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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 ChurchHeart & Mind Partnership, Inc.Heart & Mind Partnership equips pastors, supports child sponsorship, and develops vocational training through church-centered partnerships…Heart & Mind Partnership, Inc.
Heart & Mind Partnership, Inc. — Organization Profile Heart & Mind Partnership, Inc. is a Christian nonprofit based in Longwood, Florida, serving churches and communities in Zimbabwe. The organization describes itself as a partnership of Zimbabweans and Americans that exists…
Heart & Mind Partnership, Inc. — Organization Profile Heart & Mind Partnership, Inc. is a Christian nonprofit based in Longwood, Florida, serving churches and communities in Zimbabwe. The organization describes itself as a partnership of Zimbabweans and Americans that exists to train pastors for effective church leadership and enable churches to reach their communities for Christ. The organization’s core focus is equipping pastors with biblical training, supporting orphans with access to education, and providing vocational skills that strengthen families and communities. Its mission centers on building a foundation of faith, knowledge, and opportunity in the Binga District to advance the kingdom of God. Heart & Mind Partnership serves Zimbabwe, with a primary focus on the Binga District in northwest Zimbabwe…
Heart & Mind Partnership, Inc. — Organization Profile
Heart & Mind Partnership, Inc. is a Christian nonprofit based in Longwood, Florida, serving churches and communities in Zimbabwe. The organization describes itself as a partnership of Zimbabweans and Americans that exists to train pastors for effective church leadership and enable churches to reach their communities for Christ.
The organization’s core focus is equipping pastors with biblical training, supporting orphans with access to education, and providing vocational skills that strengthen families and communities. Its mission centers on building a foundation of faith, knowledge, and opportunity in the Binga District to advance the kingdom of God.
Heart & Mind Partnership serves Zimbabwe, with a primary focus on the Binga District in northwest Zimbabwe among remote and impoverished communities. The ministry also partners with churches, pastors, and ministries throughout the country where it is invited and able to serve. Its work includes the Tonga people of Binga, where pastors may travel long distances for biblical and leadership training.
The organization operates through several connected programs. Leadership Training provides biblical teaching, leadership development, seminars, and hands-on mentoring for pastors without requiring them to leave their families or ministries. The Binga School of Discipleship is being developed as a structured training initiative for Christ-centered church leadership. Child Sponsorship helps orphans and disadvantaged children attend school, receive supplies, access food and clothing, and receive spiritual training and mentoring.
A distinctive part of Heart & Mind Partnership’s approach is working through local churches and existing relationships while avoiding dependency and honoring local leaders. Its vocational training and small business development program helps pastors and families learn practical income-generating skills through training, mentoring, and micro-loans. The ministry also supports youth programs that address drug abuse, early childhood marriage, and faith formation, along with an eyeglasses project that serves local communities through churches.
People can engage with Heart & Mind Partnership by praying, giving financially, sponsoring a child, volunteering, supporting training programs, using ministry resources, or contacting the organization directly. The ministry invites teachers, medical professionals, and U.S.-based volunteers to assist with training, medical missions, child sponsorship administration, bookkeeping, communications, and website support.
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Church Planting OrganizationOrchard GroupOrchard Group is a church-planting organization founded in 1948 that connects planters and partner churches to…Orchard Group
Orchard Group — Organization Profile Orchard Group is a Christian church-planting organization that connects church planters with generous partner churches to establish new churches in cities. Founded in 1948 and born in New York City, Orchard Group focuses on metro…
Orchard Group — Organization Profile Orchard Group is a Christian church-planting organization that connects church planters with generous partner churches to establish new churches in cities. Founded in 1948 and born in New York City, Orchard Group focuses on metro areas where population density, diversity, economic disparity, and spiritual need often intersect. The organization’s stated mission centers on helping people encounter Jesus through the establishment of new churches. Orchard Group describes its work as “backing” church planters by pairing them with funding partners and walking alongside them through the challenges of starting a church until it becomes self-supporting, self-governing, and able to multiply. A key distinctiveness in Orchard Group’s approach is its emphasis on both selection and support. The organization…
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Orchard Group is a Christian church-planting organization that connects church planters with generous partner churches to establish new churches in cities. Founded in 1948 and born in New York City, Orchard Group focuses on metro areas where population density, diversity, economic disparity, and spiritual need often intersect.
The organization’s stated mission centers on helping people encounter Jesus through the establishment of new churches. Orchard Group describes its work as “backing” church planters by pairing them with funding partners and walking alongside them through the challenges of starting a church until it becomes self-supporting, self-governing, and able to multiply.
A key distinctiveness in Orchard Group’s approach is its emphasis on both selection and support. The organization highlights a “highly selective” process for identifying planters and planting locations, alongside practical guidance that includes incorporation and financial systems, ministry strategy, coaching, accountability, and prayer. For partner churches, Orchard Group frames the relationship as a way to extend a church’s mission beyond its local community by investing in specific projects and staying meaningfully engaged through ongoing updates and reports.
Orchard Group’s public project listings reflect a broad geographic scope. The organization features church-planting efforts across U.S. cities and internationally, with projects and churches referenced in locations such as Washington Heights (NYC), Denver, Seattle, Camden, Paris, Dublin, Lagos, and other metro areas. Orchard Group invites supporters to “learn, pray, and give” by exploring current projects and supporting individual church-planting initiatives.
Ways to engage with Orchard Group include becoming a partner church, applying as a church planter, subscribing to prayer updates, and giving financially—either to a specific project, through the Seed Fund, or by check. Orchard Group also publishes annual reports and regular updates designed to help partners and individual supporters understand the progress and needs of churches being established in under-churched areas.
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Church of ChristNew Churches of Christ Evangelism (NCCE)New Churches of Christ Evangelism is a Great Lakes church-planting ministry based in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan,…New Churches of Christ Evangelism (NCCE)
New Churches of Christ Evangelism — Organization Profile New Churches of Christ Evangelism, commonly known as NCCE, is a church-planting ministry connected to churches of Christ and Christian Churches in the Restoration Movement. Based in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, the organization…
New Churches of Christ Evangelism — Organization Profile New Churches of Christ Evangelism, commonly known as NCCE, is a church-planting ministry connected to churches of Christ and Christian Churches in the Restoration Movement. Based in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, the organization focuses on planting healthy, reproducing churches and helping launch new congregations that can serve their local communities over the long term. Its public materials present NCCE as a cooperative effort that brings churches, leaders, and supporters together around a shared commitment to evangelism through new church starts. NCCE states that its mission is to plant healthy, reproducing churches throughout the Great Lakes region and beyond. Its vision emphasizes not simply the number of churches launched, but the goal of seeing…
New Churches of Christ Evangelism — Organization Profile
New Churches of Christ Evangelism, commonly known as NCCE, is a church-planting ministry connected to churches of Christ and Christian Churches in the Restoration Movement. Based in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, the organization focuses on planting healthy, reproducing churches and helping launch new congregations that can serve their local communities over the long term. Its public materials present NCCE as a cooperative effort that brings churches, leaders, and supporters together around a shared commitment to evangelism through new church starts.
NCCE states that its mission is to plant healthy, reproducing churches throughout the Great Lakes region and beyond. Its vision emphasizes not simply the number of churches launched, but the goal of seeing people reached with the gospel and congregations established on an enduring biblical foundation. The ministry describes itself as proactive in seeking opportunities for new Restoration churches and as committed to planting congregations that reflect both the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. Its primary geographic focus is the Great Lakes region, including Michigan, northern Indiana, northwest Ohio, and Ontario, while also serving opportunities beyond that core area.
The organization operates by partnering with church planters, existing churches, and like-minded ministries. NCCE says it works with those who want to plant a daughter church, explore a multisite effort, or develop a new church from the ground up. It also highlights cooperation with other organizations for assessment, training, recruitment, and support. On its public pages, NCCE points to affiliations and ministry relationships intended to strengthen church planting capacity, including connections that help identify and prepare future planters. That partnership model is one of its main distinctives: rather than functioning as an isolated ministry, NCCE works as an extension of many congregations in its region.
NCCE’s site also shows the ministry’s recent and ongoing church-planting activity. It reports that in the last 10 years it has helped plant more than 10 churches and notes that a goal set in 2015 to launch eight churches in eight years was met in 2023. Recent examples listed by the ministry include a 2026 church plant in Canton, Michigan, ministry partnership work in Angola, Indiana, and support for Agape City Church in Howell, Michigan, which launched in 2022. These examples help illustrate how NCCE engages both established congregations and new works in communities that are growing or changing.
People can engage with NCCE in several practical ways. Prospective church planters can contact the ministry through its church planting inquiry process. Churches and individuals can support the work financially through its giving page or by mailed gifts. Visitors can also follow the organization’s newsletters to track updates and prayer needs. For readers looking at NCCE as a ministry partner, the clearest picture is of a Great Lakes-based church planting organization centered on mobilizing resources, coaching new works, and supporting the start of new congregations in places where leaders believe new churches can help reach more people.
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Church of ChristOne KingdomOne Kingdom is a West Monroe, Louisiana–based global Gospel ministry partnering with local leaders, radio outreach,…One Kingdom
One Kingdom — Organization Profile One Kingdom is a Christian nonprofit ministry that describes its purpose as a global Gospel ministry focused on getting the message of Jesus to “every nation” and “every language.” The organization emphasizes a simple framework…
One Kingdom — Organization Profile One Kingdom is a Christian nonprofit ministry that describes its purpose as a global Gospel ministry focused on getting the message of Jesus to “every nation” and “every language.” The organization emphasizes a simple framework for its work: sharing Jesus, speaking Jesus, and showing Jesus—language it uses to describe evangelism, discipleship, and compassionate service in practical ways. The ministry is based in West Monroe, Louisiana, and operates in partnership with White’s Ferry Road Church (WFR Church). From that home base, One Kingdom supports a wide scope of ministry efforts that include international relationships, training, and media-based outreach designed to connect with people in their own language and culture. A major part of One Kingdom’s strategy…
One Kingdom — Organization Profile
One Kingdom is a Christian nonprofit ministry that describes its purpose as a global Gospel ministry focused on getting the message of Jesus to “every nation” and “every language.” The organization emphasizes a simple framework for its work: sharing Jesus, speaking Jesus, and showing Jesus—language it uses to describe evangelism, discipleship, and compassionate service in practical ways.
The ministry is based in West Monroe, Louisiana, and operates in partnership with White’s Ferry Road Church (WFR Church). From that home base, One Kingdom supports a wide scope of ministry efforts that include international relationships, training, and media-based outreach designed to connect with people in their own language and culture.
A major part of One Kingdom’s strategy is discipleship and leadership development through on-the-ground partnerships. The organization notes that it invests in local leaders through discipleship programs, church networks, schools, and radio broadcasting (including “World Radio”). In addition, One Kingdom facilitates short-term mission trips that aim to build relationships with ambassadors and ministry partners while helping participants better understand local contexts.
One Kingdom also highlights compassionate service as an expression of the Gospel, including disaster response and long-term recovery support. Current relief efforts on the organization’s site include responses to ice storms in the southern United States, hurricane-related relief in Jamaica and Cuba, and rebuilding efforts connected to hurricanes and flooding in Swannanoa, North Carolina. In these settings, One Kingdom describes partnering with local churches to help meet immediate needs and support longer-term restoration.
