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Christian LivingCapturing Glimpses of God’s Glory: An Interview with Nature Photographer Kenneth KeiferAward-winning nature photographer Kenneth Keifer shares how his journey from ministry to photography, including his images on U.S. postage stamps, has helped him recognize God's handiwork and inspire others through…
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The November/December 2026 Christian Standard looks back on a century of Restoration Movement history and the institutions, missions, and convictions shaping its future.
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- Oct 27, 2026When Pastors need Pastoral CareLito SolorioWhen cancer and grief overwhelmed his family, a pastor discovered that even spiritual leaders need care. His story challenges churches to provide…
- Oct 27, 2026Whatever Is Best for YouDavid FaustAre your words helping others or serving yourself? David Faust explores how biblical principles of unselfish communication can transform everyday conversations through…
- Oct 27, 2026A History of ICOM: Decades of Responding to the Call of God for Global EvangelismZiden L. NuttExplore the history of the National Missionary Convention and its transformation into the International Conference on Missions, a gathering that has inspired…
- Oct 27, 2026Leading When You Become the TargetMike EdmistenPersonal criticism can wound church leaders deeply. Proverbs 15 offers practical wisdom for pausing, seeking trusted counsel, learning from correction, remaining teachable,…
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The Value of Repetition
Does observing Communion every week make it less meaningful? Discover how repetition can deepen our remembrance of Jesus' once-for-all sacrifice and refresh our understanding of the forgiveness we…

Broken to Feed Many
From feeding the five thousand to the Lord’s Supper, broken bread points to Jesus’ life-giving sacrifice and the calling of his followers to share the Bread of Life.

