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Restoration Movement HistoryThe NACC: A Story of Separation, Independence, and FaithfulnessExplore the historic separation of independent Christian churches from the Disciples of Christ, the convictions behind the North American Christian Convention, and the challenges facing Restoration Movement churches in the…
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- Oct 13, 2026John Maurice Announces Retirement as President of Mid-Atlantic Christian university; Scott Hurley Named Interim PresidentRick Cherok
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- Nov 3, 2026A Century Ago: The Conflict and Controversy That Created the North American Christian ConventionRick CherokThe 1926 Memphis convention became a turning point in Restoration Movement history, as disputes over Modernism, open membership, and missionary oversight helped…
- Nov 3, 2026Keep a BalanceJerry HarrisHow can churches reach people outside their walls without compromising biblical convictions? Discover the tension between purity and proximity and how Jesus…
- Oct 27, 2026When Pastors need Pastoral CareLito SolorioWhen cancer and grief overwhelmed his family, a pastor discovered that even spiritual leaders need care. His story challenges churches to provide…
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Christ's death offers more than forgiveness of sins. This Communion meditation reflects on three blessings of the cross: cleansing from sin, direct access to God the Father, and…
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Just as we reset our clocks, Communion invites us to reset our hearts and minds, remembering Christ's sacrifice, examining our motives, and looking forward to his promised return.
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Does observing Communion every week make it less meaningful? Discover how repetition can deepen our remembrance of Jesus' once-for-all sacrifice and refresh our understanding of the forgiveness we…
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From feeding the five thousand to the Lord’s Supper, broken bread points to Jesus’ life-giving sacrifice and the calling of his followers to share the Bread of Life.
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From the Christian Standard Archives
Articles and editorials from past issues of Christian Standard, reprinted with an introduction.
From the archivesMy Theology and My Approach to Aging (2016)Here is a column about aging by our friend Dr. Robert F. Hull Jr., a longtime seminary professor who passed away on Saturday. Hull…
From the archives‘Preaching to the Eye’ (1897)"By the use of such charts people 'hear the gospel' by the eye as well as by the ear," H.F. MacLane wrote in 1897.…
From the archivesWhatever Happened to Pentecost Sunday?All will agree that Pentecost, as described in Acts 2, is foundational to the church. Now, here is an observation (not an accusation): We…
From the archives‘The Church of the Air’In the week following the historic stock market crash of 1929, we ran this front-page story on an early foray into Christian broadcasting at…
From the archivesA Profile of ‘Raccoon’ John Smith (Part 2)(Read Part 1 of this profile, published June 13.) Before launching into Part 2 of this profile of “Raccoon” John Smith from 1925, we…
From the archivesStudying Scripture with Alexander Campbell (Part 2)Today we conclude this two-part article from 1940 explaining the “four aspects” of Alexander Campbell’s Bible study. Today’s article covers aspects three and four.…
From the archivesGod Touched Man– Dec. 24, 1932 – It’s fitting to focus on Christmas writings both this week and next. To kick things off, here’s an editorial…
From the archives“The Opening Year”: A Christian Standard Editorial from 1875In his editorial for the start of 1875, Christian Standard’s founding editor, Isaac Errett, offered 5 suggestions to his readers that will enable them…
From the archivesRemembering Dr. Robert RichardsonThis biographical sketch of Dr. Robert Richardson (1806-76)—compiler of the “Memoirs of Alexander Campbell,” among other contributions during the first century of the Restoration…
From the archives1901 Obituary: ‘Good Old Bro. Wells’"Before he became blind he had traveled all over this and the surrounding communities, . . . and this knowledge enabled him to go,…
From the archivesI Thank My God for YouThis is the first of two editorials that center on thanksgiving and the apostle Paul. This one, from Thanksgiving 1934, is by Edwin R.…
From the archives‘Work of Chaplains in Pacific Area’ During World War II (1944)Chaplains Charles DeVore and Lertis Ellett share about their service to God while serving in the military in the South Pacific during World War…
From the archivesRestorer of Gospel EvangelismAs promised last week, here is an article about Walter Scott by Enos E. Dowling, who was then serving as librarian of the School…
From the archivesRejecting the Temptation of IsolationKnofel Staton, at the time president of Pacific Christian College—now called Hope International University (Fullerton, California)—urged people in Christian churches and churches of Christ…
From the archives‘Bad Speech Habits of Preachers’ (1948)"[M]ost ministers in practicing their calling pick up such bad habits in pulpit technique that after ten to fifteen years, most of them stand…
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Church of ChristAntioch Collective Training Seminar (A.C.T.S.)Antioch Collective Training Seminar (A.C.T.S.) is an annual equipping workshop commonly hosted in O’Fallon, Missouri, training…Antioch Collective Training Seminar (A.C.T.S.)
Antioch Collective Training Seminar (A.C.T.S.) — Organization Profile Antioch Collective Training Seminar (A.C.T.S.) is an annual equipping workshop hosted by Antioch Collective, a nonprofit ministry that describes its purpose as helping churches pursue “Save. Equip. Send.”—evangelism, disciplemaking, and multiplication. A.C.T.S.…
Antioch Collective Training Seminar (A.C.T.S.) — Organization Profile Antioch Collective Training Seminar (A.C.T.S.) is an annual equipping workshop hosted by Antioch Collective, a nonprofit ministry that describes its purpose as helping churches pursue “Save. Equip. Send.”—evangelism, disciplemaking, and multiplication. A.C.T.S. is designed for disciples of Jesus who want hands-on training to become more effective at outreach, evangelism, disciplemaking, church planting, and practical ministry. Antioch Collective’s broader mission is rooted in the conviction that local churches are best positioned to carry disciplemaking forward in their own regions. The organization describes itself as a “community hub and resource network” that fosters relationships between church leaders and provides tools to assist churches in starting regionally supported church planting movements. Within that bigger vision,…
Antioch Collective Training Seminar (A.C.T.S.) — Organization Profile
Antioch Collective Training Seminar (A.C.T.S.) is an annual equipping workshop hosted by Antioch Collective, a nonprofit ministry that describes its purpose as helping churches pursue “Save. Equip. Send.”—evangelism, disciplemaking, and multiplication. A.C.T.S. is designed for disciples of Jesus who want hands-on training to become more effective at outreach, evangelism, disciplemaking, church planting, and practical ministry.
Antioch Collective’s broader mission is rooted in the conviction that local churches are best positioned to carry disciplemaking forward in their own regions. The organization describes itself as a “community hub and resource network” that fosters relationships between church leaders and provides tools to assist churches in starting regionally supported church planting movements. Within that bigger vision, A.C.T.S. functions as a concentrated training environment where leaders and members can learn, collaborate, and leave with tools that translate into everyday congregational ministry.
A.C.T.S. is organized around tracks that address multiple ministry contexts rather than a single “main room” experience. The seminar materials describe training lanes such as adult ministry, youth ministry, campus ministry, church planting, service ministries, disciplemaking small groups, and evangelistic Bible study. This multi-track structure makes A.C.T.S. usable for whole ministry teams—preachers, elders, ministry staff, and engaged members—who want shared language and practical next steps for building disciplemaking cultures.
While each year’s specific topics vary, the event’s consistent emphasis is on equipping that is biblically grounded and immediately applicable. Examples of recurring topic areas include effective Bible study methods, mentoring, worship ministry development, teen ministry, campus ministry, biblically based support groups, and practical church planting. The goal is not simply to talk about disciplemaking, but to strengthen the “how” of disciplemaking so churches can help people follow Jesus and grow into mature disciples who also make disciples.
A.C.T.S. is commonly hosted at The Crossings Church St. Charles County in O’Fallon, Missouri, drawing participants from across the United States who are connected to churches of Christ and the Restoration Movement. For those who want to engage, Antioch Collective provides clear entry points: register to attend, bring a team from your congregation, subscribe for updates, and make use of the organization’s free resources (including a free Bible study guide, online lessons, and the Antioch Collective podcast) to continue learning beyond the seminar.
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Church of ChristMission AliveMission Alive is a Dallas-based nonprofit that equips leaders across North America to start Innovative Faith…Mission Alive
Mission Alive — Organization Profile Mission Alive is a nonprofit ministry that helps Christians and local churches start and strengthen new expressions of church in underserved places. Based in Dallas, Texas, Mission Alive works primarily across North America, focusing on…
Mission Alive — Organization Profile Mission Alive is a nonprofit ministry that helps Christians and local churches start and strengthen new expressions of church in underserved places. Based in Dallas, Texas, Mission Alive works primarily across North America, focusing on places and people who may be overlooked or disconnected from traditional church models. A central part of Mission Alive’s work is equipping leaders to launch Innovative Faith Communities (IFCs)—new faith communities designed to engage real needs in a specific local context. Mission Alive describes its focus as developing these communities with an eye toward the transformation and flourishing of marginalized lives, combining spiritual formation with practical, long-term presence in a neighborhood or people group. To support leaders in that calling,…
Mission Alive — Organization Profile
Mission Alive is a nonprofit ministry that helps Christians and local churches start and strengthen new expressions of church in underserved places. Based in Dallas, Texas, Mission Alive works primarily across North America, focusing on places and people who may be overlooked or disconnected from traditional church models.
A central part of Mission Alive’s work is equipping leaders to launch Innovative Faith Communities (IFCs)—new faith communities designed to engage real needs in a specific local context. Mission Alive describes its focus as developing these communities with an eye toward the transformation and flourishing of marginalized lives, combining spiritual formation with practical, long-term presence in a neighborhood or people group.
To support leaders in that calling, Mission Alive provides training, coaching, and ongoing encouragement. One key lane is Catalyze Coaching, a coach-training pathway that teaches ministry leaders to listen well, ask wise questions, and help others grow in calling and discipleship. Mission Alive also hosts Discipleship Cohorts, small groups that meet regularly to practice spiritual disciplines and deepen a life of listening and following God in community.
Mission Alive also invests in emerging leaders through the Outfitters Residency, a 12–24 month apprenticeship (with additional internship opportunities) connected with Mission Alive Network churches. This residency model is aimed at developing practical ministry skills, spiritual maturity, and missional habits in real ministry environments.
For those looking to engage, Mission Alive offers several practical on-ramps: learn about IFCs, explore training opportunities, subscribe to ministry updates, and give financially to support ongoing work. The organization also highlights Mission 813, a Mission Alive ministry that supports and encourages women serving as church planters and leaders.
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Independent Christian ChurchSonLight PowerSonLight Power equips communities affected by energy poverty with solar power, Christian witness, mission teams, training,…SonLight Power
SonLight Power — Organization Profile SonLight Power is a Christian nonprofit solar energy ministry that equips people living in energy poverty with the love of Jesus and solar power for transformative, lasting impact. The ministry describes its work as “solar…
SonLight Power — Organization Profile SonLight Power is a Christian nonprofit solar energy ministry that equips people living in energy poverty with the love of Jesus and solar power for transformative, lasting impact. The ministry describes its work as “solar energy for good,” using renewable power as a practical way to serve vulnerable children, families, churches, schools, medical clinics, orphanages, community centers, and communities that lack reliable electricity. The organization is based in Milford, Ohio, near Cincinnati, and serves communities in Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean, the United States, and other regions affected by energy poverty. SonLight Power states that it has equipped communities in 19 countries, completed more than 280 solar projects worldwide, and empowered an estimated 1 million…
SonLight Power — Organization Profile
SonLight Power is a Christian nonprofit solar energy ministry that equips people living in energy poverty with the love of Jesus and solar power for transformative, lasting impact. The ministry describes its work as “solar energy for good,” using renewable power as a practical way to serve vulnerable children, families, churches, schools, medical clinics, orphanages, community centers, and communities that lack reliable electricity.
The organization is based in Milford, Ohio, near Cincinnati, and serves communities in Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean, the United States, and other regions affected by energy poverty. SonLight Power states that it has equipped communities in 19 countries, completed more than 280 solar projects worldwide, and empowered an estimated 1 million lives through solar energy partnerships.
SonLight Power designs and builds solar energy systems for community venues such as schools, medical clinics, orphanages, community centers, churches, and water-pumping stations. These projects often bring electricity to places where reliable power has been unavailable or unaffordable. The ministry connects solar power with access to education, wellness, clean water, economic development, emergency preparedness, and renewed hope.
The ministry’s approach is designed to build local capacity rather than dependency. SonLight Power uses a blend of in-country and U.S.-based volunteers, experienced solar installers, engineers, mission partners, and community members. Its teams install systems while also training residents and partner organizations to understand, maintain, and care for the systems over time. This model reflects the ministry’s emphasis on sustainable energy solutions, practical training, and long-term community empowerment.
SonLight Power also multiplies its impact by equipping other mission organizations. Through project development, consulting, mission teams, Solar School, partnerships, and capacity-building efforts, the ministry helps churches, nonprofits, and mission agencies evaluate and implement solar solutions for their own work. Its experience includes more than 20 years of service and more than 260 designed projects, with many located in Latin America and Africa.
