Leader Care — Organization Profile Nexus: Church Planting & Leader Care is a U.S.-focused church-planting organization that comes alongside pastors, couples, and teams as they pursue the calling to launch new faith communities. Based in McKinney, Texas, Nexus describes its role as a “nexus”—a point of connection—linking church planters with coaching, training, and supportive partners so they can plant in healthy and sustainable ways. The organization’s mission centers on multiplying disciple-making communities across North America by helping leaders plant churches and by providing ongoing care for the people doing that work. Nexus emphasizes long-term leader care as a distinctive, aiming to strengthen both ministry outcomes and the personal, spiritual, and relational health of those leading from…
Nexus: Church Planting & Leader Care — Organization Profile
Nexus: Church Planting & Leader Care is a U.S.-focused church-planting organization that comes alongside pastors, couples, and teams as they pursue the calling to launch new faith communities. Based in McKinney, Texas, Nexus describes its role as a “nexus”—a point of connection—linking church planters with coaching, training, and supportive partners so they can plant in healthy and sustainable ways.
The organization’s mission centers on multiplying disciple-making communities across North America by helping leaders plant churches and by providing ongoing care for the people doing that work. Nexus emphasizes long-term leader care as a distinctive, aiming to strengthen both ministry outcomes and the personal, spiritual, and relational health of those leading from the front lines of a church plant.
Nexus serves prospective planters, active planters, and church-planting network leaders across the United States. Their approach is structured around a pathway that includes assessment, training, coaching, mentoring, and community. The Nexus Assessment Center is designed to help pastors and leaders determine readiness to plant. From there, the Church Planter Pathway and related trainings focus on practical preparation for launching and leading a life-giving, multiplying church, while coaching and mentoring provide a steady voice and accountability as leaders navigate the realities of planting.
In addition to core pathway services, Nexus offers cohorts and communities designed to support leaders over time. The Nexus Leadership Institute is a two-year cohort developed with local-church partnership to mentor and equip emerging leaders for long-term ministry. The Bonhoeffer Project is a virtual cohort intended to help participants craft an intentional disciple-making plan for their local context. For church-planting wives, Untangled is a dedicated community aimed at connection, encouragement, and growth through shared challenges and support.
People can engage with Nexus in several ways. Church planters and network leaders can inquire about assessment, training, coaching, and partnership opportunities. Supporters can participate through prayer gatherings, events such as ThinkNEXT, and financial giving to support the work of launching and caring for leaders. Nexus also publishes resources through its blog and webinars, and it hosts the Nexus Church Planting Podcast to share disciple-making and leadership conversations that encourage and equip pastors and planters.
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ConferencesMissouri Christian ConventionMissouri Christian Convention is a statewide annual gathering in Lake Ozark, Missouri, offering main sessions, workshops,…Missouri Christian Convention
Missouri Christian Convention — Organization Profile The Missouri Christian Convention is an annual Christian gathering that brings together church leaders, families, students, children, and ministry partners for a weekend of teaching, worship, workshops, and connection. The convention’s website centers its…
Missouri Christian Convention — Organization Profile The Missouri Christian Convention is an annual Christian gathering that brings together church leaders, families, students, children, and ministry partners for a weekend of teaching, worship, workshops, and connection. The convention’s website centers its public information on event registration, speakers, schedules, children’s programming, student programming, sponsorships, and church partnerships. Its current event information points to the 2026 convention at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, showing that the convention functions as a recurring statewide event rather than a single local church ministry. Its core focus is gathering and encouraging churches through main sessions, practical workshops, and ministry networking. Public registration pages show multiple ways people participate, including standard attendee registration, church…
Missouri Christian Convention — Organization Profile
The Missouri Christian Convention is an annual Christian gathering that brings together church leaders, families, students, children, and ministry partners for a weekend of teaching, worship, workshops, and connection. The convention’s website centers its public information on event registration, speakers, schedules, children’s programming, student programming, sponsorships, and church partnerships. Its current event information points to the 2026 convention at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, showing that the convention functions as a recurring statewide event rather than a single local church ministry.
Its core focus is gathering and encouraging churches through main sessions, practical workshops, and ministry networking. Public registration pages show multiple ways people participate, including standard attendee registration, church partner registration, exhibitor registration, sponsorship registration, and a donation option. The event also includes a Senior Leader Pre-Conference for ministers and other leaders who carry primary shepherding and leadership responsibilities in their churches. That combination suggests a ministry model built around annual convening, leader development, and accessible participation for churches of different sizes.
The convention’s audience is broad. The site promotes discounted church partner registration so congregations can send more people, and it also makes space for ministries and organizations to exhibit or sponsor the event. Programming is not limited to adults. MCC Kids provides care and children’s sessions for ages birth through fifth grade, while MCC Students offers workshops and activities for students in grades six through twelve. In that sense, the Missouri Christian Convention serves both ministry leaders and whole church families, with a structure designed to help multiple generations attend the same gathering.
Geographically, the convention is rooted in Missouri and publicly gathers attendees at Lake Ozark, Missouri, in the Lake of the Ozarks region. Speaker listings on the site also show participation from organizations and churches in Missouri and beyond, including voices from Moberly, Joplin, St. Charles, Quincy, and Cincinnati. Its operating strategy appears straightforward: host a concentrated annual event with keynote speakers, breakout workshops, pre-conference training, student and children’s tracks, and opportunities for churches, exhibitors, and sponsors to connect in one place.
People can engage with the Missouri Christian Convention in several practical ways. Individuals can register as attendees, churches can become partner churches for discounted member registration, ministry organizations can register as exhibitors or sponsors, and supporters can give financially through the convention’s donation page. Those looking to participate can also review the convention book, workshop schedule, lodging details, and official social media page. Overall, the Missouri Christian Convention presents itself as a statewide event platform for encouragement, training, and connection among churches and ministry leaders.
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Independent Christian ChurchGlobal Impact MissionsGlobal Impact Missions is a Christ-centered network supporting global partners through church planting, healthcare, education, rescue…Global Impact Missions
Global Impact Missions — Organization Profile Global Impact Missions, also known as GIM, is a registered 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit organization based in Edison, New Jersey. Formerly known as GEMS-USA, the organization describes itself as a Christ-centered, mission-driven network that partners…
Global Impact Missions — Organization Profile Global Impact Missions, also known as GIM, is a registered 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit organization based in Edison, New Jersey. Formerly known as GEMS-USA, the organization describes itself as a Christ-centered, mission-driven network that partners with local and international ministries to bring the gospel to life through practical and transformative service. The organization’s core focus is connecting, equipping, and mobilizing mission-minded believers and organizations for Christ-centered outreach and sustainable community impact. Global Impact Missions states that it exists to bridge the gap between calling and action. Its purpose is to make Jesus known and glorified among all peoples through partnerships that support evangelism, discipleship, church planting, crisis response, leadership development, and care for marginalized communities.…
Global Impact Missions — Organization Profile
Global Impact Missions, also known as GIM, is a registered 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit organization based in Edison, New Jersey. Formerly known as GEMS-USA, the organization describes itself as a Christ-centered, mission-driven network that partners with local and international ministries to bring the gospel to life through practical and transformative service.
The organization’s core focus is connecting, equipping, and mobilizing mission-minded believers and organizations for Christ-centered outreach and sustainable community impact. Global Impact Missions states that it exists to bridge the gap between calling and action. Its purpose is to make Jesus known and glorified among all peoples through partnerships that support evangelism, discipleship, church planting, crisis response, leadership development, and care for marginalized communities.