THANK GOD WE FULLY UNDERSTAND, “DO THIS IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME”
At the Last Supper, the disciples could not yet grasp the meaning of Jesus’ words. Today, Christians remember his sacrifice through the Lord’s Supper with gratitude for the…
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From the archives‘Charcoal Sketches of Some of Our Pioneer Preachers’ (1919)James A. Stevens, who ran newspapers in Mississippi and Texas after the Civil War, shares brief recollections of Alexander Campbell, Tolbert Fanning, W. K.…
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Independent Christian ChurchCoaching Mission InternationalCoaching Mission International provides Christ-centered coaching and coach training to strengthen global mission workers, leaders, and…
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Coaching Mission International — Organization Profile Coaching Mission International (CMI) is a Christian coaching and training ministry that serves global mission workers and mission organizations. Its stated mission is through coaching and training, CMI empowers global mission workers and organizations…
Coaching Mission International — Organization Profile Coaching Mission International (CMI) is a Christian coaching and training ministry that serves global mission workers and mission organizations. Its stated mission is through coaching and training, CMI empowers global mission workers and organizations for greater Kingdom impact. The organization focuses on helping missionaries, cross-cultural workers, ministry leaders, and organizations gain support, clarity, resilience, and practical skills for sustainable ministry. CMI is connected with leadership in Arizona and serves mission workers across 110 countries. Its story began in 2004, when a mission organization working in South Asia invited coaching support for six global workers. That initial work led to a wider vision for making coaching available to thousands of field staff, and Coaching Mission…
Coaching Mission International — Organization Profile
Coaching Mission International (CMI) is a Christian coaching and training ministry that serves global mission workers and mission organizations. Its stated mission is through coaching and training, CMI empowers global mission workers and organizations for greater Kingdom impact. The organization focuses on helping missionaries, cross-cultural workers, ministry leaders, and organizations gain support, clarity, resilience, and practical skills for sustainable ministry.
CMI is connected with leadership in Arizona and serves mission workers across 110 countries. Its story began in 2004, when a mission organization working in South Asia invited coaching support for six global workers. That initial work led to a wider vision for making coaching available to thousands of field staff, and Coaching Mission International was incorporated in 2006. Since then, CMI has trained more than 500 mission leaders serving in 54 countries and has provided more than 65,000 hours of coaching to more than 4,100 mission workers.
The organization’s core focus is developing global workers to have transformative and sustainable impact. CMI describes coaching as a way to help workers process challenges, transitions, calling, leadership questions, cultural adjustment, team dynamics, purpose, and spiritual formation. Its vision is to see mission workers strengthened, encouraged, and equipped to serve well and thrive.
CMI operates through coaching, coach training, workshops, courses, mentoring, and volunteer support. Its courses include Foundations for Coaching Excellence, Advanced Mentor Coaching, Coaching with Personality Types, Coaching with Cultural Intelligence, Coaching with Life Purpose, Advanced Global Coach Certificate, and Training Transformational Trainers. The Advanced Life Coach Certificate is accredited by the International Coaching Federation as a Level 1 training program.
The ministry’s distinctives include Christ-centered coaching, cross-cultural awareness, mission experience, and training designed for people serving in global ministry contexts. CMI’s coaches and trainers bring experience from pastoral ministry, international missions, member care, leadership development, nonprofit work, education, counseling, and cross-cultural service. The organization’s materials emphasize the coach approach as useful not only for certified coaches, but also for ministry workers who want to lead and serve others more effectively.
People can engage with Coaching Mission International by getting a coach, becoming a coach, taking a course, attending a workshop, scheduling a call, giving financially, receiving email updates, volunteering, or exploring opportunities to serve with the CMI team. The organization also invites mission workers, churches, and mission organizations to use coaching skills as a tool for strengthening leaders and supporting people serving in challenging ministry settings.
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Church of ChristChurches of Christ National Lectureship (Georgia)Churches of Christ National Lectureship (COCNL) is an annual Bible lectureship associated with the Atlanta area,…
Churches of Christ National Lectureship (Georgia)
Churches of Christ National Lectureship — Organization Profile The Churches of Christ National Lectureship (COCNL) is a long-running annual Bible lectureship associated with the African American Churches of Christ. The lectureship gathers Christians for concentrated preaching, teaching, worship, and fellowship.…
Churches of Christ National Lectureship — Organization Profile The Churches of Christ National Lectureship (COCNL) is a long-running annual Bible lectureship associated with the African American Churches of Christ. The lectureship gathers Christians for concentrated preaching, teaching, worship, and fellowship. The lectureship traces its beginnings to 1945 and has continued as a national gathering where attendees hear Bible-centered lessons from a wide range of speakers and teachers connected with churches of Christ. COCNL is designed to strengthen faith and encourage congregations through Scripture-focused instruction and practical teaching for Christian living and congregational life. While themes and presenters change from year to year, the consistent purpose is to build up the church through lessons that address topics such as biblical interpretation,…
Churches of Christ National Lectureship — Organization Profile
The Churches of Christ National Lectureship (COCNL) is a long-running annual Bible lectureship associated with the African American Churches of Christ. The lectureship gathers Christians for concentrated preaching, teaching, worship, and fellowship. The lectureship traces its beginnings to 1945 and has continued as a national gathering where attendees hear Bible-centered lessons from a wide range of speakers and teachers connected with churches of Christ.
COCNL is designed to strengthen faith and encourage congregations through Scripture-focused instruction and practical teaching for Christian living and congregational life. While themes and presenters change from year to year, the consistent purpose is to build up the church through lessons that address topics such as biblical interpretation, discipleship, worship, leadership, evangelism, and doctrinal study. The multi-session format allows attendees to learn across several subjects in a single gathering.
The “National Lectureship” is also a relational gathering point. Over the years it has served as a place where Christians reconnect across regions, encourage one another, and share ministry experiences. COCNL is widely recognized for its historic roots and influence within the African American churches of Christ tradition, while remaining open to participants from a broad range of congregations who want Bible teaching and fellowship in a national setting.
Geographically, the lectureship is commonly associated with the Atlanta area and is coordinated in cooperation with host-area congregations. Administrative information is publicly provided through the official COCNL website, including a mailing address in McDonough, Georgia, which serves as a consistent point of contact for registration help, general questions, and correspondence.
Beyond attending in person, people can engage by sharing the lectureship with their congregation, supporting the work financially, and following official communications for updates. The organization also maintains an official Facebook presence, and public resources include online registration and participation information for attendees, vendors, and sponsors.
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Independent Christian ChurchAppalachia Service Project (ASP)Appalachia Service Project is a Tennessee-based Christian nonprofit serving Central Appalachia through volunteer home repair, new…
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Appalachia Service Project (ASP) — Organization Profile Appalachia Service Project is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on making homes warmer, safer, and drier for families in Central Appalachia through volunteer home repair and replacement. Commonly known as ASP, the organization…
Appalachia Service Project (ASP) — Organization Profile Appalachia Service Project is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on making homes warmer, safer, and drier for families in Central Appalachia through volunteer home repair and replacement. Commonly known as ASP, the organization describes itself as a Christian ministry, open to all people, that inspires hope and service through home repair and replacement. Since 1969, ASP has connected volunteers with families whose homes need critical repairs, accessibility improvements, or replacement after disaster or severe deterioration. ASP is based in Johnson City, Tennessee, and serves communities across Central Appalachia, with work connected to Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee, Eastern Kentucky, Western North Carolina, and other Appalachian communities where ASP operates seasonal and year-round programs. Its…
Appalachia Service Project (ASP) — Organization Profile
Appalachia Service Project is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on making homes warmer, safer, and drier for families in Central Appalachia through volunteer home repair and replacement. Commonly known as ASP, the organization describes itself as a Christian ministry, open to all people, that inspires hope and service through home repair and replacement. Since 1969, ASP has connected volunteers with families whose homes need critical repairs, accessibility improvements, or replacement after disaster or severe deterioration.
ASP is based in Johnson City, Tennessee, and serves communities across Central Appalachia, with work connected to Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee, Eastern Kentucky, Western North Carolina, and other Appalachian communities where ASP operates seasonal and year-round programs. Its ministry focuses on low-income homeowners and families living in substandard housing, while also providing structured service opportunities for youth, college students, adults, churches, and community volunteers from across the country.
The organization’s work is rooted in both construction and relationships. ASP volunteers complete repairs to roofs, floors, walls, foundations, bathrooms, porches, ramps, and other parts of homes that affect safety, sanitation, warmth, and accessibility. In some locations, ASP also builds new homes when existing homes are beyond repair or when families are recovering from disasters. The organization’s stated vision is the eradication of substandard housing in Central Appalachia and the transformation of everyone who comes in contact with the ministry.
ASP operates through several volunteer pathways. Youth mission trips, adult mission trips, college alternative break trips, service-area volunteer opportunities, and individual volunteer options allow people with varying skill levels to serve. During a mission trip, volunteers complete home repair projects, build relationships with homeowners and community members, learn about Appalachian culture and history, and participate in a service experience shaped by Christian faith, humility, and respect for local communities.
The ministry also includes year-round critical home repair, new build work, disaster recovery and rebuild efforts, Helping Hands construction support, and cultural education resources. ASP maintains permanent centers and hubs that support ongoing work outside the summer season, including field operations in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. Its disaster recovery work has included rebuilding efforts following flooding and storm damage in Appalachian communities.
People can engage with Appalachia Service Project by registering a volunteer group, serving as an individual volunteer, applying for seasonal staff or fellowship opportunities, supporting disaster recovery, donating financially, purchasing ASP merchandise, praying for Appalachian families and volunteers, or helping homeowners connect with services. ASP also provides cultural resources so volunteers and supporters can better understand the region’s history, strengths, challenges, and communities before and after serving.
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Church of ChristJoshua Ministerial Conference & ConclaveJoshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave is a Cincinnati-based annual gathering hosted through Gray Road Church of…
Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave
Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave — Organization Profile Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave is an annual ministry conference connected with Dr. Jeremy J. Flowers, Sr.’s preaching and leadership work and hosted through Gray Road Church of Christ in Cincinnati, Ohio.…
Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave — Organization Profile Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave is an annual ministry conference connected with Dr. Jeremy J. Flowers, Sr.’s preaching and leadership work and hosted through Gray Road Church of Christ in Cincinnati, Ohio. Public event materials describe it as a gathering designed to strengthen and encourage ministers and church workers through preaching, teaching, worship, and fellowship. Its public-facing content consistently presents the conference as a place where Gospel preachers, worship leaders, and ministry spouses can gather for development, encouragement, and shared ministry experience. The conference’s mission appears in the way it is promoted year after year. Public posts for the event describe a focus on empowering and developing Gospel preachers, worship leaders, and…
Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave — Organization Profile
Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave is an annual ministry conference connected with Dr. Jeremy J. Flowers, Sr.’s preaching and leadership work and hosted through Gray Road Church of Christ in Cincinnati, Ohio. Public event materials describe it as a gathering designed to strengthen and encourage ministers and church workers through preaching, teaching, worship, and fellowship. Its public-facing content consistently presents the conference as a place where Gospel preachers, worship leaders, and ministry spouses can gather for development, encouragement, and shared ministry experience.
The conference’s mission appears in the way it is promoted year after year. Public posts for the event describe a focus on empowering and developing Gospel preachers, worship leaders, and their spouses, while livestream archives show a structured conference environment with themed sessions, featured speakers, and worship-centered programming. Conference videos and event promotions indicate that the gathering is more than a single service; it functions as a multi-day experience that combines keynote preaching, live worship, and special sessions under a unifying biblical theme. Recent conference programming has included themes such as I Still Believe and Let Freedom Ring, reflecting a sermon-driven and Scripture-centered approach.
Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave serves ministry participants primarily through Cincinnati, Ohio, the Cincinnati metropolitan area, and Northern Kentucky, while also drawing guests and speakers from other cities. Video titles and event postings show participation from ministers representing places such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Tampa, Chicago, and Louisville. That geographic pattern suggests a conference rooted in a local congregation but designed for a broader network of ministers, worship leaders, and churches. Because the event is livestreamed and promoted online, its reach extends beyond those who attend in person and allows other viewers to access selected conference sessions digitally.
Operationally, the conference works through hosted services, livestreamed sessions, speaker features, and event registration tools. Gray Road Church of Christ provides the host setting and media channels, while conference-related promotions tied to Dr. Flowers and the church help direct attendees to registration and conference updates. Public materials also show vendor registration and scholarship or sponsorship appeals connected to certain conference years, indicating that the event includes practical support structures beyond the preaching program itself. Those details point to a conference model that blends ministry content with logistical planning for attendees, participants, and supporters.
People can engage with Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave in several ways. Prospective attendees can follow the host church’s website, calendar, and media channels for updates; watch livestreamed sessions on YouTube; and monitor official social channels for announcements. Supporters may also respond to conference-related sponsorship opportunities when publicly posted. For ministers, worship leaders, and ministry spouses seeking biblical encouragement, ministry development, and connection with a wider preaching and worship network, Joshua Ministerial Conference & Conclave offers a recurring gathering centered on preaching, worship, and fellowship under the leadership of Dr. Jeremy J. Flowers, Sr. and the ministry context of Gray Road Church of Christ in Cincinnati.
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Independent Christian ChurchProject Mañana InternationalProject Mañana International serves vulnerable children and families in the Dominican Republic through clean water, nutrition,…
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Project Mañana International — Organization Profile Project Mañana International is a 501(c)(3) Christian charitable organization that works to share the Gospel and help break the cycle of poverty by investing in impoverished children, their families, and their communities. Its ministry…
Project Mañana International — Organization Profile Project Mañana International is a 501(c)(3) Christian charitable organization that works to share the Gospel and help break the cycle of poverty by investing in impoverished children, their families, and their communities. Its ministry focuses on clean water, nutrition, education, discipling, health, and community development projects in the Dominican Republic. The organization’s U.S. mailing address is in Venice, Florida, through Agape Flights, while its field work is centered in the Dominican Republic. Project Mañana serves communities including San Pablo in Villa González, Ciudad de Dios in Cienfuegos, Dajabón, La Romana, La Vega, La Victoria, Licey, Mao, Moca, Puerto Plata, San Cristóbal, San Francisco de Macorís, San Pedro de Macorís, Santiago, and Santo Domingo. Project…
Project Mañana International — Organization Profile
Project Mañana International is a 501(c)(3) Christian charitable organization that works to share the Gospel and help break the cycle of poverty by investing in impoverished children, their families, and their communities. Its ministry focuses on clean water, nutrition, education, discipling, health, and community development projects in the Dominican Republic.
The organization’s U.S. mailing address is in Venice, Florida, through Agape Flights, while its field work is centered in the Dominican Republic. Project Mañana serves communities including San Pablo in Villa González, Ciudad de Dios in Cienfuegos, Dajabón, La Romana, La Vega, La Victoria, Licey, Mao, Moca, Puerto Plata, San Cristóbal, San Francisco de Macorís, San Pedro de Macorís, Santiago, and Santo Domingo.
Project Mañana began from the mission work of Brian and Nebraska Berman, who co-founded the ministry after Brian moved to the Dominican Republic in 2007 and began developing relationships with local communities. The organization officially opened in 2010 and has developed a ministry model that combines child sponsorship, direct services, discipleship, local employment, and short-term mission participation.
The ministry’s core projects include child sponsorship, clean water distribution, nutrition, Christian education, prison ministry, wellness services, and community development. Its Nutrition Project provides meals to impoverished children, while its Clean Water Project distributes water purification systems to families and communities. Its education work includes Project Mañana Private School and university scholarships, helping students pursue long-term opportunity through learning and support.
Project Mañana also operates the Holistic Care Center in San Pablo, a health and wellness clinic that provides medical, dental, and mental health services. Its Prison Project includes the Institute for Authentic Manhood and the Institute for Authentic Womanhood, which serve incarcerated men and women, prison officials, and surrounding communities through discipleship and life-formation programs.
People can engage with Project Mañana International by sponsoring a child, giving to a project, making a general donation, joining a short-term mission team, supporting a trip participant, applying for internships or missionary service, subscribing for updates, and praying for children, families, staff, and community leaders in the Dominican Republic. Its distinct contribution is a Gospel-centered, locally embedded ministry that connects clean water, nutrition, education, discipleship, wellness care, and mission trips for vulnerable children and families in the Dominican Republic.
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Canada Institute of LinguisticsCanada Institute of Linguistics — Organization Profile Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) is a Christian academic…
Canada Institute of Linguistics
Canada Institute of Linguistics — Organization Profile Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) is a Christian academic and ministry-training organization based in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. CanIL provides specialized training in applied linguistics, Bible translation, literacy, language development, language survey, orthography…
Canada Institute of Linguistics — Organization Profile Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) is a Christian academic and ministry-training organization based in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. CanIL provides specialized training in applied linguistics, Bible translation, literacy, language development, language survey, orthography development, and language documentation. The organization integrates scholarship with service to language communities worldwide, preparing students for cross-cultural work in language-related ministry and development. CanIL serves undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, certificate, and summer-program students through partnerships with Trinity Western University, Tyndale University, Northwest Seminary, and ACTS Seminaries. Its training is connected to campuses in Langley, British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario, with coursework designed for people preparing to serve language communities in Canada, North America, and around the world. SIL Global identifies…
Canada Institute of Linguistics — Organization Profile
Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) is a Christian academic and ministry-training organization based in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. CanIL provides specialized training in applied linguistics, Bible translation, literacy, language development, language survey, orthography development, and language documentation. The organization integrates scholarship with service to language communities worldwide, preparing students for cross-cultural work in language-related ministry and development.
CanIL serves undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, certificate, and summer-program students through partnerships with Trinity Western University, Tyndale University, Northwest Seminary, and ACTS Seminaries. Its training is connected to campuses in Langley, British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario, with coursework designed for people preparing to serve language communities in Canada, North America, and around the world. SIL Global identifies CanIL West at Trinity Western University and CanIL East at Tyndale University as training locations where students can take SIL courses for undergraduate or graduate credit.
The organization’s public materials describe CanIL as a place where students receive field-informed training from faculty and staff with cross-cultural and linguistic experience. CanIL offers degree pathways including BA programs in linguistics, MA programs in linguistics and translation, an MA in Translation of Scripture, and a Doctor of Ministry with a Bible Translation Specialization. Its training certificate options include Linguistics Technician, Field Linguist, Translation Specialist, Literacy & Education Technician, Literacy & Education Specialist, Scripture Engagement Worker, Language Surveyor, Lexicography Technician, and Christian Leadership.
CanIL operates through classroom instruction, online courses, summer intensives, academic resources, faculty mentoring, research opportunities, and community life. Its CanIL West campus is located at the Canada Institute of Linguistics Harvest Centre on the campus of Trinity Western University, with classrooms, a specialized computer lab, a linguistic library, offices, and student resources. CanIL East operates through a formal relationship with Tyndale University in Toronto, offering undergraduate linguistic training and extension-based coursework.
A central distinctive of CanIL is training people to serve minoritized language communities through practical, field-oriented linguistic and translation preparation. The organization’s approach combines academic study with preparation for service in Bible translation, literacy development, language documentation, and language-and-culture learning. CanIL also provides academic planning tools, financial aid information, completed theses, electronic working papers, and research opportunities for students pursuing language-focused service.
People can engage with Canada Institute of Linguistics by applying for a degree program, certificate track, individual course, online course, Summer@CanIL, or summer workshop. Supporters can give online, give monthly, use special giving options, contact the organization about admissions or donations, and pray for students preparing for language and Bible translation work. CanIL is listed as a registered Canadian charity and provides public contact information for general inquiries, admissions, and gifts.
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EducationJohnson Christian UniversityJohnson University (JU) is a private Christian university in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering residential and online degrees…
Johnson Christian University
Johnson University — Organization Profile Johnson University (often called JU) is a private Christian university located in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving students through residential and online degree options. Johnson describes itself as a Christ-centered community where students grow in faith, deepen…
Johnson University — Organization Profile Johnson University (often called JU) is a private Christian university located in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving students through residential and online degree options. Johnson describes itself as a Christ-centered community where students grow in faith, deepen purpose, and prepare for meaningful service in their careers and in the world. The university’s mission is to educate and develop students who advance the worldwide mission of Christ through their lives, ministries, and careers. Founded in 1893 by Ashley and Emma Johnson, the school’s history includes earlier names such as the School of Evangelists (1893) and Johnson Bible College (1909), before becoming Johnson University in 2011. Johnson’s institutional story emphasizes continuity in Christian formation and affordability, while expanding academic…
Johnson University — Organization Profile
Johnson University (often called JU) is a private Christian university located in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving students through residential and online degree options. Johnson describes itself as a Christ-centered community where students grow in faith, deepen purpose, and prepare for meaningful service in their careers and in the world. The university’s mission is to educate and develop students who advance the worldwide mission of Christ through their lives, ministries, and careers.
Founded in 1893 by Ashley and Emma Johnson, the school’s history includes earlier names such as the School of Evangelists (1893) and Johnson Bible College (1909), before becoming Johnson University in 2011. Johnson’s institutional story emphasizes continuity in Christian formation and affordability, while expanding academic scope and degree delivery over time. The university also notes that it acquired Florida Christian College in 2013 and later closed the Kissimmee campus in 2024 due to sustainability challenges.
Johnson’s academic identity is shaped by its commitment to biblical formation alongside professional preparation. One distinctive Johnson highlights is a dual-major approach, where students complete a major in Bible & Theology along with a major of their choice. The university organizes programs across multiple academic schools, supporting students pursuing church ministry and missions as well as education, leadership, counseling-related pathways, and other career directions.
Campus life is tied closely to Johnson’s formation goals, combining community rhythms, spiritual development, and student support resources. The Tennessee campus sits along the French Broad River in south Knoxville, positioning students in a rural-style campus environment while remaining within reach of Knoxville and the Smoky Mountains region. Alongside on-campus life, Johnson also offers online programs designed for students who need flexibility due to work, family, or ministry responsibilities.
People can engage Johnson University in several ways. Prospective students can explore admissions resources, request information, and connect with the admissions team by phone or email. Churches and ministry partners often connect with Johnson through student internships, ministry preparation, and pathways that prepare graduates for congregational and mission service. Supporters can participate through giving opportunities that help fund scholarships and student success initiatives aligned with the university’s mission.
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Independent Christian ChurchAmerican Indian Christian MissionAmerican Indian Christian Mission serves Native communities in Arizona through a Christ-centered boarding school, family outreach,…
American Indian Christian Mission