People can engage with SonLight Power by praying, giving, joining a mission trip, sponsoring a project, attending Solar School, volunteering, interning, subscribing to updates, or contacting the team about solar for a mission, church, school, or community project. Its distinct contribution is combining Christian witness, renewable energy expertise, mission partnerships, volunteer mobilization, and local training to help communities move from energy poverty toward sustainable power and hope.
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Independent Christian ChurchHeart & Mind Partnership, Inc.Heart & Mind Partnership equips pastors, supports child sponsorship, and develops vocational training through church-centered partnerships…Heart & Mind Partnership, Inc.
Heart & Mind Partnership, Inc. — Organization Profile Heart & Mind Partnership, Inc. is a Christian nonprofit based in Longwood, Florida, serving churches and communities in Zimbabwe. The organization describes itself as a partnership of Zimbabweans and Americans that exists…
Heart & Mind Partnership, Inc. — Organization Profile Heart & Mind Partnership, Inc. is a Christian nonprofit based in Longwood, Florida, serving churches and communities in Zimbabwe. The organization describes itself as a partnership of Zimbabweans and Americans that exists to train pastors for effective church leadership and enable churches to reach their communities for Christ. The organization’s core focus is equipping pastors with biblical training, supporting orphans with access to education, and providing vocational skills that strengthen families and communities. Its mission centers on building a foundation of faith, knowledge, and opportunity in the Binga District to advance the kingdom of God. Heart & Mind Partnership serves Zimbabwe, with a primary focus on the Binga District in northwest Zimbabwe…
Heart & Mind Partnership, Inc. — Organization Profile
Heart & Mind Partnership, Inc. is a Christian nonprofit based in Longwood, Florida, serving churches and communities in Zimbabwe. The organization describes itself as a partnership of Zimbabweans and Americans that exists to train pastors for effective church leadership and enable churches to reach their communities for Christ.
The organization’s core focus is equipping pastors with biblical training, supporting orphans with access to education, and providing vocational skills that strengthen families and communities. Its mission centers on building a foundation of faith, knowledge, and opportunity in the Binga District to advance the kingdom of God.
Heart & Mind Partnership serves Zimbabwe, with a primary focus on the Binga District in northwest Zimbabwe among remote and impoverished communities. The ministry also partners with churches, pastors, and ministries throughout the country where it is invited and able to serve. Its work includes the Tonga people of Binga, where pastors may travel long distances for biblical and leadership training.
The organization operates through several connected programs. Leadership Training provides biblical teaching, leadership development, seminars, and hands-on mentoring for pastors without requiring them to leave their families or ministries. The Binga School of Discipleship is being developed as a structured training initiative for Christ-centered church leadership. Child Sponsorship helps orphans and disadvantaged children attend school, receive supplies, access food and clothing, and receive spiritual training and mentoring.
A distinctive part of Heart & Mind Partnership’s approach is working through local churches and existing relationships while avoiding dependency and honoring local leaders. Its vocational training and small business development program helps pastors and families learn practical income-generating skills through training, mentoring, and micro-loans. The ministry also supports youth programs that address drug abuse, early childhood marriage, and faith formation, along with an eyeglasses project that serves local communities through churches.
People can engage with Heart & Mind Partnership by praying, giving financially, sponsoring a child, volunteering, supporting training programs, using ministry resources, or contacting the organization directly. The ministry invites teachers, medical professionals, and U.S.-based volunteers to assist with training, medical missions, child sponsorship administration, bookkeeping, communications, and website support.
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Independent Christian ChurchSpanish American Evangelistic MinistriesSpanish American Evangelistic Ministries serves churches through Spanish-language evangelistic literature, print support, missions, benevolence, and community…Spanish American Evangelistic Ministries
Spanish American Evangelistic Ministries — Organization Profile Spanish American Evangelistic Ministries, commonly known as SAEM, is a Christian ministry that describes its work as “Serving the Church since 1964.” The ministry is based in Horizon City, Texas, near El Paso,…
Spanish American Evangelistic Ministries — Organization Profile Spanish American Evangelistic Ministries, commonly known as SAEM, is a Christian ministry that describes its work as “Serving the Church since 1964.” The ministry is based in Horizon City, Texas, near El Paso, and its public materials present a practical focus on helping churches and ministries communicate the gospel, strengthen outreach, and serve their communities. SAEM’s work is bilingual in presentation, with English and Spanish pages available through its website. SAEM’s best-known area of ministry is Spanish-language gospel literature and printed evangelistic resources. The organization says its media ministry includes gospel tracts, the Book of John, and other printed materials for evangelism. SAEM also operates a print shop that can assist ministries with…
Spanish American Evangelistic Ministries — Organization Profile
Spanish American Evangelistic Ministries, commonly known as SAEM, is a Christian ministry that describes its work as “Serving the Church since 1964.” The ministry is based in Horizon City, Texas, near El Paso, and its public materials present a practical focus on helping churches and ministries communicate the gospel, strengthen outreach, and serve their communities. SAEM’s work is bilingual in presentation, with English and Spanish pages available through its website.
SAEM’s best-known area of ministry is Spanish-language gospel literature and printed evangelistic resources. The organization says its media ministry includes gospel tracts, the Book of John, and other printed materials for evangelism. SAEM also operates a print shop that can assist ministries with items such as event publicity, tithe and offering envelopes, business cards, and other printed needs connected to local ministry work.
The ministry’s stated mission is to serve the Church through media, missions, and benevolence. Its missions page explains that SAEM has worked as church planters, supporters, and co-laborers alongside ministers, missionaries, and ministries. Rather than presenting itself as a single-program organization, SAEM describes a support role that includes opening new areas, using relationships and resources to assist others, and working with ministry partners as they grow, learn, and share.
SAEM’s benevolence ministry emphasizes community outreach as a form of practical evangelism. The organization says benevolence helps churches demonstrate care for people in visible ways while also teaching the church to care for and love others. SAEM helps others plan and run community outreach events with the purpose of doing good in local communities and mobilizing the church for service.
The ministry serves churches, ministers, missionaries, and Spanish-speaking communities through printed resources, mission support, and outreach planning. Its public information identifies Horizon City, Texas, and the El Paso border-region context as its base of operations, while its Spanish-language resources and evangelistic materials are designed for broader use among Spanish-speaking ministry contexts. Public directory information also describes SAEM’s literature work as reaching Spanish-speaking countries through free distribution of evangelistic literature, Bibles, New Testaments, and teaching materials.
People can engage SAEM by contacting the ministry, using its printed gospel resources, requesting ministry-related print services, praying for its work, or giving financially through the donation link provided on its website. Churches and ministry partners may also connect with SAEM regarding missions, benevolence projects, and community outreach events.
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Church of ChristResource PublicationsResource Publications is a Searcy, Arkansas-based publishing ministry known for the Truth for Today Commentary series,…Resource Publications
Resource Publications — Organization Profile Resource Publications is a publishing ministry based in Searcy, Arkansas, focused on producing Bible study and teaching resources, especially the Truth for Today Commentary series. According to its official website, the organization has existed since…
Resource Publications — Organization Profile Resource Publications is a publishing ministry based in Searcy, Arkansas, focused on producing Bible study and teaching resources, especially the Truth for Today Commentary series. According to its official website, the organization has existed since 1981 and began developing the Truth for Today Commentary series in 2001. Its catalog centers on book-by-book biblical resources intended for use in churches, Christian schools, libraries, and homes. The ministry’s core focus is the publication and distribution of commentaries, study aids, and related Bible teaching materials. The Truth for Today Commentary series is presented as a complete exegesis and application project covering both the Old and New Testaments, written by scholars associated with churches of Christ. In addition to…
Resource Publications — Organization Profile
Resource Publications is a publishing ministry based in Searcy, Arkansas, focused on producing Bible study and teaching resources, especially the Truth for Today Commentary series. According to its official website, the organization has existed since 1981 and began developing the Truth for Today Commentary series in 2001. Its catalog centers on book-by-book biblical resources intended for use in churches, Christian schools, libraries, and homes.
The ministry’s core focus is the publication and distribution of commentaries, study aids, and related Bible teaching materials. The Truth for Today Commentary series is presented as a complete exegesis and application project covering both the Old and New Testaments, written by scholars associated with churches of Christ. In addition to major commentary volumes, Resource Publications also offers other books, audiobooks, and study materials that support personal study, classroom use, and sermon or lesson preparation.
Resource Publications serves Bible teachers, preachers, students, and church members looking for in-depth study tools. Its work is rooted in Searcy, Arkansas, but its reach extends through published materials available to readers and ministry users across the United States and beyond through print ordering and subscriptions. The organization also publishes the Truth for Today monthly magazine and provides supporting materials designed to help readers engage biblical texts more deeply over time.
A key distinctive of the ministry is its emphasis on long-form, book-by-book biblical commentary paired with practical study resources. The website highlights hardback commentary volumes, a growing publication schedule, and supplemental study aids that can be used alongside specific commentary volumes. These include outlines, lesson plans, and “Digging Deeper” study materials for selected books of the Bible. That combination suggests a strategy aimed not only at selling books, but also at supporting structured Bible learning in churches and educational settings.
The ministry operates primarily as a publisher and distributor. Its website organizes resources into sections for commentaries, authors, other books, audiobooks, coming releases, and study aids. The authors page lists a range of contributors whose books have been published through the organization, reflecting a collaborative publishing model built around multiple Bible teachers and writers. The official contact page also indicates that the organization handles general inquiries, orders, customer support, and site support directly through its Searcy office.
People can engage with Resource Publications by purchasing books, exploring commentary series information, subscribing to Truth for Today, or contacting the organization for orders and support. Readers can browse published authors, review available study aids, and use the site to find materials suited for individual or group Bible study. For churches, schools, and serious Bible students seeking commentary resources and supplemental study tools, Resource Publications functions as a specialized Bible publishing ministry serving readers from its Arkansas base to a broader national audience.
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Independent Christian ChurchWorld Gospel OutreachWorld Gospel Outreach serves children and communities in Honduras and Belize through Rancho Ebenezer, serve teams,…World Gospel Outreach
World Gospel Outreach — Organization Profile World Gospel Outreach is a Christian mission organization focused on serving and evangelizing children and the poor. Its stated vision is “Impacting the faith of Christ followers through serving and evangelizing children and the…
World Gospel Outreach — Organization Profile World Gospel Outreach is a Christian mission organization focused on serving and evangelizing children and the poor. Its stated vision is “Impacting the faith of Christ followers through serving and evangelizing children and the poor.” WGO describes its work as rooted in biblical mandates to care for the poor, share the gospel of Jesus Christ, and meet the needs of others in accountable Christian service. The ministry serves in Honduras and Belize, with a U.S. office in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and ministry headquarters at Casa de Esperanza in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. World Gospel Outreach began ministry in Honduras before expanding into Belize in 2014. Its work brings North American volunteers together with Honduran and Belizean…
World Gospel Outreach — Organization Profile
World Gospel Outreach is a Christian mission organization focused on serving and evangelizing children and the poor. Its stated vision is “Impacting the faith of Christ followers through serving and evangelizing children and the poor.” WGO describes its work as rooted in biblical mandates to care for the poor, share the gospel of Jesus Christ, and meet the needs of others in accountable Christian service.
The ministry serves in Honduras and Belize, with a U.S. office in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and ministry headquarters at Casa de Esperanza in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. World Gospel Outreach began ministry in Honduras before expanding into Belize in 2014. Its work brings North American volunteers together with Honduran and Belizean staff, missionaries, local churches, and ministry partners.
WGO operates through several ministry areas, including Rancho Ebenezer, Tegucigalpa Serve Teams, Belize Serve Teams, Relief and Development, and WGO Kids child sponsorship. Rancho Ebenezer is a family-based children’s community in the mountains near Tegucigalpa for at-risk Honduran children. The ministry provides safe homes, education, counseling, Christian mentorship, vocational development, and preparation for independent adulthood.
Through its Tegucigalpa and Belize serve-team ministries, WGO works with local churches and communities to meet practical needs while sharing the gospel. Teams may participate in medical, dental, and optical care, water-filter installation, concrete floors, home and church projects, food distribution, Vacation Bible School, children’s ministry, relational discipleship, and evangelism. In Honduras, WGO describes long-term relationships with local evangelical churches that host serve teams and help facilitate outreach in their communities.
The organization’s Relief and Development ministry strengthens local churches by helping meet physical and spiritual needs in Central America. Relief work includes clean water, shelter, medical outreach, food distribution, and church-related construction. Development work includes pastoral training and support, small-business development, microfinance, biblical entrepreneurship courses, and vocational-skills training intended to help participants grow spiritually and move toward greater stability.