Global Impact Missions serves from Edison, New Jersey, while working through global partners in India, Nepal, Myanmar, Laos, South Asia, and Uganda. Its listed Global Kingdom Partners include Open Gates in India, Cephas Advanced Mercy Service in India and Nepal, Peniel Missions in Myanmar and Laos, SAMA Link in South Asia, and Healthy Charity in Uganda. Through these relationships, GIM connects with local leaders and ministries already serving in their own mission fields.
The organization operates through partnership-based mission work rather than a single-location program model. Its partnership model includes mission field collaboration, leadership and discipleship training, resource and logistics support, short- and long-term mission opportunities, joint outreach initiatives, and cross-cultural mobilization and preparation. GIM emphasizes collaboration with churches, ministries, families, individuals, and mission workers who want to participate in global mission.
Global Impact Missions’ project areas include church planting, healthcare, education, community empowerment, rescue mission work, and media mission outreach. Its church planting work focuses on urban, rural, and village communities through evangelism, discipleship, theological education, and leadership training. Its healthcare emphasis includes clinics, telemedicine, medical camps, and mission hospital partnerships in underserved areas. Its education work includes schools, tuition centers, tailoring centers, computer literacy, electrical trades, and other vocational training efforts.
A distinctive part of Global Impact Missions’ work is uniting global ministry partners around both spiritual and practical needs. The organization describes its work as rooted in the Great Commission and focused on long-term transformation rather than short-term aid. People can engage with GIM through volunteering, mission trips, prayer and intercession teams, financial giving, partner organization networking, and direct contact with the ministry.
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Independent Christian ChurchInternational Christian Braille MissionInternational Christian Braille Mission provides free Braille and audio Christian materials for blind and visually impaired…International Christian Braille Mission
International Christian Braille Mission — Organization Profile International Christian Braille Mission, also known as ICBM, is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Grayson, Kentucky. Since 1975, the organization has distributed free Braille and audio Christian materials to blind and visually…
International Christian Braille Mission — Organization Profile International Christian Braille Mission, also known as ICBM, is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Grayson, Kentucky. Since 1975, the organization has distributed free Braille and audio Christian materials to blind and visually impaired individuals around the world. Its ministry focuses on spreading the gospel of Jesus and helping people deepen their relationship with God through accessible Christian literature. The organization’s core focus is producing and distributing Christian resources in Braille and audio formats for people who are blind or visually impaired. ICBM identifies itself as a unique ministry within the Restoration Movement, serving people who may not be able to use traditional printed materials. Its work supports biblical authority, church unity, discipleship,…
International Christian Braille Mission — Organization Profile
International Christian Braille Mission, also known as ICBM, is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Grayson, Kentucky. Since 1975, the organization has distributed free Braille and audio Christian materials to blind and visually impaired individuals around the world. Its ministry focuses on spreading the gospel of Jesus and helping people deepen their relationship with God through accessible Christian literature.
The organization’s core focus is producing and distributing Christian resources in Braille and audio formats for people who are blind or visually impaired. ICBM identifies itself as a unique ministry within the Restoration Movement, serving people who may not be able to use traditional printed materials. Its work supports biblical authority, church unity, discipleship, and gospel access for readers and listeners who need accessible formats.
ICBM serves from Grayson, Kentucky, with worldwide outreach to blind and visually impaired individuals. Public resource listings describe ICBM materials being distributed in approximately 20 countries, including the United States, England, Malawi, Thailand, India, Australia, Bangladesh, and Cuba. The organization also has ministry activity in Liberia, where it partners with others to serve a village of blind individuals and a private school for blind children in Grand Bassa County.
The organization operates through Braille production, audio ministry, a sharing library, Africa ministry, conference attendance, and ministry partnerships. Its Braille production includes regular publications such as We Would See Jesus Magazine and Every Day in God’s Word devotional, along with a catalog of available publications. Its audio ministry provides monthly audio cartridges with devotionals, magazine articles, Christian books, and ministry updates recorded by volunteers.
A distinctive part of International Christian Braille Mission’s work is making gospel-centered materials available at no cost through specialized Braille equipment, volunteer readers, audio technology, and practical partnerships. ICBM uses embossers, a form burster, binding equipment, and other tools to prepare Braille resources. It also partners with Braille Bibles International for full Braille Bible requests and uses audio tools such as solar audio Bible devices for people who may not read Braille.
People can engage with International Christian Braille Mission by praying, giving financially, volunteering as audio readers, helping in person near Grayson, connecting ICBM with blind or visually impaired people who could use its materials, or supporting the “10-dollar Paper Mill” program that helps cover Braille paper costs. Supporters can also introduce the ministry to churches, organize fundraising events, donate supplies for Liberia outreach, or contact the ministry directly about partnership opportunities.
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Church of ChristAmridge UniversityAmridge University is a Christian, distance-learning university based in Montgomery, Alabama, offering online undergraduate and graduate…Amridge University
Amridge University — Organization Profile Amridge University is an independent, coeducational Christian university focused on distance learning for adult and non-traditional students. The university describes its mission as preparing men and women for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service…
Amridge University — Organization Profile Amridge University is an independent, coeducational Christian university focused on distance learning for adult and non-traditional students. The university describes its mission as preparing men and women for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service to their professions, society, church, and family, supported by a commitment to academic excellence and spiritual vitality. Founded in 1967, Amridge has a long history of delivering education in online formats. Amridge is based in Montgomery, Alabama, and delivers its degree programs through 100% online instruction designed to fit working adults’ schedules. While the institution maintains an Alabama campus address, it emphasizes online access as its primary mode of delivery—serving students who may not be able to relocate or attend…
Amridge University — Organization Profile
Amridge University is an independent, coeducational Christian university focused on distance learning for adult and non-traditional students. The university describes its mission as preparing men and women for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service to their professions, society, church, and family, supported by a commitment to academic excellence and spiritual vitality. Founded in 1967, Amridge has a long history of delivering education in online formats.
Amridge is based in Montgomery, Alabama, and delivers its degree programs through 100% online instruction designed to fit working adults’ schedules. While the institution maintains an Alabama campus address, it emphasizes online access as its primary mode of delivery—serving students who may not be able to relocate or attend traditional campus classes and who need flexible pathways for undergraduate and graduate study.
Academically, Amridge offers educational opportunities through multiple schools, including the College of Business and Leadership, the College of General Studies, the School of Education and Human Services, the Turner School of Theology, and the School of Continuing Education. Programs span associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with common fields including business and leadership, criminal justice, human development, counseling and human services, and ministry/theological education. This structure allows students to pursue professional preparation alongside faith-informed learning.
The university also highlights a long-standing role in online education, noting that it has taught in the online education arena since 1993 and has participated in broader efforts that expanded access to distance education. In practice, students interact with the institution through online course delivery, admissions and advising support, and student services that help learners move from initial inquiry through graduation.
Those who want to engage with Amridge can explore admissions, request information, and apply online. Supporters can also connect through the university’s giving and advancement resources. For current students, Amridge provides online tools and portals that support registration and access to student services. Together, these pathways reflect Amridge’s focus on making education accessible while maintaining a Christian learning environment.