American Indian Christian Mission — Organization Profile American Indian Christian Mission is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on evangelizing and equipping Native Americans for Christ. The ministry is often identified by the abbreviation AICM and describes its work through a…
American Indian Christian Mission — Organization Profile American Indian Christian Mission is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on evangelizing and equipping Native Americans for Christ. The ministry is often identified by the abbreviation AICM and describes its work through a three-fold focus: the AICM boarding school, outreach to families of students, and the Apache Christian Connection, also known as the Blue Bus ministry. Its stated purpose is to help Native Americans hear the gospel, grow in Christ, and be equipped for lasting influence in their communities. AICM is based in Show Low, Arizona, and its ministry focuses especially on the Navajo and White Mountain Apache people. The organization serves Native communities in the White Mountains of Arizona, including outreach connected…
American Indian Christian Mission — Organization Profile
American Indian Christian Mission is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on evangelizing and equipping Native Americans for Christ. The ministry is often identified by the abbreviation AICM and describes its work through a three-fold focus: the AICM boarding school, outreach to families of students, and the Apache Christian Connection, also known as the Blue Bus ministry. Its stated purpose is to help Native Americans hear the gospel, grow in Christ, and be equipped for lasting influence in their communities.
AICM is based in Show Low, Arizona, and its ministry focuses especially on the Navajo and White Mountain Apache people. The organization serves Native communities in the White Mountains of Arizona, including outreach connected with the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. AICM’s campus provides a residential school environment, while its outreach ministries extend beyond campus to families, churches, and reservation communities.
The American Indian Christian School began in 1985 and serves students through a Christ-centered boarding school model. AICM states that the school is designed to produce well-educated Christian leaders who can positively affect their communities and culture. Students live on the mission campus during the school week and return home on weekends. The school provides classes for students in third through ninth grade, along with housing, meals, transportation, chapel, Bible classes, and daily care from Christian staff and house parents.
AICM also operates family outreach that takes the gospel directly to the families of students. The ministry’s stated concern is that long-term change requires reaching the home, not only providing care while students are on campus. Through this work, staff and volunteers seek to build relationships with families, encourage students’ parents and relatives, and connect the school’s ministry with the broader life of Native communities.
Another major part of AICM’s work is the Apache Christian Connection, or Blue Bus ministry, which reaches children and families on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. AICM uses converted blue buses to visit locations on the reservation several days a week, year-round. Children are picked up for Bible stories, games, crafts, and relationship-building, and families are invited to connect with White Mountain Apache Christian Church or Cibecue Christian Church.
People can engage with American Indian Christian Mission by praying, giving, sponsoring a child, volunteering on campus, serving with a ministry team, applying for employment, or helping meet department needs. AICM offers short-term ministry team opportunities for groups who want cross-cultural ministry experience in the White Mountains of Arizona, and it also welcomes volunteers who can assist with students, campus projects, maintenance, and weekly reservation outreach.
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Church of ChristBear Valley Bible Institute LectureshipBear Valley Bible Institute’s Lectureship is an annual Bible teaching series connected to BVBI’s preacher training…
Bear Valley Bible Institute Lectureship
Bear Valley Bible Institute Lectureship — Organization Profile Bear Valley Bible Institute (BVBI) is a ministry training school focused on preparing students to preach, teach, and serve in the local church through concentrated Bible study. Based in Denver, Colorado, BVBI…
Bear Valley Bible Institute Lectureship — Organization Profile Bear Valley Bible Institute (BVBI) is a ministry training school focused on preparing students to preach, teach, and serve in the local church through concentrated Bible study. Based in Denver, Colorado, BVBI describes its teaching as anchored in Scripture and aimed at shaping leaders who handle God’s Word with clarity and conviction. Within that broader mission, the Bear Valley Bible Institute Lectureship (often referred to as the “Bear Valley Lectures”) serves as an annual concentrated series of Bible lessons connected to the school’s work. The lectureship is designed to provide structured instruction around a biblical theme, drawing on multiple speakers and sessions that support preaching, teaching, and deeper engagement with the text…
Bear Valley Bible Institute Lectureship — Organization Profile
Bear Valley Bible Institute (BVBI) is a ministry training school focused on preparing students to preach, teach, and serve in the local church through concentrated Bible study. Based in Denver, Colorado, BVBI describes its teaching as anchored in Scripture and aimed at shaping leaders who handle God’s Word with clarity and conviction.
Within that broader mission, the Bear Valley Bible Institute Lectureship (often referred to as the “Bear Valley Lectures”) serves as an annual concentrated series of Bible lessons connected to the school’s work. The lectureship is designed to provide structured instruction around a biblical theme, drawing on multiple speakers and sessions that support preaching, teaching, and deeper engagement with the text of Scripture.
A distinctive feature of the BVBI Lectureship is its commitment to making teaching accessible beyond the on-site experience. BVBI publishes lectureship resources through its online platforms, including audio and other materials associated with lectureship lessons. This makes the lectureship useful as an ongoing reference point for sermon preparation, personal study, or congregational classes—especially for those who want organized teaching tied to a single book or theme.
The lectureship also reflects BVBI’s broader emphasis on equipping workers for ministry through intensive biblical coursework. BVBI’s core programs include a two-year preaching program and graduate-level study, alongside ongoing resources intended to support continuing education. The lectureship sits naturally within this ecosystem: it gathers focused instruction in a way that complements the school’s classroom training and its wider publishing and media efforts.
BVBI’s ministry is not limited to Denver. Through its international schools initiative, the institute partners with local teachers and supporters to help train preachers and church leaders in multiple settings outside the United States. In that sense, BVBI’s lectureship materials can serve people well beyond the local campus, reinforcing a broader reach that includes both U.S.-based congregations and international training efforts.
Ways to engage with the BVBI Lectureship include using the published lessons for ongoing study, sharing resources with ministry teams, and supporting the institute’s work through giving and partnership. Those who want to connect directly can contact BVBI for guidance on programs, resources, and how the lectureship materials can strengthen preaching and teaching in the church.
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Independent Christian ChurchWhite Fields Overseas EvangelismWhite Fields Overseas Evangelism supports overseas evangelism, church planting, national evangelists, teaching resources, prayer initiatives, and…
White Fields Overseas Evangelism
White Fields Overseas Evangelism — Organization Profile White Fields Overseas Evangelism is a Christian missions organization established to spread the gospel message of Jesus Christ to every nation. The ministry takes its name and focus from John 4:35 and Luke…
White Fields Overseas Evangelism — Organization Profile White Fields Overseas Evangelism is a Christian missions organization established to spread the gospel message of Jesus Christ to every nation. The ministry takes its name and focus from John 4:35 and Luke 10:2, emphasizing the biblical image of fields ready for harvest and the need for workers to go into that harvest. Its stated approach is non-denominational in structure and patterned after the New Testament church. The ministry was founded by Reggie Thomas, who dedicated his work to overseas evangelism with the goal of taking the Great Commission seriously across national and cultural boundaries. White Fields describes its work as reaching the world with the good news that Jesus brings eternal life…
White Fields Overseas Evangelism — Organization Profile
White Fields Overseas Evangelism is a Christian missions organization established to spread the gospel message of Jesus Christ to every nation. The ministry takes its name and focus from John 4:35 and Luke 10:2, emphasizing the biblical image of fields ready for harvest and the need for workers to go into that harvest. Its stated approach is non-denominational in structure and patterned after the New Testament church.
The ministry was founded by Reggie Thomas, who dedicated his work to overseas evangelism with the goal of taking the Great Commission seriously across national and cultural boundaries. White Fields describes its work as reaching the world with the good news that Jesus brings eternal life in relationship with the one true God. Its ministry identity includes evangelism, church planting, teaching, prayer for unreached peoples, and practical care for vulnerable children.
White Fields Overseas Evangelism is publicly connected with Joplin, Missouri, and describes its work as international in scope. Its website lists ministry activity in many countries and regions, including Haiti, India, Liberia, Cuba, Uganda, Antigua, the Philippines, and other nations. The organization emphasizes support for native or national evangelists who can work within their own cultural settings, often with fewer resources than foreign missionaries would require.
A central part of the ministry’s strategy is supporting native evangelists and helping plant churches in unreached nations, villages, and peoples. White Fields states that it partners with evangelists, matches them with sponsors, and encourages prayer and monthly support. The ministry also provides resources such as sermons, articles, International Bible School lessons, Muslim teaching lessons, newsletters, and a World Prayer Map focused on reached and unreached nations.
White Fields also includes White Fields Orphanage Ministries, a children’s ministry connected to the organization’s overseas work. The ministry’s official materials describe orphanage support in countries such as Haiti, India, and Liberia. This work has included feeding, housing, educating, and caring for children through partner homes and orphanage ministries, alongside the evangelistic and church-planting focus of the organization.
People can engage with White Fields Overseas Evangelism by praying for unreached nations, supporting national evangelists, giving toward ministry work, using its teaching and prayer resources, contacting the ministry about opportunities to help, or partnering with White Fields Orphanage Ministries. The organization’s “What Can I Do?” materials encourage Christians and churches to select nations for prayer, identify contacts, support evangelists, and help launch new churches where no New Testament church is present.
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Independent Christian ChurchAsian Partners InternationalAsian Partners International supports integrated development in North India through community learning centers, leadership training, women’s…
Asian Partners International
Asian Partners International — Organization Profile Asian Partners International (API) is a Christian nonprofit organization focused on integrated development among vulnerable communities in North India and other restricted-access contexts. The organization describes its work as a catalyst that connects communities,…
Asian Partners International — Organization Profile Asian Partners International (API) is a Christian nonprofit organization focused on integrated development among vulnerable communities in North India and other restricted-access contexts. The organization describes its work as a catalyst that connects communities, resources, and sustainable local solutions so that needs can be addressed in practical ways. Its public materials identify the ministry’s core work as developing people and communities through community learning centers, leadership development, women’s empowerment, care for children and youth, and disaster relief. The organization’s mission centers on accessing communities through needs-based programs and maximizing local and global resources for vulnerable populations. API’s approach combines humanitarian and community-development work with leadership training and long-term local engagement. Its programs are designed…
Asian Partners International — Organization Profile
Asian Partners International (API) is a Christian nonprofit organization focused on integrated development among vulnerable communities in North India and other restricted-access contexts. The organization describes its work as a catalyst that connects communities, resources, and sustainable local solutions so that needs can be addressed in practical ways. Its public materials identify the ministry’s core work as developing people and communities through community learning centers, leadership development, women’s empowerment, care for children and youth, and disaster relief.
The organization’s mission centers on accessing communities through needs-based programs and maximizing local and global resources for vulnerable populations. API’s approach combines humanitarian and community-development work with leadership training and long-term local engagement. Its programs are designed to respond to visible needs while building relationships with community leaders, families, women, children, and other local partners.
Asian Partners International is based in Lubbock, Texas, with listed ministry activity focused especially in North India. Its work serves marginalized and vulnerable populations, including women facing poverty and social barriers, children and youth in difficult circumstances, and communities affected by natural disasters. ECFA lists the organization’s ministry sectors and types as including international missions, community development, discipleship, orphan care, women’s ministry, evangelism, and church planting.
A central part of API’s strategy is the Community Learning Center model. The organization describes a Community Learning Center as a bridge into the community for integrated development, helping identify local needs, discover bridge-builders, provide resources, and implement service opportunities that fit the place where people live. API also trains local leaders, with an emphasis on mentoring, character formation, and equipping leaders who can serve and develop other leaders in their own context.
API’s women’s empowerment work uses Community Learning Centers to provide practical skills training, including trades such as sewing, food preparation, beautician training, and other cottage-industry opportunities. The organization states that these programs are intended to help women gain skills, confidence, economic independence, and the ability to support their families and communities. Its children and youth work includes shelter homes, sports clubs, literacy centers, adoption centers, and work among railway children, with an emphasis on safe environments, education, medical care, and family restoration where possible.
People can engage with Asian Partners International by learning about its work, contacting the organization, praying for its ministry, giving to its general fund or project categories, and supporting specific program areas such as Community Learning Centers, leadership development, women’s empowerment, children and youth work, and disaster relief. The organization is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and donations are directed through its online giving platform or by mail.
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Church of ChristWorld English Institute and Bible Correspondence SchoolWorld English Institute & Bible Correspondence School (WEI) teaches English using Bible-based reading assignments, pairing students…
World English Institute and Bible Correspondence School
World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School — Organization Profile World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School (WEI) is an evangelistic teaching ministry that uses English instruction as a bridge to Bible study. Its stated purpose is “proclaiming the gospel…
World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School — Organization Profile World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School (WEI) is an evangelistic teaching ministry that uses English instruction as a bridge to Bible study. Its stated purpose is “proclaiming the gospel throughout the world” by using God’s Word as the text to teach English grammar, helping students improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking while being introduced to Scripture through structured lessons. WEI’s model is built around a teacher–student relationship. Students enroll for free, work through lessons online at their own pace, and are paired with a volunteer teacher who reviews submitted work and provides encouragement. WEI describes this approach as a way for Christians to participate in missions from home, using…
World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School — Organization Profile
World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School (WEI) is an evangelistic teaching ministry that uses English instruction as a bridge to Bible study. Its stated purpose is “proclaiming the gospel throughout the world” by using God’s Word as the text to teach English grammar, helping students improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking while being introduced to Scripture through structured lessons.
WEI’s model is built around a teacher–student relationship. Students enroll for free, work through lessons online at their own pace, and are paired with a volunteer teacher who reviews submitted work and provides encouragement. WEI describes this approach as a way for Christians to participate in missions from home, using the organization’s teaching platform to connect with learners from many nations.
Alongside its online learning site, WEI publishes regular updates and newsletters that highlight its work and share stories from students and teachers. The ministry also provides courses at multiple levels (elementary, intermediate, and advanced) and supplemental lessons, with certificates and diploma milestones described as part of its learning pathway. WEI emphasizes that the Bible reading components are integrated into the English lessons, aiming to place Scripture in front of students who may not otherwise engage it.
Administratively, WEI lists two primary offices and notes local church oversight connected to those locations. The organization identifies a Gresham, Oregon office (at Metro Church of Christ) and a Maryville, Tennessee office (at Maryville Church of Christ), reflecting an operational footprint that supports participation across the United States and internationally through the internet-based program.
People can engage with WEI by enrolling as students, registering as volunteer teachers, sharing the program with their congregations or communities, and supporting the ministry financially through its published giving options. For churches seeking a practical way to build outreach relationships, WEI positions its English-and-Bible lesson structure as a scalable tool that can be used for local ministry or global connection.
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Church of ChristHope for Haiti’s ChildrenHope for Haiti’s Children serves Haitian children and families through Christian education, sponsorship, healthcare, food support,…
Hope for Haiti’s Children
Hope for Haiti’s Children — Organization Profile Hope for Haiti’s Children, also known as HFHC, is a Christian nonprofit based in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving children and families in Haiti. The organization strives to demonstrate Christian compassion to poverty-bound Haitian children…
Hope for Haiti’s Children — Organization Profile Hope for Haiti’s Children, also known as HFHC, is a Christian nonprofit based in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving children and families in Haiti. The organization strives to demonstrate Christian compassion to poverty-bound Haitian children and their families, providing opportunities for children to become leaders in their homes, churches, and communities. The organization’s core focus is helping Haitian children grow spiritually, academically, physically, and socially through Christian education, sponsorship, healthcare, food, orphan care, and leadership development. HFHC’s work is shaped by a desire to serve vulnerable children in practical ways while helping raise up future Christian leaders in Haiti. Hope for Haiti’s Children serves Haiti, working with Haitian churches, schools, staff, and local Christian professionals.…
Hope for Haiti’s Children — Organization Profile
Hope for Haiti’s Children, also known as HFHC, is a Christian nonprofit based in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving children and families in Haiti. The organization strives to demonstrate Christian compassion to poverty-bound Haitian children and their families, providing opportunities for children to become leaders in their homes, churches, and communities.
The organization’s core focus is helping Haitian children grow spiritually, academically, physically, and socially through Christian education, sponsorship, healthcare, food, orphan care, and leadership development. HFHC’s work is shaped by a desire to serve vulnerable children in practical ways while helping raise up future Christian leaders in Haiti.
Hope for Haiti’s Children serves Haiti, working with Haitian churches, schools, staff, and local Christian professionals. The organization states that its Haiti work is locally operated by trusted Haitian Christian professionals and is recognized by the government of Haiti as an official non-governmental organization, Espoir Pour Les Enfants d’Haiti. Its U.S. office in Cincinnati, Ohio supports donors, sponsors, churches, volunteers, and ministry partners.
The organization operates through several connected ministry areas. Child sponsorship helps provide tuition, school supplies, uniforms, healthcare, and special gifts. HFHC also supports children’s education and schools, orphan housing and care, medical missions, Christian leadership youth camp, crisis relief, and Project Hope 2030. Its food and water efforts include school lunch support and hunger relief, while Christmas Joy Boxes provide simple gifts and encouragement for children in Haiti.
A distinctive part of Hope for Haiti’s Children’s ministry is combining child sponsorship, Christian education, healthcare, nutrition, orphan care, and spiritual training into a long-term path of leadership development. The ministry seeks not only to meet immediate needs but also to help children grow into leaders who can bless their families, churches, and communities. Its school partnerships and youth leadership programs reflect this emphasis on long-term formation.
People can engage with Hope for Haiti’s Children by sponsoring a child, giving to the Children’s Food Fund, supporting Project Hope 2030, packing Christmas Joy Boxes, attending events, giving online, subscribing to updates, joining church-based efforts, or praying for the children, schools, staff, and churches served through the ministry. Supporters can also manage sponsorships online, explore legacy giving, and follow HFHC’s news and social media for ministry updates.
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Church of ChristThe Gospel of Christ (TGOC)The Gospel of Christ (TGOC) is a Tennessee-based evangelistic media ministry providing free Bible lessons through…
The Gospel of Christ (TGOC)
The Gospel of Christ (TGOC) — Organization Profile The Gospel of Christ (TGOC) is an evangelistic media ministry dedicated to “taking the WHOLE gospel to the WHOLE world” through television, radio, and digital distribution. TGOC’s work centers on presenting Bible…
The Gospel of Christ (TGOC) — Organization Profile The Gospel of Christ (TGOC) is an evangelistic media ministry dedicated to “taking the WHOLE gospel to the WHOLE world” through television, radio, and digital distribution. TGOC’s work centers on presenting Bible lessons that churches and individuals can use for outreach, personal study, and congregational teaching, with an emphasis on clear New Testament instruction and broad accessibility across multiple platforms. A distinctive of TGOC is its commitment to FREE media distribution. The ministry provides free audio and video lessons (including USB, DVD, and digital downloads) to unrestricted areas of the world, along with downloadable transcripts. This model is designed to remove cost barriers for seekers, missionaries, and congregations that want consistent teaching…
The Gospel of Christ (TGOC) — Organization Profile
The Gospel of Christ (TGOC) is an evangelistic media ministry dedicated to “taking the WHOLE gospel to the WHOLE world” through television, radio, and digital distribution. TGOC’s work centers on presenting Bible lessons that churches and individuals can use for outreach, personal study, and congregational teaching, with an emphasis on clear New Testament instruction and broad accessibility across multiple platforms.
A distinctive of TGOC is its commitment to FREE media distribution. The ministry provides free audio and video lessons (including USB, DVD, and digital downloads) to unrestricted areas of the world, along with downloadable transcripts. This model is designed to remove cost barriers for seekers, missionaries, and congregations that want consistent teaching content for Bible studies, evangelism efforts, and ongoing discipleship.
TGOC also maintains a wide broadcast footprint. The ministry states that it airs on over 200 television stations and distributes content through streaming and on-demand channels. In addition to the website’s on-demand library, TGOC points audiences to access points such as Roku and Amazon Fire TV, podcasts and music platforms, and app-based viewing. This multi-channel approach helps keep Bible teaching available for those who watch live broadcasts, those who primarily stream, and those who prefer audio-based learning.
The ministry operates with church oversight. TGOC states that the work is overseen by the elders of the Red Hill church of Christ in Manchester, Tennessee, and it also maintains a board of trustees to assist with day-to-day direction as a nonprofit. This structure reflects a church-supported model intended to keep the ministry aligned with its evangelistic purpose and accountable in governance.
TGOC’s leadership team includes staff roles focused on production, operations, and public engagement. Ben Bailey serves as the program’s Speaker/Evangelist, while the office and operations work includes management and communications responsibilities to coordinate broadcasts, free media requests, and support relationships with congregations. TGOC also uses field representatives in different regions to help congregations learn about the ministry and coordinate engagement.
TGOC is based for correspondence at McMinnville, Tennessee, and serves viewers and churches across the United States and internationally through broadcast, streaming, and free-resource distribution. People can engage with TGOC by watching or sharing lessons, requesting free media for personal or congregational use, using the Bible Knowledge Base and study aids, and supporting the work financially through its giving options.
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Church of ChristExposure Youth Camp (EYC)Exposure Youth Camp is an annual December youth ministry event in Huntsville, Alabama, centered on worship,…
Exposure Youth Camp (EYC)
Exposure Youth Camp — Organization Profile Exposure Youth Camp, often abbreviated EYC, is an annual youth ministry event held in Huntsville, Alabama, each year on December 27–30. Rather than operating as a traditional summer camp, it functions as a multi-day…
Exposure Youth Camp — Organization Profile Exposure Youth Camp, often abbreviated EYC, is an annual youth ministry event held in Huntsville, Alabama, each year on December 27–30. Rather than operating as a traditional summer camp, it functions as a multi-day gathering built around worship, Bible teaching, fellowship, and organized group activities for students and leaders. The camp describes itself as being driven by engaging worship, challenging classes, and team time, and it is organized by a board of directors made up of ministers and other Christian leaders. The camp’s core focus is helping students grow spiritually through concentrated teaching and shared experiences. Its official materials emphasize sharing the gospel and encouraging participants to think seriously about biblical truth. One of…
Exposure Youth Camp — Organization Profile
Exposure Youth Camp, often abbreviated EYC, is an annual youth ministry event held in Huntsville, Alabama, each year on December 27–30. Rather than operating as a traditional summer camp, it functions as a multi-day gathering built around worship, Bible teaching, fellowship, and organized group activities for students and leaders. The camp describes itself as being driven by engaging worship, challenging classes, and team time, and it is organized by a board of directors made up of ministers and other Christian leaders.
The camp’s core focus is helping students grow spiritually through concentrated teaching and shared experiences. Its official materials emphasize sharing the gospel and encouraging participants to think seriously about biblical truth. One of its distinctive teaching elements is a set of classes called Spiritual Challenge Sessions, which are designed to help attendees dig deeper into Scripture and engage topics such as apologetics, the afterlife, and question-and-answer discussions. The event also includes worship services, youth group time, and singing opportunities as part of its overall ministry approach.
Exposure Youth Camp serves youth groups, students, and adult leaders who travel to the event from multiple congregations. While the gathering takes place in Huntsville, Alabama, its leadership team includes people serving from Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee, reflecting a broader regional reach across the Southeast. The event’s schedule and registration materials show a structured experience that includes meals, hotel accommodations, team assignments, worship sessions, classes, and group-leader coordination. That setup allows churches and youth groups to participate in a shared event while still attending as organized groups under their own leaders.
A notable part of the camp’s structure is its use of team-based programming alongside worship and teaching. Team time is woven into the event schedule, and participants also have access to practical resources such as FAQs, group leader information, and a dedicated app with schedules, alerts, and event details. Registration information indicates that attendance packages typically include all camp activities, seven meals, hotel accommodations, and event entry, making the event a bundled ministry experience rather than a single-session conference. The camp also maintains an EXPO Shop for merchandise connected to the event.