People can engage with World Gospel Outreach by joining a serve trip, sponsoring a child through WGO Kids, giving to ministry projects, supporting a specific missionary, participating in church partnerships, joining the newsletter, praying for the work, or supporting the WGO Coffee Club connected to Rancho Ebenezer. WGO also lists career opportunities and service roles for people interested in longer-term ministry involvement in Honduras, Belize, or stateside support.
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Independent Christian ChurchMushayamunda Christian FoundationMushayamunda Christian Foundation is a Christian nonprofit serving children, widows, schools, and village communities in Zimbabwe…Mushayamunda Christian Foundation
Mushayamunda Christian Foundation — Organization Profile Mushayamunda Christian Foundation is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on sharing the Gospel through practical care for children, widows, schools, and village communities. The organization describes its mission as making the goodness and grace…
Mushayamunda Christian Foundation — Organization Profile Mushayamunda Christian Foundation is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on sharing the Gospel through practical care for children, widows, schools, and village communities. The organization describes its mission as making the goodness and grace of Jesus visible through tangible action, combining evangelism with support for physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The foundation has a U.S. nonprofit presence in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, while its ministry story and program work are rooted in Matsai, Bikita, Zimbabwe, and surrounding communities. Its work especially emphasizes the wellness of orphans and widows, along with support for children whose education and daily life are affected by poverty, hunger, and limited resources. Mushayamunda Christian Foundation operates through a holistic ministry model.…
Mushayamunda Christian Foundation — Organization Profile
Mushayamunda Christian Foundation is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on sharing the Gospel through practical care for children, widows, schools, and village communities. The organization describes its mission as making the goodness and grace of Jesus visible through tangible action, combining evangelism with support for physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
The foundation has a U.S. nonprofit presence in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, while its ministry story and program work are rooted in Matsai, Bikita, Zimbabwe, and surrounding communities. Its work especially emphasizes the wellness of orphans and widows, along with support for children whose education and daily life are affected by poverty, hunger, and limited resources.
Mushayamunda Christian Foundation operates through a holistic ministry model. Its public materials describe a focus on accountability, compassion, responsibility, and love for the community. Rather than separating Christian witness from practical service, the foundation seeks to demonstrate the Gospel through food support, education sponsorship, water access, sustainable gardens, sports outreach, and community development.
One of the foundation’s core areas is education support for children and development of local schools. The ministry states that it supports and sponsors children’s education, and it points to sponsored students who have graduated from the program. Its food program addresses children arriving at school hungry, providing nourishment intended to help students remain engaged in school and church life. The same food ministry also includes care for widows, meeting immediate needs while offering emotional and relational support.
The foundation’s wellness and development work includes several practical programs. The Food Program supports children and widows. The Water Ministry is presented as part of its community development work. The Garden Ministry teaches villagers sustainable ways to grow crops, especially where food access is affected by drought. The Sports Ministry reflects the organization’s effort to use youth activities and community gathering points as part of broader care and outreach.
People can engage with Mushayamunda Christian Foundation by donating, volunteering, sponsoring children’s education, contacting the ministry about partnerships, and praying for its work among children, widows, schools, churches, and villages. Its distinct contribution is a village-focused Christian ministry that connects evangelism, education, food, water, gardening, sports, and widow care in Zimbabwean communities.
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Church of ChristWinterfestWinterfest is a churches-of-Christ–connected youth rally that equips middle and high school students through Bible teaching,…Winterfest
Winterfest — Organization Profile Winterfest is a long-running youth rally associated with churches of Christ, created to help teenagers grow in faith through Bible-centered teaching, worship, and community. The event is designed primarily for middle school and high school students,…
Winterfest — Organization Profile Winterfest is a long-running youth rally associated with churches of Christ, created to help teenagers grow in faith through Bible-centered teaching, worship, and community. The event is designed primarily for middle school and high school students, who typically attend with church youth groups and adult sponsors for a concentrated, retreat-style weekend of spiritual renewal and discipleship. Winterfest is organized as a multi-track gathering that blends large-group sessions with teaching that is meant to be practical and accessible for teens. While specific session topics vary each year, the consistent purpose is to help students engage Scripture, strengthen conviction, and build friendships with other believers. Many youth groups use Winterfest as a “big anchor” moment in their annual…
Winterfest — Organization Profile
Winterfest is a long-running youth rally associated with churches of Christ, created to help teenagers grow in faith through Bible-centered teaching, worship, and community. The event is designed primarily for middle school and high school students, who typically attend with church youth groups and adult sponsors for a concentrated, retreat-style weekend of spiritual renewal and discipleship.
Winterfest is organized as a multi-track gathering that blends large-group sessions with teaching that is meant to be practical and accessible for teens. While specific session topics vary each year, the consistent purpose is to help students engage Scripture, strengthen conviction, and build friendships with other believers. Many youth groups use Winterfest as a “big anchor” moment in their annual discipleship rhythm—bringing students for shared learning, worship, and encouragement that carries back into the local church.
A notable distinctive of Winterfest is its multi-location approach. In addition to its long-established gathering in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Winterfest also hosts events in Fort Worth, Texas, and Arizona, serving churches and youth ministries from multiple regions. This format allows churches to participate in a similar experience while choosing a location that best fits travel distance and group logistics.
Winterfest supports participation with practical planning tools for youth leaders and parents. The official site provides registration access, location details, lodging guidance, directions, and vendor/exhibitor information to help groups coordinate travel and schedules. Winterfest also maintains a speaker/teacher listing so attending groups can understand the range of voices contributing to the program.
Beyond the in-person experience, Winterfest offers ongoing resources that extend year-round. The event promotes the Winterfest mobile app to provide devotional content and other attendee tools, and it also shares resources and historical archives that allow churches and individuals to revisit past sessions and materials for continued learning and encouragement.
For churches and families looking to engage, the best starting point is the official Winterfest website, where groups can find registration links by location, planning details for lodging and directions, and the central contact information for questions. Winterfest’s stated contact point is based in Edmond, Oklahoma, providing a consistent home-base for communication and coordination across its event locations.
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Independent Christian ChurchPan de VidaPan de Vida is a Gospel-centered mercy ministry in Quito, Ecuador, serving children and families through…Pan de Vida
Pan de Vida — Organization Profile Pan de Vida is an international, Gospel-centered mercy ministry that works to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ while meeting immediate needs among children and families in critical need. The organization is legally established…
Pan de Vida — Organization Profile Pan de Vida is an international, Gospel-centered mercy ministry that works to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ while meeting immediate needs among children and families in critical need. The organization is legally established in the United States and serves through volunteer-based programs focused on hunger relief, education, health care, shelter, microbusiness, empowerment, and emergency relief. The ministry is located in Quito, Ecuador, and serves families living below the poverty line in the peripheral areas of Quito and other communities in Ecuador. Pan de Vida describes its work as helping children, parents, and families break the cycle of poverty while also inviting people into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and helping them develop…
Pan de Vida — Organization Profile
Pan de Vida is an international, Gospel-centered mercy ministry that works to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ while meeting immediate needs among children and families in critical need. The organization is legally established in the United States and serves through volunteer-based programs focused on hunger relief, education, health care, shelter, microbusiness, empowerment, and emergency relief.
The ministry is located in Quito, Ecuador, and serves families living below the poverty line in the peripheral areas of Quito and other communities in Ecuador. Pan de Vida describes its work as helping children, parents, and families break the cycle of poverty while also inviting people into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and helping them develop their God-given potential.
Pan de Vida operates through a practical, community-facing ministry model. Its programs include Hunger Relief, Education, Health, Entrepreneurship, Shelter, and Emergency Relief. The hunger relief program includes preparing and distributing hot meals to people in need, while also sharing the Gospel. The education program supports children through school supplies, backpacks, youth camps, sports, and Vacation Bible School-style outreach.
The ministry’s health program provides medical access and health-related support for beneficiaries, including medical appointments, health fairs, basic screenings, vitamins for children, and attention to malnutrition. Its entrepreneurship program helps selected beneficiaries develop business ideas by providing seed capital in materials. The shelter program includes practical projects such as garbage removal and construction or improvement of bathrooms, kitchens, and small living spaces.
Pan de Vida has also responded to emergencies in Ecuador, including flood relief, earthquake recovery, support for Venezuelan immigrant families, and aid after local disasters. These responses have included food kits, emergency kits, shelters, hygiene kits, medical care, clothing, and other practical assistance. This disaster-response work fits the organization’s larger emphasis on meeting urgent needs while building relationships and long-term community trust.
People can engage with Pan de Vida by donating, volunteering in weekly feeding programs, serving in special programs, applying for internships, joining short-term mission teams, or exploring long-term missionary service. Volunteer and mission opportunities may include cooking, serving meals, playing with children, cleaning, construction projects, children’s programs, sports camps, microbusiness support, teen ministry, communication, planning, and logistics. Its distinct contribution is a Gospel-centered mercy ministry in Quito that combines evangelism, poverty relief, education, health care, shelter, microbusiness support, and volunteer mission opportunities.
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Church of ChristTruth for Today (TFT)Truth For Today (TFT) is a West Union, South Carolina-based literature ministry publishing a free bi-monthly…Truth for Today (TFT)
Truth For Today (TFT) — Organization Profile Truth For Today (TFT) is a Christian literature and teaching ministry centered on serious Bible study shaped by the principle of “Right Division” (2 Timothy 2:15). Through its long-running newsletter, articles, and resource…
Truth For Today (TFT) — Organization Profile Truth For Today (TFT) is a Christian literature and teaching ministry centered on serious Bible study shaped by the principle of “Right Division” (2 Timothy 2:15). Through its long-running newsletter, articles, and resource distribution, TFT aims to help believers study Scripture carefully and consistently, emphasizing what the ministry describes as “rightly divided” understanding of God’s Word. TFT’s work includes publishing, teaching support, and connecting readers to ongoing study opportunities. TFT’s history dates to July 1, 1948, when Oscar M. Baker began the ministry and served as its founding editor. Over time, TFT developed into a periodical-based ministry that also maintained a library of Bibles, books, and study aids. Today, TFT continues that model…
Truth For Today (TFT) — Organization Profile
Truth For Today (TFT) is a Christian literature and teaching ministry centered on serious Bible study shaped by the principle of “Right Division” (2 Timothy 2:15). Through its long-running newsletter, articles, and resource distribution, TFT aims to help believers study Scripture carefully and consistently, emphasizing what the ministry describes as “rightly divided” understanding of God’s Word. TFT’s work includes publishing, teaching support, and connecting readers to ongoing study opportunities.
TFT’s history dates to July 1, 1948, when Oscar M. Baker began the ministry and served as its founding editor. Over time, TFT developed into a periodical-based ministry that also maintained a library of Bibles, books, and study aids. Today, TFT continues that model by combining a regular print-and-digital publication with an online archive of past issues and articles.
A core offering is the Truth For Today bi-monthly newsletter, which TFT states is available free of charge (delivered by email or USPS mail) to anyone who requests it. The ministry publishes six issues per year and encourages readers to subscribe for delivery, along with accessing past volumes and topical articles online. The site also features book reviews and teaching content intended to support personal study and small-group discussion.
In addition, TFT maintains an online “Store” featuring Bibles, books, and other study aids offered at cost, with domestic ordering available through the website. The ministry describes a headquarters library in South Carolina where resources are stocked and supported through the generosity of donors. TFT also shares the writings of Bible teachers it highlights (including E. W. Bullinger, Charles H. Welch, and Stuart Allen) and provides multiple content categories—articles, book reviews, and conference updates—to help readers explore specific topics.
TFT also hosts Bible conferences (including virtual conference options) and promotes ongoing online studies. Conference pages provide schedules and practical instructions for participation, and TFT’s news updates point readers to ways to join studies and follow ministry developments. TFT notes that the ministry is supported by donations and states that no one at TFT is financially compensated for their work.
Truth For Today lists its correspondence location as West Union, South Carolina, and serves readers across the United States and internationally through mailings and online publishing. Individuals and churches can engage by subscribing to the newsletter, ordering study resources, sharing articles with others, participating in conferences or online studies, and supporting TFT through prayer and giving.
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Independent Christian ChurchShepherds Global ClassroomShepherds Global Classroom provides free theological curriculum in many languages to help pastors, missionaries, and Christian…Shepherds Global Classroom
Shepherds Global Classroom — Organization Profile Shepherds Global Classroom, also known as SGC, is a Christian training ministry that provides free Christ-centered theological curriculum for emerging pastors, missionaries, and Christian leaders around the world. Its motto is “Christ-centered. Training. Everywhere.”…
Shepherds Global Classroom — Organization Profile Shepherds Global Classroom, also known as SGC, is a Christian training ministry that provides free Christ-centered theological curriculum for emerging pastors, missionaries, and Christian leaders around the world. Its motto is “Christ-centered. Training. Everywhere.” The ministry exists to equip the body of Christ by providing curriculum for leaders who may not have access to formal theological education. The organization is connected with Cincinnati, Ohio, and serves Christian leaders in more than 100 countries through online courses, downloadable curriculum, translations, audio resources, mobile app access, and training partnerships. SGC’s materials are especially designed for places where pastors and church leaders are under-resourced but eager for biblical and theological training. Shepherds Global Classroom began in 2012…
Shepherds Global Classroom — Organization Profile
Shepherds Global Classroom, also known as SGC, is a Christian training ministry that provides free Christ-centered theological curriculum for emerging pastors, missionaries, and Christian leaders around the world. Its motto is “Christ-centered. Training. Everywhere.” The ministry exists to equip the body of Christ by providing curriculum for leaders who may not have access to formal theological education.