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Independent Christian ChurchJamaica Christian Services USAJamaica Christian Services USA supports Jamaica Bible Seminary through minister training, church support, scholarships, mission teams,…Jamaica Christian Services USA
Jamaica Christian Services USA — Organization Profile Jamaica Christian Services USA, Inc. is a Christian nonprofit based in Lakeland, Florida, connected with Jamaica Bible Seminary and ministry support for churches in Jamaica. Public nonprofit listings describe its purpose as receiving…
Jamaica Christian Services USA — Organization Profile Jamaica Christian Services USA, Inc. is a Christian nonprofit based in Lakeland, Florida, connected with Jamaica Bible Seminary and ministry support for churches in Jamaica. Public nonprofit listings describe its purpose as receiving charitable funds to operate a small Bible seminary in Jamaica and to provide benevolence to Jamaican churches associated with the seminary. The organization’s core focus is leadership and Bible training for preachers, elders, deacons, and teachers serving Churches of Christ and Christian Churches in Jamaica. Jamaica Bible Seminary states that it exists to equip and empower Christ-centered leaders through sound biblical education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry training. Its work is directed toward developing servants who faithfully proclaim the gospel,…
Jamaica Christian Services USA — Organization Profile
Jamaica Christian Services USA, Inc. is a Christian nonprofit based in Lakeland, Florida, connected with Jamaica Bible Seminary and ministry support for churches in Jamaica. Public nonprofit listings describe its purpose as receiving charitable funds to operate a small Bible seminary in Jamaica and to provide benevolence to Jamaican churches associated with the seminary.
The organization’s core focus is leadership and Bible training for preachers, elders, deacons, and teachers serving Churches of Christ and Christian Churches in Jamaica. Jamaica Bible Seminary states that it exists to equip and empower Christ-centered leaders through sound biblical education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry training. Its work is directed toward developing servants who faithfully proclaim the gospel, disciple others, and impact their communities, Jamaica, and the world for the glory of God.
Jamaica Christian Services USA serves from Lakeland, Florida, while supporting ministry in Jamaica through Jamaica Bible Seminary and related church work. The seminary’s public materials describe work among churches across the island and identify support for minister training, church assistance, mission teams, storm relief, vacation Bible school efforts, and community aid. Its reported impact includes churches started, students trained, church buildings supported, preacher support, VBS students served, and Jamaican graduates trained for ministry.
The organization operates through charitable support, seminary training, mission teams, scholarships, and church-related projects. Its website invites donors to help cover tuition, board, meals, and travel for minister training, support churches where trained ministers serve, sponsor volunteers in Jamaica, assist with disaster relief, and contribute to construction or community projects. Mission volunteers may include ministers, teachers, tradespeople, professionals, and laypeople who bring skills for teaching, VBS, construction, and community service.
A distinctive part of Jamaica Christian Services USA’s work is supporting Jamaican Christian leaders so they can serve churches and communities within their own cultural context. The ministry’s model emphasizes training and equipping ministers rather than replacing local leadership. Jamaica Bible Seminary also describes a commitment to academic excellence, spiritual integrity, and preparation for leadership marked by wisdom, compassion, and faith in Jesus Christ.
People can engage with Jamaica Christian Services USA by giving financially, sponsoring minister training, supporting mission expansion, helping fund volunteer mission teams, assisting with disaster relief, praying for Jamaica, or contacting the organization directly. Donations may be sent by check payable to Jamaica Christian Services USA, and supporters can use the Jamaica Bible Seminary website to learn more about current needs and ministry updates.
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Church Planting OrganizationIgnite Church PlantingIgnite Church Planting equips and supports church planters across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana through assessment, coaching,…Ignite Church Planting
Ignite Church Planting — Organization Profile Ignite Church Planting is a church-planting ministry dedicated to bringing hope to Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana by starting new churches. With a stated mission to accelerate the spread of Jesus’ mission across the region,…
Ignite Church Planting — Organization Profile Ignite Church Planting is a church-planting ministry dedicated to bringing hope to Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana by starting new churches. With a stated mission to accelerate the spread of Jesus’ mission across the region, Ignite exists to help reach people who are not currently connected to Jesus or the local church by launching new congregations in strategic communities. Ignite’s work is built around four guiding values—Prayer, Planters, Partners, and Possibilities—which shape how they approach ministry and leadership development. Prayer is treated as a primary source of wisdom and direction. Planters are treated as the central “resource,” meaning Ignite prioritizes the health, readiness, and long-term sustainability of the leaders and families who do the work…
Ignite Church Planting — Organization Profile
Ignite Church Planting is a church-planting ministry dedicated to bringing hope to Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana by starting new churches. With a stated mission to accelerate the spread of Jesus’ mission across the region, Ignite exists to help reach people who are not currently connected to Jesus or the local church by launching new congregations in strategic communities.
Ignite’s work is built around four guiding values—Prayer, Planters, Partners, and Possibilities—which shape how they approach ministry and leadership development. Prayer is treated as a primary source of wisdom and direction. Planters are treated as the central “resource,” meaning Ignite prioritizes the health, readiness, and long-term sustainability of the leaders and families who do the work of planting. Partners (churches and individuals) are invited to play meaningful roles in the mission, even if they are not planters themselves. Possibilities reflects Ignite’s emphasis on innovation—adapting methods and strategies to effectively reach diverse people groups in a complex, modern metro environment.
A major emphasis of Ignite is supporting church planters through a practical, structured pathway. Their planter care includes funding, assessment, coaching, and mentoring, with the goal of placing leaders into ministry contexts where they have the best chance to thrive. Ignite describes using pre-assessment materials, behavioral interviews, and an assessment process to help evaluate fit, readiness, and gifting for church planting. After launching, planters receive ongoing coaching and guidance from experienced leaders who have started and grown churches in the region.
Ignite also promotes collaborative involvement for churches and individuals—inviting supporters to engage through prayer, giving, and participation. Their website includes resources like project maps, newsletters, prayer tools, and media that help partners stay informed about the mission and the needs of the region.
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Independent Christian ChurchLiterature and Teaching MinistriesLiterature and Teaching Ministries helps Christian leaders worldwide publish Bible-based, culturally relevant books in local languages…Literature and Teaching Ministries
Literature and Teaching Ministries — Organization Profile Literature and Teaching Ministries, also known as LATM, is a Christian publishing ministry based in Joplin, Missouri. The organization helps Christian leaders worldwide publish Bible-based, culturally relevant books in their own languages so…
Literature and Teaching Ministries — Organization Profile Literature and Teaching Ministries, also known as LATM, is a Christian publishing ministry based in Joplin, Missouri. The organization helps Christian leaders worldwide publish Bible-based, culturally relevant books in their own languages so people can find, follow, and serve Jesus. Its public theme is “Christian Books. World’s Languages.” The organization’s core focus is partnering with church leaders around the world to publish Christian books in local languages for discipleship, evangelism, theology, apologetics, and church leadership. LATM states that billions of people do not have access to Christian books in their language and that people learn and retain information better in their own language. The ministry works to meet that need by helping leaders…
Literature and Teaching Ministries — Organization Profile
Literature and Teaching Ministries, also known as LATM, is a Christian publishing ministry based in Joplin, Missouri. The organization helps Christian leaders worldwide publish Bible-based, culturally relevant books in their own languages so people can find, follow, and serve Jesus. Its public theme is “Christian Books. World’s Languages.”
The organization’s core focus is partnering with church leaders around the world to publish Christian books in local languages for discipleship, evangelism, theology, apologetics, and church leadership. LATM states that billions of people do not have access to Christian books in their language and that people learn and retain information better in their own language. The ministry works to meet that need by helping leaders produce resources that fit their own language and ministry context.