People can engage with Exposure Youth Camp in several ways. Churches and youth groups can register to attend, group leaders can use the event resources to prepare their students, and individuals can follow camp updates through the official website, app, and social channels. The board also provides channels for questions, emergency communication, vendor registration, and general event information. Because the event is built around worship, biblical teaching, and organized fellowship for youth groups, it is especially relevant for congregations looking for a year-end gathering that combines instruction, logistics, and shared participation in one setting.
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Church of ChristNortheast Baltimore Bible Institute & CollegeNortheast Baltimore Bible Institute & College (NBBIC) is an online Bible college based in Baltimore, Maryland,…
Northeast Baltimore Bible Institute & College
Northeast Baltimore Bible Institute & College — Organization Profile Northeast Baltimore Bible Institute & College (NBBIC) is a Christian Bible college that provides structured Bible and ministry training through an online campus, with coursework organized in clearly defined study levels.…
Northeast Baltimore Bible Institute & College — Organization Profile Northeast Baltimore Bible Institute & College (NBBIC) is a Christian Bible college that provides structured Bible and ministry training through an online campus, with coursework organized in clearly defined study levels. The school describes its mission as supporting the Great Commission by helping people hear and learn the gospel message, and it emphasizes instructional support for a limited student cohort. NBBIC is based at 9420 Belair Road in Baltimore, Maryland, and its program is designed to serve students who want guided coursework without relocating. In its school materials, NBBIC describes itself as an affiliated school connected to the Sunset International Bible Institute (SIBI) curriculum approach, using a blend of Bible instruction…
Northeast Baltimore Bible Institute & College — Organization Profile
Northeast Baltimore Bible Institute & College (NBBIC) is a Christian Bible college that provides structured Bible and ministry training through an online campus, with coursework organized in clearly defined study levels. The school describes its mission as supporting the Great Commission by helping people hear and learn the gospel message, and it emphasizes instructional support for a limited student cohort.
NBBIC is based at 9420 Belair Road in Baltimore, Maryland, and its program is designed to serve students who want guided coursework without relocating. In its school materials, NBBIC describes itself as an affiliated school connected to the Sunset International Bible Institute (SIBI) curriculum approach, using a blend of Bible instruction and ministry-focused principles to support spiritual formation and practical preparation.
The school’s curriculum is organized into multiple tracks and levels. NBBIC outlines Level I (Personal Growth) and Level II (Bible Study) as certificate-oriented study options, while Level III is presented as the Bible Ministry degree level. Within Level III, NBBIC lists Bible Ministry Degree Programs that include both associate- and bachelor-level pathways, with course-count requirements tied to each credential.
NBBIC also promotes several ministry certification pathways. Alongside its study levels, the school lists 5-course Ministry Certification Programs, including options such as a Teacher Certification Program, Leadership Certification Program, Preacher Certification Program, Soul Winning Certification Program, and a Continuing Education Program. These certificate routes are positioned as focused training for students seeking targeted preparation in specific ministry and service areas.
Delivery and participation are oriented toward online learning and structured academic expectations. NBBIC publishes school policies and requirements addressing registration, course progression, transfers, and academic expectations, and it provides a student handbook that outlines study methods and student responsibilities. Prospective students can begin by completing the enrollment and course application forms and reviewing the handbook and enrollment disclaimer.
Those who want to engage with NBBIC can do so in several practical ways: apply as a student, enroll in individual courses, or pursue a certificate or degree pathway over time. The school also provides a pathway for those interested in serving as instructors through an instructor application. For churches and leaders in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond, NBBIC’s online format offers a way to encourage members toward consistent, guided Bible study while remaining rooted in their local congregations.
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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…
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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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Independent Christian ChurchEbenezer Senior Citizen’s Home- HaifaEbenezer Senior Citizen’s Home in Haifa provides a believing senior care community for elderly Jewish, Arab,…
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Ebenezer Senior Citizen’s Home — Organization Profile Ebenezer Senior Citizen’s Home in Haifa is a Christian senior care home for elderly believers in Yeshua, Jesus Christ, in Israel. The name “Ebenezer” comes from 1 Samuel 7:12 and reflects the home’s…
Ebenezer Senior Citizen’s Home — Organization Profile Ebenezer Senior Citizen’s Home in Haifa is a Christian senior care home for elderly believers in Yeshua, Jesus Christ, in Israel. The name “Ebenezer” comes from 1 Samuel 7:12 and reflects the home’s testimony that the Lord has helped and will continue to care for his people. Its ministry focus is providing a safe, loving home where elderly believers’ physical, spiritual, and emotional needs are cared for in a believing environment. Ebenezer is located in Haifa, Israel, at 41 Meir Rutberg Street. The home serves Israeli citizens in their elderly years, including Jewish, Arab, and other Gentile believers from different backgrounds and languages. Public directory information notes residents with Hebrew, Arabic, English, German,…
Ebenezer Senior Citizen’s Home — Organization Profile
Ebenezer Senior Citizen’s Home in Haifa is a Christian senior care home for elderly believers in Yeshua, Jesus Christ, in Israel. The name “Ebenezer” comes from 1 Samuel 7:12 and reflects the home’s testimony that the Lord has helped and will continue to care for his people. Its ministry focus is providing a safe, loving home where elderly believers’ physical, spiritual, and emotional needs are cared for in a believing environment.
Ebenezer is located in Haifa, Israel, at 41 Meir Rutberg Street. The home serves Israeli citizens in their elderly years, including Jewish, Arab, and other Gentile believers from different backgrounds and languages. Public directory information notes residents with Hebrew, Arabic, English, German, Romanian, Hungarian, Serbian, and other language backgrounds, all united by faith in Christ.
The home was founded in 1976 and has served many elderly believers, including Holocaust survivors. Ebenezer’s materials explain that older believers in Israel may experience loneliness, isolation, or rejection because of their faith in Yeshua, sometimes even within their own families. The home exists to provide a supportive Christian community where residents can live with dignity, fellowship, prayer, worship, and daily encouragement in the Lord.
Ebenezer’s daily life includes prayer, Scripture reading, singing, meals, activities, and shared fellowship. Resident activities include basket weaving, art, embroidery, rug weaving, trips, physical therapy, concerts, and other community experiences. The home also emphasizes the spiritual calling of older believers, encouraging residents to continue serving through prayer for one another, the staff, the next generation, and the wider body of believers.
The home operates as a nonprofit and relies on donations and partner organizations because many residents cannot cover the full cost of care. IsraelGives states that Ebenezer provides physical, health, social, and spiritual care in accordance with Ministry of Welfare requirements. New resident inquiries are available for people living in Israel, with applications reviewed according to resident criteria and care needs.
People can engage with Ebenezer Senior Citizen’s Home by praying for residents and staff, giving financially through the home’s donation pages and partner organizations, subscribing to updates, contacting the home, arranging a visit by appointment, or volunteering. Volunteer opportunities are available for adults ages 18–35 who want to serve elderly believers through practical support, nurses’ aide help, general assistance, and maintenance.
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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,…
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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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Independent Christian ChurchNEXT MangaNEXT Manga produces and distributes Bible-based manga books and booklets for readers, classrooms, ministry groups, and…
NEXT Manga
NEXT Manga — Organization Profile NEXT Manga, also presented online as NEXTmanga, is a Christian media ministry that produces and distributes biblically based manga designed to communicate the story of God’s redemption through Japanese comic art. Its public materials describe…
NEXT Manga — Organization Profile NEXT Manga, also presented online as NEXTmanga, is a Christian media ministry that produces and distributes biblically based manga designed to communicate the story of God’s redemption through Japanese comic art. Its public materials describe the organization as “media for the next generation,” with a focus on making the Bible’s message accessible to manga readers through printed books, booklets, translations, and publishing partnerships. NEXT Manga is connected with Seattle, Washington, as its listed home base, while its production is identified with Japan. Its work reaches readers and ministry partners in multiple countries and language communities through translations and distribution projects. The organization lists NEXT manga books in languages including Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Dutch, English, French,…
NEXT Manga — Organization Profile
NEXT Manga, also presented online as NEXTmanga, is a Christian media ministry that produces and distributes biblically based manga designed to communicate the story of God’s redemption through Japanese comic art. Its public materials describe the organization as “media for the next generation,” with a focus on making the Bible’s message accessible to manga readers through printed books, booklets, translations, and publishing partnerships.
NEXT Manga is connected with Seattle, Washington, as its listed home base, while its production is identified with Japan. Its work reaches readers and ministry partners in multiple countries and language communities through translations and distribution projects. The organization lists NEXT manga books in languages including Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, Khmer, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, and more.
The ministry’s central publishing work is a six-book manga series that covers the Bible’s storyline from Genesis to Revelation. The books are Manga MUTINY, Manga MELECH, Manga MESSENGERS, Manga MESSIAH, Manga METAMORPHOSIS, and Manga MAJESTY. Together, these volumes present biblical narratives in a visual format intended for readers who may be more comfortable with graphic storytelling than with traditional Bible reading formats.
NEXT Manga also offers shorter, lower-cost booklet resources for ministry use. Its booklets include The Messiah and Manga Mission, which are described as shorter versions connected to Manga MESSIAH. These materials are designed for distribution, work groups, classroom settings, group discussion, and ministry projects. The organization notes that Manga Mission can be customized internally for ministry purposes when large projects require many copies.
Translation and publishing partnerships are a major part of NEXT Manga’s strategy. The organization works with partners including Bible societies, mission organizations, and publishers to make the books available in different languages and regions. Its website invites readers and ministry workers to ask about available translations and to request help finding specific language editions.
People can engage with NEXT Manga by ordering books or booklets, asking about translations, donating to support distribution, subscribing for updates, contacting the organization about ministry needs, or partnering in large-scale distribution projects. Its distinct contribution is using Japanese manga as a Bible-engagement and outreach tool for younger readers, classrooms, ministry groups, and global language communities.
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Independent Christian ChurchHanging Rock Christian CampHanging Rock Christian Camp serves churches, families, and campers through Christian summer camps, retreats, outdoor activities,…
Hanging Rock Christian Camp
Hanging Rock Christian Camp — Organization Profile Hanging Rock Christian Camp is a Christian camp and retreat center located in West Lebanon, Indiana. The camp provides opportunities for churches, individuals, families, and communities to establish and strengthen their relationship with…
Hanging Rock Christian Camp — Organization Profile Hanging Rock Christian Camp is a Christian camp and retreat center located in West Lebanon, Indiana. The camp provides opportunities for churches, individuals, families, and communities to establish and strengthen their relationship with Christ through summer camps, retreats, outdoor activities, hospitality, worship, Bible study, and Christian fellowship. The organization’s core focus is helping guests disconnect from the pressures of everyday life and reconnect with Christ and one another in a Christian camp setting. Hanging Rock describes its vision as building and sustaining a thriving Christian camp where guests experience rest, renewal, and a deepening relationship with God and others. The camp is a 501(c)(3) organization and states that it is committed to offering…
Hanging Rock Christian Camp — Organization Profile
Hanging Rock Christian Camp is a Christian camp and retreat center located in West Lebanon, Indiana. The camp provides opportunities for churches, individuals, families, and communities to establish and strengthen their relationship with Christ through summer camps, retreats, outdoor activities, hospitality, worship, Bible study, and Christian fellowship.
The organization’s core focus is helping guests disconnect from the pressures of everyday life and reconnect with Christ and one another in a Christian camp setting. Hanging Rock describes its vision as building and sustaining a thriving Christian camp where guests experience rest, renewal, and a deepening relationship with God and others. The camp is a 501(c)(3) organization and states that it is committed to offering hospitality and maintaining the integrity of its Christian testimony.
Hanging Rock serves west-central Indiana and east-central Illinois, with support from 70 Church of Christ and Christian Churches in that region. Established in 1946, the camp has served thousands of campers and retreat guests over several generations. Its programs welcome children, youth, families, churches, and ministry groups who use the camp for summer programming, retreats, volunteer service, and spiritual renewal.
The camp operates through summer camps, specialty camps, retreat rentals, facilities, volunteer opportunities, and year-round ministry support. Its summer programs include residential camps, wilderness camps, and specialty camps such as fishing, horseback riding, hiking, and backpacking. Activities may include swimming, hiking, indoor rock climbing, zip-lines, rappelling, low-impact challenge course, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, miniature golf, tennis, fishing, and paddle boating.
A distinctive part of Hanging Rock Christian Camp’s ministry is combining outdoor adventure, Christian community, worship, Bible study, and retreat hospitality in one setting. The camp’s facilities include lodging, dining, chapel, gym, dormitories, wilderness cabins, an inn, and retreat spaces. Its facility rental process allows churches and ministry groups to use the property for retreats, with food service, recreation activities, and adventure elements available by arrangement.
People can engage with Hanging Rock Christian Camp by registering for summer camp, booking a retreat, volunteering, applying for summer staff, praying for the camp, giving financially, joining the mailing list, or supporting specific camp needs. The camp invites supporters to pray for its mission, campers, faculty, staff, and board, and it receives financial support from churches, individuals, monthly supporters, special projects, and non-cash gifts.
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Independent Christian Church3:18 Ministries3:18 Ministries serves the San Carlos Apache Reservation through mentoring, children’s ministry, mission trips, practical service,…
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3:18 Ministries — Organization Profile 3:18 Ministries is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Globe, Arizona, serving among the San Carlos Apache people and the San Carlos Apache Reservation. The ministry takes its name from 1 John 3:18, emphasizing love…
3:18 Ministries — Organization Profile 3:18 Ministries is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Globe, Arizona, serving among the San Carlos Apache people and the San Carlos Apache Reservation. The ministry takes its name from 1 John 3:18, emphasizing love shown through action rather than words alone. Its public materials describe a focus on walking alongside Apache brothers and sisters, mentoring, serving practical needs, and pointing people to Jesus. The ministry’s story is closely connected to Tory and Kara Satter, who first came to San Carlos through short-term mission trips and later moved to Arizona as full-time missionaries. They have served the San Carlos Apache Nation since March 2004, and 3:18 Ministries was formed in February 2010. The ministry describes…
3:18 Ministries — Organization Profile
3:18 Ministries is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Globe, Arizona, serving among the San Carlos Apache people and the San Carlos Apache Reservation. The ministry takes its name from 1 John 3:18, emphasizing love shown through action rather than words alone. Its public materials describe a focus on walking alongside Apache brothers and sisters, mentoring, serving practical needs, and pointing people to Jesus.
The ministry’s story is closely connected to Tory and Kara Satter, who first came to San Carlos through short-term mission trips and later moved to Arizona as full-time missionaries. They have served the San Carlos Apache Nation since March 2004, and 3:18 Ministries was formed in February 2010. The ministry describes its purpose as coming alongside Apache brothers and sisters through life, mentoring them and pointing them to Christ.
3:18 Ministries serves churches, youth groups, families, children, adults, and community members connected to the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Its work is local and relational, centered near Globe, Arizona, a community just outside the reservation border and about 90 miles east of Phoenix. Partner churches also describe the ministry as meeting needs, mentoring students, helping families, and sharing Jesus among the San Carlos Apache people.
A major part of the ministry’s operation is hosting short-term mission teams. These trips typically combine morning and early-afternoon building projects with late-afternoon children’s ministry. The children’s ministry component is described as a neighborhood outreach with a Vacation Bible School-style format, including singing, Bible teaching, lessons, crafts, and time with local children. The ministry has also noted work connected with housing needs for elderly tribal members through cooperation with local tribal and housing leaders.
3:18 Ministries invites engagement through mission trips, prayer, financial support, and direct contact with the ministry. Churches, youth groups, and families can inquire about short-term mission opportunities, while supporters can follow updates through the ministry website, blog, and Facebook page. The ministry also invites people to request prayer updates or newsletters by email.
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Independent Christian ChurchHippo Valley Christian MissionHippo Valley Christian Mission serves Zimbabwe through church planting, Christian education, healthcare, leadership training, Living Proof…
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Hippo Valley Christian Mission — Organization Profile Hippo Valley Christian Mission, also known as HVCM, is a Christian mission serving in Zimbabwe with U.S. offices in Grayson, Kentucky. Founded in 1956 by John and Marge Pemberton along with Dr. Dennis…
Hippo Valley Christian Mission — Organization Profile Hippo Valley Christian Mission, also known as HVCM, is a Christian mission serving in Zimbabwe with U.S. offices in Grayson, Kentucky. Founded in 1956 by John and Marge Pemberton along with Dr. Dennis and Lucy Pruett, the mission began with the philosophy of reaching the whole person for Christ: the body through healthcare, the mind through education, and the soul through the gospel message of Jesus and his church. The organization’s core focus is evangelizing Zimbabwe through church planting, Christian education, healthcare, leadership training, child sponsorship, and orphan ministry. HVCM describes its long-term work as seeking and saving the lost throughout southern Zimbabwe. Its public materials emphasize that the mission serves body, mind,…
Hippo Valley Christian Mission — Organization Profile
Hippo Valley Christian Mission, also known as HVCM, is a Christian mission serving in Zimbabwe with U.S. offices in Grayson, Kentucky. Founded in 1956 by John and Marge Pemberton along with Dr. Dennis and Lucy Pruett, the mission began with the philosophy of reaching the whole person for Christ: the body through healthcare, the mind through education, and the soul through the gospel message of Jesus and his church.
The organization’s core focus is evangelizing Zimbabwe through church planting, Christian education, healthcare, leadership training, child sponsorship, and orphan ministry. HVCM describes its long-term work as seeking and saving the lost throughout southern Zimbabwe. Its public materials emphasize that the mission serves body, mind, and soul through schools, churches, healthcare, and Christ-centered programs.
Hippo Valley Christian Mission serves southern Zimbabwe, with ministry also connected to several church plants in Mozambique. Its work includes churches across the low-veld of Zimbabwe, 29 mission schools, thousands of students, Living Proof sponsored children, and children cared for through the Chiredzi Christian Children’s Village. The mission also serves from Grayson, Kentucky, where supporters can contact the U.S. office, give, and stay connected to updates.
The organization operates through multiple connected ministry areas. Church planting and evangelism are supported by full-time preachers and evangelists who work directly with churches. Preacher and leadership training includes annual seminars and conferences for preachers, patrons, youth, and church leaders. Christian education is carried out through 29 mission schools where students receive Bible-based, Christ-centered curriculum in connection with local churches.
A distinctive part of Hippo Valley Christian Mission’s work is connecting education, evangelism, leadership formation, and child development into one long-term mission strategy. Its Living Proof program sponsors more than 2,500 children from rural places and poor families, with clubs focused on Bible learning, leadership development, songs, Scripture memory, correspondence with sponsors, school uniforms, youth activities, and future education support. HVCM also raises support for projects such as Mabona Chapel at Pemberton Station and the Pruett Center/Thurman Library at Living Proof Christian College.
People can engage with Hippo Valley Christian Mission by giving online, donating by mail or phone, becoming a Living Proof sponsor, supporting the orphan village through virtual adoption, praying for the mission, subscribing to updates, or contacting the U.S. office. Supporters can also follow the mission’s news, donor portal, fundraising campaigns, and social channels to stay informed about schools, churches, leadership training, child sponsorship, and ongoing work in Zimbabwe.
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Church of ChristTennessee State Lectureship of Churches of ChristThe Tennessee State Lectureship of Churches of Christ is an annual statewide Bible lectureship that equips…
Tennessee State Lectureship of Churches of Christ
Tennessee State Lectureship of Churches of Christ — Organization Profile The Tennessee State Lectureship of Churches of Christ is an annual statewide Bible lectureship created to strengthen congregations through preaching, teaching, and workshops rooted in Scripture. It serves as a…
Tennessee State Lectureship of Churches of Christ — Organization Profile The Tennessee State Lectureship of Churches of Christ is an annual statewide Bible lectureship created to strengthen congregations through preaching, teaching, and workshops rooted in Scripture. It serves as a shared learning and fellowship gathering for Christians and churches across Tennessee, bringing people together around Bible instruction and encouragement for faithful congregational life. According to the Lectureship’s own history summary, the event was founded to help churches grow and develop according to the Holy Bible through a mix of teaching formats—not only sermon-style sessions, but also workshops, projects, and other biblically based programs intended to build stronger churches. This broader “equipping” purpose shapes how the lectureship is planned: content is…
Tennessee State Lectureship of Churches of Christ — Organization Profile
The Tennessee State Lectureship of Churches of Christ is an annual statewide Bible lectureship created to strengthen congregations through preaching, teaching, and workshops rooted in Scripture. It serves as a shared learning and fellowship gathering for Christians and churches across Tennessee, bringing people together around Bible instruction and encouragement for faithful congregational life.
According to the Lectureship’s own history summary, the event was founded to help churches grow and develop according to the Holy Bible through a mix of teaching formats—not only sermon-style sessions, but also workshops, projects, and other biblically based programs intended to build stronger churches. This broader “equipping” purpose shapes how the lectureship is planned: content is typically organized for practical application in local congregations, with lessons intended to strengthen discipleship, leadership, worship, and unity.
The Tennessee State Lectureship functions through cooperative leadership and rotating host support. A steering committee provides ongoing direction and continuity for the lectureship’s work, while a host congregation helps facilitate local coordination. This blend allows the lectureship to remain a statewide effort rather than a single-church event, encouraging relationships across multiple congregations and regions.
In addition to gathering for teaching and fellowship, the lectureship maintains a public web presence where churches and individuals can access core information, review the lectureship’s stated purpose, and find participation details. The site also highlights the lectureship’s leadership structure and provides practical links that help attendees navigate registration and related logistics through official pages.
For people who cannot attend in person, the lectureship has also used online video to extend access to sessions and teaching content. The official lectureship website includes a dedicated virtual page connected with YouTube, making it possible for individuals, small groups, and congregations to benefit from recorded teaching as a continuing resource for Bible study and encouragement.
Those who want to engage with the Tennessee State Lectureship can start by reviewing the official website, learning the lectureship’s purpose and history, and connecting through the registration page for current participation details. Churches can also engage by encouraging group participation, praying for the work, and supporting the cooperative spirit that helps the lectureship continue serving congregations across the state.
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Church of ChristNehemiah Next Level Up Summit (Georgia)Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit is an Atlanta-based ministry development gathering hosted through Renaissance Church of…
Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (Georgia)
Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (Georgia) — Organization Profile Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (often referred to as the “Nehemiah Summit”) is a church leadership and ministry development gathering hosted in Atlanta, Georgia. The Summit is built to help congregations…
Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (Georgia) — Organization Profile Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (often referred to as the “Nehemiah Summit”) is a church leadership and ministry development gathering hosted in Atlanta, Georgia. The Summit is built to help congregations and ministry teams strengthen their work through church growth and development training, practical leadership tools, and biblically grounded instruction that addresses real ministry challenges. A defining feature of the Nehemiah Summit is its focus on serving and connecting leaders within the Churches of Christ and the broader Restoration Movement. Reporting from Lipscomb University describes the Summit as an annual gathering of hundreds of African American Church of Christ leaders from across the nation, creating a space where ministers and ministry…
Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (Georgia) — Organization Profile
Nehemiah Next Level Up Summit (often referred to as the “Nehemiah Summit”) is a church leadership and ministry development gathering hosted in Atlanta, Georgia. The Summit is built to help congregations and ministry teams strengthen their work through church growth and development training, practical leadership tools, and biblically grounded instruction that addresses real ministry challenges.
A defining feature of the Nehemiah Summit is its focus on serving and connecting leaders within the Churches of Christ and the broader Restoration Movement. Reporting from Lipscomb University describes the Summit as an annual gathering of hundreds of African American Church of Christ leaders from across the nation, creating a space where ministers and ministry teams learn together, share wisdom, and build relationships that support long-term faithfulness in local church ministry.
The Summit’s programming emphasizes actionable ministry development rather than a single lecture-only format. Organizers describe the experience as featuring workshops, interactive sessions, and keynote-style teaching aimed at helping churches respond to contemporary ministry needs. Common areas of focus include leadership development, discipleship and spiritual formation, worship and congregational life, community engagement, and technology integration for ministry effectiveness.