The organization is connected with Cincinnati, Ohio, and serves Christian leaders in more than 100 countries through online courses, downloadable curriculum, translations, audio resources, mobile app access, and training partnerships. SGC’s materials are especially designed for places where pastors and church leaders are under-resourced but eager for biblical and theological training.
Shepherds Global Classroom began in 2012 after founder Tim Keep and other missionary trainers taught pastors and lay leaders in East Africa. The experience revealed a need for theological resources that were robust, simple, reproducible, and adaptable to local settings. SGC developed to meet that need by creating curriculum that local leaders can use in homes, churches, cafés, refugee camps, Bible schools, seminaries, and informal classrooms.
The ministry’s curriculum includes 20 foundational courses for a two- to three-year non-formal theological training program. Course areas include Doctrinal Foundations, Bible Survey, Evangelism and Discipleship, Christian Leadership, Church History, and SGC Resources. Courses include topics such as Christian Beliefs, Romans, Eschatology, Exploring the Old Testament, Exploring the New Testament, Biblical Evangelism and Discipleship, Spiritual Formation, Ministry Leadership, The Life and Ministry of Jesus, Principles of Communication, Introduction to Christian Worship, and Survey of Church History.
A major distinctive of Shepherds Global Classroom is its emphasis on free access and broad translation. The curriculum is available digitally at no cost, and the ministry allows printing and distribution under its stated guidelines. SGC makes courses available in more than 30 languages, including English, French, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, Portuguese, Thai, Kiswahili, Nepali, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Urdu, Amharic, Turkish, Haitian Creole, Polish, and others.
People can engage with Shepherds Global Classroom by downloading courses, using the mobile app, launching a local classroom, requesting a Memorandum of Understanding for group printing and distribution, subscribing to updates, donating, or connecting with the ministry about training partnerships. Its distinct contribution is free, reproducible theological curriculum that helps local Christian leaders establish indigenous, informal, and non-formal Bible training programs worldwide.
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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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FinanceChristian Church Pension Plan (CCPP)Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) is a church-based defined benefit retirement plan serving ministers, missionaries, and…Christian Church Pension Plan (CCPP)
Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) — Organization Profile The Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) is a church-based, defined benefit retirement plan designed to serve people whose work is devoted to vocational ministry and related Christian service. Qualified under Internal Revenue…
Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) — Organization Profile The Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) is a church-based, defined benefit retirement plan designed to serve people whose work is devoted to vocational ministry and related Christian service. Qualified under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a), the plan is structured to provide a pre-determined retirement income beginning at age 65 and continuing for life, helping participants plan with more clarity than many self-directed retirement accounts. CCPP’s core focus is providing a retirement benefit for ministers, missionaries, and employees of churches, Christian colleges, and affiliated faith-based nonprofit ministries—particularly within Christian Churches and Churches of Christ contexts. The plan also notes service to affiliated organizations and parachurch ministries, aiming to help workers who may not…
Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) — Organization Profile
The Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) is a church-based, defined benefit retirement plan designed to serve people whose work is devoted to vocational ministry and related Christian service. Qualified under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a), the plan is structured to provide a pre-determined retirement income beginning at age 65 and continuing for life, helping participants plan with more clarity than many self-directed retirement accounts.
CCPP’s core focus is providing a retirement benefit for ministers, missionaries, and employees of churches, Christian colleges, and affiliated faith-based nonprofit ministries—particularly within Christian Churches and Churches of Christ contexts. The plan also notes service to affiliated organizations and parachurch ministries, aiming to help workers who may not have access to a denominational pension plan through their employer.
Operationally, CCPP is built around a unit-based contribution model. Organizations (and, in some cases, participants) contribute a set annual amount per unit, and participants can add additional units prior to age 60. Because it is a defined benefit structure, the plan emphasizes predictable retirement income based on participation factors such as age at enrollment. CCPP also highlights plan portability, allowing participants to continue participation if they change ministries or jobs.
Governance and oversight are central to how CCPP operates. The plan is sponsored by a Board of Governors nominated by adopting organizations, and it is managed day-to-day by a Chief Executive Officer/Plan Administrator appointed by the Board. The plan also contracts with an outside consulting group for actuarial review and references bank trusteeship and diversified asset management as part of its fiduciary approach.
People typically engage with CCPP through employer enrollment and ongoing participation. Churches and ministry organizations can explore enrollment, use available forms for participation and beneficiary designations, and contact the plan office for administrative support. For individual participants, engagement may include understanding the plan’s benefit estimates, keeping contact information current, and coordinating enrollment or updates through their employer or the plan office.
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Independent Christian ChurchKulpahar Kid Home and Christian SchoolKulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School provides residential care, Christian education, secure facilities, and spiritual guidance…Kulpahar Kid Home and Christian School
Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School — Organization Profile Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School is a Christian ministry and educational work located in Kulpahar, Mahoba District, Uttar Pradesh, India, with U.S. donation support connected to Phoenix, Arizona. The ministry…
Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School — Organization Profile Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School is a Christian ministry and educational work located in Kulpahar, Mahoba District, Uttar Pradesh, India, with U.S. donation support connected to Phoenix, Arizona. The ministry began in 1947 when an infant girl named Sosun was given to Leah Moshier and Dolly Chitwood, the founders of Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School. The organization’s core focus is providing children with loving residential care, quality education, Christian spiritual guidance, and practical support in northern India. Kulpahar Kids’ Home reports that over the years approximately 800 children were received into the care of Dolly, Leah, and Linda. The ministry’s stated motto is to provide quality education, facilities, and…
Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School — Organization Profile
Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School is a Christian ministry and educational work located in Kulpahar, Mahoba District, Uttar Pradesh, India, with U.S. donation support connected to Phoenix, Arizona. The ministry began in 1947 when an infant girl named Sosun was given to Leah Moshier and Dolly Chitwood, the founders of Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School.
The organization’s core focus is providing children with loving residential care, quality education, Christian spiritual guidance, and practical support in northern India. Kulpahar Kids’ Home reports that over the years approximately 800 children were received into the care of Dolly, Leah, and Linda. The ministry’s stated motto is to provide quality education, facilities, and love.
Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School serves children and students in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, India, including Kulpahar and the wider Mahoba District. Kulpahar Christian School describes itself as serving children in northern India since 1948, with Hindu, Muslim, and Christian children and staff learning and working together. Public nonprofit listings describe the ministry as supporting a school and home for more than 400 children in the Uttar Pradesh region.
The organization operates through the Kulpahar Kids’ Home, Kulpahar Christian School, hostel life, worship facilities, educational programs, and community outreach projects. The school year runs from April 1 to March 31, and school days begin with morning assembly in the chapel building, including songs, responsive Bible reading, prayer, the Lord’s Prayer, and patriotic elements such as the national anthem or pledge. Kulpahar Christian School operates under The Church of Christ Mission as a religious society under Act XXI of 1860.
A distinctive part of Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School is combining residential care, school instruction, Christian formation, and secure facilities on a large mission campus. The ministry reports 32 acres divided into three compounds with 24-hour security, including girls, hospital, and school compounds. Its facilities include staff housing, classrooms, a computer lab, a spacious library, playground areas, generators, and other support spaces used for daily care and education.
People can engage with Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School by praying, giving by check or money order through the U.S. donation address, contacting the ministry by email, or learning more through the official Kids’ Home and school websites. Support helps sustain the children’s home, Christian school, facilities, education, and ongoing care for children and students in Kulpahar.
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Church of ChristPhilippine Mission Churches of ChristPhilippine Mission Churches of Christ supports Filipino-led ministries in Luzon through Christian education, medical evangelism, church…Philippine Mission Churches of Christ
Philippine Mission Churches of Christ — Organization Profile Philippine Mission Churches of Christ USA, Inc., also known as PMCC-US, is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) mission organization that exists to assist, encourage, and empower independent Filipino-led ministries that share the Gospel of…
Philippine Mission Churches of Christ — Organization Profile Philippine Mission Churches of Christ USA, Inc., also known as PMCC-US, is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) mission organization that exists to assist, encourage, and empower independent Filipino-led ministries that share the Gospel of Christ through Christian education, medical evangelism, and church planting. Its work is connected to a long history of Restoration Movement mission activity in the Philippines, tracing roots to Leslie and Carrie Wolfe’s arrival in Manila in 1907. The organization is based in Kingman, Arizona, and serves partner ministries across central and northern Luzon, Philippines. PMCC-US supports Filipino-led churches, schools, medical work, and ministry leaders while stating that it holds no legal ties to, nor governance over, the ministries it supports.…
Philippine Mission Churches of Christ — Organization Profile
Philippine Mission Churches of Christ USA, Inc., also known as PMCC-US, is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) mission organization that exists to assist, encourage, and empower independent Filipino-led ministries that share the Gospel of Christ through Christian education, medical evangelism, and church planting. Its work is connected to a long history of Restoration Movement mission activity in the Philippines, tracing roots to Leslie and Carrie Wolfe’s arrival in Manila in 1907.
The organization is based in Kingman, Arizona, and serves partner ministries across central and northern Luzon, Philippines. PMCC-US supports Filipino-led churches, schools, medical work, and ministry leaders while stating that it holds no legal ties to, nor governance over, the ministries it supports. Its role is to encourage, resource, visit, assess needs, and help connect U.S. churches and donors with ministry work in Luzon.
PMCC-US focuses on three primary ministry areas. Its Christian education work supports three academies: Northern Isabela Academy, Southern Isabela Academy, and Central Isabela Christian Academy. These schools are described as part of the mission’s effort to equip the next generation through quality Christ-centered education and leadership development.
Medical evangelism is represented through Charles W. Selby Memorial Hospital, Inc., a 35-bed hospital connected to the mission’s long-running work in northern Luzon. PMCC-US describes this area as transforming lives through medical care, physical healing, hope, and Gospel witness. This ministry emphasis reflects the organization’s broader pattern of combining practical service with evangelism.
Church planting is carried out through partner ministries including Shore Line and Island Mission and Southern Cagayan Valley Mission. Shore Line and Island Mission focuses on planting and strengthening churches in Quezon and nearby regions, while Southern Cagayan Valley Mission is part of the mission’s church-planting work in northern Luzon. PMCC-US emphasizes training leaders, strengthening local congregations, and supporting Filipino-led outreach.
People can engage with Philippine Mission Churches of Christ by praying, giving, requesting a speaking engagement, exploring church partnership, reading ministry updates such as Island Echoes, using the prayer calendar, or contacting the organization directly. Its distinct contribution is supporting independent Filipino-led Christian ministries in Luzon through education, medical evangelism, church planting, leadership encouragement, and long-term U.S.-Philippines partnership.
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CohortsRDN Shift GroupsRDN SHIFT Groups are small, online coaching cohorts led by proven disciple-making pastors, helping church leaders…RDN Shift Groups
RDN SHIFT Groups — Organization Profile RDN SHIFT Groups are a coaching-based, online community built by the Relational Discipleship Network (RDN), a missions organization focused on helping churches recover and live out disciple-making as Jesus modeled it. SHIFT Groups are…
RDN SHIFT Groups — Organization Profile RDN SHIFT Groups are a coaching-based, online community built by the Relational Discipleship Network (RDN), a missions organization focused on helping churches recover and live out disciple-making as Jesus modeled it. SHIFT Groups are designed for pastors and ministry leaders who want practical support as they work to lead cultural change toward relational disciple-making in their churches. At the core of SHIFT Groups is a simple premise: you’re not meant to do ministry alone, especially when you are trying to shift a church from program-centered activity to relationship-centered disciple-making. RDN describes SHIFT Groups as online groups led by proven disciple-making coaches, where leaders gain practical tools and resources while also building strategic relationships with…
RDN SHIFT Groups — Organization Profile
RDN SHIFT Groups are a coaching-based, online community built by the Relational Discipleship Network (RDN), a missions organization focused on helping churches recover and live out disciple-making as Jesus modeled it. SHIFT Groups are designed for pastors and ministry leaders who want practical support as they work to lead cultural change toward relational disciple-making in their churches.
At the core of SHIFT Groups is a simple premise: you’re not meant to do ministry alone, especially when you are trying to shift a church from program-centered activity to relationship-centered disciple-making. RDN describes SHIFT Groups as online groups led by proven disciple-making coaches, where leaders gain practical tools and resources while also building strategic relationships with other leaders.