LATM serves from Joplin, Missouri, with publishing partnerships reaching Christian leaders and churches worldwide. Its work includes projects in many world languages, with the ministry reporting more than 1,700 completed projects, 3 million books printed, and 102 languages represented. Its bookstore includes resources in languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Kurdish, Lisu, Malayalam, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Ukrainian, Urdu, and many others.
The organization operates through a project-based publishing model. A church leader outside the United States contacts LATM with a book project that can help advance kingdom work in that leader’s language. LATM then partners with donors to raise needed funds, while the project is written or translated, edited, designed, and printed in the country where it is needed. The result is that people receive books in their language that help them study Scripture, grow as disciples, and serve their churches.
A distinctive part of Literature and Teaching Ministries’ work is funding and supporting in-country Christian publishing rather than simply exporting English-language resources. The organization’s history grew from College Press Publishing Company and Don DeWelt’s vision to provide true-to-the-Scriptures Bible study textbooks, then expand that concern to missionaries and national church leaders who needed quality Christian books in other languages. LATM was formally established in 1992 to pursue that purpose.
People can engage with LATM by donating, joining the Book Club, praying for projects, subscribing to updates, purchasing books, or connecting church leaders with the ministry. The Book Club highlights a new book project each month and has helped fund more than 500 book projects since 1994. Supporters can also give toward current publishing projects, receive World News updates, follow LATM online, and help make Bible-based resources available to churches in the world’s languages.
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Independent Christian ChurchNEXT MangaNEXT Manga produces and distributes Bible-based manga books and booklets for readers, classrooms, ministry groups, and…NEXT Manga
NEXT Manga — Organization Profile NEXT Manga, also presented online as NEXTmanga, is a Christian media ministry that produces and distributes biblically based manga designed to communicate the story of God’s redemption through Japanese comic art. Its public materials describe…
NEXT Manga — Organization Profile NEXT Manga, also presented online as NEXTmanga, is a Christian media ministry that produces and distributes biblically based manga designed to communicate the story of God’s redemption through Japanese comic art. Its public materials describe the organization as “media for the next generation,” with a focus on making the Bible’s message accessible to manga readers through printed books, booklets, translations, and publishing partnerships. NEXT Manga is connected with Seattle, Washington, as its listed home base, while its production is identified with Japan. Its work reaches readers and ministry partners in multiple countries and language communities through translations and distribution projects. The organization lists NEXT manga books in languages including Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Dutch, English, French,…
NEXT Manga — Organization Profile
NEXT Manga, also presented online as NEXTmanga, is a Christian media ministry that produces and distributes biblically based manga designed to communicate the story of God’s redemption through Japanese comic art. Its public materials describe the organization as “media for the next generation,” with a focus on making the Bible’s message accessible to manga readers through printed books, booklets, translations, and publishing partnerships.
NEXT Manga is connected with Seattle, Washington, as its listed home base, while its production is identified with Japan. Its work reaches readers and ministry partners in multiple countries and language communities through translations and distribution projects. The organization lists NEXT manga books in languages including Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, Khmer, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, and more.
The ministry’s central publishing work is a six-book manga series that covers the Bible’s storyline from Genesis to Revelation. The books are Manga MUTINY, Manga MELECH, Manga MESSENGERS, Manga MESSIAH, Manga METAMORPHOSIS, and Manga MAJESTY. Together, these volumes present biblical narratives in a visual format intended for readers who may be more comfortable with graphic storytelling than with traditional Bible reading formats.
NEXT Manga also offers shorter, lower-cost booklet resources for ministry use. Its booklets include The Messiah and Manga Mission, which are described as shorter versions connected to Manga MESSIAH. These materials are designed for distribution, work groups, classroom settings, group discussion, and ministry projects. The organization notes that Manga Mission can be customized internally for ministry purposes when large projects require many copies.
Translation and publishing partnerships are a major part of NEXT Manga’s strategy. The organization works with partners including Bible societies, mission organizations, and publishers to make the books available in different languages and regions. Its website invites readers and ministry workers to ask about available translations and to request help finding specific language editions.
People can engage with NEXT Manga by ordering books or booklets, asking about translations, donating to support distribution, subscribing for updates, contacting the organization about ministry needs, or partnering in large-scale distribution projects. Its distinct contribution is using Japanese manga as a Bible-engagement and outreach tool for younger readers, classrooms, ministry groups, and global language communities.
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Tyndale House Publishers is a leading Christian publisher committed to opening God’s Word to as many people as possible in language they can understand. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Tyndale serves the church through Bibles, books, devotionals, children’s…
Tyndale House Publishers is a leading Christian publisher committed to opening God’s Word to as many people as possible in language they can understand. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Tyndale serves the church through Bibles, books, devotionals, children’s resources, and Christian content designed to equip believers, strengthen faith, and help readers engage the truth of Scripture in everyday life. Founded in 1962 by Dr. Kenneth N. Taylor, Tyndale has become one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. The organization publishes trusted nonfiction, fiction, Bible resources, and children’s materials, including products connected to the New Living Translation, with a long-standing emphasis on biblical faithfulness, accessibility, and spiritual encouragement for readers of all ages. Tyndale’s impact…
Tyndale House Publishers is a leading Christian publisher committed to opening God’s Word to as many people as possible in language they can understand. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Tyndale serves the church through Bibles, books, devotionals, children’s resources, and Christian content designed to equip believers, strengthen faith, and help readers engage the truth of Scripture in everyday life.
Founded in 1962 by Dr. Kenneth N. Taylor, Tyndale has become one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. The organization publishes trusted nonfiction, fiction, Bible resources, and children’s materials, including products connected to the New Living Translation, with a long-standing emphasis on biblical faithfulness, accessibility, and spiritual encouragement for readers of all ages.
Tyndale’s impact also extends beyond publishing. Because its profits help support the broader ministry work of the Tyndale House Foundation, the organization’s work contributes to gospel-centered initiatives around the world. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical truth, Christian publishing, and resourcing the church with Christ-centered materials that inform, encourage, and inspire.
Ask Bible Questions
Ask Bible Questions is an online ministry that gives clear, Bible-centered answers to the questions people ask about God, Scripture, and the Christian life. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Ask Bible Questions helps believers, seekers, and church leaders…
Ask Bible Questions is an online ministry that gives clear, Bible-centered answers to the questions people ask about God, Scripture, and the Christian life. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Ask Bible Questions helps believers, seekers, and church leaders find trustworthy answers grounded in the Bible. Its vision reaches far beyond one website. Ask Bible Questions is creating biblical study materials for evangelism and discipleship with a global impact: Bible study tools, answers, and teaching resources that churches, missionaries, and believers around the world can use to reach people with the gospel and help them grow as followers of Jesus, in their own languages and their own settings. Today the site offers a growing library of answers and a…
Ask Bible Questions is an online ministry that gives clear, Bible-centered answers to the questions people ask about God, Scripture, and the Christian life. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Ask Bible Questions helps believers, seekers, and church leaders find trustworthy answers grounded in the Bible.
Its vision reaches far beyond one website. Ask Bible Questions is creating biblical study materials for evangelism and discipleship with a global impact: Bible study tools, answers, and teaching resources that churches, missionaries, and believers around the world can use to reach people with the gospel and help them grow as followers of Jesus, in their own languages and their own settings.