Because the Summit is designed for whole teams—not just individual preachers—its sessions typically aim to strengthen the broader leadership capacity of a congregation. The stated intent is to help churches move from feeling “stretched thin” to building healthier ministry systems, clearer strategy, and stronger internal leadership development. In that sense, the Nehemiah Summit functions like continuing education for ministry teams, with training that can be applied in everyday church life.
The Nehemiah Summit is overseen and hosted by Dr. Orpheus J. Heyward, senior minister of Renaissance Church of Christ. The host congregation, Renaissance Church of Christ, is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and provides a local church framework for the Summit’s leadership and hospitality. For those looking to participate or connect, the most reliable starting points are the official Summit website and the host church’s event listing, which also provides the church’s contact channels.
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Independent Christian ChurchOne CryOneCry is a Christian prayer and revival movement calling believers to repentance, prayer, church renewal, and…
One Cry
OneCry — Organization Profile OneCry is a Christian prayer and revival movement calling believers to seek God together for personal renewal, church revival, and spiritual awakening. The ministry describes itself as a movement of like-minded Christians uniting in biblical repentance…
OneCry — Organization Profile OneCry is a Christian prayer and revival movement calling believers to seek God together for personal renewal, church revival, and spiritual awakening. The ministry describes itself as a movement of like-minded Christians uniting in biblical repentance and fervent prayer for the extraordinary work of the Holy Spirit. Its message centers on the conviction that Christ alone can save, heal, and revive. The movement is based in Niles, Michigan, and serves churches, leaders, prayer groups, campuses, and believers across the United States and internationally. OneCry’s public materials describe both a nationwide call for revival and an international movement of prayer and spiritual renewal. Its work is aimed at Christians who desire deeper repentance, renewed dependence on God,…
OneCry — Organization Profile
OneCry is a Christian prayer and revival movement calling believers to seek God together for personal renewal, church revival, and spiritual awakening. The ministry describes itself as a movement of like-minded Christians uniting in biblical repentance and fervent prayer for the extraordinary work of the Holy Spirit. Its message centers on the conviction that Christ alone can save, heal, and revive.
The movement is based in Niles, Michigan, and serves churches, leaders, prayer groups, campuses, and believers across the United States and internationally. OneCry’s public materials describe both a nationwide call for revival and an international movement of prayer and spiritual renewal. Its work is aimed at Christians who desire deeper repentance, renewed dependence on God, and corporate prayer for awakening in their communities and nations.
OneCry operates primarily through prayer mobilization, revival resources, leadership equipping, podcasts, downloadable tools, and ministry partnerships. Its core call is summarized through three actions: turn, pray, and unite. The movement invites Christians to turn from sin in repentance, pray with urgency for spiritual recovery and awakening, and unite with other believers in spreading the hope of Christ-centered revival.
The ministry provides resources for individuals, churches, and leaders. These include the 7-Day Personal Revival Journey, monthly prayer calendars, the OneCry Podcast, revival articles, prayer guides, church evaluation tools, leadership resources, and downloadable documents for prayer meetings and revival preparation. OneCry Prayer also focuses on helping churches become houses of prayer for all nations, with the stated mission to inspire, equip, and mobilize prayer movements that seek God for revival and spiritual awakening.
OneCry’s strategy includes both public communication and relational mobilization. The ministry encourages people to become intercessors, voices, and partners in the growing revival movement. Its podcast features biblical teaching, prayer, interviews, and stories of God’s work, while its resource library gives pastors and lay leaders tools for leading prayer gatherings, cultivating humility, and addressing barriers to revival.
People can engage with OneCry by signing up for prayer resources, beginning the personal revival journey, downloading the monthly prayer guide, listening to the podcast, submitting prayer requests, supporting staff or the wider movement, and inviting others to pray for revival. Its distinct contribution is a focused call for Christians to unite in repentance and prayer for personal renewal, church revival, and spiritual awakening in this generation.
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Independent Christian ChurchDisciple MakersDisciple Makers serves unreached and unengaged people groups through evangelism, church planting, national evangelist support, training,…
Disciple Makers
Disciple Makers — Organization Profile Disciple Makers is a Christian mission organization focused on helping fulfill the Great Commission among unreached and unengaged people groups. Its stated mission is to make Christ-followers who produce Christ-followers among the nations of the…
Disciple Makers — Organization Profile Disciple Makers is a Christian mission organization focused on helping fulfill the Great Commission among unreached and unengaged people groups. Its stated mission is to make Christ-followers who produce Christ-followers among the nations of the world. The organization works through evangelism, church planting, national evangelist support, leadership training, short-term trips, internships, and technology-based training. Disciple Makers is based in Latonia, Kentucky, and its ministry serves Africa, Asia, Latin America, Guatemala, the 10/40 Window, and unreached people groups around the world. The organization began in 1989 and is supported by churches and individuals who partner with its mission to help fulfill the Great Commission of Christ. The ministry’s work is shaped by a focus on unreached…
Disciple Makers — Organization Profile
Disciple Makers is a Christian mission organization focused on helping fulfill the Great Commission among unreached and unengaged people groups. Its stated mission is to make Christ-followers who produce Christ-followers among the nations of the world. The organization works through evangelism, church planting, national evangelist support, leadership training, short-term trips, internships, and technology-based training.
Disciple Makers is based in Latonia, Kentucky, and its ministry serves Africa, Asia, Latin America, Guatemala, the 10/40 Window, and unreached people groups around the world. The organization began in 1989 and is supported by churches and individuals who partner with its mission to help fulfill the Great Commission of Christ.
The ministry’s work is shaped by a focus on unreached and unengaged people groups. Disciple Makers highlights the remaining task of global evangelism and states that more than 7,000 people groups are still considered unreached with the gospel. Its vision includes planting new indigenous churches, empowering national workers, and developing sustainable ministry among people who have limited access to the gospel.
Disciple Makers operates through several connected strategies. Its Adopt an Evangelist program allows churches and individuals to support nationally trained evangelists with prayer, financial support, encouragement, and possible field visits. The organization also promotes adopting unreached people groups, sponsoring Internet Training Centers, and supporting field workers who serve in difficult-access contexts.
Technology and training are also important parts of the ministry. Disciple Makers uses Internet Training Centers to train lay pastors and prepare workers for ministry among unreached communities. Its core values include dependency on God, clear direction, national empowerment, technology, church planting, sustainability, and accountability to prayer and financial partners.
People can engage with Disciple Makers by praying, giving financially, adopting an evangelist, sponsoring an Internet Training Center, participating in short-term trips, applying for internships in Africa, Asia, Latin America, or Puentes, supporting missionaries, or contacting the ministry about unreached people group engagement. Donations may be made online or through the organization’s Latonia, Kentucky office.
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Church of ChristObong UniversityObong University is a private, faith-based university in Obong Ntak, Etim Ekpo LGA, Akwa Ibom State,…
Obong University
Obong University — Organization Profile Obong University is a private, faith-based university associated with the Churches of Christ, located in Obong Ntak, Etim Ekpo LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The university describes its setting as a quiet country town that…
Obong University — Organization Profile Obong University is a private, faith-based university associated with the Churches of Christ, located in Obong Ntak, Etim Ekpo LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The university describes its setting as a quiet country town that supports student life and focused academic work, and it positions its identity around Christian values and moral formation alongside degree study. The institution’s history traces back to 1997, when it began as the African College of Management under the Raleigh Group of Institutions, and it later transitioned into a university in 2007 after receiving accreditation from Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC). Obong University presents its purpose as transforming lives through education and developing graduates who are academically capable, morally grounded,…
Obong University — Organization Profile
Obong University is a private, faith-based university associated with the Churches of Christ, located in Obong Ntak, Etim Ekpo LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The university describes its setting as a quiet country town that supports student life and focused academic work, and it positions its identity around Christian values and moral formation alongside degree study.
The institution’s history traces back to 1997, when it began as the African College of Management under the Raleigh Group of Institutions, and it later transitioned into a university in 2007 after receiving accreditation from Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC). Obong University presents its purpose as transforming lives through education and developing graduates who are academically capable, morally grounded, and prepared to contribute to national and global development.
Obong University’s public materials emphasize Christian values and academic excellence, framing its academic work as preparation for both professional life and service. The university also describes a mission focused on intellectual curiosity and meaningful contributions to society, expressing a faith-informed approach to leadership development and character formation within its campus community.
Academically, the university highlights programs spanning multiple broad areas, including natural and applied sciences, arts and humanities, management sciences, and social sciences, along with pathways connected to continuing education. Obong University also notes an emphasis on technology-driven learning and a strong ICT orientation, reflected in its student portal and online university systems that support applications, records, and campus services.
Students and supporters can engage with Obong University through admissions and campus life touchpoints, including exploring academic offerings, applying through the university portal, and connecting with scholarship and tuition information. Alumni engagement is also presented through the university’s alumni page, and the university publishes news and events that reflect ongoing campus activities and program updates.
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Consulting4C Ministry Institute4C Ministry Institute (4CMI) is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit that equips churches through a two-year ministry certificate,…
4C Ministry Institute
4C Ministry Institute — Organization Profile 4C Ministry Institute (often shortened to 4CMI) is a nonprofit ministry that equips churches and Christian nonprofits by training ministry leaders to be biblical, experienced, and sustainable in ministry. The Institute’s approach blends academic…
4C Ministry Institute — Organization Profile 4C Ministry Institute (often shortened to 4CMI) is a nonprofit ministry that equips churches and Christian nonprofits by training ministry leaders to be biblical, experienced, and sustainable in ministry. The Institute’s approach blends academic coursework with practical formation so emerging and developing leaders grow in both competency and character for long-term service. A centerpiece of 4CMI’s work is its two-year Certificate in Ministry. The certificate is built around three integrated components—classroom-based learning, supervised residency experience, and discipleship training—so students can connect theological foundations to real ministry settings. The Institute describes its training outcomes in terms of experience, skills, knowledge, networking, and credentials, and notes that coursework may be transferable into accredited bachelor’s or master’s…
4C Ministry Institute — Organization Profile
4C Ministry Institute (often shortened to 4CMI) is a nonprofit ministry that equips churches and Christian nonprofits by training ministry leaders to be biblical, experienced, and sustainable in ministry. The Institute’s approach blends academic coursework with practical formation so emerging and developing leaders grow in both competency and character for long-term service.
A centerpiece of 4CMI’s work is its two-year Certificate in Ministry. The certificate is built around three integrated components—classroom-based learning, supervised residency experience, and discipleship training—so students can connect theological foundations to real ministry settings. The Institute describes its training outcomes in terms of experience, skills, knowledge, networking, and credentials, and notes that coursework may be transferable into accredited bachelor’s or master’s programs through university partners.
Beyond the certificate pathway, 4CMI also offers “a la carte” course enrollment for students who want targeted training without entering the full program. This provides a flexible option for leaders, volunteers, or ministry teams seeking structured instruction in Bible, theology, and ministry leadership. In addition, 4CMI makes lecture content available as a way to strengthen churches through leadership onboarding and development for elders, staff, teachers, and other volunteer leaders.
4CMI also supports local congregations through its Church Residency Program, providing coaching, resources, and tools to help churches train ministers through supervised, local residency experiences. This emphasis on church-based formation helps align learning with a congregation’s mission and context, while giving students practical responsibilities and mentoring as part of their preparation.
Alongside training and residency support, 4CMI offers church assessment instruments designed to help leaders evaluate health and effectiveness. These tools include a Leadership Culture Assessment that gathers perspectives related to multiple factors shaping a church’s leadership culture, as well as a separate ministry-focused assessment that measures effectiveness across distinct areas of church life. In combination, these resources aim to help leaders make informed decisions and strengthen ministry systems with clarity.
4C Ministry Institute is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and its work serves churches, students, and partners across the United States through online courses, local residency placements, and a growing network of churches, coaches, and educational partners. People can engage by applying to the certificate program, enrolling in a course, exploring church residency support for their congregation, and partnering financially to support leader development for the local church.
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Independent Christian ChurchTeach The UnreachedTeach The Unreached connects Christian educators with teaching and school leadership opportunities in unreached regions where…
Teach The Unreached
Teach The Unreached — Organization Profile Teach The Unreached is a Christian education and missions initiative that connects teachers and school leaders with classroom opportunities in unreached regions of the world. The organization’s website describes its work with the phrase…
Teach The Unreached — Organization Profile Teach The Unreached is a Christian education and missions initiative that connects teachers and school leaders with classroom opportunities in unreached regions of the world. The organization’s website describes its work with the phrase “Where classrooms become mission fields in unreached places.” Its focus is placing qualified educators in schools located in some of the world’s least reached regions, where students and staff may come from many backgrounds, including non-Christian backgrounds. The organization’s core mission is to help teachers bring both knowledge and hope into educational settings where Christian witness and educational service intersect. Teach The Unreached presents teaching as a form of mission engagement, emphasizing that classrooms can be places where students are…
Teach The Unreached — Organization Profile
Teach The Unreached is a Christian education and missions initiative that connects teachers and school leaders with classroom opportunities in unreached regions of the world. The organization’s website describes its work with the phrase “Where classrooms become mission fields in unreached places.” Its focus is placing qualified educators in schools located in some of the world’s least reached regions, where students and staff may come from many backgrounds, including non-Christian backgrounds.
The organization’s core mission is to help teachers bring both knowledge and hope into educational settings where Christian witness and educational service intersect. Teach The Unreached presents teaching as a form of mission engagement, emphasizing that classrooms can be places where students are served through academic instruction, personal care, and faithful presence. Rather than presenting only short-term volunteer roles, the organization lists professional school positions that require instructional skill, cultural adaptability, and commitment to serving overseas.
Teach The Unreached serves schools, students, and educators connected with unreached regions around the world. Its public materials do not identify every country or school location, which is common for ministries working in sensitive contexts. The website describes partner schools in least reached regions where students and staff come from a variety of backgrounds. The ministry’s geographic scope is therefore global in orientation, with a special focus on communities where gospel access is limited and where education can become a meaningful bridge for service.
The organization operates by recruiting educators for specific school roles. Publicly listed openings include Elementary English Teacher, Middle School English Teacher, Secondary Humanities Coordinator, Secondary Assistant Principal, Robotics and Technology Teacher, and Middle School / High School Mathematics Teacher. These roles show that Teach The Unreached is not limited to one classroom level or subject area; it seeks teachers and school leaders who can serve across elementary, middle school, and secondary education, including humanities, mathematics, English, technology, and school administration.
Teach The Unreached also describes practical support for its staff. Publicly listed benefits include a salary for teachers, arranged housing within walking distance of the school, one annual flight to and from the staff member’s home country, a living stipend, local health insurance, and a spiritual community. These details indicate that the organization’s model is structured to help educators live and serve sustainably while overseas, rather than requiring them to navigate every logistical need on their own.
People can engage Teach The Unreached by exploring open teaching and school leadership roles, submitting the website’s Get Connected form, praying for educators serving in unreached contexts, or sharing the opportunity with qualified teachers who may be open to international service. Churches and Christian educators interested in missions, education, and unreached peoples can view Teach The Unreached as a pathway for professional teaching service in places where classroom work and mission presence are closely connected.
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Church Planting OrganizationNorthern Plains Evangelistic Association (NPEA)Northern Plains Evangelistic Association supports church planting and leadership development across rural regions of the Northern…
Northern Plains Evangelistic Association (NPEA)
Northern Plains Evangelistic Association — Organization Profile The Northern Plains Evangelistic Association (NPEA) is a nonprofit ministry focused on advancing church planting and leadership development across underserved regions of the United States. Based in Spearfish, South Dakota, the organization has…
Northern Plains Evangelistic Association — Organization Profile The Northern Plains Evangelistic Association (NPEA) is a nonprofit ministry focused on advancing church planting and leadership development across underserved regions of the United States. Based in Spearfish, South Dakota, the organization has spent more than two decades helping establish new congregations and strengthen ministry leaders in rural and small-town contexts. Its work centers on expanding access to gospel-centered communities in areas where fewer churches exist and resources are often limited. NPEA’s mission is to plant new churches that multiply disciples, leaders, and additional churches, with a long-term vision of sustainable, reproducing ministry. Rather than simply launching isolated congregations, the organization emphasizes multiplication—encouraging each new church to invest in future church plants and…
Northern Plains Evangelistic Association — Organization Profile
The Northern Plains Evangelistic Association (NPEA) is a nonprofit ministry focused on advancing church planting and leadership development across underserved regions of the United States. Based in Spearfish, South Dakota, the organization has spent more than two decades helping establish new congregations and strengthen ministry leaders in rural and small-town contexts. Its work centers on expanding access to gospel-centered communities in areas where fewer churches exist and resources are often limited.
NPEA’s mission is to plant new churches that multiply disciples, leaders, and additional churches, with a long-term vision of sustainable, reproducing ministry. Rather than simply launching isolated congregations, the organization emphasizes multiplication—encouraging each new church to invest in future church plants and leadership pipelines. This approach reflects a strategic focus on long-term impact, particularly in regions that have historically lacked strong church-planting infrastructure.
The organization primarily serves the Northern Plains and Mountain West regions—including states such as South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, and surrounding areas. These regions often include rural towns and smaller cities where access to trained ministry leaders and new church initiatives can be limited. By focusing on these overlooked areas, NPEA fills a gap often left by larger, urban-centered church planting efforts.
NPEA operates through a combination of church planter support, leadership development, and financial assistance for new ministry initiatives. Church plants typically receive guidance and support during their early years, including coaching, relational networks, and in some cases financial aid. The organization also invests in apprenticeships and training pathways designed to raise up new leaders who can go on to plant and lead churches in similar contexts. This multiplication model is reinforced through initiatives that prioritize disciple-making, leadership growth, and reproducible ministry systems.
In addition to direct church planting efforts, NPEA hosts gatherings such as an annual conference that brings together pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders from across the region. These events provide opportunities for collaboration, encouragement, and practical training tailored to rural and frontier ministry settings. The organization also offers scholarships and support for ministry education, helping remove financial barriers for emerging leaders.
Individuals and churches can engage with NPEA in several ways, including financial partnership, prayer support, attending events, or exploring church planting opportunities. By working alongside local leaders and congregations, the organization seeks to build a network of churches that are not only sustainable but also actively contributing to the multiplication of disciples and ministries across the region.
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Church of ChristHeritage21Heritage21 is a nonprofit based in Oklahoma City that guides church leaders through critical transitions using…
Heritage21
Heritage21 — Organization Profile Heritage21 is a nonprofit advisory ministry that helps church leaders make faithful, practical decisions when their congregations face complex transition points. Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Heritage21 works with churches that are navigating challenges such as…
Heritage21 — Organization Profile Heritage21 is a nonprofit advisory ministry that helps church leaders make faithful, practical decisions when their congregations face complex transition points. Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Heritage21 works with churches that are navigating challenges such as aging facilities, declining attendance, and the legal and financial responsibilities connected to stewarding longstanding ministry assets. Heritage21 describes its work through a simple framework: Renew, Repurpose, and Replant. Some congregations need help renewing health and mission clarity so they can move forward with stability and vision. Others need guidance repurposing property or financial assets so decades of giving continue to serve kingdom purposes. Still others may be discerning what it looks like to replant—supporting new ministry expressions, partnerships, or next-generation…
Heritage21 — Organization Profile
Heritage21 is a nonprofit advisory ministry that helps church leaders make faithful, practical decisions when their congregations face complex transition points. Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Heritage21 works with churches that are navigating challenges such as aging facilities, declining attendance, and the legal and financial responsibilities connected to stewarding longstanding ministry assets.
Heritage21 describes its work through a simple framework: Renew, Repurpose, and Replant. Some congregations need help renewing health and mission clarity so they can move forward with stability and vision. Others need guidance repurposing property or financial assets so decades of giving continue to serve kingdom purposes. Still others may be discerning what it looks like to replant—supporting new ministry expressions, partnerships, or next-generation work when an existing congregation is no longer positioned to thrive in its current form.
A key distinctive of Heritage21 is its blend of pastoral awareness and professional expertise. The organization emphasizes a process that begins with listening to a church’s story and leadership concerns, then moves into assessment that can include ministry realities as well as legal, real estate, and financial considerations. Heritage21’s stated goal is not to pressure a single outcome, but to help leaders clarify options and take next steps with thoughtful planning and implementation support.
Heritage21 also provides resources aimed at reducing uncertainty for church leaders who are dealing with unfamiliar territory. Its resource library includes materials related to governance, stewardship, and property and legal considerations. Heritage21 notes that its document resources are provided as a service to churches and are not a replacement for counsel from an attorney licensed in a church’s state—an important guardrail when congregations are working through high-stakes decisions.
Another part of Heritage21’s model is its Ambassador network—church and organizational leaders across the country who serve as trusted conversation partners in their regions and fellowship networks. These ambassadors help connect church leaders to timely guidance and help congregations identify “next steps” that fit their context, capacity, and calling.
Heritage21’s team includes leaders with congregational ministry experience alongside board members and advisors with backgrounds in commercial real estate, legal practice, higher education, and nonprofit leadership. That combination supports Heritage21’s focus on helping leaders steward both relationships and resources well, especially when decisions affect multiple generations within a congregation.
Church leaders can engage with Heritage21 by starting a confidential conversation, exploring resources for church stewardship and transition planning, or partnering financially to support this kind of guidance for congregations. Heritage21 serves church leaders across the United States, helping churches pursue practical pathways that align ministry legacy with future kingdom impact.
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David C Cook
David C Cook is a nonprofit Christian publisher that has served the church since 1875, when David Caleb Cook began producing Sunday school materials in Chicago. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, David C Cook equips churches, teachers, and…
David C Cook is a nonprofit Christian publisher that has served the church since 1875, when David Caleb Cook began producing Sunday school materials in Chicago. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, David C Cook equips churches, teachers, and families with Bible curriculum, books, and discipleship resources that help people know and follow Jesus. Today the ministry is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its work includes Sunday school and small-group curriculum for every age, Christian books and Bible resources, and resources used by churches and ministry leaders around the world. Christian Standard is grateful for David C Cook’s long commitment to Bible teaching in the local church.
David C Cook is a nonprofit Christian publisher that has served the church since 1875, when David Caleb Cook began producing Sunday school materials in Chicago. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, David C Cook equips churches, teachers, and families with Bible curriculum, books, and discipleship resources that help people know and follow Jesus.
Today the ministry is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its work includes Sunday school and small-group curriculum for every age, Christian books and Bible resources, and resources used by churches and ministry leaders around the world.
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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.