Across its global projects, One Kingdom features ministry initiatives such as refugee-focused discipleship work in Athens, Greece (through the AcroCenter / Athens Christian Refugee Organization), women’s prison ministry that includes delivering hygiene bags and Gospel encouragement, and global radio broadcasts with partners and speakers in multiple regions. The organization also invites supporters to participate through giving, praying (including a guided prayer resource for global partners), connecting their church or group for presentations, and serving through mission trips and volunteer relief teams.
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Church of ChristPhilippine Mission Churches of ChristPhilippine Mission Churches of Christ supports Filipino-led ministries in Luzon through Christian education, medical evangelism, church…Philippine Mission Churches of Christ
Philippine Mission Churches of Christ — Organization Profile Philippine Mission Churches of Christ USA, Inc., also known as PMCC-US, is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) mission organization that exists to assist, encourage, and empower independent Filipino-led ministries that share the Gospel of…
Philippine Mission Churches of Christ — Organization Profile Philippine Mission Churches of Christ USA, Inc., also known as PMCC-US, is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) mission organization that exists to assist, encourage, and empower independent Filipino-led ministries that share the Gospel of Christ through Christian education, medical evangelism, and church planting. Its work is connected to a long history of Restoration Movement mission activity in the Philippines, tracing roots to Leslie and Carrie Wolfe’s arrival in Manila in 1907. The organization is based in Kingman, Arizona, and serves partner ministries across central and northern Luzon, Philippines. PMCC-US supports Filipino-led churches, schools, medical work, and ministry leaders while stating that it holds no legal ties to, nor governance over, the ministries it supports.…
Philippine Mission Churches of Christ — Organization Profile
Philippine Mission Churches of Christ USA, Inc., also known as PMCC-US, is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) mission organization that exists to assist, encourage, and empower independent Filipino-led ministries that share the Gospel of Christ through Christian education, medical evangelism, and church planting. Its work is connected to a long history of Restoration Movement mission activity in the Philippines, tracing roots to Leslie and Carrie Wolfe’s arrival in Manila in 1907.
The organization is based in Kingman, Arizona, and serves partner ministries across central and northern Luzon, Philippines. PMCC-US supports Filipino-led churches, schools, medical work, and ministry leaders while stating that it holds no legal ties to, nor governance over, the ministries it supports. Its role is to encourage, resource, visit, assess needs, and help connect U.S. churches and donors with ministry work in Luzon.
PMCC-US focuses on three primary ministry areas. Its Christian education work supports three academies: Northern Isabela Academy, Southern Isabela Academy, and Central Isabela Christian Academy. These schools are described as part of the mission’s effort to equip the next generation through quality Christ-centered education and leadership development.
Medical evangelism is represented through Charles W. Selby Memorial Hospital, Inc., a 35-bed hospital connected to the mission’s long-running work in northern Luzon. PMCC-US describes this area as transforming lives through medical care, physical healing, hope, and Gospel witness. This ministry emphasis reflects the organization’s broader pattern of combining practical service with evangelism.
Church planting is carried out through partner ministries including Shore Line and Island Mission and Southern Cagayan Valley Mission. Shore Line and Island Mission focuses on planting and strengthening churches in Quezon and nearby regions, while Southern Cagayan Valley Mission is part of the mission’s church-planting work in northern Luzon. PMCC-US emphasizes training leaders, strengthening local congregations, and supporting Filipino-led outreach.
People can engage with Philippine Mission Churches of Christ by praying, giving, requesting a speaking engagement, exploring church partnership, reading ministry updates such as Island Echoes, using the prayer calendar, or contacting the organization directly. Its distinct contribution is supporting independent Filipino-led Christian ministries in Luzon through education, medical evangelism, church planting, leadership encouragement, and long-term U.S.-Philippines partnership.
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EducationCentral Bible UniversityCentral Bible University, formerly known as Central Christian College of the Bible (CCCB), is a Bible…Central Bible University
Central Bible University — Organization Profile Central Bible University, formerly known as Central Christian College of the Bible (CCCB), is a Bible college that trains students for church and kingdom service through residential, online, and extension-based education. The school’s stated…
Central Bible University — Organization Profile Central Bible University, formerly known as Central Christian College of the Bible (CCCB), is a Bible college that trains students for church and kingdom service through residential, online, and extension-based education. The school’s stated mission is to educate biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry, combining biblical study with practical preparation for ministry in the local church, the marketplace, and mission settings. Central Bible University was founded in 1957 in Moberly, Missouri, with an original purpose to “recruit and train leadership for the church at large according to the New Testament teaching.” Today, the college describes its identity through Restoration Movement roots and a commitment to biblical authority, while also serving “the…
Central Bible University — Organization Profile
Central Bible University, formerly known as Central Christian College of the Bible (CCCB), is a Bible college that trains students for church and kingdom service through residential, online, and extension-based education. The school’s stated mission is to educate biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry, combining biblical study with practical preparation for ministry in the local church, the marketplace, and mission settings.
Central Bible University was founded in 1957 in Moberly, Missouri, with an original purpose to “recruit and train leadership for the church at large according to the New Testament teaching.” Today, the college describes its identity through Restoration Movement roots and a commitment to biblical authority, while also serving “the church at large.” Alongside its main campus, CCCB highlights “multiple locations” for ministry education, naming Moberly, Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri, and Cincinnati (Florence, Kentucky), as well as online delivery.
Academically, Central Bible University offers programs at the associate, bachelor’s, and master’s levels. Degree pathways include Bible and Theology, Christian Counseling, and ministry-focused studies such as General Ministries, NextGen Ministry, and Preaching. The college also offers an Integrated Studies track described as partnership-based, reflecting Central Bible University’s emphasis on collaboration and flexible delivery to meet ministry training needs in different regions.
Central Bible University also emphasizes hands-on formation through campus life and spiritual development rhythms. Chapel and other spiritual engagement opportunities are presented as part of a broader discipleship culture, where students are encouraged toward corporate worship, personal growth, and service. The college frames this formation as relational and community-centered, pairing academic instruction with mentoring and shared life.
In recent years, Central Bible University has expanded its footprint through institutional partnerships and organizational change. The college opened a Cincinnati extension site in connection with a relationship announced in 2019 involving Cincinnati Christian University, and later completed a formal merger with St. Louis Christian College. Central Bible University notes the merger was approved by trustees in October 2021 and accepted by the Missouri Secretary of State on December 5, 2022, with the merged institution continuing under the legal name Central Christian College of the Bible. The name was officially changed in 2026 to Central Bible University.
People can engage Central Bible University in several practical ways. Prospective students can apply, schedule a visit, or explore online education options designed for working adults and students who cannot relocate. Churches, alumni, and friends can partner through giving and planned-gift opportunities that support affordable ministry education and the preparation of future Christian workers.
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EducationKentucky Christian UniversityKentucky Christian University (KCU) is a Christ-centered university in Grayson, Kentucky, equipping students for servant leadership…Kentucky Christian University
Kentucky Christian University — Organization Profile Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is a private Christian university serving students through a Christ-centered academic community. Based in Grayson, Kentucky, KCU has a long history of equipping students for lives of faithful service through…
Kentucky Christian University — Organization Profile Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is a private Christian university serving students through a Christ-centered academic community. Based in Grayson, Kentucky, KCU has a long history of equipping students for lives of faithful service through undergraduate and graduate education, campus discipleship, and practical ministry formation. The university’s guiding emphasis is often summarized by its “Christ, Character, Career” focus, connecting spiritual formation with vocational preparation. KCU’s stated mission is to engage students in a transformative educational experience that equips them as effective Christian professionals providing servant leadership for the church and society. While KCU welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds, it is rooted in the fellowship of independent congregations known as Christian Churches and Churches…
Kentucky Christian University — Organization Profile
Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is a private Christian university serving students through a Christ-centered academic community. Based in Grayson, Kentucky, KCU has a long history of equipping students for lives of faithful service through undergraduate and graduate education, campus discipleship, and practical ministry formation. The university’s guiding emphasis is often summarized by its “Christ, Character, Career” focus, connecting spiritual formation with vocational preparation.
KCU’s stated mission is to engage students in a transformative educational experience that equips them as effective Christian professionals providing servant leadership for the church and society. While KCU welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds, it is rooted in the fellowship of independent congregations known as Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, with a governance structure that includes a Board of Trustees. From its campus in Eastern Kentucky, KCU serves students preparing for ministry and marketplace callings across the region and beyond.
Academically, KCU offers programs across multiple schools and learning formats, including on-campus and online options. Areas of study include Bible and ministry preparation, education, nursing, business and leadership, and broader humanities and sciences coursework. The university emphasizes integration of faith and learning, aiming to prepare graduates who can navigate professional responsibilities with Christian conviction, ethical clarity, and practical competence.
Beyond the classroom, KCU highlights community life as part of student development—chapel gatherings, campus activities, and student organizations designed to build relationships and encourage spiritual growth. The university also hosts events and initiatives connected to its wider community impact, including conference programming and youth-focused experiences such as Summer in the Son, held on the KCU campus in Grayson.
For those looking to connect with KCU, there are several clear pathways: prospective students can apply or request information through the admissions office, alumni and churches can engage through partnership and support opportunities, and friends of the university can contribute financially through giving initiatives and campaigns such as For the Good of the Cause. KCU also maintains athletics under the “Knights” identity, providing students opportunities to compete while representing the university.
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Church of ChristReMission ConferenceReMission Conference is a churches-of-Christ–connected gathering hosted in Little Rock, Arkansas, offering ministry equipping, peer connection…ReMission Conference
ReMission Conference — Organization Profile ReMission Conference is a churches-of-Christ–connected gathering created as a shared space to connect, inspire, equip, challenge, and convict Christian leaders and ministry teams toward renewed participation in God’s mission. ReMission describes itself as a simple…
ReMission Conference — Organization Profile ReMission Conference is a churches-of-Christ–connected gathering created as a shared space to connect, inspire, equip, challenge, and convict Christian leaders and ministry teams toward renewed participation in God’s mission. ReMission describes itself as a simple coming together of people who sense a shared calling, with an intentionally low-key tone that prioritizes humility before God and with one another rather than hype or platform-building. The conference is hosted at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it is designed to serve shepherds, ministers, staff members, ministry leaders, and spouses—as well as others who are passionate about making disciples or seeking spiritual renewal. ReMission emphasizes that it is not invitation-only, while also noting that…
ReMission Conference — Organization Profile
ReMission Conference is a churches-of-Christ–connected gathering created as a shared space to connect, inspire, equip, challenge, and convict Christian leaders and ministry teams toward renewed participation in God’s mission. ReMission describes itself as a simple coming together of people who sense a shared calling, with an intentionally low-key tone that prioritizes humility before God and with one another rather than hype or platform-building.
The conference is hosted at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it is designed to serve shepherds, ministers, staff members, ministry leaders, and spouses—as well as others who are passionate about making disciples or seeking spiritual renewal. ReMission emphasizes that it is not invitation-only, while also noting that it prefers to spread primarily through personal invitation and relationships.
ReMission’s stated values shape both its teaching and its community norms. Organizers describe the gathering as rooted in historic, Christ-centered faith and shaped by the work of the Holy Spirit, with commitments that include discipleship and evangelism, Christ-centered, Spirit-led ministry, and reconciliation and unity in the body of Christ. The conference also publicly states commitments related to an authoritative view of Scripture and an orthodox view of sexuality, alongside a posture of generous hospitality and humility.
Programmatically, ReMission is built to equip whole teams, not just one ministry role. The conference creates dedicated spaces for deeper connection and meaningful peer conversations across ministry areas such as preaching, youth, worship, shepherding, children’s ministry, connections/assimilation, missions, communications, administration, nonprofits, college and young adults, Christian education, women, men, and more. These peer-group environments are intended to help participants encourage one another, share wisdom from their contexts, and cultivate relationships that continue beyond the gathering.