SHIFT Groups meet in a consistent rhythm that emphasizes peer learning and coached accountability. RDN outlines a coaching format using live, interactive Zoom meetings with small group sizes, typically 4–6 leaders, led by pastors who have already made the “shift” in their own ministry settings. These sessions are structured to help leaders talk through real ministry challenges, share tools, learn best practices, and move from ideas to implementation.
RDN also frames SHIFT Groups as role-specific pathways. In its coaching overview, RDN notes that SHIFT Groups are designed for a range of ministry roles—senior pastors, executive/associate pastors, discipleship and small group leaders, youth and young adult pastors, and other ministry leaders—so the conversations and coaching can be applied directly to the responsibilities leaders carry week to week.
An important part of the SHIFT Groups model is that it is connected to RDN’s broader training ecosystem. RDN notes a prerequisite for joining a SHIFT Group: participants should have attended a DiscipleShift training (or be registered to attend). That link between training and coaching reinforces RDN’s intent to move leaders from an initial learning experience into an ongoing coaching relationship where change can be supported over time.
Because SHIFT Groups operate online, their reach is nationwide, connecting leaders across churches and regions without requiring travel. RDN’s team leadership includes staff members who serve from different locations, and the coaching environment is intentionally built to foster connection across geographic boundaries while keeping the group small enough for trust, transparency, and application.
For churches and leaders who want to engage, SHIFT Groups can be a practical “next step” after training: register for DiscipleShift, join a SHIFT coaching group, and access RDN resources that support disciple-making culture change. Churches can also partner with RDN financially to expand coaching and resourcing for leaders who are working to build relational disciple-making pathways in their contexts.
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EducationKentucky Christian UniversityKentucky Christian University (KCU) is a Christ-centered university in Grayson, Kentucky, equipping students for servant leadership…Kentucky Christian University
Kentucky Christian University — Organization Profile Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is a private Christian university serving students through a Christ-centered academic community. Based in Grayson, Kentucky, KCU has a long history of equipping students for lives of faithful service through…
Kentucky Christian University — Organization Profile Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is a private Christian university serving students through a Christ-centered academic community. Based in Grayson, Kentucky, KCU has a long history of equipping students for lives of faithful service through undergraduate and graduate education, campus discipleship, and practical ministry formation. The university’s guiding emphasis is often summarized by its “Christ, Character, Career” focus, connecting spiritual formation with vocational preparation. KCU’s stated mission is to engage students in a transformative educational experience that equips them as effective Christian professionals providing servant leadership for the church and society. While KCU welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds, it is rooted in the fellowship of independent congregations known as Christian Churches and Churches…
Kentucky Christian University — Organization Profile
Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is a private Christian university serving students through a Christ-centered academic community. Based in Grayson, Kentucky, KCU has a long history of equipping students for lives of faithful service through undergraduate and graduate education, campus discipleship, and practical ministry formation. The university’s guiding emphasis is often summarized by its “Christ, Character, Career” focus, connecting spiritual formation with vocational preparation.
KCU’s stated mission is to engage students in a transformative educational experience that equips them as effective Christian professionals providing servant leadership for the church and society. While KCU welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds, it is rooted in the fellowship of independent congregations known as Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, with a governance structure that includes a Board of Trustees. From its campus in Eastern Kentucky, KCU serves students preparing for ministry and marketplace callings across the region and beyond.
Academically, KCU offers programs across multiple schools and learning formats, including on-campus and online options. Areas of study include Bible and ministry preparation, education, nursing, business and leadership, and broader humanities and sciences coursework. The university emphasizes integration of faith and learning, aiming to prepare graduates who can navigate professional responsibilities with Christian conviction, ethical clarity, and practical competence.
Beyond the classroom, KCU highlights community life as part of student development—chapel gatherings, campus activities, and student organizations designed to build relationships and encourage spiritual growth. The university also hosts events and initiatives connected to its wider community impact, including conference programming and youth-focused experiences such as Summer in the Son, held on the KCU campus in Grayson.
For those looking to connect with KCU, there are several clear pathways: prospective students can apply or request information through the admissions office, alumni and churches can engage through partnership and support opportunities, and friends of the university can contribute financially through giving initiatives and campaigns such as For the Good of the Cause. KCU also maintains athletics under the “Knights” identity, providing students opportunities to compete while representing the university.
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Independent Christian ChurchDeaf StreetlightDeaf Streetlight connects Deaf individuals, families, and churches through Christian community, ASL resources, family support, events,…Deaf Streetlight
Deaf Streetlight — Organization Profile Deaf Streetlight is a Christ-centered ministry serving Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, families, churches, and communities. The ministry’s mission is to connect Deaf individuals with community, families, Jesus, and His church. It exists to connect, equip,…
Deaf Streetlight — Organization Profile Deaf Streetlight is a Christ-centered ministry serving Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, families, churches, and communities. The ministry’s mission is to connect Deaf individuals with community, families, Jesus, and His church. It exists to connect, equip, and support people, families, and churches in bringing the gospel to the Deaf community. Deaf Streetlight is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and serves the Greater Cincinnati / Tri-State area and beyond. The ministry was originally founded in 1968 as The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Institute for Christian Education, commonly known as Deaf Institute. Cecil Bennett founded the organization after he and his wife, Rena, saw the need for their Deaf daughter Cheryl and other Deaf people to connect with…
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Deaf Streetlight is a Christ-centered ministry serving Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, families, churches, and communities. The ministry’s mission is to connect Deaf individuals with community, families, Jesus, and His church. It exists to connect, equip, and support people, families, and churches in bringing the gospel to the Deaf community.
Deaf Streetlight is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and serves the Greater Cincinnati / Tri-State area and beyond. The ministry was originally founded in 1968 as The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Institute for Christian Education, commonly known as Deaf Institute. Cecil Bennett founded the organization after he and his wife, Rena, saw the need for their Deaf daughter Cheryl and other Deaf people to connect with the church, the Bible, and a personal relationship with God.
The organization rebranded as Deaf Streetlight after Will Dickmann became director in 2021. The name reflects both a practical and spiritual meaning: Deaf people need light in order to see sign language clearly, and the ministry seeks to be a beacon of hope that guides people toward the Lord. Its work is shaped by the older motto, “Using hands to touch hearts.”
Deaf Streetlight’s four core goals are Go & Meet, Learn & Share, Connect & Support, and Equip & Empower. Through these goals, the ministry works to host and support events, develop relationships, create and share resources, train and equip local churches, remove barriers for Deaf people, and help Deaf people participate and lead within the church. Its work includes advocacy, community connection, family support, and church accessibility.
The ministry’s resources include a resource directory, ASL learning information, state and national resources, local events, interpreting and captioning services, educational resources, religious resources, mental health resources, articles, books, and videos. It also offers a Shared Reading Program developed by Gallaudet University to help parents and caregivers read with Deaf or hard-of-hearing children using American Sign Language, along with summer events that give Deaf children opportunities for social development and ASL practice.
People can engage with Deaf Streetlight by praying, volunteering, becoming a Deaf mentor, helping with events, giving financially, donating goods or services, sharing personal stories, subscribing to the e-newsletter, or contacting the ministry for resources and support. Donations may be made online or by check mailed to the Cincinnati post office box listed by the organization.
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Independent Christian ChurchAssociation of College MinistriesThe Association of College Ministries connects and resources Christian campus ministries through conferences, membership, networking, best…Association of College Ministries
Association of College Ministries — Organization Profile The Association of College Ministries (ACM) is an international network of Christian campus ministries that exists to support students and campus ministers in university settings. The organization describes itself as a collective of…
Association of College Ministries — Organization Profile The Association of College Ministries (ACM) is an international network of Christian campus ministries that exists to support students and campus ministers in university settings. The organization describes itself as a collective of college ministries, most with roots in the Restoration Movement, working together to advance the Great Commission. Its public mission is to bring glory to God on the university campus, with a vision to advance Jesus’ mission among college students all around the world. ACM serves college students, campus ministers, and independent campus ministries connected with non-denominational Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. The organization’s member ministries are listed across campuses in the United States and, according to ACM’s history page,…
Association of College Ministries — Organization Profile
The Association of College Ministries (ACM) is an international network of Christian campus ministries that exists to support students and campus ministers in university settings. The organization describes itself as a collective of college ministries, most with roots in the Restoration Movement, working together to advance the Great Commission. Its public mission is to bring glory to God on the university campus, with a vision to advance Jesus’ mission among college students all around the world.
ACM serves college students, campus ministers, and independent campus ministries connected with non-denominational Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. The organization’s member ministries are listed across campuses in the United States and, according to ACM’s history page, also operate in Europe, Asia, Australia/Oceania, South America, and North America outside the United States. Its network includes campus houses, Christian student fellowships, campus foundations, and other locally governed campus ministries.
The organization operates primarily as a connecting and resourcing association rather than as a single campus ministry with one physical location. ACM’s website states that the association itself does not have a physical office or phone number because it is made up of individual campus ministries around the world. Students are encouraged to search for a nearby ministry, while campus ministers can use ACM for networking, conferences, resources, job postings, and shared support.
ACM’s work is organized around four stated design emphases: Encourage, Equip, Empower, and Engage. These emphases include support, networking, collaboration, preparation, training, resourcing, recruiting, strengthening, planting, education, influence, and exposure. The association provides ministry resources, promotes campus-ministry best practices, lists open ministry roles, and helps member ministries connect with one another across campuses and regions.
A major ACM program is the E4 Conference, which is designed to equip, empower, encourage, and engage campus ministers as they serve on university campuses and beyond. The organization also hosts FOUR, an online gathering for ACM network members, and provides membership options for campus ministries that want access to conferences, discounted registrations, social media networking, newsletters, webinars, and job openings among ACM ministries.
People can engage with the Association of College Ministries by searching for a campus ministry, contacting ACM through its website form, applying for campus ministry membership, attending E4 or FOUR, reviewing open positions, paying membership dues online, or becoming a Kingdom Partner. Because local ACM ministries are independently governed, students, churches, alumni, and other supporters may also connect directly with listed campus ministries for local involvement, prayer, service, and financial support.
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Church of ChristFaulkner UniversityFaulkner University is a Christian university based in Montgomery, Alabama, offering campus and online programs, professional…Faulkner University
Faulkner University — Organization Profile Faulkner University is a private Christian university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through campus-based and online learning. The university describes itself as a Christian liberal arts institution with a mission centered on educating…
Faulkner University — Organization Profile Faulkner University is a private Christian university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through campus-based and online learning. The university describes itself as a Christian liberal arts institution with a mission centered on educating the whole person through intellect, character, and service. Its programs span multiple academic areas and are supported by student-life and campus ministries that emphasize spiritual formation alongside academic preparation. Faulkner University is based in Montgomery, Alabama, and serves students through its Montgomery campus as well as additional Alabama locations and online options. The university’s main campus is positioned to serve students from Central Alabama while also welcoming learners from across Alabama and beyond through flexible program formats. This geographic reach…
Faulkner University — Organization Profile
Faulkner University is a private Christian university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through campus-based and online learning. The university describes itself as a Christian liberal arts institution with a mission centered on educating the whole person through intellect, character, and service. Its programs span multiple academic areas and are supported by student-life and campus ministries that emphasize spiritual formation alongside academic preparation.
Faulkner University is based in Montgomery, Alabama, and serves students through its Montgomery campus as well as additional Alabama locations and online options. The university’s main campus is positioned to serve students from Central Alabama while also welcoming learners from across Alabama and beyond through flexible program formats. This geographic reach supports traditional students, adult learners, and those pursuing professional pathways.
Academically, Faulkner highlights a range of degree offerings and schools, including the Jones School of Law and the College of Health Sciences, alongside other programs designed to prepare students for vocational and ministry-related callings. The institution’s Christian identity shapes its approach to learning, with an emphasis on integrating faith and practice in classroom study, community engagement, and student development.
Student engagement at Faulkner includes opportunities to participate in campus life, student services, and athletics. The university’s Eagles athletics programs provide an additional avenue for community life and student involvement. Beyond campus activities, Faulkner also supports student growth through services that address academic support, counseling, and career development, reflecting a holistic approach to student success.
Supporters and partners can engage with Faulkner through giving opportunities that fund university priorities, scholarships, and designated initiatives. The university’s giving pathways include options such as the Together We Grow giving emphasis, Zorn Scholarships, and support for areas like the Faulkner Clinic and student services. Prospective students can also engage by requesting information, applying for admission, and connecting with admissions counselors for guidance.
Faulkner’s leadership is organized through a cabinet structure that includes the university president, academic and operational leadership, enrollment and finance oversight, and key roles supporting marketing, legal counsel, athletics, and health sciences. This leadership team is tasked with stewarding the university’s mission and guiding its strategic direction from Montgomery, Alabama while serving students and stakeholders across its broader footprint.