Today the site offers a growing library of answers and a wide range of Bible study tools at no cost, including a Bible reader with original-language helps and a Scripture memorization coach, with more powerful tools for individuals, churches, and missionaries on the way.
Christian Standard is grateful for Ask Bible Questions’ work to make sound Bible teaching easy to find, everywhere.
Relational Discipleship Network
Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) is a missions organization focused on helping churches restore the Great Commission through relational disciple-making. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RDN equips pastors and church leaders through DiscipleShift training, coaching groups, memberships, and practical…
Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) is a missions organization focused on helping churches restore the Great Commission through relational disciple-making. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RDN equips pastors and church leaders through DiscipleShift training, coaching groups, memberships, and practical resources that help churches build reproducible disciple-making cultures rooted in intentional relationships. Rather than relying on program-driven ministry models alone, Relational Discipleship Network emphasizes the method and model of Jesus, helping leaders create discipleship cultures that are personal, relational, and sustainable. Through immersive training experiences, ongoing coaching, and supportive ministry community, RDN helps church leaders develop clear pathways for making disciples who make disciples. RDN also serves churches through START and SHIFT membership options, digital resources, events, and network connection…
Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) is a missions organization focused on helping churches restore the Great Commission through relational disciple-making. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RDN equips pastors and church leaders through DiscipleShift training, coaching groups, memberships, and practical resources that help churches build reproducible disciple-making cultures rooted in intentional relationships.
Rather than relying on program-driven ministry models alone, Relational Discipleship Network emphasizes the method and model of Jesus, helping leaders create discipleship cultures that are personal, relational, and sustainable. Through immersive training experiences, ongoing coaching, and supportive ministry community, RDN helps church leaders develop clear pathways for making disciples who make disciples.
RDN also serves churches through START and SHIFT membership options, digital resources, events, and network connection for leaders who want to lead lasting culture change in their congregations. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the church, equipping disciple-making leaders, and advancing Christ-centered ministry across the United States and beyond.
World Communion Cups
World Communion Cups makes prefilled communion cups, wafers, and bread for churches. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, World Communion Cups helps congregations prepare the Lord’s Supper with care, so pastors and volunteers can focus on worship instead of…
World Communion Cups makes prefilled communion cups, wafers, and bread for churches. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, World Communion Cups helps congregations prepare the Lord’s Supper with care, so pastors and volunteers can focus on worship instead of logistics. The company began in 1983, when Indiana inventor Kenneth Hagen created the first prefilled communion cup for World Communion Day. Churches kept asking for it, and it grew into an ongoing ministry. Based in Brownsburg, Indiana, the WCC Products family of brands includes WCC Chalice, WCC Simply, and WCC Elements cups, along with communion bread and wafers from its own bakery. Christian Standard is grateful for World Communion Cups’ support of the weekly table that is central to Restoration…
World Communion Cups makes prefilled communion cups, wafers, and bread for churches. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, World Communion Cups helps congregations prepare the Lord’s Supper with care, so pastors and volunteers can focus on worship instead of logistics.
The company began in 1983, when Indiana inventor Kenneth Hagen created the first prefilled communion cup for World Communion Day. Churches kept asking for it, and it grew into an ongoing ministry. Based in Brownsburg, Indiana, the WCC Products family of brands includes WCC Chalice, WCC Simply, and WCC Elements cups, along with communion bread and wafers from its own bakery.
Christian Standard is grateful for World Communion Cups’ support of the weekly table that is central to Restoration Movement worship.
Lifeline Christian Mission
Lifeline Christian Mission is a global nonprofit ministry that partners with local leaders to develop holistic, gospel-centered solutions for vulnerable communities around the world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Lifeline Christian Mission serves churches, families, and communities by…
Lifeline Christian Mission is a global nonprofit ministry that partners with local leaders to develop holistic, gospel-centered solutions for vulnerable communities around the world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Lifeline Christian Mission serves churches, families, and communities by investing in four key areas of impact: church development, youth, health and nutrition, and economic empowerment. Since 1980, Lifeline Christian Mission has worked alongside local ministry leaders who understand the needs, culture, and strengths of their own communities. Rather than imposing one-size-fits-all programs, Lifeline focuses on sustainable, community-driven ministry that helps churches become centers of hope, discipleship, and practical care. Through leadership development, schools, nutrition programs, healthcare access, business training, and other ministry initiatives, Lifeline helps create long-term change that…
Lifeline Christian Mission is a global nonprofit ministry that partners with local leaders to develop holistic, gospel-centered solutions for vulnerable communities around the world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Lifeline Christian Mission serves churches, families, and communities by investing in four key areas of impact: church development, youth, health and nutrition, and economic empowerment.
Since 1980, Lifeline Christian Mission has worked alongside local ministry leaders who understand the needs, culture, and strengths of their own communities. Rather than imposing one-size-fits-all programs, Lifeline focuses on sustainable, community-driven ministry that helps churches become centers of hope, discipleship, and practical care. Through leadership development, schools, nutrition programs, healthcare access, business training, and other ministry initiatives, Lifeline helps create long-term change that reflects the love of Christ.
Lifeline Christian Mission also creates meaningful opportunities for churches, families, businesses, and individuals to engage in God’s mission through giving, meal-packing, mission trips, and strategic partnership. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical mission, compassionate ministry, and equipping the church to bring spiritual and practical transformation to communities around the world.
The Solomon Foundation
The Solomon Foundation is a leading church extension fund serving churches and ministries across the Restoration Movement. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, The Solomon Foundation helps fuel church growth by connecting investors with expanding congregations, providing loans, investment…
The Solomon Foundation is a leading church extension fund serving churches and ministries across the Restoration Movement. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, The Solomon Foundation helps fuel church growth by connecting investors with expanding congregations, providing loans, investment opportunities, and planned giving solutions that strengthen local ministries and support long-term Kingdom impact. Known for its strong commitment to biblical stewardship and practical ministry support, The Solomon Foundation works alongside church leaders who are seeking to grow, build, expand, or take important next steps in their mission. Their work helps congregations access financial resources that can make new facilities, ministry expansion, and community outreach possible. Through its focus on financial partnerships that grow the Kingdom, The Solomon Foundation has…
The Solomon Foundation is a leading church extension fund serving churches and ministries across the Restoration Movement. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, The Solomon Foundation helps fuel church growth by connecting investors with expanding congregations, providing loans, investment opportunities, and planned giving solutions that strengthen local ministries and support long-term Kingdom impact.
Known for its strong commitment to biblical stewardship and practical ministry support, The Solomon Foundation works alongside church leaders who are seeking to grow, build, expand, or take important next steps in their mission. Their work helps congregations access financial resources that can make new facilities, ministry expansion, and community outreach possible.
Through its focus on financial partnerships that grow the Kingdom, The Solomon Foundation has become an important ally for churches that want to combine faithful vision with wise financial planning. Their partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to serving the church, advancing biblical truth, and helping Restoration Movement ministries thrive for the future.