ReMission also positions the conference as accessible. It states there is no cost to attend, describing the gathering as a gift made possible through the generosity of supporters who want to see renewal among churches. For those who want to extend the conference’s benefit year-round, ReMission provides an official audio library featuring messages from the conference, making it easier for individuals and congregations to revisit sessions for ongoing study and encouragement.
People can engage with ReMission by attending with a ministry team, participating in peer connection groups, listening to the audio library, and supporting the conference through giving. The most reliable place to start is the official ReMission website, which includes the core vision, values, presenters, and media resources.
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Independent Christian ChurchTeam ExpansionTeam Expansion is a Louisville, Kentucky-based missions agency multiplying disciples and churches among unreached peoples through…Team Expansion
Team Expansion — Organization Profile Team Expansion is a Christian missions agency focused on multiplying disciples and churches among unreached peoples. The organization is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, at Emerald Hills—its 61-acre campus designed for prayer, retreat, and learning. Team…
Team Expansion — Organization Profile Team Expansion is a Christian missions agency focused on multiplying disciples and churches among unreached peoples. The organization is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, at Emerald Hills—its 61-acre campus designed for prayer, retreat, and learning. Team Expansion’s stated vision is “to see obedient disciples in every people and place,” and its work centers on helping followers of Jesus participate in the Great Commission through practical pathways for going, sending, and praying. Team Expansion describes its ministry as being “born out of extraordinary prayer,” and that emphasis remains central through its Prayer Force and prayer resources. The organization’s core ministry aim is reaching unreached populations (defined on their site as 5% or less evangelical) through evangelism, church…
Team Expansion — Organization Profile
Team Expansion is a Christian missions agency focused on multiplying disciples and churches among unreached peoples. The organization is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, at Emerald Hills—its 61-acre campus designed for prayer, retreat, and learning. Team Expansion’s stated vision is “to see obedient disciples in every people and place,” and its work centers on helping followers of Jesus participate in the Great Commission through practical pathways for going, sending, and praying.
Team Expansion describes its ministry as being “born out of extraordinary prayer,” and that emphasis remains central through its Prayer Force and prayer resources. The organization’s core ministry aim is reaching unreached populations (defined on their site as 5% or less evangelical) through evangelism, church planting, and disciple-making movements. Team Expansion also notes a commitment to working in teams, coaching, and accountability, including a stated expectation that each worker provides supporters with a monthly report on progress, time, and money.
A distinctive part of Team Expansion’s work is training. Through its “Strategies & Training” approach, Team Expansion equips individuals and churches with tools for disciple-making in a variety of contexts—locally and globally. Examples highlighted by the ministry include disciple-making movement training (including Jonathan Training), digital strategies that use online platforms to connect spiritually curious people with local believers, marketplace ministry that integrates vocation with mission, and Community Health Evangelism (CHE) as a holistic approach that addresses physical, social, and spiritual needs through community-led solutions.
Team Expansion also provides multiple on-ramps for engagement, especially for those exploring cross-cultural ministry. Their “Find Your Mission” pathways include full-time missions, internships (Pathways), the Quest missions apprenticeship, short-term trips, and other roles that help prospective workers take next steps with guidance and preparation. The organization’s training and support structure is designed to help workers thrive long-term and to serve alongside local believers in places where access to the gospel is limited.
In its public history overview, Team Expansion traces its beginnings to a 1978 prayer meeting and the sending of its first team to Uruguay in 1982. The organization reports that it has sent more than 1,000 workers to 70+ fields, including creative-access locations. That global scope reflects Team Expansion’s commitment to supporting disciple-makers where traditional ministry access may be limited, while also encouraging churches and individuals to participate through prayer, giving, and sending.
People can engage with Team Expansion by joining the Prayer Force, giving through the general Impact Fund or toward specific workers and projects, and exploring opportunities to serve. Churches can also connect through partnership and coaching options. For those looking for a clear next step, Team Expansion emphasizes starting a conversation—learning what roles and training may fit, and then moving forward with the support, coaching, and accountability the agency provides.
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Independent Christian ChurchAsia Pacific InternationalAsia Pacific International is a California-based Christian mission serving Southeast Asia through education, livelihood training, medical…Asia Pacific International
Asia Pacific International — Organization Profile Asia Pacific International is a Christian mission organization focused on transforming lives and communities in Southeast Asia through church-centered service, education, livelihood training, health initiatives, and disaster relief. The organization is also identified as…
Asia Pacific International — Organization Profile Asia Pacific International is a Christian mission organization focused on transforming lives and communities in Southeast Asia through church-centered service, education, livelihood training, health initiatives, and disaster relief. The organization is also identified as Asia Pac International and Asia Pacific International–A Christian Mission. Its public materials describe the ministry as a nonprofit that exists to help communities improve quality of life by teaching practical skills that allow people to thrive. The organization is based in Thousand Oaks, California, and serves communities in Southeast Asia, with historic ministry connected especially to Indonesia. Asia Pacific International’s history traces back to the late 1960s, when Chuck and Nanci Wingerner responded to a call to bring the good…
Asia Pacific International — Organization Profile
Asia Pacific International is a Christian mission organization focused on transforming lives and communities in Southeast Asia through church-centered service, education, livelihood training, health initiatives, and disaster relief. The organization is also identified as Asia Pac International and Asia Pacific International–A Christian Mission. Its public materials describe the ministry as a nonprofit that exists to help communities improve quality of life by teaching practical skills that allow people to thrive.
The organization is based in Thousand Oaks, California, and serves communities in Southeast Asia, with historic ministry connected especially to Indonesia. Asia Pacific International’s history traces back to the late 1960s, when Chuck and Nanci Wingerner responded to a call to bring the good news to Indonesia. The ministry states that it has served Southeast Asian communities for more than 50 years, with thousands of lives affected through its work.
Asia Pacific International’s work includes education programs that support online learning, early academic and character-building skills, and computer skills for youth. These efforts are designed to help children and young people gain foundational abilities that can strengthen future opportunities. The ministry’s educational approach is practical and community-oriented, connecting learning with long-term community development rather than limiting service to short-term aid.
The organization also works in livelihood development. Its public materials list micro-business education and training, sustainable agriculture, animal business opportunities, culinary and sewing skills for women, and technology skills for men. These programs reflect a strategy of equipping local people with usable skills that can support families, encourage local enterprise, and increase resilience in under-resourced communities.
Health and relief are also part of Asia Pacific International’s ministry. The organization identifies medical clinics and disaster relief among its areas of impact. These efforts are presented as part of a broader mission to serve practical needs while strengthening communities. The ministry invites supporters to contact its team for more information about partnership and ongoing work in Southeast Asia.
People can engage with Asia Pacific International by praying for its work, giving financially, contacting the ministry for more information, and exploring partnership opportunities. The organization’s giving platform supports donations to the mission, while its contact information provides a direct way for churches, donors, and individuals to learn more about current needs and ways to participate in community transformation in Southeast Asia.
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Independent Christian ChurchSay Yes To JapanSay Yes To Japan is a Japan missions resource hub connecting churches, missionaries, potential workers, and…Say Yes To Japan
Say Yes To Japan — Organization Profile Say Yes To Japan is a Christian missions information and networking ministry that serves as an unofficial bulletin board for Christian Church/Church of Christ missionaries in Japan. The ministry showcases current missionaries, points…
Say Yes To Japan — Organization Profile Say Yes To Japan is a Christian missions information and networking ministry that serves as an unofficial bulletin board for Christian Church/Church of Christ missionaries in Japan. The ministry showcases current missionaries, points readers toward resources, and helps churches and individuals better understand the spiritual needs and mission opportunities in Japan. The ministry is associated with the Christian Church / Church of Christ and focuses on Japan, Japanese people, and Japan-related mission connections in the United States and other countries. Say Yes To Japan represents Japan and Japan missionaries each year at the International Conference on Missions, usually held in November. Its website states that the ministry brings decades of Japan missions experience…
Say Yes To Japan — Organization Profile
Say Yes To Japan is a Christian missions information and networking ministry that serves as an unofficial bulletin board for Christian Church/Church of Christ missionaries in Japan. The ministry showcases current missionaries, points readers toward resources, and helps churches and individuals better understand the spiritual needs and mission opportunities in Japan.
The ministry is associated with the Christian Church / Church of Christ and focuses on Japan, Japanese people, and Japan-related mission connections in the United States and other countries. Say Yes To Japan represents Japan and Japan missionaries each year at the International Conference on Missions, usually held in November. Its website states that the ministry brings decades of Japan missions experience to this work.
Say Yes To Japan began through a cooperative Japan missions exhibit at the 1999 National Missionary Convention. The exhibit was created to help renew interest in Japan missions, and it has been operated by missionaries on furlough, former missionaries, and mission recruits. That history reflects the ministry’s core role: connecting people who care about Japan with those already serving, praying, recruiting, teaching, or preparing for mission work.
The organization’s website provides several practical resource areas. Its Missionaries section includes photos, summaries, and contact information for current Christian Church/Church of Christ missionaries serving in Japan. Its Job Ideas section points readers toward possibilities such as teaching at Christian schools, teaching English, and exploring creative ministry options. Its Resources section gathers links for Japanese-language Bible study and Christian media, churches in Japan, Japanese language and culture, Japan news, college-related resources, Christian organizations, missionary sending organizations, and prayer and outreach tools.
Say Yes To Japan also serves people who are exploring mission service. The ministry states that it advises potential Japan mission workers of all ages, educates readers on Japan’s spiritual climate, offers strategies for prayer and witnessing to Japanese people living in the United States, connects Japanese seekers to Christians and churches, communicates with missionaries to encourage and assess needs, and networks with missionaries of other denominations, Christian organizations, and campus ministries.
People can engage with Say Yes To Japan by using its missionary directory, contacting the ministry for personalized guidance, visiting its ICOM exhibit, exploring job and mission resources, praying for Japan, sharing Japan-related mission needs, and connecting with missionaries or sending agencies listed on the site. Its distinct contribution is a specialized Japan missions hub that connects churches, potential workers, missionaries, seekers, and resource organizations for Gospel work among Japanese people.
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Independent Christian ChurchFellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (FAME)Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (FAME) is an Indianapolis-based missions organization that supports medical evangelism…Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (FAME)
Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (FAME) — Organization Profile The Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (FAME) is a Christian missions organization that describes its work as sending help and hope in the name of Christ to the world…
Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (FAME) — Organization Profile The Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (FAME) is a Christian missions organization that describes its work as sending help and hope in the name of Christ to the world through medical evangelism. Founded in 1970, FAME partners with missionaries and indigenous churches to connect compassionate healthcare with gospel ministry, especially among unreached and underserved communities. FAME’s headquarters and primary operations are based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and its partnerships support medical evangelism in countries around the world. Through these partnerships, FAME’s goal is not only to deliver short-term relief, but to strengthen sustainable, locally led ministry where people have limited access to healthcare and consistent gospel witness. FAME organizes its…
Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (FAME) — Organization Profile
The Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (FAME) is a Christian missions organization that describes its work as sending help and hope in the name of Christ to the world through medical evangelism. Founded in 1970, FAME partners with missionaries and indigenous churches to connect compassionate healthcare with gospel ministry, especially among unreached and underserved communities.