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.

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.

Intentional Churches
Intentional Churches is a ministry organization that helps churches become more intentional in fulfilling the Great Commission by aligning leaders, teams, and congregations around a shared biblical mission. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Intentional Churches equips church leaders…
Intentional Churches is a ministry organization that helps churches become more intentional in fulfilling the Great Commission by aligning leaders, teams, and congregations around a shared biblical mission. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Intentional Churches equips church leaders through ChurchOS®, assessments, coaching, training, and practical ministry tools designed to help churches move from scattered effort to unified Kingdom impact. At the center of its work is a biblically based leadership framework that helps churches clarify vision, strengthen alignment, and activate members for disciple making and evangelistic mission. Through tools like OneTeam, OneLife, and OneBoard, Intentional Churches helps pastors, leadership teams, elders, and congregations develop a common language and practical strategy for reaching people and growing disciples in their…
Intentional Churches is a ministry organization that helps churches become more intentional in fulfilling the Great Commission by aligning leaders, teams, and congregations around a shared biblical mission. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Intentional Churches equips church leaders through ChurchOS®, assessments, coaching, training, and practical ministry tools designed to help churches move from scattered effort to unified Kingdom impact.
At the center of its work is a biblically based leadership framework that helps churches clarify vision, strengthen alignment, and activate members for disciple making and evangelistic mission. Through tools like OneTeam, OneLife, and OneBoard, Intentional Churches helps pastors, leadership teams, elders, and congregations develop a common language and practical strategy for reaching people and growing disciples in their communities.
Intentional Churches also serves leaders through workshops, podcast content, digital resources, and ongoing coaching relationships that support long-term ministry health and mission clarity. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to strengthening churches, equipping Christian leaders, and advancing Christ-centered ministry that helps congregations live with greater purpose, alignment, and gospel impact.