Central Bible University
Central Bible University (CBU), formerly Central Christian College of the Bible, is a Christian institution based in Moberly, Missouri, committed to preparing biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, CBU equips…
Central Bible University (CBU), formerly Central Christian College of the Bible, is a Christian institution based in Moberly, Missouri, committed to preparing biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, CBU equips students for service in the church, the marketplace, and the mission field through biblical education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry preparation. Founded in 1957, Central builds on its Restoration Movement heritage with an emphasis on the authority of Scripture and the development of faithful Christian leaders. Its educational offerings include undergraduate study, graduate ministry education through the Russell School of Ministry, and learning opportunities beyond its residential campus. Students can pursue preparation in Bible and theology, ministry, Christian counseling, and…
Central Bible University (CBU), formerly Central Christian College of the Bible, is a Christian institution based in Moberly, Missouri, committed to preparing biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, CBU equips students for service in the church, the marketplace, and the mission field through biblical education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry preparation.
Founded in 1957, Central builds on its Restoration Movement heritage with an emphasis on the authority of Scripture and the development of faithful Christian leaders. Its educational offerings include undergraduate study, graduate ministry education through the Russell School of Ministry, and learning opportunities beyond its residential campus. Students can pursue preparation in Bible and theology, ministry, Christian counseling, and partnership programs that connect biblical learning with additional career pathways.
Central adopted the name Central Bible University in June 2026 to reflect the growing scope of its programs, locations, and audiences while preserving its biblical mission. Through Christian community, service, and ministry experience, CBU helps students put their education into practice. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to strengthening congregations and preparing leaders who will serve Christ and his church faithfully.
Stadia
Stadia is a church planting organization that helps leaders start healthy churches that grow, multiply, and reach the next generation with the hope of Jesus. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Stadia serves church planters and established congregations through…
Stadia is a church planting organization that helps leaders start healthy churches that grow, multiply, and reach the next generation with the hope of Jesus. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Stadia serves church planters and established congregations through assessment, coaching, training, and practical support designed to help new churches take root and make a lasting difference in their communities. Stadia walks alongside leaders throughout the church planting journey. Its Discovery Center helps potential planters explore their calling and readiness, while startup services provide coaching, soul care, training, and project management resources. After launch, Stadia continues supporting leaders through personalized coaching, team development, and resources that strengthen church health and sustainability. This ongoing relationship helps planters prepare for both…
Stadia is a church planting organization that helps leaders start healthy churches that grow, multiply, and reach the next generation with the hope of Jesus. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Stadia serves church planters and established congregations through assessment, coaching, training, and practical support designed to help new churches take root and make a lasting difference in their communities.
Stadia walks alongside leaders throughout the church planting journey. Its Discovery Center helps potential planters explore their calling and readiness, while startup services provide coaching, soul care, training, and project management resources. After launch, Stadia continues supporting leaders through personalized coaching, team development, and resources that strengthen church health and sustainability. This ongoing relationship helps planters prepare for both the opportunities and responsibilities of leading a new congregation.
Since 2003, Stadia has helped start churches on five continents, with a particular concern for children and the next generation. It invites churches, individuals, and organizations to participate through partnership, generosity, and prayer. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to equipping Christian leaders, advancing disciple making, and helping more people encounter Jesus through the life and ministry of the local church.
Intentional Churches
Intentional Churches is a ministry organization that helps churches become more intentional in fulfilling the Great Commission by aligning leaders, teams, and congregations around a shared biblical mission. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Intentional Churches equips church leaders…
Intentional Churches is a ministry organization that helps churches become more intentional in fulfilling the Great Commission by aligning leaders, teams, and congregations around a shared biblical mission. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Intentional Churches equips church leaders through ChurchOS®, assessments, coaching, training, and practical ministry tools designed to help churches move from scattered effort to unified Kingdom impact. At the center of its work is a biblically based leadership framework that helps churches clarify vision, strengthen alignment, and activate members for disciple making and evangelistic mission. Through tools like OneTeam, OneLife, and OneBoard, Intentional Churches helps pastors, leadership teams, elders, and congregations develop a common language and practical strategy for reaching people and growing disciples in their…
Intentional Churches is a ministry organization that helps churches become more intentional in fulfilling the Great Commission by aligning leaders, teams, and congregations around a shared biblical mission. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Intentional Churches equips church leaders through ChurchOS®, assessments, coaching, training, and practical ministry tools designed to help churches move from scattered effort to unified Kingdom impact.
At the center of its work is a biblically based leadership framework that helps churches clarify vision, strengthen alignment, and activate members for disciple making and evangelistic mission. Through tools like OneTeam, OneLife, and OneBoard, Intentional Churches helps pastors, leadership teams, elders, and congregations develop a common language and practical strategy for reaching people and growing disciples in their communities.
Intentional Churches also serves leaders through workshops, podcast content, digital resources, and ongoing coaching relationships that support long-term ministry health and mission clarity. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to strengthening churches, equipping Christian leaders, and advancing Christ-centered ministry that helps congregations live with greater purpose, alignment, and gospel impact.
Connect My Church
Connect My Church is a church software company built to help ministries simplify their technology, strengthen communication, and support long-term Kingdom impact. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Connect My Church provides reliable, affordable tools for churches, including donation…
Connect My Church is a church software company built to help ministries simplify their technology, strengthen communication, and support long-term Kingdom impact. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Connect My Church provides reliable, affordable tools for churches, including donation management, event coordination, social media scheduling, text and email automations, sermon management, church websites, and custom app development. Created to solve the real problems many ministers face with fragmented systems and rising software costs, Connect My Church offers an all-in-one platform designed specifically for ministry. Its flat-rate pricing, unlimited-user model, and integrated communication tools help churches stay focused on discipleship, outreach, and caring for people instead of juggling disconnected platforms. Beyond serving churches today, Connect My Church is also helping…
Connect My Church is a church software company built to help ministries simplify their technology, strengthen communication, and support long-term Kingdom impact. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Connect My Church provides reliable, affordable tools for churches, including donation management, event coordination, social media scheduling, text and email automations, sermon management, church websites, and custom app development.
Created to solve the real problems many ministers face with fragmented systems and rising software costs, Connect My Church offers an all-in-one platform designed specifically for ministry. Its flat-rate pricing, unlimited-user model, and integrated communication tools help churches stay focused on discipleship, outreach, and caring for people instead of juggling disconnected platforms.
Beyond serving churches today, Connect My Church is also helping fund the development of future ministry technology through its vision for Global Kingdom Impact Tools. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to equipping churches, serving Christian leaders, and building practical tools that advance the mission of Jesus both locally and around the world.
Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism
Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (FAME) is a global medical missions organization that brings help and hope in the name of Christ to underserved and unreached people through medical evangelism. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, FAME works…
Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (FAME) is a global medical missions organization that brings help and hope in the name of Christ to underserved and unreached people through medical evangelism. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, FAME works alongside missionaries, indigenous churches, and ministry partners to support sustainable healthcare projects, deliver medical supplies and equipment, and mobilize short-term mission teams that open doors for both physical healing and gospel witness. Founded in 1970 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, FAME is driven by a vision to be a global leader in evangelism through healthcare. Its ministry model emphasizes compassion, empowerment, sustainability, and partnership, helping local Christian leaders meet pressing health needs while strengthening long-term ministry effectiveness in their communities.…
Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (FAME) is a global medical missions organization that brings help and hope in the name of Christ to underserved and unreached people through medical evangelism. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, FAME works alongside missionaries, indigenous churches, and ministry partners to support sustainable healthcare projects, deliver medical supplies and equipment, and mobilize short-term mission teams that open doors for both physical healing and gospel witness.