FAME’s headquarters and primary operations are based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and its partnerships support medical evangelism in countries around the world. Through these partnerships, FAME’s goal is not only to deliver short-term relief, but to strengthen sustainable, locally led ministry where people have limited access to healthcare and consistent gospel witness.
FAME organizes its work around clear lanes of ministry that donors, churches, and volunteers can understand and support. One major focus is mobilizing short-term mission trips that include both medical and non-medical participants. Teams serve alongside host partners according to local needs—often providing basic clinical care, health education, and encouragement to ongoing ministry efforts. FAME also provides practical guidance for participation, including an application process and trip logistics.
Another key area is shipping medicines and medical supplies to strengthen partner clinics, hospitals, and community health efforts. From its Indianapolis facility, FAME receives donated medical supplies and equipment and helps route them to partners who can use them effectively. FAME also highlights its “Cardboard Pharmacy” approach, inviting groups to collect needed over-the-counter medicines that can be carried to the field through short-term teams to address urgent needs quickly.
In addition to trips and shipping, FAME supports sustainable healthcare projects such as grants for clinics, hospitals, and medical vehicles, and it offers FAME Scholarships to help nationals pursue medical training in their own countries and languages. These scholarships are designed to accelerate local capacity for long-term service, with students typically recommended by partner ministries and expected to serve alongside those partners after graduation. Together, these approaches reflect FAME’s emphasis on practical care that supports ongoing ministry and local leadership.
People can engage with FAME in several ways: volunteering at the Indianapolis warehouse, collecting supplies, participating in a short-term trip, or giving toward ongoing projects and partner needs. FAME also shares organizational financial information and maintains accountability through recognized nonprofit standards. For those seeking a focused way to support broader, flexible needs, FAME highlights giving options such as designated project support and general funds used for pressing ministry priorities.
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Independent Christian ChurchFlights for ChristFlights for Christ provides aviation transportation, mercy flights, and humanitarian support for missionaries, mission organizations, and…Flights for Christ
Flights for Christ — Organization Profile Flights for Christ is a Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The organization is dedicated to providing spiritual and material support to missionaries, missionary families, and missions through aviation transportation, mercy…
Flights for Christ — Organization Profile Flights for Christ is a Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The organization is dedicated to providing spiritual and material support to missionaries, missionary families, and missions through aviation transportation, mercy flights, and humanitarian services. Its work uses aircraft and aviation logistics to help move supplies, people, and basic necessities where they are needed. The organization’s core focus is providing aviation transportation for missionaries, mission organizations, and people facing urgent practical needs. Flights for Christ describes its support as both spiritual and material, with aviation serving as a ministry tool. Its public mission information emphasizes transportation for missionaries, humanitarian support, and flights connected with medical needs, family crises, and disaster-related assistance.…
Flights for Christ — Organization Profile
Flights for Christ is a Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The organization is dedicated to providing spiritual and material support to missionaries, missionary families, and missions through aviation transportation, mercy flights, and humanitarian services. Its work uses aircraft and aviation logistics to help move supplies, people, and basic necessities where they are needed.
The organization’s core focus is providing aviation transportation for missionaries, mission organizations, and people facing urgent practical needs. Flights for Christ describes its support as both spiritual and material, with aviation serving as a ministry tool. Its public mission information emphasizes transportation for missionaries, humanitarian support, and flights connected with medical needs, family crises, and disaster-related assistance.
Flights for Christ serves from Mount Vernon, Illinois, with work connected to both the United States and Haiti. Since 2012, the organization has partnered with several mission organizations in Haiti by helping transport needed supplies. It has also assisted with compassion flights within the United States, including non-emergency medical patients and relocations. The International Association of Missionary Aviation describes the ministry’s work as domestic compassion flights and Haitian missionary support.
The organization operates through practical flight-based service rather than a large public program structure. Its work includes transporting supplies to missionaries, moving basic necessities to victims of natural disasters, and helping transport people with medical needs or family crises. Public nonprofit directory information describes Flights for Christ’s program areas in these same categories, with an emphasis on aviation transportation to missionaries and humanitarian needs.
A distinctive part of Flights for Christ’s ministry is using aviation to connect Christian mission support, humanitarian response, and compassion transportation. The organization’s public materials point to a flexible model: flights may support missionaries serving in Haiti, help people in the United States with non-emergency medical or relocation needs, or move supplies connected with disaster response. This allows the ministry to serve both mission partners and individuals facing difficult circumstances.
People can engage with Flights for Christ by contacting the organization directly, following its flight activity through its Facebook page, or supporting its aviation-based mission work. The organization’s website directs visitors to Facebook for current updates and ongoing activity. Supporters, churches, and mission partners can use the listed email address and mailing address to make contact about needs, partnership, or support.
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ConferencesInternational Conference on Mission (ICOM)The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) is a nonprofit that connects churches and individuals with missionaries…International Conference on Mission (ICOM)
International Conference on Mission (ICOM) — Organization Profile The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) that serves as an intersecting point for the Great Commission by encouraging, equipping, and enlisting workers for the Harvest. Launched in…
International Conference on Mission (ICOM) — Organization Profile The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) that serves as an intersecting point for the Great Commission by encouraging, equipping, and enlisting workers for the Harvest. Launched in 1948, ICOM convenes missionaries, mission organizations, churches, colleges, and individuals for an annual conference focused on global missions connections and next steps in service. ICOM’s work centers on bringing the local church and global mission efforts into the same space. The annual conference typically includes a large exhibit hall with mission agencies and ministry partners, main sessions, workshops, and opportunities for churches and individuals to meet missionaries, learn about ministry pathways, and explore practical resourcing for cross-cultural witness. In addition…
International Conference on Mission (ICOM) — Organization Profile
The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) that serves as an intersecting point for the Great Commission by encouraging, equipping, and enlisting workers for the Harvest. Launched in 1948, ICOM convenes missionaries, mission organizations, churches, colleges, and individuals for an annual conference focused on global missions connections and next steps in service.
ICOM’s work centers on bringing the local church and global mission efforts into the same space. The annual conference typically includes a large exhibit hall with mission agencies and ministry partners, main sessions, workshops, and opportunities for churches and individuals to meet missionaries, learn about ministry pathways, and explore practical resourcing for cross-cultural witness.
In addition to its annual gathering, ICOM describes itself as “ICOM is 365,” offering year-round connection and resourcing. The ICOM Community is designed to help bridge the gap between conferences through groups, stories, and ongoing networking around mission interests and best practices.
ICOM also operates and/or hosts several mission-adjacent services and initiatives connected to its broader equipping vision. These include EnterMission, a guided gap-year discipleship and missions experience, and mission-support services such as Tower Accounting (accounting and consulting services for mission-oriented nonprofits). ICOM also highlights the Center for Global Business, a hub for faith-driven entrepreneurs and business-minded leaders, and partners with additional ministries presented through its conference ecosystem.
The conference experience includes next-generation components. SICOM (Student International Conference on Missions) is the student track for grades 6–12, and ICOM Kids provides age-appropriate programming for children alongside the main conference, helping families and youth groups engage missions together.
ICOM is based in Clayton, Indiana, and its conference and community bring together participants and ministries serving global mission fields. In 2026, ICOM announced a leadership transition in which Rob Maupin will succeed long-time executive director David Empson later in the year, with Empson continuing to serve through the transition and as president of the 2026 gathering. Individuals and churches can engage by attending the annual conference, participating in the ICOM Community, partnering financially, and connecting directly with mission agencies and exhibitors through ICOM’s events and platforms.
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Independent Christian ChurchWISE MissionsWISE Missions equips Caribbean churches and leaders through training retreats, theme classes, online studies, church collaboration,…WISE Missions
WISE Missions — Organization Profile WISE Missions is a Christian ministry focused on equipping leaders for the churches of the Caribbean. Formerly known through its long-running work as Windward Islands School of Evangelism, WISE exists to help evangelize Caribbean societies…
WISE Missions — Organization Profile WISE Missions is a Christian ministry focused on equipping leaders for the churches of the Caribbean. Formerly known through its long-running work as Windward Islands School of Evangelism, WISE exists to help evangelize Caribbean societies and encourage growth toward spiritual maturity through the development of leaders for the church. Its current ministry emphasizes teaching, encouragement, and equipping rather than a residential degree program. WISE is publicly connected with Carl Junction, Missouri, and its ministry work is directed toward Caribbean churches and leaders. The ministry’s history began in St. Lucia in 1979, followed by many years of Bible college ministry in St. Vincent from 1980 to 2015 and Barbados from 2015 to 2025. Students came from…
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WISE Missions is a Christian ministry focused on equipping leaders for the churches of the Caribbean. Formerly known through its long-running work as Windward Islands School of Evangelism, WISE exists to help evangelize Caribbean societies and encourage growth toward spiritual maturity through the development of leaders for the church. Its current ministry emphasizes teaching, encouragement, and equipping rather than a residential degree program.
WISE is publicly connected with Carl Junction, Missouri, and its ministry work is directed toward Caribbean churches and leaders. The ministry’s history began in St. Lucia in 1979, followed by many years of Bible college ministry in St. Vincent from 1980 to 2015 and Barbados from 2015 to 2025. Students came from the English-speaking Caribbean and Haiti, and WISE reports more than 300 graduates serving churches in at least 12 countries.
Beginning in 2025, WISE adopted a new ministry model: going to churches in the Caribbean rather than hosting students in one central location. This shift allows the ministry to continue its historical mission while focusing more directly on the needs of local congregations. WISE describes the advantages of this model as focusing on specific church needs, remaining flexible across multiple countries and ministry situations, and partnering with God’s people in Caribbean churches.
WISE now offers training retreats, theme classes, online studies, and church collaboration. Training retreats provide brief periods of teaching and fellowship in various countries. Theme classes are week-long learning opportunities on selected topics. Online studies offer short instruction in biblical and practical subjects, and church collaboration allows WISE to participate in conferences, seminars, and other activities with local churches.
The ministry serves individual church members, church leaders, and congregations seeking practical biblical training. Individuals may attend classes or retreats when offered in their church or area, join online studies, and encourage others to participate. Church leaders may work with WISE to assess specific needs in their congregation, schedule a training retreat or theme class, and invite members to take part in available learning opportunities. WISE states that individuals may participate in any class or study it offers at no charge.
People can engage with WISE Missions by praying for its activities, giving financially, contacting the ministry about training opportunities, or participating in a traveling church team. WISE notes that teams may help with Caribbean trips by leading Vacation Bible School for children while training sessions are underway or by supporting other aspects of training retreats. Churches interested in trip opportunities are encouraged to contact WISE directly for dates, venues, responsibilities, and other details.
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CohortsRDN Shift GroupsRDN SHIFT Groups are small, online coaching cohorts led by proven disciple-making pastors, helping church leaders…RDN Shift Groups
RDN SHIFT Groups — Organization Profile RDN SHIFT Groups are a coaching-based, online community built by the Relational Discipleship Network (RDN), a missions organization focused on helping churches recover and live out disciple-making as Jesus modeled it. SHIFT Groups are…
RDN SHIFT Groups — Organization Profile RDN SHIFT Groups are a coaching-based, online community built by the Relational Discipleship Network (RDN), a missions organization focused on helping churches recover and live out disciple-making as Jesus modeled it. SHIFT Groups are designed for pastors and ministry leaders who want practical support as they work to lead cultural change toward relational disciple-making in their churches. At the core of SHIFT Groups is a simple premise: you’re not meant to do ministry alone, especially when you are trying to shift a church from program-centered activity to relationship-centered disciple-making. RDN describes SHIFT Groups as online groups led by proven disciple-making coaches, where leaders gain practical tools and resources while also building strategic relationships with…
RDN SHIFT Groups — Organization Profile
RDN SHIFT Groups are a coaching-based, online community built by the Relational Discipleship Network (RDN), a missions organization focused on helping churches recover and live out disciple-making as Jesus modeled it. SHIFT Groups are designed for pastors and ministry leaders who want practical support as they work to lead cultural change toward relational disciple-making in their churches.