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Church of ChristRENEW.org GatheringThe RENEW.org Gathering is RENEW.org’s annual national event for disciple-making leaders, offering teaching, discussion, networking, and…RENEW.org Gathering
RENEW.org Gathering — Organization Profile The RENEW.org Gathering is an annual event hosted by RENEW.org that convenes church leaders, disciple-making practitioners, and ministry partners for biblical teaching, conversation, and relationship-building. The Gathering is designed to help leaders pursue clear, Scripture-grounded…
RENEW.org Gathering — Organization Profile The RENEW.org Gathering is an annual event hosted by RENEW.org that convenes church leaders, disciple-making practitioners, and ministry partners for biblical teaching, conversation, and relationship-building. The Gathering is designed to help leaders pursue clear, Scripture-grounded theology that fuels disciple making and to connect with others who are working to build disciple-making cultures in their local contexts. As part of the broader RENEW.org Network, the Gathering functions as a recurring “in-person touchpoint” for a community that is largely resourced through digital content and ongoing connections. RENEW.org describes itself as a voluntary association of disciples and church leaders who collaborate to renew the teachings of Jesus for the mission of being and making disciples. The Gathering expresses…
RENEW.org Gathering — Organization Profile
The RENEW.org Gathering is an annual event hosted by RENEW.org that convenes church leaders, disciple-making practitioners, and ministry partners for biblical teaching, conversation, and relationship-building. The Gathering is designed to help leaders pursue clear, Scripture-grounded theology that fuels disciple making and to connect with others who are working to build disciple-making cultures in their local contexts.
As part of the broader RENEW.org Network, the Gathering functions as a recurring “in-person touchpoint” for a community that is largely resourced through digital content and ongoing connections. RENEW.org describes itself as a voluntary association of disciples and church leaders who collaborate to renew the teachings of Jesus for the mission of being and making disciples. The Gathering expresses that shared mission through a concentrated time of learning, alignment, and encouragement.
The event’s format is built for both depth and practicality. Sessions commonly feature short, focused presentations alongside guided discussions, prayer, and networking. Themes may vary year to year, but the consistent emphasis is on strengthening churches with biblical clarity, wise discernment, and durable disciple-making practices that can be lived out in ordinary church life.
The Gathering also connects to RENEW.org’s broader ecosystem of tools and training. Participants often engage with RENEW.org resources such as articles, videos, podcasts, and book projects, as well as learning pathways connected to Renew University. In that sense, the Gathering is not a stand-alone conference; it is one of several channels RENEW.org uses to support leaders and churches committed to disciple making.
Leadership and speaker involvement at the Gathering overlaps with RENEW.org’s ongoing organizational leadership and contributors. For example, RENEW.org’s point leader and cofounder, Bobby Harrington, is directly involved in guiding the network and shaping the Gathering’s disciple-making focus. Other staff leaders and key contributors serve in roles that connect organizational resourcing, editorial direction, learning communities, and training development.
People can engage with the RENEW.org Gathering by attending the annual event, following the event updates through RENEW.org’s events pages, and continuing year-round growth through RENEW.org resources and learning options. Churches and individuals can also support the mission financially, helping sustain RENEW.org’s work to renew the teachings of Jesus to fuel disciple making across the United States and beyond through digital resourcing and in-person convening.
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Independent Christian ChurchPolish Christian MinistriesPolish Christian Ministries supports Polish Christian churches and leaders through church planting, resources, prayer, mission trips,…Polish Christian Ministries
Polish Christian Ministries — Organization Profile Polish Christian Ministries, also known as PCM, is a Christian mission organization that exists to assist Polish Christians in becoming healthy, growing, self-supporting, and reproducing congregations with a mission mindset. The ministry does this…
Polish Christian Ministries — Organization Profile Polish Christian Ministries, also known as PCM, is a Christian mission organization that exists to assist Polish Christians in becoming healthy, growing, self-supporting, and reproducing congregations with a mission mindset. The ministry does this through church planting, resourcing Polish churches, building friendships, supporting local leaders, and helping U.S. churches and donors participate in Gospel work in Poland. The organization’s U.S. contact address is in Rockville, Maryland, with a donation mailing address in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its ministry focus is Poland, especially Polish Christian churches and leaders serving congregations across the country. PCM’s public materials also connect its work with the Fellowship of Christian Churches in Poland, known in Polish as Wspólnoty Kościołów Chrystusowych. PCM supports…
Polish Christian Ministries — Organization Profile
Polish Christian Ministries, also known as PCM, is a Christian mission organization that exists to assist Polish Christians in becoming healthy, growing, self-supporting, and reproducing congregations with a mission mindset. The ministry does this through church planting, resourcing Polish churches, building friendships, supporting local leaders, and helping U.S. churches and donors participate in Gospel work in Poland.
The organization’s U.S. contact address is in Rockville, Maryland, with a donation mailing address in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its ministry focus is Poland, especially Polish Christian churches and leaders serving congregations across the country. PCM’s public materials also connect its work with the Fellowship of Christian Churches in Poland, known in Polish as Wspólnoty Kościołów Chrystusowych.
PCM supports Polish churches through practical, relational, and financial partnership. The ministry states that it currently supports 32 churches and 3 mission stations in Poland. Its work includes helping provide resources, strengthening congregations, supporting Polish pastors, assisting with church building projects, and administering U.S. donations for ministry personnel and church-related needs.
The ministry also encourages prayer and short-term participation. PCM invites supporters to pray for the hearts of Polish people to be open to the Gospel, for Polish churches, for ministry leaders, and for ongoing needs connected to churches and ministry sites. Its “Minister With Us” page describes opportunities for people to participate in what God is doing in Poland, including mission trips when available.
A major part of PCM’s role is serving as a trusted U.S. fund-management and support agency for Polish Christian churches and ministry personnel. Donations may be given by check, bill pay, Zelle, card, PayPal, ACH, memorial gifts, gifts-in-kind, and qualified charitable IRA gifts. The organization notes that gifts are administered by the PCM Board of Directors, with attention to donor intent and current ministry needs.
People can engage with Polish Christian Ministries by praying for Poland, giving to the ministry, supporting specific Polish church needs, requesting information about mission trips, following ministry updates, and contacting staff about ways to participate. Its distinct contribution is long-term partnership with Polish Christian leaders and congregations to strengthen Gospel-centered churches in Poland through friendship, resources, prayer, and financial support.
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Independent Christian ChurchVillage MissionsVillage Missions places and supports missionary pastors in rural North American churches through long-term pastoral ministry,…Village Missions
Village Missions — Organization Profile Village Missions is a Christian mission organization focused on helping country churches thrive by placing full-time missionary pastors in rural communities. The ministry exists to glorify Jesus Christ by developing spiritually vital country churches, especially…
Village Missions — Organization Profile Village Missions is a Christian mission organization focused on helping country churches thrive by placing full-time missionary pastors in rural communities. The ministry exists to glorify Jesus Christ by developing spiritually vital country churches, especially in small towns and rural areas where congregations may otherwise struggle to secure pastoral leadership or remain open. Founded in 1948, Village Missions serves rural North America, including the United States and Canada. Its work centers on local churches that invite Village Missions to provide pastoral leadership. The organization places spiritually qualified missionary-pastors in these congregations, where they preach, teach, provide pastoral care, and build relationships across the wider community. The ministry’s model is built around long-term pastoral presence in…
Village Missions — Organization Profile
Village Missions is a Christian mission organization focused on helping country churches thrive by placing full-time missionary pastors in rural communities. The ministry exists to glorify Jesus Christ by developing spiritually vital country churches, especially in small towns and rural areas where congregations may otherwise struggle to secure pastoral leadership or remain open.
Founded in 1948, Village Missions serves rural North America, including the United States and Canada. Its work centers on local churches that invite Village Missions to provide pastoral leadership. The organization places spiritually qualified missionary-pastors in these congregations, where they preach, teach, provide pastoral care, and build relationships across the wider community.
The ministry’s model is built around long-term pastoral presence in small-town and country churches. Village Missionaries are not sent only to lead Sunday services; they are expected to become part of the life of the community through home visits, Bible studies, youth and adult activities, Vacation Bible Schools, discipleship, and other local ministry opportunities. Many also serve in civic and community roles such as coaching, teaching, volunteering, or helping with local needs.
Village Missions operates through a support structure that includes recruiting, equipping, sending, and caring for missionary pastors and interns. District Representatives visit and encourage missionaries, while staff conferences provide ongoing training and refreshment. The organization also supports future rural ministry leaders through internships, pastoral application pathways, and leadership-development efforts such as the Contenders Discipleship Initiative and Rural Ministry Leadership resources.
The ministry is based in Dallas, Oregon, with additional Canadian leadership connected to Village Missions Canada. Its church-locator resources identify Village Missions churches across numerous U.S. states and Canadian provinces, reflecting the organization’s emphasis on preserving a gospel presence in rural communities throughout North America.
People can engage with Village Missions by praying, giving, becoming a prayer partner, subscribing to Country Matters Magazine, applying for an internship, applying to serve as a Village Missionary pastor, sponsoring Vacation Bible School, supporting specific missionaries or projects, or connecting through strategic rural ministry resources. Churches and ministry leaders can also learn through Village Missions’ rural ministry websites, conferences, books, and leadership-development materials.
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Church of ChristInternational Gospel Hour (IGH)International Gospel Hour (IGH) is a Bible-teaching ministry that began in 1934 when V.E. Howard started…International Gospel Hour (IGH)
International Gospel Hour (IGH) — Organization Profile International Gospel Hour (IGH) is a Bible-teaching broadcast ministry known for preaching the gospel through long-running radio and audio programming. The program traces its beginnings to 1934, when V.E. Howard began preaching on…
International Gospel Hour (IGH) — Organization Profile International Gospel Hour (IGH) is a Bible-teaching broadcast ministry known for preaching the gospel through long-running radio and audio programming. The program traces its beginnings to 1934, when V.E. Howard began preaching on Arkansas radio and became widely recognized for the question, “Are you listening?” Over time, the work became the International Gospel Hour and continued expanding distribution so listeners could access Bible lessons in multiple formats. IGH is overseen by the Elders of the West Fayetteville church of Christ in Fayetteville, Tennessee, and it operates with a national reach through radio station partnerships and on-demand delivery. In its current form, IGH notes it is among the longest-running weekly religious radio broadcasts in…
International Gospel Hour (IGH) — Organization Profile
International Gospel Hour (IGH) is a Bible-teaching broadcast ministry known for preaching the gospel through long-running radio and audio programming. The program traces its beginnings to 1934, when V.E. Howard began preaching on Arkansas radio and became widely recognized for the question, “Are you listening?” Over time, the work became the International Gospel Hour and continued expanding distribution so listeners could access Bible lessons in multiple formats.
IGH is overseen by the Elders of the West Fayetteville church of Christ in Fayetteville, Tennessee, and it operates with a national reach through radio station partnerships and on-demand delivery. In its current form, IGH notes it is among the longest-running weekly religious radio broadcasts in America, distributing content in multiple time lengths (including 30-minute and 15-minute programs, along with shorter features) so stations can carry broadcasts that fit local schedules.
Alongside broadcast radio, IGH has developed additional ways for people to listen and watch. The ministry maintains a media library with recent lessons, provides podcast availability across major platforms, and promotes an app intended to help listeners keep up with episodes. IGH also added video distribution through YouTube in the early 2020s, extending the same teaching focus to viewers who prefer video-based access.
IGH emphasizes practical, Bible-centered teaching and offers several “next steps” for those who want to study more deeply. The ministry invites people to request free materials, including a Bible correspondence course, by contacting the office. It also points seekers toward trusted partner resources for further study and encouragement, reflecting a “connect-and-equip” approach rather than a single-program-only model.
For churches and radio stations, IGH provides guidance for downloading and airing episodes through tools such as an RSS feed and other distribution options. That infrastructure supports consistent weekly programming and helps broadcasting partners carry content reliably. In addition, the ministry shares contact details and pathways for listeners to submit questions or request materials.
Those who want to support the work financially can do so through IGH’s giving page, which the ministry describes as a convenience for existing supporters rather than a general solicitation of its listening audience. People can also engage by listening regularly, sharing episodes, subscribing through podcast platforms, and following IGH’s updates through its official channels.