Founded in 1970 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, FAME is driven by a vision to be a global leader in evangelism through healthcare. Its ministry model emphasizes compassion, empowerment, sustainability, and partnership, helping local Christian leaders meet pressing health needs while strengthening long-term ministry effectiveness in their communities. Through clinics, medical resources, training, and strategic project support, FAME serves vulnerable people in practical ways that reflect the love of Christ.
FAME also invites churches, donors, volunteers, and ministry partners to take part in meaningful global mission through giving, medical supply donations, prayer, and short-term service opportunities. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical mission, compassionate ministry, and advancing Christ-centered outreach that brings both spiritual hope and tangible care to communities around the world.
Spire Network
Spire Network is a nonprofit ministry platform built to encourage and equip leaders who inspire a movement of healthy growing churches. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Spire Network serves pastors and ministry leaders through practical support, collaborative community,…
Spire Network is a nonprofit ministry platform built to encourage and equip leaders who inspire a movement of healthy growing churches. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Spire Network serves pastors and ministry leaders through practical support, collaborative community, leadership development, conferences, digital engagement, and curated resources designed to strengthen the church and sustain healthy ministry. More than a conference or a content hub, Spire Network is designed as a year-round community where church leaders can connect with one another, access practical ministry solutions, and find encouragement for the challenges of leadership. Its emphasis on biblical authority, Christian unity, and the Great Commission helps keep its work centered on strengthening leaders for meaningful Kingdom impact. Through gatherings, mentoring, resources,…
Spire Network is a nonprofit ministry platform built to encourage and equip leaders who inspire a movement of healthy growing churches. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Spire Network serves pastors and ministry leaders through practical support, collaborative community, leadership development, conferences, digital engagement, and curated resources designed to strengthen the church and sustain healthy ministry.
More than a conference or a content hub, Spire Network is designed as a year-round community where church leaders can connect with one another, access practical ministry solutions, and find encouragement for the challenges of leadership. Its emphasis on biblical authority, Christian unity, and the Great Commission helps keep its work centered on strengthening leaders for meaningful Kingdom impact.
Through gatherings, mentoring, resources, digital connection, and pastor health support, Spire Network helps ministry leaders grow in wisdom, resilience, and effectiveness. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to equipping Christian leaders, supporting healthy churches, and advancing Christ-centered ministry for the good of congregations and communities across the country.
Great Lakes Christian College
Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution of higher education affiliated with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, committed to preparing students to be faithful servant-leaders in the church and world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Great Lakes Christian…
Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution of higher education affiliated with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, committed to preparing students to be faithful servant-leaders in the church and world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Great Lakes Christian College serves students through biblically grounded education, spiritual formation, and practical leadership development designed to equip the next generation for Christian service and Kingdom impact. Located in Lansing, Michigan, Great Lakes Christian College combines academic growth, spiritual maturity, and personal development in a close-knit Christian community. The college emphasizes Scripture-centered learning and ministry preparation, helping students grow in faith, develop leadership skills, and pursue their calling with conviction, humility, and purpose. With deep roots in the Restoration Movement, Great Lakes…
Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution of higher education affiliated with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, committed to preparing students to be faithful servant-leaders in the church and world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Great Lakes Christian College serves students through biblically grounded education, spiritual formation, and practical leadership development designed to equip the next generation for Christian service and Kingdom impact.
Located in Lansing, Michigan, Great Lakes Christian College combines academic growth, spiritual maturity, and personal development in a close-knit Christian community. The college emphasizes Scripture-centered learning and ministry preparation, helping students grow in faith, develop leadership skills, and pursue their calling with conviction, humility, and purpose.
With deep roots in the Restoration Movement, Great Lakes Christian College continues to strengthen churches and ministries by preparing graduates for leadership in congregational ministry, Christian service, and the wider world. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical truth, Christian higher education, and equipping believers to serve faithfully in their churches, communities, and vocations.
RENEW.org
RENEW.org is a discipleship-focused network that exists to renew the teachings of Jesus in order to fuel disciple making. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RENEW.org serves church leaders, ministry teams, and everyday believers through biblically grounded articles, videos,…
RENEW.org is a discipleship-focused network that exists to renew the teachings of Jesus in order to fuel disciple making. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RENEW.org serves church leaders, ministry teams, and everyday believers through biblically grounded articles, videos, podcasts, books, events, and training resources designed to strengthen the church and encourage disciple-making movements. Centered on the mission of equipping disciples, disciple makers, and church planters, RENEW.org brings together leaders from across churches and ministries who share a commitment to biblical theology, practical ministry, and the mission of Jesus. Its growing network provides resources that help churches think clearly, lead faithfully, and engage culture with conviction and grace. Through its digital content, gatherings, publishing efforts, and ministry training initiatives,…
RENEW.org is a discipleship-focused network that exists to renew the teachings of Jesus in order to fuel disciple making. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RENEW.org serves church leaders, ministry teams, and everyday believers through biblically grounded articles, videos, podcasts, books, events, and training resources designed to strengthen the church and encourage disciple-making movements.
Centered on the mission of equipping disciples, disciple makers, and church planters, RENEW.org brings together leaders from across churches and ministries who share a commitment to biblical theology, practical ministry, and the mission of Jesus. Its growing network provides resources that help churches think clearly, lead faithfully, and engage culture with conviction and grace.
Through its digital content, gatherings, publishing efforts, and ministry training initiatives, RENEW.org has become an important voice for church renewal and disciple making. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared investment in strengthening Christian leaders, serving congregations, and advancing Christ-centered teaching for the good of the church and the spread of the gospel.
Ozark Christian College
Ozark Christian College is a biblical higher education institution in Joplin, Missouri, dedicated to training men and women for Christian service. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Ozark Christian College equips students for ministry through undergraduate education, practical ministry…
Ozark Christian College is a biblical higher education institution in Joplin, Missouri, dedicated to training men and women for Christian service. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Ozark Christian College equips students for ministry through undergraduate education, practical ministry preparation, and church-connected training shaped by a commitment to biblical authority and gospel-centered formation. With deep roots in the Restoration Movement, Ozark Christian College serves future preachers, ministry leaders, missionaries, and church servants who want to faithfully lead and disciple others. The college combines academic study with hands-on ministry development, helping students grow in biblical knowledge, spiritual maturity, and real-world ministry effectiveness. Ozark Christian College also extends its impact through resources that serve churches beyond the classroom, including online learning…
Ozark Christian College is a biblical higher education institution in Joplin, Missouri, dedicated to training men and women for Christian service. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Ozark Christian College equips students for ministry through undergraduate education, practical ministry preparation, and church-connected training shaped by a commitment to biblical authority and gospel-centered formation.
With deep roots in the Restoration Movement, Ozark Christian College serves future preachers, ministry leaders, missionaries, and church servants who want to faithfully lead and disciple others. The college combines academic study with hands-on ministry development, helping students grow in biblical knowledge, spiritual maturity, and real-world ministry effectiveness.
Ozark Christian College also extends its impact through resources that serve churches beyond the classroom, including online learning opportunities, leadership training, and graduate-level preparation through Lincoln Seminary at Ozark Christian College. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to equipping Christian leaders, strengthening the church, and advancing Christ-centered ministry for generations to come.