At the core of SHIFT Groups is a simple premise: you’re not meant to do ministry alone, especially when you are trying to shift a church from program-centered activity to relationship-centered disciple-making. RDN describes SHIFT Groups as online groups led by proven disciple-making coaches, where leaders gain practical tools and resources while also building strategic relationships with other leaders.
SHIFT Groups meet in a consistent rhythm that emphasizes peer learning and coached accountability. RDN outlines a coaching format using live, interactive Zoom meetings with small group sizes, typically 4–6 leaders, led by pastors who have already made the “shift” in their own ministry settings. These sessions are structured to help leaders talk through real ministry challenges, share tools, learn best practices, and move from ideas to implementation.
RDN also frames SHIFT Groups as role-specific pathways. In its coaching overview, RDN notes that SHIFT Groups are designed for a range of ministry roles—senior pastors, executive/associate pastors, discipleship and small group leaders, youth and young adult pastors, and other ministry leaders—so the conversations and coaching can be applied directly to the responsibilities leaders carry week to week.
An important part of the SHIFT Groups model is that it is connected to RDN’s broader training ecosystem. RDN notes a prerequisite for joining a SHIFT Group: participants should have attended a DiscipleShift training (or be registered to attend). That link between training and coaching reinforces RDN’s intent to move leaders from an initial learning experience into an ongoing coaching relationship where change can be supported over time.
Because SHIFT Groups operate online, their reach is nationwide, connecting leaders across churches and regions without requiring travel. RDN’s team leadership includes staff members who serve from different locations, and the coaching environment is intentionally built to foster connection across geographic boundaries while keeping the group small enough for trust, transparency, and application.
For churches and leaders who want to engage, SHIFT Groups can be a practical “next step” after training: register for DiscipleShift, join a SHIFT coaching group, and access RDN resources that support disciple-making culture change. Churches can also partner with RDN financially to expand coaching and resourcing for leaders who are working to build relational disciple-making pathways in their contexts.
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FinanceChristian Financial ResourcesChristian Financial Resources (CFR) is a nonprofit financial ministry serving independent Christian Churches through ministry loans,…Christian Financial Resources
Christian Financial Resources — Organization Profile Christian Financial Resources (CFR) is a nonprofit financial ministry based in Lake Mary, Florida that serves independent Christian Churches and their associated ministries. CFR’s stated mission is “Funding Ministry… Changing Lives.” Through a combination…
Christian Financial Resources — Organization Profile Christian Financial Resources (CFR) is a nonprofit financial ministry based in Lake Mary, Florida that serves independent Christian Churches and their associated ministries. CFR’s stated mission is “Funding Ministry… Changing Lives.” Through a combination of investment offerings, ministry lending, and stewardship services, CFR helps connect Christian investors and donors with churches and ministry projects that need capital to move forward. A primary focus of CFR’s work is ministry lending for church and ministry facilities. According to CFR’s materials, funded projects have included land acquisitions, refinances, and construction or improvement of buildings such as churches, parsonages, schools, and other ministry facilities. By providing loan options for purchases, refinances, and construction, CFR aims to support congregations…
Christian Financial Resources — Organization Profile
Christian Financial Resources (CFR) is a nonprofit financial ministry based in Lake Mary, Florida that serves independent Christian Churches and their associated ministries. CFR’s stated mission is “Funding Ministry… Changing Lives.” Through a combination of investment offerings, ministry lending, and stewardship services, CFR helps connect Christian investors and donors with churches and ministry projects that need capital to move forward.
A primary focus of CFR’s work is ministry lending for church and ministry facilities. According to CFR’s materials, funded projects have included land acquisitions, refinances, and construction or improvement of buildings such as churches, parsonages, schools, and other ministry facilities. By providing loan options for purchases, refinances, and construction, CFR aims to support congregations and related ministries as they plan for growth and long-term sustainability.
CFR also offers investment opportunities designed to provide interest income while supplying funding for ministry loans. Options described by CFR include a Ready Access Certificate (a demand investment designed for accessibility) as well as time-based certificates and IRA-related services (including IRA transfers). In addition to supporting ministry projects, these investment programs are presented as a way for individuals and households to put savings and retirement assets to work in alignment with stewardship values.
Beyond loans and investments, CFR provides strategic stewardship services intended to help individuals and families plan and give thoughtfully. CFR’s stewardship offerings include Giving Funds (donor-advised funds), charitable gift annuities, legacy planning, and support for capital campaigns and generosity initiatives. These services are positioned to help donors organize charitable giving, plan long-term generosity, and support ministries across the United States.
People can engage with CFR in several practical ways: churches and ministries can explore financing for property purchase, refinance, or construction needs; individuals can consider investment and IRA options; and donors can establish Giving Funds or explore legacy and planned giving tools. CFR also publishes resources and updates through its website, including organizational information, program details, and reporting materials.
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Independent Christian ChurchSonlight Ministries – Port de Paix, HaitiSonlight Ministries serves Port-de-Paix, Haiti, through Gospel-centered education, Sonlight Academy, Sonlight Church, student sponsorship, community outreach,…Sonlight Ministries – Port de Paix, Haiti
Sonlight Ministries — Organization Profile Sonlight Ministries is a Christian mission serving Port-de-Paix, Haiti, through Gospel-centered education, church ministry, student sponsorship, community outreach, and missionary service. The ministry exists to reach and train Haitian people to reach and train others…
Sonlight Ministries — Organization Profile Sonlight Ministries is a Christian mission serving Port-de-Paix, Haiti, through Gospel-centered education, church ministry, student sponsorship, community outreach, and missionary service. The ministry exists to reach and train Haitian people to reach and train others for the Kingdom of God by effectively communicating the Gospel through education, lifestyle, and words. The ministry is based in Port-de-Paix, Haiti, with U.S. financial correspondence handled through Evansville, Indiana. Its work serves Haitian children, families, students, church members, teachers, and community contacts in Port-de-Paix, La Pointe, St. Louis du Nord, and the surrounding region of northwest Haiti. Sonlight’s vision is to see generations transformed for God through education and to equip graduates as servant-leaders with a biblical worldview. Sonlight…
Sonlight Ministries — Organization Profile
Sonlight Ministries is a Christian mission serving Port-de-Paix, Haiti, through Gospel-centered education, church ministry, student sponsorship, community outreach, and missionary service. The ministry exists to reach and train Haitian people to reach and train others for the Kingdom of God by effectively communicating the Gospel through education, lifestyle, and words.
The ministry is based in Port-de-Paix, Haiti, with U.S. financial correspondence handled through Evansville, Indiana. Its work serves Haitian children, families, students, church members, teachers, and community contacts in Port-de-Paix, La Pointe, St. Louis du Nord, and the surrounding region of northwest Haiti. Sonlight’s vision is to see generations transformed for God through education and to equip graduates as servant-leaders with a biblical worldview.
Sonlight Ministries began when Roger and Norma Alexander moved to Haiti in 1983 to train and teach church leaders. In 1986, they started a preschool class in their living room with four children, teaching all subjects in English and making Bible a central part of each day. That early class grew into Sonlight Academy, an English-immersion Christian school that now serves students from preschool through twelfth grade.
Sonlight Academy is one of the ministry’s central programs. Students receive academic instruction, Bible teaching, English-language education, French instruction, and Christian worldview formation. The academy describes its graduates as trilingual in Creole, English, and French, and it emphasizes that education can open wider career and college opportunities while also influencing families spiritually.
Sonlight Church grew out of the school community so students, staff, and families could receive consistent biblical teaching. The church now serves the Port-de-Paix community through worship, Sunday school, and pastoral ministry under Haitian leadership. The ministry has also included Sonlight Bible College, which operated from 2004 to 2021 and graduated more than 120 students, some of whom became involved in new church plants in the region.
People can engage with Sonlight Ministries by giving, sponsoring a student, praying, visiting with a group, applying for long-term missionary service, subscribing for updates, or contacting the ministry about employment and service opportunities. Its distinct contribution is a long-term Port-de-Paix ministry that connects Christian education, local church life, student sponsorship, leadership development, community outreach, and Haitian-led Gospel witness.
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Independent Christian ChurchEmmaus Road InternationalEmmaus Road International equips churches, mission teams, agencies, and colleges with resources for cross-cultural ministry, missionary…Emmaus Road International
Emmaus Road International — Organization Profile Emmaus Road International (ERI) is a Christian missions education and resource ministry focused on helping churches, mission agencies, colleges, and mission teams serve well in cross-cultural ministry. The organization describes itself as a “come…
Emmaus Road International — Organization Profile Emmaus Road International (ERI) is a Christian missions education and resource ministry focused on helping churches, mission agencies, colleges, and mission teams serve well in cross-cultural ministry. The organization describes itself as a “come alongside” ministry that provides resources to ignite, develop, and expand involvement in cross-cultural mission. Its work centers on mobilizing churches, training goers and senders, and networking churches and teams with ministries requesting help. Emmaus Road International is based in San Diego, California, with ERI Resources connected through Boulder City, Nevada. Its resources and ministry relationships serve churches, agencies, colleges, missionaries, mission teams, and cross-cultural workers around the world. ERI was birthed on February 28, 1983, when Neal Pirolo and several…
Emmaus Road International — Organization Profile
Emmaus Road International (ERI) is a Christian missions education and resource ministry focused on helping churches, mission agencies, colleges, and mission teams serve well in cross-cultural ministry. The organization describes itself as a “come alongside” ministry that provides resources to ignite, develop, and expand involvement in cross-cultural mission. Its work centers on mobilizing churches, training goers and senders, and networking churches and teams with ministries requesting help.
Emmaus Road International is based in San Diego, California, with ERI Resources connected through Boulder City, Nevada. Its resources and ministry relationships serve churches, agencies, colleges, missionaries, mission teams, and cross-cultural workers around the world. ERI was birthed on February 28, 1983, when Neal Pirolo and several ministry friends sensed a calling to continue missions education through an independent ministry serving many churches globally.
ERI’s core focus is missions preparation, missionary care, cross-cultural training, sending-team development, reentry support, and practical mission education. Rather than asking people to “join” the organization, ERI provides books, seminars, media resources, and training tools that churches and ministries can use in their own contexts. This allows local congregations, sending churches, and mission organizations to better support missionaries before they go, while they are on the field, and when they return.
The ministry is widely associated with resources such as Serving as Senders Today, The Reentry Team, I Think God Wants Me to be a Missionary, Internationals Who Live Among Us, Prepare For Battle!, Partners in the Gospel, and Keeping in Touch. These materials address the practical and spiritual responsibilities of sending churches, missionary support teams, prayer partners, financial partners, communication partners, logistics helpers, and reentry caregivers.
ERI also offers seminars and training experiences. Seminar topics include Serving as Senders, Solutions to Culture Stress, Internationals Among Us, What’s the Big Deal? They’re Just Coming Home!, For Those Who Go, Prepare for Battle!, Steps to the Field, Eight Possible Next Steps, Personal Involvement in Cross-Cultural Ministry, and Nothing Good Just Happens. The ACTS training emphasis and related media resources help prepare believers for cross-cultural service with humility, cultural understanding, and long-term faithfulness.