International Disaster Emergency Service
International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) is a global relief and disciple-making ministry that exists to meet the physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard,…
International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) is a global relief and disciple-making ministry that exists to meet the physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, IDES serves churches, missionaries, and vulnerable communities through disaster response, development work, and disciple-making efforts that bring both practical help and gospel hope. Working in partnership with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, IDES responds when disasters strike in the United States and internationally, helping provide relief, rebuilding support, and long-term restoration. The organization also invests in sustainable development initiatives and ministry partnerships that strengthen communities while opening doors for evangelism, biblical teaching, and ongoing discipleship. With a long-standing commitment…
International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) is a global relief and disciple-making ministry that exists to meet the physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, IDES serves churches, missionaries, and vulnerable communities through disaster response, development work, and disciple-making efforts that bring both practical help and gospel hope.
Working in partnership with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, IDES responds when disasters strike in the United States and internationally, helping provide relief, rebuilding support, and long-term restoration. The organization also invests in sustainable development initiatives and ministry partnerships that strengthen communities while opening doors for evangelism, biblical teaching, and ongoing discipleship.
With a long-standing commitment to compassion, generosity, evangelism, and faithful stewardship, IDES has become a trusted partner for churches and individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in times of crisis and need. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical mission, Christ-centered service, and helping the church bring help and hope to hurting people around the world.