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EducationMid-South Christian CollegeMid-South Christian College (MSCC) in Memphis, Tennessee trains Christian leaders through ministry-integrated degrees, including the Bachelor…Mid-South Christian College
Mid-South Christian College — Organization Profile Mid-South Christian College (MSCC) is a Bible college in Memphis focused on preparing students for Christian leadership through academic, practical, and spiritual formation. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, MSCC describes its purpose as glorifying God…
Mid-South Christian College — Organization Profile Mid-South Christian College (MSCC) is a Bible college in Memphis focused on preparing students for Christian leadership through academic, practical, and spiritual formation. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, MSCC describes its purpose as glorifying God by partnering with Christian churches to raise up individuals called to fulfill Christ’s global vision through academic, practical, and spiritual preparation. A key distinctive in MSCC’s approach is its emphasis that “Launching a ministry is the curriculum,” integrating classroom learning with hands-on ministry development. At the undergraduate level, MSCC highlights the Bachelor of Christian Leadership as its flagship program. In that cohort-based degree, students are placed on a team that studies together across four years and works to envision, plan,…
Mid-South Christian College — Organization Profile
Mid-South Christian College (MSCC) is a Bible college in Memphis focused on preparing students for Christian leadership through academic, practical, and spiritual formation. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, MSCC describes its purpose as glorifying God by partnering with Christian churches to raise up individuals called to fulfill Christ’s global vision through academic, practical, and spiritual preparation. A key distinctive in MSCC’s approach is its emphasis that “Launching a ministry is the curriculum,” integrating classroom learning with hands-on ministry development.
At the undergraduate level, MSCC highlights the Bachelor of Christian Leadership as its flagship program. In that cohort-based degree, students are placed on a team that studies together across four years and works to envision, plan, and launch a new ministry outreach before graduation. MSCC also outlines structural supports tied to this model, including personal mentoring and a tuition approach that allows students to lock in their tuition rate for the duration of their program once enrolled.
In addition to the flagship bachelor’s program, MSCC offers multiple undergraduate pathways. These include dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with Indiana Wesleyan University, along with certificate and associate options for students seeking foundational Bible college training or preparation for supportive ministry roles. Certificate offerings include a Certificate in Bible (33 semester hours) and a Certificate in Christian Ministry in Bible/Preaching (66 semester hours), while associate programs are offered in Christian Ministry with emphases in Bible/Preaching, Bible/Missions, and Bible/Christian Education.
MSCC also offers graduate programs in a format designed for students balancing ministry and other responsibilities. The college states its graduate programs are offered in a hybrid format, with much instruction taking place online (including Zoom meetings, forums, and synchronous/asynchronous content) and with an on-campus requirement: each semester, students attend a week of in-person activities on campus. MSCC’s graduate degree offerings include the Master of Christian Ministry and the Doctor of Ministry, with information provided for admissions requirements and course structure.
As an institution, MSCC notes that it is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) to grant certificates and degrees at multiple levels. MSCC also states it is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. For those wanting to engage, MSCC invites prospective students to apply and visit campus, churches to partner in raising up leaders, and supporters to give—by mailing a check to the college’s designated giving address or connecting through MSCC’s donation page.
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Independent Christian ChurchSonSet SolutionsSonSet Solutions equips global ministry partners with technology-based solutions including radio, solar power, remote monitoring, power…SonSet Solutions
SonSet Solutions — Organization Profile SonSet Solutions is a Christian technology ministry that provides technology-based solutions to advance the Gospel worldwide. The organization comes alongside Christian ministries that need technical help but may not have engineers, IT specialists, troubleshooting technicians,…
SonSet Solutions — Organization Profile SonSet Solutions is a Christian technology ministry that provides technology-based solutions to advance the Gospel worldwide. The organization comes alongside Christian ministries that need technical help but may not have engineers, IT specialists, troubleshooting technicians, media specialists, or equipment designers available on their own teams. The ministry is based in Elkhart, Indiana, and serves partner ministries in dozens of countries around the world. SonSet Solutions supports well over 100 ministry organizations each year, helping them use practical technology to communicate the Gospel, strengthen ministry operations, and reach people in remote or difficult-to-access locations. SonSet Solutions traces its history to the HCJB World Radio Engineering Center, established in Elkhart in 1986. That engineering work grew out…
SonSet Solutions — Organization Profile
SonSet Solutions is a Christian technology ministry that provides technology-based solutions to advance the Gospel worldwide. The organization comes alongside Christian ministries that need technical help but may not have engineers, IT specialists, troubleshooting technicians, media specialists, or equipment designers available on their own teams.
The ministry is based in Elkhart, Indiana, and serves partner ministries in dozens of countries around the world. SonSet Solutions supports well over 100 ministry organizations each year, helping them use practical technology to communicate the Gospel, strengthen ministry operations, and reach people in remote or difficult-to-access locations.
SonSet Solutions traces its history to the HCJB World Radio Engineering Center, established in Elkhart in 1986. That engineering work grew out of earlier shortwave radio efforts connected to HCJB World Radio and later expanded into community radio, fixed-tuned solar radio receivers, remote monitoring systems, solar ministry tools, power protection, media, and other technology services. In January 2015, the HCJB Global Technology Center began operating independently as SonSet Solutions.
The organization’s solutions include SonSetLink® remote monitoring systems, radio broadcast support, SonSet® solar-powered radios, solar ministry tools, power protection, and technical assistance. SonSetLink monitors help water ministries track clean-water systems remotely through internet-accessible data. Radio broadcast services include consultation, equipment, installation, training, and ongoing technical support for Christian radio partners. SonSet® radios are fixed-tuned, solar-powered receivers used by partner ministries in places where electricity and media access may be limited.
SonSet Solutions also helps ministries with broader technical needs. Its Solar Ministry Toolkit provides rugged devices for lighting, charging USB devices, and sharing media in remote areas. Its power protection solutions help protect sensitive equipment from damaging electrical fluctuations common in many developing regions. The ministry also offers technical assistance when partners face problems that can be solved through engineering, communications, electronics, software, or practical design.
People can engage with SonSet Solutions by giving, praying, serving, applying for internships, joining short-term discovery opportunities, exploring service roles, subscribing to updates, or contacting the ministry about a technical challenge. Its distinct contribution is using engineering, media, radio, solar power, remote monitoring, and practical technology to help global ministry partners overcome barriers to Gospel communication and community service.
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FinanceCDF CapitalCDF Capital is a nonprofit financial ministry based in Irvine, California, connecting faith-driven investors with growing…CDF Capital
CDF Capital — Organization Profile CDF Capital is a nonprofit financial ministry that serves churches and faith-driven investors by connecting investment capital with church lending needs. Based in Irvine, California, the organization is known for its long-running focus on helping…
CDF Capital — Organization Profile CDF Capital is a nonprofit financial ministry that serves churches and faith-driven investors by connecting investment capital with church lending needs. Based in Irvine, California, the organization is known for its long-running focus on helping churches secure the funds required to purchase property, construct facilities, or refinance existing debt so ministry can expand in sustainable ways. Founded in 1953, CDF Capital (previously Church Development Fund) describes its core purpose as “Helping Churches Grow.” Its work centers on addressing a practical barrier many congregations face: access to financing for land and buildings. By offering lending solutions designed for churches and pairing those loans with investment products for individuals and institutions, CDF Capital operates as a bridge…
CDF Capital — Organization Profile
CDF Capital is a nonprofit financial ministry that serves churches and faith-driven investors by connecting investment capital with church lending needs. Based in Irvine, California, the organization is known for its long-running focus on helping churches secure the funds required to purchase property, construct facilities, or refinance existing debt so ministry can expand in sustainable ways.
Founded in 1953, CDF Capital (previously Church Development Fund) describes its core purpose as “Helping Churches Grow.” Its work centers on addressing a practical barrier many congregations face: access to financing for land and buildings. By offering lending solutions designed for churches and pairing those loans with investment products for individuals and institutions, CDF Capital operates as a bridge between investors seeking faith-aligned stewardship options and churches seeking capital for growth projects.
CDF Capital’s lending activity includes financing related to church facilities—such as purchasing a ministry home, building, or refinancing. The organization also emphasizes financial guidance for church leaders, including biblically grounded financial wisdom resources and development offerings intended to strengthen decision-making and long-term stability. In addition, it hosts learning opportunities through its courses platform as part of its broader development approach.
For investors, CDF Capital offers investment options intended to fund its church-lending work. The organization provides pathways for both individuals and institutions, including retirement-focused options such as IRAs. It also offers certificate-style products (such as Flex and Time Certificates) with stated minimums for entry-level participation, allowing investors to align savings and retirement funds with church expansion lending, while recognizing that these investments involve risk and are governed by the terms described in CDF Capital’s offering materials.
As a nonprofit ministry, CDF Capital operates under the oversight of a board of directors and notes accountability to fund investors. The organization states it is regulated by the securities administrators of each state where it receives investments, and it points prospective investors to its Offering Circular for eligibility requirements and risk disclosures. Churches and investors can also use CDF Capital’s online account access tools to manage certain loan and investment account needs.
People can engage with CDF Capital in several practical ways: churches can explore loan solutions and begin conversations about financing; individuals and institutions can review investment options and, where eligible, open accounts online; and ministry leaders can access development resources such as church strategy materials, financial wisdom content, and courses. For those evaluating partnership, the organization’s website provides program pages, rates and specials information, stories from churches, and a contact form to connect with its team.
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CohortsCovenant Connection Soul Care GroupsCovenant Connections for Pastors, Inc. connects pastors and ministry staff in confidential soul care covenant groups,…Covenant Connection Soul Care Groups
Covenant Connections for Pastors — Organization Profile Covenant Connections for Pastors, Inc. is a ministry that connects pastors and ministry staff in soul care covenant groups designed for candid, confidential community. The organization’s stated mission is to foster fellowship, mutual…
Covenant Connections for Pastors — Organization Profile Covenant Connections for Pastors, Inc. is a ministry that connects pastors and ministry staff in soul care covenant groups designed for candid, confidential community. The organization’s stated mission is to foster fellowship, mutual support, and spiritual growth among pastors and ministry staff—especially within the Restoration Movement—through biblical unity, mutual accountability, and shared mission. Its vision emphasizes “intentional, disciplined communities” where leaders develop “soul strength” and help one another serve well and finish well. Covenant Connections operates from Carmel, Indiana, and serves ministry leaders across the United States through a model that blends in-person and virtual connection. The organization describes covenant groups as a healthy community where members commit to one another’s long-term well-being,…
Covenant Connections for Pastors — Organization Profile
Covenant Connections for Pastors, Inc. is a ministry that connects pastors and ministry staff in soul care covenant groups designed for candid, confidential community. The organization’s stated mission is to foster fellowship, mutual support, and spiritual growth among pastors and ministry staff—especially within the Restoration Movement—through biblical unity, mutual accountability, and shared mission. Its vision emphasizes “intentional, disciplined communities” where leaders develop “soul strength” and help one another serve well and finish well.
Covenant Connections operates from Carmel, Indiana, and serves ministry leaders across the United States through a model that blends in-person and virtual connection. The organization describes covenant groups as a healthy community where members commit to one another’s long-term well-being, making space to process both the “hard hits” and “heart hits” leaders carry. This approach is built for depth and trust over time rather than quick-fix support.
At the core of the ministry are three-year covenant groups. Participants gather for two in-person retreats each year and also meet virtually (one video meeting per month), creating a consistent rhythm of connection and encouragement. The group fee is set for the full three-year cycle; the site lists a 2026 group fee of $2,500 (with scholarship eligibility available by request). Covenant Connections also notes that participants cover their own travel, meals, and lodging associated with retreats.
Covenant Connections places special weight on the role of trained covenant group facilitators, describing the facilitator as a crucial element of the ministry. Alongside group leadership development, the organization offers a prayer-focused dimension through its prayer ministry, which aims to support pastors and pastoral staff through coordinated prayer and prayer teams. The site also provides resources connected to its soul-care emphasis, including the book Soul Strength by Dr. Alan Ahlgrim and a companion Discovery Journal designed to help readers engage the principles more deeply.
People can engage with Covenant Connections by registering for a group, connecting through the contact form, giving financially through the ministry’s donation options, and participating in or supporting the prayer ministry (including submitting prayer requests and subscribing to the monthly prayer letter). For churches and leaders seeking long-haul resilience, Covenant Connections presents covenant groups as a structured, relationship-centered way to pursue spiritual and emotional health while continuing to serve faithfully.
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Independent Christian ChurchGospel Broadcasting MissionGospel Broadcasting Mission creates, translates, and broadcasts Christ-centered biblical content through radio, streaming, and The Christians…Gospel Broadcasting Mission
Gospel Broadcasting Mission — Organization Profile Gospel Broadcasting Mission, also known as GBM, is a Christian broadcasting ministry based in Onalaska, Wisconsin. The organization is dedicated to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible through…
Gospel Broadcasting Mission — Organization Profile Gospel Broadcasting Mission, also known as GBM, is a Christian broadcasting ministry based in Onalaska, Wisconsin. The organization is dedicated to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible through radio and the Internet. Its public theme is “Until all have heard,” with a focus on broadcasting biblical content to people in spiritually dark, remote, and hard-to-reach areas. The organization’s core focus is creating, producing, translating, and broadcasting Christ-centered biblical content for unreached and least-reached people. Gospel Broadcasting Mission states that its mission is to introduce Christ to those who have never heard his name, offering salvation through him and bringing glory to God. The ministry also emphasizes hope, love,…
Gospel Broadcasting Mission — Organization Profile
Gospel Broadcasting Mission, also known as GBM, is a Christian broadcasting ministry based in Onalaska, Wisconsin. The organization is dedicated to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible through radio and the Internet. Its public theme is “Until all have heard,” with a focus on broadcasting biblical content to people in spiritually dark, remote, and hard-to-reach areas.