People can engage with Emmaus Road International by using its books and digital resources, inviting a seminar presenter, accessing the free media library, translating ERI resources, supporting orphan or refugee sponsorship opportunities, participating in ministry trips, ordering resources through ERI Resources, praying for the ministry, or giving financially. Contact is available through both the San Diego ministry office and ERI Resources in Boulder City.
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Independent Christian ChurchRescued Not ArrestedRescued Not Arrested is a Phoenix-based Christian prison ministry serving incarcerated people and families through Bible…Rescued Not Arrested
Rescued Not Arrested — Organization Profile Rescued Not Arrested is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit prison ministry that exists to reach incarcerated people and their loved ones with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Great Commission. The ministry serves youth…
Rescued Not Arrested — Organization Profile Rescued Not Arrested is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit prison ministry that exists to reach incarcerated people and their loved ones with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Great Commission. The ministry serves youth and adults in jails, prisons, correctional facilities, and re-entry settings through Bible distribution, evangelistic outreach, testimony, chaplain support, and volunteer service. The organization is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and serves incarcerated people and families across Arizona, the United States, and international ministry locations. Its public materials describe work with county jail facilities, the Arizona State Juvenile Correctional Department, chaplains nationwide, and mission outreach connected to countries including Belize, China, Costa Rica, Kenya, Kerala India, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama, and Zimbabwe. Rescued…
Rescued Not Arrested — Organization Profile
Rescued Not Arrested is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit prison ministry that exists to reach incarcerated people and their loved ones with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Great Commission. The ministry serves youth and adults in jails, prisons, correctional facilities, and re-entry settings through Bible distribution, evangelistic outreach, testimony, chaplain support, and volunteer service.
The organization is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and serves incarcerated people and families across Arizona, the United States, and international ministry locations. Its public materials describe work with county jail facilities, the Arizona State Juvenile Correctional Department, chaplains nationwide, and mission outreach connected to countries including Belize, China, Costa Rica, Kenya, Kerala India, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama, and Zimbabwe.
Rescued Not Arrested’s ministry began from the story of founder Roger Munchian, who developed a passion for outreach to people in jail and prison after his own experience of incarceration and spiritual transformation. The organization’s message emphasizes that people can be “rescued” through Christ rather than defined by arrest, conviction, or incarceration. Its work is aimed at both the incarcerated and the loved ones who carry fear, grief, and uncertainty outside prison walls.
A central part of the ministry is providing English and Spanish NIV Bibles and NIV Life Application Study Bibles to inmates and chaplains free of charge. Rescued Not Arrested states that it provides Bibles upon request from inmates and chaplains nationwide, with Life Application Study Bibles connected to completion of a nine-lesson correspondence Bible study through American Bible Academy. The ministry also provides Bibles to jail and juvenile correctional settings and has supplied chaplains with large quantities of Scripture resources.
Rescued Not Arrested also serves through re-entry support, facility outreach, baptisms, testimony sharing, volunteer service, and practical care. Its re-entry program is connected with Arizona 2nd Chance programs in state, federal, and county facilities, providing resources for inmates preparing for release. The ministry also notes that it provides prescription eyeglasses and eye exams for inmates needing vision screening.
People can engage with Rescued Not Arrested by donating, volunteering, supporting Bible distribution, serving through approved prison outreach opportunities, participating in ministry events, praying for incarcerated people and families, or contacting the ministry about chaplain requests and service opportunities. Its distinct contribution is a Gospel-centered prison ministry that combines Scripture distribution, correctional facility outreach, re-entry support, testimony, international missions, and practical care for incarcerated people and their loved ones.
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Independent Christian ChurchLATMLiterature and Teaching Ministries (LATM) partners with Christian leaders worldwide to publish Bible-based books in local…LATM
Literature and Teaching Ministries (LATM) — Organization Profile Literature and Teaching Ministries (LATM) is a nonprofit publishing ministry that partners with Christian leaders to help produce Bible-based, culturally relevant books in the world’s languages. LATM’s focus is straightforward: when pastors,…
Literature and Teaching Ministries (LATM) — Organization Profile Literature and Teaching Ministries (LATM) is a nonprofit publishing ministry that partners with Christian leaders to help produce Bible-based, culturally relevant books in the world’s languages. LATM’s focus is straightforward: when pastors, teachers, evangelists, and church leaders have trusted resources in their heart language, they are better equipped to teach Scripture, disciple believers, and strengthen local congregations. LATM describes its work as helping people around the world “find, follow, and serve Jesus” through accessible Christian books. LATM was formally established in 1992 by Chris DeWelt to pursue a vision connected to the ministry of College Press Publishing Company. The organization’s story includes Don DeWelt’s earlier burden for mission fields where leaders lacked…
Literature and Teaching Ministries (LATM) — Organization Profile
Literature and Teaching Ministries (LATM) is a nonprofit publishing ministry that partners with Christian leaders to help produce Bible-based, culturally relevant books in the world’s languages. LATM’s focus is straightforward: when pastors, teachers, evangelists, and church leaders have trusted resources in their heart language, they are better equipped to teach Scripture, disciple believers, and strengthen local congregations. LATM describes its work as helping people around the world “find, follow, and serve Jesus” through accessible Christian books.
LATM was formally established in 1992 by Chris DeWelt to pursue a vision connected to the ministry of College Press Publishing Company. The organization’s story includes Don DeWelt’s earlier burden for mission fields where leaders lacked books in their own languages, and the development of a structured way to fund translation and publication so that projects could be completed in-country rather than relying on outside systems. LATM also notes the launch of its Book Club in 1994 as an ongoing way for supporters to help fund projects month by month.
At the core of LATM’s ministry is its book-project model. LATM works with leaders outside the United States who request a project that will serve their ministry context. Funding is raised through partnerships, and the project is then written or translated, edited, designed, and printed in the country where it will be distributed. This approach aims to keep production close to the people being served, while placing practical study tools into the hands of churches, Bible colleges, and emerging leaders.
LATM’s work spans a wide range of contexts and languages, including resources used for discipleship, evangelism, theology, apologetics, and church leadership development. The organization reports 1,600+ completed projects, 2.9+ million books printed, and work across 100 languages. In addition to supporting international projects, LATM also maintains a bookstore that makes many translated resources available—serving multilingual communities and churches that want to put discipleship tools into people’s hands.
LATM is based in Joplin, Missouri, and its partnerships serve leaders and churches worldwide. Individuals and churches can engage by praying for current projects, joining the Book Club, making one-time or recurring gifts, or helping fund a specific project. Supporters can also subscribe for updates and follow LATM’s stories as book projects move from translation to printing to distribution in the regions where they are needed most.
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Church of ChristHorizons (Freed-Hardeman University)Horizons is a week-long teen leadership and discipleship camp hosted by Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee,…Horizons (Freed-Hardeman University)
Horizons (Freed-Hardeman University) — Organization Profile Horizons is a week-long Christian leadership and discipleship camp hosted by Freed-Hardeman University (FHU). Designed for students who have completed grades 7–12, Horizons brings teens together for Bible-centered teaching, leadership development, and spiritual growth…
Horizons (Freed-Hardeman University) — Organization Profile Horizons is a week-long Christian leadership and discipleship camp hosted by Freed-Hardeman University (FHU). Designed for students who have completed grades 7–12, Horizons brings teens together for Bible-centered teaching, leadership development, and spiritual growth in a structured campus environment that blends learning, worship, and community. Hosted on the Freed-Hardeman University campus in Henderson, Tennessee, Horizons serves youth groups and individual campers who travel from across the United States to spend an immersive week focused on following Jesus and strengthening their faith. FHU frames the broader purpose of its summer camps as creating an environment where young people can experience Christian community and grow as leaders, and Horizons fits that mission by targeting teens in…
Horizons (Freed-Hardeman University) — Organization Profile
Horizons is a week-long Christian leadership and discipleship camp hosted by Freed-Hardeman University (FHU). Designed for students who have completed grades 7–12, Horizons brings teens together for Bible-centered teaching, leadership development, and spiritual growth in a structured campus environment that blends learning, worship, and community.
Hosted on the Freed-Hardeman University campus in Henderson, Tennessee, Horizons serves youth groups and individual campers who travel from across the United States to spend an immersive week focused on following Jesus and strengthening their faith. FHU frames the broader purpose of its summer camps as creating an environment where young people can experience Christian community and grow as leaders, and Horizons fits that mission by targeting teens in key formative years.
The heart of Horizons is daily instruction and shared worship. The program includes Bible classes that focus on Christian leadership, service, spiritual growth, and age-relevant issues. In addition to classroom teaching, Horizons builds in opportunities for community service, helping teens connect discipleship with practical action and compassion. Campers also participate in planned social events that reinforce friendships and encourage healthy Christian community.
Horizons is designed to be a safe, well-organized experience for large numbers of students. Campers stay in FHU residence halls with counselor supervision and clear expectations for behavior and safety. The program provides detailed guidance for families and youth leaders on practical matters like housing, dress expectations, and visitation policies, aiming to create a consistent environment where teens can focus on learning and spiritual renewal without distraction.
Because many teens attend with church groups, Horizons emphasizes shared responsibility and preparation. Youth ministers and sponsors are expected to guide their groups, communicate expectations, and help students prepare for the week. At the same time, Horizons is also designed for individual campers who want to participate in a structured Christian camp experience and build friendships with peers from other congregations.
Churches and families can engage with Horizons by registering campers, encouraging youth group participation, and using FHU’s camp information pages to plan effectively. Supporters who value youth discipleship and leadership development can also partner with Freed-Hardeman University through giving, which helps make campus events and camps possible.
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Independent Christian ChurchCMF International (CMF)CMF International (CMFI) is a missions-sending organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, supporting teams in 26 countries…CMF International (CMF)
CMF International — Organization Profile CMF International (also known as Christian Missionary Fellowship International, CMF Missions) is a global missions organization that works to create dynamic, Christ-centered communities that transform the world. For more than 75 years, CMF has helped…
CMF International — Organization Profile CMF International (also known as Christian Missionary Fellowship International, CMF Missions) is a global missions organization that works to create dynamic, Christ-centered communities that transform the world. For more than 75 years, CMF has helped send and support missionaries serving across cultures and communities, partnering with local Christians and churches to pursue long-term, reproducible ministry. CMF’s home office is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and its teams serve across 26 countries and regions worldwide. Current ministry locations span places such as Kenya, Ethiopia, India, Thailand, Spain, Australia, and Ukraine, along with broader regions including West Africa and the Middle East/North Africa. This geographic breadth reflects CMF’s emphasis on collaborative, on-the-ground teams that plan and carry out…
CMF International — Organization Profile
CMF International (also known as Christian Missionary Fellowship International, CMF Missions) is a global missions organization that works to create dynamic, Christ-centered communities that transform the world. For more than 75 years, CMF has helped send and support missionaries serving across cultures and communities, partnering with local Christians and churches to pursue long-term, reproducible ministry.
CMF’s home office is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and its teams serve across 26 countries and regions worldwide. Current ministry locations span places such as Kenya, Ethiopia, India, Thailand, Spain, Australia, and Ukraine, along with broader regions including West Africa and the Middle East/North Africa. This geographic breadth reflects CMF’s emphasis on collaborative, on-the-ground teams that plan and carry out ministry alongside national leaders and local congregations.