The Center for Church Leadership
The Center for Church Leadership, now known as the Christian Church Leadership Network, is a ministry organization that helps ministers and churches thrive through leadership development, coaching, care, and practical ministry training. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, The…
The Center for Church Leadership, now known as the Christian Church Leadership Network, is a ministry organization that helps ministers and churches thrive through leadership development, coaching, care, and practical ministry training. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, The Center for Church Leadership serves pastors, church teams, and emerging leaders through cohort-based learning, healthy church resources, ministry training pathways, and tools designed to strengthen both leaders and congregations. Originally launched in Cincinnati and later continued through the Christian Church Leadership Foundation, this ministry has focused on equipping leaders for long-term faithfulness and effectiveness in the church. Its current work includes preaching cohorts, Healthy Church Co-Ops, ministry training, webinars, and leader-care initiatives that help churches build healthier systems, stronger teaching…
The Center for Church Leadership, now known as the Christian Church Leadership Network, is a ministry organization that helps ministers and churches thrive through leadership development, coaching, care, and practical ministry training. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, The Center for Church Leadership serves pastors, church teams, and emerging leaders through cohort-based learning, healthy church resources, ministry training pathways, and tools designed to strengthen both leaders and congregations.
Originally launched in Cincinnati and later continued through the Christian Church Leadership Foundation, this ministry has focused on equipping leaders for long-term faithfulness and effectiveness in the church. Its current work includes preaching cohorts, Healthy Church Co-Ops, ministry training, webinars, and leader-care initiatives that help churches build healthier systems, stronger teaching ministries, and more sustainable leadership cultures.
Through its commitment to church health, minister encouragement, and practical leadership support, The Center for Church Leadership has continued to serve the Restoration Movement with resources that help churches grow stronger from the inside out. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to equipping Christian leaders, strengthening congregations, and advancing Christ-centered ministry for the good of the church.
David C Cook
David C Cook is a nonprofit Christian publisher that has served the church since 1875, when David Caleb Cook began producing Sunday school materials in Chicago. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, David C Cook equips churches, teachers, and…
David C Cook is a nonprofit Christian publisher that has served the church since 1875, when David Caleb Cook began producing Sunday school materials in Chicago. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, David C Cook equips churches, teachers, and families with Bible curriculum, books, and discipleship resources that help people know and follow Jesus. Today the ministry is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its work includes Sunday school and small-group curriculum for every age, Christian books and Bible resources, and resources used by churches and ministry leaders around the world. Christian Standard is grateful for David C Cook’s long commitment to Bible teaching in the local church.
David C Cook is a nonprofit Christian publisher that has served the church since 1875, when David Caleb Cook began producing Sunday school materials in Chicago. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, David C Cook equips churches, teachers, and families with Bible curriculum, books, and discipleship resources that help people know and follow Jesus.
Today the ministry is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its work includes Sunday school and small-group curriculum for every age, Christian books and Bible resources, and resources used by churches and ministry leaders around the world.
Christian Standard is grateful for David C Cook’s long commitment to Bible teaching in the local church.
RenewU
RenewU, formerly Renew University, is a ministry of RENEW.org that provides accessible biblical and theological education for everyday believers, Bible teachers, ministers, elders, and emerging church leaders. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RenewU helps Christians deepen their understanding…
RenewU, formerly Renew University, is a ministry of RENEW.org that provides accessible biblical and theological education for everyday believers, Bible teachers, ministers, elders, and emerging church leaders. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RenewU helps Christians deepen their understanding of Scripture and prepare for faithful service through online learning that connects biblical knowledge with practical ministry and disciple making. Its Certificate in Theology program brings students together in learning cohorts, combining instruction from experienced teachers with relationships that encourage growth and accountability. Courses address the Bible, theology, and ministry, allowing participants to study from home while learning alongside fellow believers. Faculty members combine advanced academic training with ministry experience, helping students apply what they learn in their congregations and…
RenewU, formerly Renew University, is a ministry of RENEW.org that provides accessible biblical and theological education for everyday believers, Bible teachers, ministers, elders, and emerging church leaders. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RenewU helps Christians deepen their understanding of Scripture and prepare for faithful service through online learning that connects biblical knowledge with practical ministry and disciple making.
Its Certificate in Theology program brings students together in learning cohorts, combining instruction from experienced teachers with relationships that encourage growth and accountability. Courses address the Bible, theology, and ministry, allowing participants to study from home while learning alongside fellow believers. Faculty members combine advanced academic training with ministry experience, helping students apply what they learn in their congregations and communities.
As part of the broader RENEW.org network, RenewU emphasizes biblical faithfulness and equipping believers to make disciples. Its approach makes substantial Christian education available to people who want to grow in their faith and ministry without relocating for a traditional residential program. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to strengthening churches, developing Christian leaders, and helping believers live and serve with a deeper foundation in God’s Word.
International Disaster Emergency Service
International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) is a global relief and disciple-making ministry that exists to meet the physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard,…
International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) is a global relief and disciple-making ministry that exists to meet the physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, IDES serves churches, missionaries, and vulnerable communities through disaster response, development work, and disciple-making efforts that bring both practical help and gospel hope. Working in partnership with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, IDES responds when disasters strike in the United States and internationally, helping provide relief, rebuilding support, and long-term restoration. The organization also invests in sustainable development initiatives and ministry partnerships that strengthen communities while opening doors for evangelism, biblical teaching, and ongoing discipleship. With a long-standing commitment…
International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) is a global relief and disciple-making ministry that exists to meet the physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, IDES serves churches, missionaries, and vulnerable communities through disaster response, development work, and disciple-making efforts that bring both practical help and gospel hope.
Working in partnership with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, IDES responds when disasters strike in the United States and internationally, helping provide relief, rebuilding support, and long-term restoration. The organization also invests in sustainable development initiatives and ministry partnerships that strengthen communities while opening doors for evangelism, biblical teaching, and ongoing discipleship.
With a long-standing commitment to compassion, generosity, evangelism, and faithful stewardship, IDES has become a trusted partner for churches and individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in times of crisis and need. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical mission, Christ-centered service, and helping the church bring help and hope to hurting people around the world.
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is a private Christian university in Malibu, California, committed to academic excellence and Christian values. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Pepperdine University serves students and the wider church by preparing men and women for lives of…
Pepperdine University is a private Christian university in Malibu, California, committed to academic excellence and Christian values. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Pepperdine University serves students and the wider church by preparing men and women for lives of purpose, service, and leadership through rigorous scholarship, spiritual formation, and faith-shaped education. Founded in 1937 and rooted in the Christian tradition and Churches of Christ heritage, Pepperdine equips students across Seaver College, the College of Health Science, and its graduate schools in law, business, education and psychology, and public policy. The university’s educational mission emphasizes both intellectual growth and Christ-centered character, helping students pursue vocational excellence while living with conviction, compassion, and a commitment to truth. Through its academic programs,…
Pepperdine University is a private Christian university in Malibu, California, committed to academic excellence and Christian values. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Pepperdine University serves students and the wider church by preparing men and women for lives of purpose, service, and leadership through rigorous scholarship, spiritual formation, and faith-shaped education.
Founded in 1937 and rooted in the Christian tradition and Churches of Christ heritage, Pepperdine equips students across Seaver College, the College of Health Science, and its graduate schools in law, business, education and psychology, and public policy. The university’s educational mission emphasizes both intellectual growth and Christ-centered character, helping students pursue vocational excellence while living with conviction, compassion, and a commitment to truth.
Through its academic programs, campus community, global learning opportunities, and leadership development, Pepperdine University continues to influence the church and society by shaping graduates for meaningful service in a wide range of fields. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to Christian higher education, biblical values, and equipping future leaders to make a lasting impact in the world.