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.

Tyndale House Publishers
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.

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.

Central Bible University
Central Bible University (CBU), formerly Central Christian College of the Bible, is a Christian institution based in Moberly, Missouri, committed to preparing biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, CBU equips…
Central Bible University (CBU), formerly Central Christian College of the Bible, is a Christian institution based in Moberly, Missouri, committed to preparing biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, CBU equips students for service in the church, the marketplace, and the mission field through biblical education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry preparation. Founded in 1957, Central builds on its Restoration Movement heritage with an emphasis on the authority of Scripture and the development of faithful Christian leaders. Its educational offerings include undergraduate study, graduate ministry education through the Russell School of Ministry, and learning opportunities beyond its residential campus. Students can pursue preparation in Bible and theology, ministry, Christian counseling, and…
Central Bible University (CBU), formerly Central Christian College of the Bible, is a Christian institution based in Moberly, Missouri, committed to preparing biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, CBU equips students for service in the church, the marketplace, and the mission field through biblical education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry preparation.
Founded in 1957, Central builds on its Restoration Movement heritage with an emphasis on the authority of Scripture and the development of faithful Christian leaders. Its educational offerings include undergraduate study, graduate ministry education through the Russell School of Ministry, and learning opportunities beyond its residential campus. Students can pursue preparation in Bible and theology, ministry, Christian counseling, and partnership programs that connect biblical learning with additional career pathways.
Central adopted the name Central Bible University in June 2026 to reflect the growing scope of its programs, locations, and audiences while preserving its biblical mission. Through Christian community, service, and ministry experience, CBU helps students put their education into practice. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to strengthening congregations and preparing leaders who will serve Christ and his church faithfully.

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.

Connect My Church
Connect My Church is a church software company built to help ministries simplify their technology, strengthen communication, and support long-term Kingdom impact. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Connect My Church provides reliable, affordable tools for churches, including donation…
Connect My Church is a church software company built to help ministries simplify their technology, strengthen communication, and support long-term Kingdom impact. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Connect My Church provides reliable, affordable tools for churches, including donation management, event coordination, social media scheduling, text and email automations, sermon management, church websites, and custom app development. Created to solve the real problems many ministers face with fragmented systems and rising software costs, Connect My Church offers an all-in-one platform designed specifically for ministry. Its flat-rate pricing, unlimited-user model, and integrated communication tools help churches stay focused on discipleship, outreach, and caring for people instead of juggling disconnected platforms. Beyond serving churches today, Connect My Church is also helping…
Connect My Church is a church software company built to help ministries simplify their technology, strengthen communication, and support long-term Kingdom impact. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Connect My Church provides reliable, affordable tools for churches, including donation management, event coordination, social media scheduling, text and email automations, sermon management, church websites, and custom app development.
Created to solve the real problems many ministers face with fragmented systems and rising software costs, Connect My Church offers an all-in-one platform designed specifically for ministry. Its flat-rate pricing, unlimited-user model, and integrated communication tools help churches stay focused on discipleship, outreach, and caring for people instead of juggling disconnected platforms.
Beyond serving churches today, Connect My Church is also helping fund the development of future ministry technology through its vision for Global Kingdom Impact Tools. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to equipping churches, serving Christian leaders, and building practical tools that advance the mission of Jesus both locally and around the world.

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.

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.

Great Lakes Christian College
Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution of higher education affiliated with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, committed to preparing students to be faithful servant-leaders in the church and world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Great Lakes Christian…
Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution of higher education affiliated with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, committed to preparing students to be faithful servant-leaders in the church and world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Great Lakes Christian College serves students through biblically grounded education, spiritual formation, and practical leadership development designed to equip the next generation for Christian service and Kingdom impact. Located in Lansing, Michigan, Great Lakes Christian College combines academic growth, spiritual maturity, and personal development in a close-knit Christian community. The college emphasizes Scripture-centered learning and ministry preparation, helping students grow in faith, develop leadership skills, and pursue their calling with conviction, humility, and purpose. With deep roots in the Restoration Movement, Great Lakes…
Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution of higher education affiliated with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, committed to preparing students to be faithful servant-leaders in the church and world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Great Lakes Christian College serves students through biblically grounded education, spiritual formation, and practical leadership development designed to equip the next generation for Christian service and Kingdom impact.
Located in Lansing, Michigan, Great Lakes Christian College combines academic growth, spiritual maturity, and personal development in a close-knit Christian community. The college emphasizes Scripture-centered learning and ministry preparation, helping students grow in faith, develop leadership skills, and pursue their calling with conviction, humility, and purpose.
With deep roots in the Restoration Movement, Great Lakes Christian College continues to strengthen churches and ministries by preparing graduates for leadership in congregational ministry, Christian service, and the wider world. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical truth, Christian higher education, and equipping believers to serve faithfully in their churches, communities, and vocations.

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.

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.

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.

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.