A key distinctive of CMF is its focus on four interrelated ministry strategies. First, CMF supports church-planting efforts that aim to develop disciples and leaders who can multiply new faith communities—often through mentoring and leadership training. In multiple contexts, CMF has helped establish leadership training centers that strengthen Bible knowledge and practical ministry skills so that local leaders can guide churches toward maturity and reproduction.
Second, CMF’s Marketplace Ministries place working professionals in roles and settings where traditional mission access can be limited. These teams pursue holistic ministry and development through education, business, and community engagement—sometimes helping disciple and train local entrepreneurs toward “Kingdom businesses” that contribute to spiritual and economic transformation. Third, through Globalscope, CMF welcomes university students into community on international campuses where Christian ministries may be difficult to find. Globalscope emphasizes open, relational community where students can ask hard questions while experiencing Christian hospitality and witness.
Fourth, CMF’s holistic poverty-focused ministries address practical needs while integrating gospel-centered discipleship. CMF describes work such as education and community sponsorship (including support like education, nutrition, and medical care where possible), microfinance and Village Savings and Loans, Community Health Evangelism (CHE), medical ministry, and water projects that expand access to safe water and support community resilience.
CMF also describes itself as a “full-service” missions organization, providing support before, during, and after intercultural service. This includes assessment for field fit, training and coaching for support-raising, help with documentation such as visas and permits, financial accounting services, and member care that can include counseling and crisis support. People interested in serving can explore multiple pathways—from REACH (an 8-week intercultural internship) and an Exchange Semester, to the EQUIP Experience (a 10-month program in England) and long-term service. Others can engage by praying, partnering as a sending church, or giving to specific people and projects or broader needs.
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Church of ChristWorld Bible School (WBS)World Bible School (WBS) is a Cedar Park, Texas-based nonprofit that equips Christians worldwide to share…World Bible School (WBS)
World Bible School (WBS) — Organization Profile World Bible School (WBS) is a nonprofit evangelism and discipleship ministry that helps everyday Christians share Jesus through interactive Bible studies. WBS describes its mission as “to share Jesus with the world by…
World Bible School (WBS) — Organization Profile World Bible School (WBS) is a nonprofit evangelism and discipleship ministry that helps everyday Christians share Jesus through interactive Bible studies. WBS describes its mission as “to share Jesus with the world by motivating and equipping a global network of Christians to use interactive Bible studies effectively.” Its tools are built to connect truth-seekers with volunteer “Study Helpers” who encourage, guide, and walk with students through Scripture. WBS offers multiple pathways for study and teaching. Traditional Postal lessons allow one-on-one correspondence teaching through the mail, while WBS also supports Online lessons through its web and app platforms. WBS emphasizes that these approaches can be used by individuals or congregations as practical ways to…
World Bible School (WBS) — Organization Profile
World Bible School (WBS) is a nonprofit evangelism and discipleship ministry that helps everyday Christians share Jesus through interactive Bible studies. WBS describes its mission as “to share Jesus with the world by motivating and equipping a global network of Christians to use interactive Bible studies effectively.” Its tools are built to connect truth-seekers with volunteer “Study Helpers” who encourage, guide, and walk with students through Scripture.
WBS offers multiple pathways for study and teaching. Traditional Postal lessons allow one-on-one correspondence teaching through the mail, while WBS also supports Online lessons through its web and app platforms. WBS emphasizes that these approaches can be used by individuals or congregations as practical ways to participate in Great Commission outreach and to build relationships that lead to local connections and further discipleship.
A distinctive part of WBS’s international teaching strategy is Ocean Bridge, a system designed to teach international students without relying on unreliable postal systems. Ocean Bridge uses scanning and service-center support to speed up lesson exchange and increase follow-through for printed-lesson students in targeted regions. WBS also promotes Mathetis, a group-based platform designed for studying Bible courses together online, helping churches and small groups create shared learning environments.
WBS supports churches with additional evangelism resources and stories that encourage ongoing outreach. The ministry publishes ACTION!, described as its flagship publication, sharing updates, tips, and testimonies connected to WBS tools and global impact. WBS also points users to a digital library and other resources intended to strengthen Bible teaching, personal study, and congregational evangelism planning.
Leadership communication and updates are part of how WBS keeps its network connected. WBS publishes regular “President’s Update” communications from its president, Brian Rex Davis, and highlights ongoing efforts to expand tools, translations, and international partnerships. WBS also provides clear “how to start” onramps for churches and individuals who want to begin teaching—whether through postal correspondence, online study, or Ocean Bridge.
World Bible School is based in Cedar Park, Texas, and serves a global network of churches and volunteer Study Helpers who connect with Bible students in many countries. People can engage with WBS by enrolling as a student, applying to become a Study Helper, starting a church-based teaching effort, using Ocean Bridge or Mathetis for group study, and supporting the ministry through giving.
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Independent Christian ChurchMustard Seed NetworkMustard Seed Network plants gospel-centered churches in urban Japan through church planter training, disciple-making, leadership development,…Mustard Seed Network
Mustard Seed Network — Organization Profile Mustard Seed Network is a Christian church-planting organization with the mission “to glorify God by making disciples through planting gospel-centered churches in Japan.” The network focuses on gospel proclamation, disciple-making, leadership development, and the…
Mustard Seed Network — Organization Profile Mustard Seed Network is a Christian church-planting organization with the mission “to glorify God by making disciples through planting gospel-centered churches in Japan.” The network focuses on gospel proclamation, disciple-making, leadership development, and the formation of local churches in major Japanese cities. Its work began when a team of church planters moved to Japan in 2007, and the first church was planted in Nagoya in December 2009. The ministry has a U.S. mailing office in Oronogo, Missouri, while its church-planting work is centered in urban Japan. Mustard Seed Network serves Japanese cities including Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Tokyo, Sendai, Hiroshima, Yokohama, Sapporo, Saitama, Fukuoka, and Chiba. The organization identifies Japan as a major mission…
Mustard Seed Network — Organization Profile
Mustard Seed Network is a Christian church-planting organization with the mission “to glorify God by making disciples through planting gospel-centered churches in Japan.” The network focuses on gospel proclamation, disciple-making, leadership development, and the formation of local churches in major Japanese cities. Its work began when a team of church planters moved to Japan in 2007, and the first church was planted in Nagoya in December 2009.
The ministry has a U.S. mailing office in Oronogo, Missouri, while its church-planting work is centered in urban Japan. Mustard Seed Network serves Japanese cities including Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Tokyo, Sendai, Hiroshima, Yokohama, Sapporo, Saitama, Fukuoka, and Chiba. The organization identifies Japan as a major mission field because of the country’s low percentage of Christians and the need for gospel-centered churches and trained Christian leaders.
Mustard Seed Network operates as a network of church-planting churches in Japan. Its model includes recruiting and training church planters, catalyzing new church plants, and supporting existing church planters and church plants. The network emphasizes biblical teaching, expository preaching, discipleship, evangelism, church leadership, and culturally engaged ministry in urban settings.
The organization’s churches describe themselves as gospel-centered, disciples-making-disciples, and diverse. While many worshipers are Japanese, Mustard Seed Network notes that its churches include people from multiple countries. Its churches seek to proclaim the person and work of Jesus, equip believers for discipleship, gather in Christian community, baptize believers, and establish healthy local congregations.
Mustard Seed Network’s Kingdom Campaign expands this strategy by focusing on church multiplication, leadership development, church revitalization, and ministry training. The campaign describes a goal of helping establish additional churches and supporting ministry training in Japan. The network also maintains specific city pages for church plants, giving donors and prayer partners information about local church-planting teams.
People can engage with Mustard Seed Network by praying for Japan, giving to the general church-planting fund, supporting church planters, learning about ministry preparation, sharing the organization’s work, or connecting through its contact page. Its distinct contribution is long-term, cross-cultural church planting focused on making disciples and establishing gospel-centered churches in Japan’s cities.
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ConferencesRelational Discipleship Network (RDN)Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) equips churches through DiscipleShift training, coaching groups, memberships, and resources to build…Relational Discipleship Network (RDN)
Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) — Organization Profile Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) is a missions organization focused on helping churches restore the Great Commission through relational disciple-making. RDN describes its mission as restoring disciple making in “the Church in America and…
Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) — Organization Profile Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) is a missions organization focused on helping churches restore the Great Commission through relational disciple-making. RDN describes its mission as restoring disciple making in “the Church in America and beyond,” with an emphasis on Jesus’ model of discipleship lived out through intentional relationships rather than program-driven ministry. RDN serves pastors and church leaders who want to shift church culture toward reproducible disciple making. Its core strategy combines training, coaching, and community so leaders can learn a relational approach, apply it in their local context, and stay connected with other practitioners. RDN also curates resources—guides, tools, and media—intended to support leaders as they build discipleship systems that can be repeated…
Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) — Organization Profile
Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) is a missions organization focused on helping churches restore the Great Commission through relational disciple-making. RDN describes its mission as restoring disciple making in “the Church in America and beyond,” with an emphasis on Jesus’ model of discipleship lived out through intentional relationships rather than program-driven ministry.
RDN serves pastors and church leaders who want to shift church culture toward reproducible disciple making. Its core strategy combines training, coaching, and community so leaders can learn a relational approach, apply it in their local context, and stay connected with other practitioners. RDN also curates resources—guides, tools, and media—intended to support leaders as they build discipleship systems that can be repeated and multiplied.
A key entry point is DiscipleShift, a two-day hands-on training designed to help leaders understand and practice Jesus’ method of relational disciple making. RDN positions DiscipleShift as an immersive experience where participants learn in a small-group environment and leave with a clearer pathway for building a disciple-making culture. These trainings are offered in various dates and locations, giving churches an on-ramp to begin or renew a discipleship strategy.
After training, RDN encourages leaders to join coaching groups. These groups are structured as live online meetings (typically via Zoom) with small cohorts of like-minded leaders led by proven disciple-making coaches. RDN frames coaching as a relational process—walking step by step with leaders as they lead cultural change, develop disciple-making leaders, and build sustainable rhythms of multiplication in their churches.
RDN also offers membership pathways (including START and SHIFT memberships) that provide access to a library of tools and resources, ongoing coaching, and connection with a broader network of disciple-making churches. In addition, RDN hosts network gatherings, including an annual Gathering event, to strengthen relationships and shared learning among participating leaders.
RDN is based in Post Falls, Idaho, and supports churches and leaders across the United States and beyond through trainings, online coaching, and digital resources. Individuals and churches can engage by attending a DiscipleShift training, exploring membership options, joining a coaching group, and connecting with RDN’s team and network for ongoing resourcing.
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Independent Christian ChurchThe Christian Restoration AssociationThe Christian Restoration Association is a Mason, Ohio-based ministry that supports churches through publishing, leadership training,…The Christian Restoration Association
Christian Restoration Association — Organization Profile The Christian Restoration Association (CRA) is a long-standing ministry organization that works with independent Christian churches and churches of Christ. Its stated mission is to extend a helping hand to congregations by equipping them…
Christian Restoration Association — Organization Profile The Christian Restoration Association (CRA) is a long-standing ministry organization that works with independent Christian churches and churches of Christ. Its stated mission is to extend a helping hand to congregations by equipping them with the truth of Scripture and defending and disseminating New Testament Christianity. The organization traces its roots to the Clarke Fund in 1922 and took the name Christian Restoration Association in 1925. The CRA is based in Mason, Ohio, and its work is directed toward churches, ministers, elders, teachers, and Christian workers in Ohio, the United States, and through its publishing ministry to readers beyond the U.S. A central part of the CRA’s work is publishing and teaching. It produces…
Christian Restoration Association — Organization Profile
The Christian Restoration Association (CRA) is a long-standing ministry organization that works with independent Christian churches and churches of Christ. Its stated mission is to extend a helping hand to congregations by equipping them with the truth of Scripture and defending and disseminating New Testament Christianity. The organization traces its roots to the Clarke Fund in 1922 and took the name Christian Restoration Association in 1925. The CRA is based in Mason, Ohio, and its work is directed toward churches, ministers, elders, teachers, and Christian workers in Ohio, the United States, and through its publishing ministry to readers beyond the U.S.