The organization’s core focus is creating, producing, translating, and broadcasting Christ-centered biblical content for unreached and least-reached people. Gospel Broadcasting Mission states that its mission is to introduce Christ to those who have never heard his name, offering salvation through him and bringing glory to God. The ministry also emphasizes hope, love, transformation, truth, and light through gospel-centered broadcasts.
Gospel Broadcasting Mission serves globally, with special emphasis on Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and other unreached regions. It also serves listeners across the United States through The Christians Hour, its stateside broadcast ministry. GBM states that its content is broadcast globally each day in 11 languages through shortwave, AM, and FM radio, while The Christians Hour airs on affiliates around the country and streams online.
The ministry operates through multiple broadcasting channels, including radio, digital streaming, podcasting, program downloads, and archived messages. Its broadcasts include The Christians Hour, which produces 15-minute and 30-minute gospel-centered programs. GBM also distributes radios in least-reached regions so people can access broadcasts where other forms of communication may be limited or unavailable.
A distinctive part of Gospel Broadcasting Mission’s work is using radio and digital media to cross borders, barriers, and boundaries for gospel access. The ministry traces its history to 1952 and continues to focus on remote places where people may have little or no access to the message of Jesus. Its Vision 2026 initiative seeks to broadcast the gospel to five new unreached people groups through radio and to establish teams that can produce broadcasts and connect with listeners.
People can engage with Gospel Broadcasting Mission by praying, giving online, donating by mail, receiving ministry updates, listening to The Christians Hour, sharing programs, or supporting Vision 2026. The ministry also accepts vehicle donations and planned gifts. Churches and individuals can use GBM’s broadcast links, program archive, streaming platforms, and newsletter to stay connected with its gospel broadcasting work.
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Independent Christian ChurchHOPE2HOPE2 serves internationally through safe water, education, medical care, agriculture, pastoral training, mission trips, and gospel-centered…HOPE2
HOPE2 — Organization Profile HOPE2 is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Muncie, Indiana, serving internationally through mission trips, long-term local partnerships, pastoral training, education, medical care, agriculture, and safe water initiatives. Its public theme is “Ministry is never bigger…
HOPE2 — Organization Profile HOPE2 is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Muncie, Indiana, serving internationally through mission trips, long-term local partnerships, pastoral training, education, medical care, agriculture, and safe water initiatives. Its public theme is “Ministry is never bigger than the ONE person in front of you,” emphasizing personal relationships and gospel-centered service. The organization’s core focus is sharing the love of Christ through practical care, relationship-building, and gospel witness among communities with urgent physical and spiritual needs. HOPE2 states that when God says “go,” it goes, and when God says “put down roots,” it puts down roots. Its mission is shaped by the Great Commission and by the belief that educational, medical, relational, and practical ministry should lift…
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HOPE2 is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Muncie, Indiana, serving internationally through mission trips, long-term local partnerships, pastoral training, education, medical care, agriculture, and safe water initiatives. Its public theme is “Ministry is never bigger than the ONE person in front of you,” emphasizing personal relationships and gospel-centered service.
The organization’s core focus is sharing the love of Christ through practical care, relationship-building, and gospel witness among communities with urgent physical and spiritual needs. HOPE2 states that when God says “go,” it goes, and when God says “put down roots,” it puts down roots. Its mission is shaped by the Great Commission and by the belief that educational, medical, relational, and practical ministry should lift high the name of Christ.
HOPE2 serves from Muncie, Indiana, with home bases in Liberia and Uganda. The ministry has also taken teams or sent resources to places such as Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Thailand, Kenya, and Honduras. In Liberia, HOPE2 has a Liberian-staffed school, clinic, and church, along with the Hope Center campus. In Uganda, the ministry is developing a Hope Center as roots are being established there.
The organization operates through several connected ministry areas. Its water work distributes safe water filtration systems and supports wells and water projects. Its education work includes Hope Academy in Liberia, teacher training, and ministry to children and youth. Its medical work addresses simple but serious needs such as malaria, parasites, and basic community healthcare. Its agriculture work includes Farming God’s Way training, helping communities learn to grow food and develop sustainable practices.
A distinctive part of HOPE2’s work is combining safe water, education, medical care, agriculture, pastoral training, and mission-team service as avenues for long-term relationships and gospel ministry. Since 2006, HOPE2 has trained pastors in Africa, and its 54TEN initiative aims to conduct pastoral training in all 54 African countries over 10 years. The ministry describes training leaders as another way of “watering the thirsty” by strengthening those who are helping others.
People can engage with HOPE2 by giving financially, donating physical items, joining a mission trip, subscribing to updates, praying, attending events, using the For Reel virtual mission trip, or inviting HOPE2 to speak. Mission teams may distribute water filtration systems, invest in children, teach doctrinal truths to church and community leaders, and serve local people in Liberia, Uganda, and other places where the ministry is invited to go.
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Independent Christian ChurchPartnership for Indigenous Peoples-PIPES InternationalPIPES International serves indigenous and vulnerable communities through discipleship, education, child sponsorship, empowerment, mission teams, and…Partnership for Indigenous Peoples-PIPES International
Partnership for Indigenous Peoples-PIPES International — Organization Profile Partnership for Indigenous Peoples-PIPES International, commonly known as PIPES International, is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit that works to make disciples and help end extreme poverty through holistic transformation among indigenous and vulnerable…
Partnership for Indigenous Peoples-PIPES International — Organization Profile Partnership for Indigenous Peoples-PIPES International, commonly known as PIPES International, is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit that works to make disciples and help end extreme poverty through holistic transformation among indigenous and vulnerable communities. Since 2011, PIPES has served indigenous people groups by combining Gospel proclamation, education, discipleship, community empowerment, and poverty-fighting initiatives. The organization is based in Hazelwood, Missouri, and serves communities in East and Central Africa, Asia, Central America, and the United States. Its public materials identify current or recent ministry connections in DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and other countries. PIPES has a particular history with the Bambuti people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where its…
Partnership for Indigenous Peoples-PIPES International — Organization Profile
Partnership for Indigenous Peoples-PIPES International, commonly known as PIPES International, is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit that works to make disciples and help end extreme poverty through holistic transformation among indigenous and vulnerable communities. Since 2011, PIPES has served indigenous people groups by combining Gospel proclamation, education, discipleship, community empowerment, and poverty-fighting initiatives.
The organization is based in Hazelwood, Missouri, and serves communities in East and Central Africa, Asia, Central America, and the United States. Its public materials identify current or recent ministry connections in DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and other countries. PIPES has a particular history with the Bambuti people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where its work began after Samuel Mwangi encountered displaced indigenous families facing severe poverty, lack of education, and limited access to basic resources.
PIPES operates through discipleship, education, empowerment, youth development, health and sanitation, water access, farming, mission trips, and community-based partnerships. Its mission model emphasizes equipping local communities rather than creating dependency. The organization works with pastors, church leaders, Christian Union leaders, teachers, local partners, and volunteers to strengthen faith, leadership, family stability, and economic opportunity.
Education is one of PIPES International’s central areas of service. The organization supports students through child sponsorship, school development, teacher support, meals, school materials, and Christ-centered learning environments. Its work in DR Congo includes Hope Academy Schools and education support for children in Mugunga and Idjwi Island. PIPES states that its education efforts serve vulnerable and indigenous children who might otherwise have little or no access to formal schooling.
The organization also emphasizes women, youth, and family empowerment through skills training and sustainable livelihoods. Publicly described programs include sewing skills, agribusiness, kitchen gardens, poultry keeping, small enterprises, farming support, and the Living Water Transformation Center. These efforts are intended to help families grow in self-reliance while also receiving discipleship, leadership training, and community support.
People can engage with PIPES International by praying, giving, sponsoring students, joining a mission team, participating in internships or service-learning opportunities, becoming an ambassador, subscribing to The Pipeline, using discipleship resources, or contacting the organization about church partnership. Its distinct contribution is a locally engaged Christian mission model that connects disciple-making, education, child sponsorship, indigenous community support, and socioeconomic empowerment among vulnerable communities worldwide.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stadia
Stadia is a church planting organization that helps leaders start healthy churches that grow, multiply, and reach the next generation with the hope of Jesus. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Stadia serves church planters and established congregations through…
Stadia is a church planting organization that helps leaders start healthy churches that grow, multiply, and reach the next generation with the hope of Jesus. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Stadia serves church planters and established congregations through assessment, coaching, training, and practical support designed to help new churches take root and make a lasting difference in their communities. Stadia walks alongside leaders throughout the church planting journey. Its Discovery Center helps potential planters explore their calling and readiness, while startup services provide coaching, soul care, training, and project management resources. After launch, Stadia continues supporting leaders through personalized coaching, team development, and resources that strengthen church health and sustainability. This ongoing relationship helps planters prepare for both…
Stadia is a church planting organization that helps leaders start healthy churches that grow, multiply, and reach the next generation with the hope of Jesus. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Stadia serves church planters and established congregations through assessment, coaching, training, and practical support designed to help new churches take root and make a lasting difference in their communities.
Stadia walks alongside leaders throughout the church planting journey. Its Discovery Center helps potential planters explore their calling and readiness, while startup services provide coaching, soul care, training, and project management resources. After launch, Stadia continues supporting leaders through personalized coaching, team development, and resources that strengthen church health and sustainability. This ongoing relationship helps planters prepare for both the opportunities and responsibilities of leading a new congregation.
Since 2003, Stadia has helped start churches on five continents, with a particular concern for children and the next generation. It invites churches, individuals, and organizations to participate through partnership, generosity, and prayer. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to equipping Christian leaders, advancing disciple making, and helping more people encounter Jesus through the life and ministry of the local church.
Ozark Christian College
Ozark Christian College is a biblical higher education institution in Joplin, Missouri, dedicated to training men and women for Christian service. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Ozark Christian College equips students for ministry through undergraduate education, practical ministry…
Ozark Christian College is a biblical higher education institution in Joplin, Missouri, dedicated to training men and women for Christian service. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Ozark Christian College equips students for ministry through undergraduate education, practical ministry preparation, and church-connected training shaped by a commitment to biblical authority and gospel-centered formation. With deep roots in the Restoration Movement, Ozark Christian College serves future preachers, ministry leaders, missionaries, and church servants who want to faithfully lead and disciple others. The college combines academic study with hands-on ministry development, helping students grow in biblical knowledge, spiritual maturity, and real-world ministry effectiveness. Ozark Christian College also extends its impact through resources that serve churches beyond the classroom, including online learning…
Ozark Christian College is a biblical higher education institution in Joplin, Missouri, dedicated to training men and women for Christian service. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Ozark Christian College equips students for ministry through undergraduate education, practical ministry preparation, and church-connected training shaped by a commitment to biblical authority and gospel-centered formation.
With deep roots in the Restoration Movement, Ozark Christian College serves future preachers, ministry leaders, missionaries, and church servants who want to faithfully lead and disciple others. The college combines academic study with hands-on ministry development, helping students grow in biblical knowledge, spiritual maturity, and real-world ministry effectiveness.
Ozark Christian College also extends its impact through resources that serve churches beyond the classroom, including online learning opportunities, leadership training, and graduate-level preparation through Lincoln Seminary at Ozark Christian College. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to equipping Christian leaders, strengthening the church, and advancing Christ-centered ministry for generations to come.
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.
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.
David C Cook
David C Cook is a nonprofit Christian publisher that has served the church since 1875, when David Caleb Cook began producing Sunday school materials in Chicago. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, David C Cook equips churches, teachers, and…
David C Cook is a nonprofit Christian publisher that has served the church since 1875, when David Caleb Cook began producing Sunday school materials in Chicago. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, David C Cook equips churches, teachers, and families with Bible curriculum, books, and discipleship resources that help people know and follow Jesus. Today the ministry is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its work includes Sunday school and small-group curriculum for every age, Christian books and Bible resources, and resources used by churches and ministry leaders around the world. Christian Standard is grateful for David C Cook’s long commitment to Bible teaching in the local church.
David C Cook is a nonprofit Christian publisher that has served the church since 1875, when David Caleb Cook began producing Sunday school materials in Chicago. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, David C Cook equips churches, teachers, and families with Bible curriculum, books, and discipleship resources that help people know and follow Jesus.
Today the ministry is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its work includes Sunday school and small-group curriculum for every age, Christian books and Bible resources, and resources used by churches and ministry leaders around the world.
Christian Standard is grateful for David C Cook’s long commitment to Bible teaching in the local church.
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.
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.
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.
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.