A central part of the CRA’s work is publishing and teaching. It produces The Restoration Herald, a long-running monthly publication focused on biblical teaching, commentary, and Restoration Movement concerns. The organization also publishes books, tracts, and other ministry resources through its bookstore. Alongside print publishing, the CRA makes teaching available through articles, archived issues, and video content connected to conferences and seminars. This combination of publishing and event-based instruction shows that the ministry operates as both a resource center and a support organization for local churches.
The CRA also provides several practical services for congregations. Recycled Riches is one of its best-known programs, offering interest-free loans to qualifying churches, especially those needing help with buildings and early-stage development. The association also oversees the Christian Bible Institute, a self-paced online study program in Bible, theology, church history, and related subjects for Christians who want deeper training outside a traditional college or seminary track. In addition, the organization maintains an evangelists page for churches seeking supply preachers and provides church ministry development support through Associate Director Jim Book, who works with congregations on outreach, leadership development, coaching, and vision casting.
Training and events are another major part of the CRA’s strategy. The association sponsors a Bible conference every two years and also partners in the annual Florida Bible Conference. These gatherings are designed to address current issues facing churches and to provide Bible teaching in a conference setting. The CRA’s ministry model is therefore not built around a single program, but around a mix of publishing, leadership training, financial assistance, conferences, and direct ministry support for local congregations. That makes it especially relevant for churches looking for theological resources as well as hands-on ministry help.
People can engage with the Christian Restoration Association in several ways. Churches and individuals can read or subscribe to The Restoration Herald, enroll in Christian Bible Institute courses, request ministry help, invite one of the listed evangelists or speakers, attend conferences, or contribute financially through the CRA’s general fund or designated efforts such as Recycled Riches. Contact information is publicly listed through the organization’s main office, and the CRA also maintains official social channels where it shares teaching content and ministry updates.
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Independent Christian ChurchMekong Multiply, IncMekong Multiply mobilizes national missionaries to multiply disciples and churches among unreached people groups in Southeast…Mekong Multiply, Inc
Mekong Multiply, Inc. — Organization Profile Mekong Multiply, Inc. is a Christian 501(c)(3) organization in Louisville, Kentucky, focused on multiplying disciples and churches in Southeast Asia. The organization exists to glorify Jesus by multiplying disciples and churches among unreached people…
Mekong Multiply, Inc. — Organization Profile Mekong Multiply, Inc. is a Christian 501(c)(3) organization in Louisville, Kentucky, focused on multiplying disciples and churches in Southeast Asia. The organization exists to glorify Jesus by multiplying disciples and churches among unreached people groups in Southeast Asia and beyond. Its public theme is “Multiplying Disciples & Churches in Southeast Asia.” The organization’s core focus is mobilizing national Christians as missionaries to unreached peoples in their own countries through reproducible disciple-making and church-planting approaches. Mekong Multiply’s stated passion is to see peoples who have never heard about Jesus receive the opportunity to become his passionate followers. Its ministry is shaped by a concern for unreached tribes and communities where people may have little or…
Mekong Multiply, Inc. — Organization Profile
Mekong Multiply, Inc. is a Christian 501(c)(3) organization in Louisville, Kentucky, focused on multiplying disciples and churches in Southeast Asia. The organization exists to glorify Jesus by multiplying disciples and churches among unreached people groups in Southeast Asia and beyond. Its public theme is “Multiplying Disciples & Churches in Southeast Asia.”
The organization’s core focus is mobilizing national Christians as missionaries to unreached peoples in their own countries through reproducible disciple-making and church-planting approaches. Mekong Multiply’s stated passion is to see peoples who have never heard about Jesus receive the opportunity to become his passionate followers. Its ministry is shaped by a concern for unreached tribes and communities where people may have little or no access to the gospel.
Mekong Multiply serves Southeast Asia, with a regional focus on the eleven nations south of China and east of India. The organization identifies more than 700 unreached tribes in that region, with a combined population exceeding 330 million. Its public ministry areas include Laos, Myanmar, and Sumatra, Indonesia, along with the broader Southeast Asian region where Buddhism, Animism, Islam, and communist government contexts shape the mission field.
The ministry operates by recruiting, training, mobilizing, and coaching national missionaries. Mekong Multiply seeks to develop national missionary sending bases in Southeast Asian countries with significant numbers of unreached people groups. Its strategy emphasizes national missionaries who cross cultures within their own countries, engage unreached people groups, make disciples who reproduce, and help plant indigenous churches that can continue without dependence on outside workers.
A distinctive part of Mekong Multiply’s approach is supporting national missionary movements that plant reproducible churches among unreached people groups from within their own regional context. In Myanmar, the ministry works with experienced partners to recruit, train, and send national missionaries, including tentmaking preparation for self-sufficiency. In Laos, Launch Laos and The Final 58 focus on sending and sustaining national missionaries to reach remaining unengaged unreached people groups. In Sumatra, Shine Sumatra seeks to mobilize Indonesian national missionaries to reach unreached groups on the island.
People can engage with Mekong Multiply by giving, joining the newsletter, contacting the organization, exploring future mission opportunities, participating in prayer journeys, or taking the Get On Mission course. Get On Mission is a seven-session equipping course developed to help small groups, churches, and other participants engage the lost and unreached with the love and good news of Jesus. The ministry also invites people to consider full-time missionary service, short-term trips, and partnership in prayer and support.
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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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Church of ChristOklahoma City School of Biblical StudiesOklahoma City School of Biblical Studies (OKCSBS) is a Barnes church of Christ–hosted training program in…Oklahoma City School of Biblical Studies
Oklahoma City School of Biblical Studies — Organization Profile The Oklahoma City School of Biblical Studies (OKCSBS) is a Bible-centered training program hosted by the Barnes church of Christ. The school states that it is designed to help men prepare…
Oklahoma City School of Biblical Studies — Organization Profile The Oklahoma City School of Biblical Studies (OKCSBS) is a Bible-centered training program hosted by the Barnes church of Christ. The school states that it is designed to help men prepare to serve as leaders in the Lord’s church (including elders, preachers, deacons, and teachers) and to help women prepare to serve as teachers and workers in the church. Its curriculum focus is developing independent students of God’s word through structured study and careful handling of Scripture. OKCSBS is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with classes connected to the Barnes congregation. The school’s website frames its guiding idea with the pattern of 2 Timothy 2:2—teaching others to teach others—and the class…
Oklahoma City School of Biblical Studies — Organization Profile
The Oklahoma City School of Biblical Studies (OKCSBS) is a Bible-centered training program hosted by the Barnes church of Christ. The school states that it is designed to help men prepare to serve as leaders in the Lord’s church (including elders, preachers, deacons, and teachers) and to help women prepare to serve as teachers and workers in the church. Its curriculum focus is developing independent students of God’s word through structured study and careful handling of Scripture.
OKCSBS is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with classes connected to the Barnes congregation. The school’s website frames its guiding idea with the pattern of 2 Timothy 2:2—teaching others to teach others—and the class content reflects that emphasis by aiming at clear understanding, sound doctrine, and practical ability to communicate biblical truth.
Courses are offered on a term schedule, and the school publishes current class listings through its Class Schedule page. In recent schedules, classes have been taught with Zoom-based access, with students instructed to download Zoom and contact the instructor for links and class notes. This approach allows students beyond the local area to participate while still receiving guided instruction and course materials.
A distinctive feature in the school’s own schedule notes is that OKCSBS does not fix a set number of sessions for each course; instead, a class continues until the material prepared for it has been fully covered. Alongside live instruction, the school maintains an extensive library of written outlines and lecture materials made available online, including annual Oklahoma City Lectureship resources that congregations and teachers have used for Bible classes.
In addition to coursework, OKCSBS and the Barnes congregation publish teaching resources such as lecture outlines/manuscripts and a large collection of sermon and class video playlists. For prospective students, a practical next step is to review the School Info page to understand the program’s purpose, then check the current schedule and reach out to the listed contact for Zoom links or participation details. Churches and individuals can also engage by encouraging capable students to enroll, using the school’s written and video resources, and praying for teachers and students as they work to grow in biblical understanding and service.
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Independent Christian ChurchBright Hope InternationalBright Hope International works through local churches in six countries to address extreme poverty through relief,…Bright Hope International
Bright Hope International — Organization Profile Bright Hope International is a Christian nonprofit organization based in South Barrington, Illinois. The organization describes its mission as bringing Hope to people living on less than $3 a day by working through under-resourced,…
Bright Hope International — Organization Profile Bright Hope International is a Christian nonprofit organization based in South Barrington, Illinois. The organization describes its mission as bringing Hope to people living on less than $3 a day by working through under-resourced, local, in-country churches. Bright Hope’s public materials emphasize that local churches are central to its model because they already have relationships, reputation, and long-term presence in the communities they serve. Bright Hope serves communities in Benin, Bolivia, Haiti, Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia, with work focused in rural villages, remote areas, and urban slums. The organization has been engaging local churches in the fight against global poverty for more than 50 years. ECFA lists Bright Hope as an accredited member organization…
Bright Hope International — Organization Profile
Bright Hope International is a Christian nonprofit organization based in South Barrington, Illinois. The organization describes its mission as bringing Hope to people living on less than $3 a day by working through under-resourced, local, in-country churches. Bright Hope’s public materials emphasize that local churches are central to its model because they already have relationships, reputation, and long-term presence in the communities they serve.
Bright Hope serves communities in Benin, Bolivia, Haiti, Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia, with work focused in rural villages, remote areas, and urban slums. The organization has been engaging local churches in the fight against global poverty for more than 50 years. ECFA lists Bright Hope as an accredited member organization and describes its work as supporting churches that transform communities through physical aid, economic development, education, and spiritual development.
The organization’s ministry model is organized around three categories: Hope for Today, Hope for Tomorrow, and Hope for Eternity. Hope for Today addresses immediate needs such as care for orphans and vulnerable children, clean water, school feeding, medical care, and family strengthening. Hope for Tomorrow focuses on longer-term development through microfinance, job training, education, agricultural practices, and animal rearing. Hope for Eternity supports church ministries, church leadership development, evangelism, and discipleship.
Bright Hope operates by partnering with local, in-country churches rather than building programs apart from existing community leadership. The organization states that each community has unique needs, but each partner context includes an established group of Christ-followers who can serve as an accountable, local platform for holistic transformation. Its strategy is designed to help churches serve their neighbors while moving communities toward sustainability.
The organization also provides church partnership opportunities, country-specific giving, an impact catalog, prayer resources, planned giving, and donor stewardship information. Bright Hope’s public giving pages allow supporters to direct gifts toward urgent needs, countries served, Hope for Today, Hope for Tomorrow, Hope for Eternity, memorial gifts, planned gifts, and recurring giving through Hope Builders.
People can engage with Bright Hope International by donating online, praying through the prayer wall, joining the prayer team, exploring church partnerships, using the impact catalog, applying for career or internship opportunities, or contacting the organization directly. Bright Hope also provides financial stewardship documents, including audited financial information, Form 990 materials, board information, and links to accountability listings.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
