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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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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 archivesLet’s Help the DisabledOn Jan. 29, 1984, Sam E. Stone provided an answer to a question he had asked readers more than two years earlier: “Just what…
From the archives‘Barton W. Stone—Champion of the Word’ (1962)Sam Stone wrote in 1962, "If the early leaders of the Restoration movement are like men engaged in a race, it might be said…
From the archivesJ. W. McGarvey’s Reminiscences of Thomas Campbell– Jan. 9, 1909 – Among the crucial earliest triggers of the Restoration Movement, I typically think of two: The Cane Ridge Revival led…
From the archivesThe Foreign Christian Missionary Society (1887)"Our missionaries ought not to be pinched for money," Bayard Craig said during his message at a gathering of the Foreign Christian Missionary Society…
From the archivesA Curious Start to Easter ‘Coverage’“Coverage” of Easter in Christian Standard seems to have started rather slowly. The magazine began publishing in 1866, but the first original articles topically…
From the archives‘IDES Was Started by a Man with a Mission’ (1991)In honor of the 50th anniversary of IDES (International Disaster Emergency Service), we again share a 1991 article about Milton B. Bates, the man…
From the archivesExcerpts from ‘It Worked for Us’ (Circa 1941)From 1935 to 1944, Joe B. Maffett penned a monthly column called “It Worked for Us.” Maffett, a minister from North Tonawanda, N.Y., sought…
From the archivesKenneth T. Norris Played Pivotal Role in Maritime Christian College’s Early YearsEvery year, Maritime Christian College in Charlottetown, P. E. I., Canada, hosts a series of lectures. It’s a tradition that started in 1960, the…
From the archives‘Cloned in God’s Image’ (1984)"In one sense Christians are clones," Virgil Felton wrote in 1984. "We are cloned in God’s image (Genesis 1:27). We are cloned by a new…
From the archivesBob Wetzel ‘Found a Home in the Christian Church’As a “Reflections” writer in 1999, C. Robert Wetzel wrote four columns, all of them somewhat personal. This column was the most autobiographical. Wetzel…
From the archives‘Nothing to Offer Except the Book’CS Archive from September 8, 1923 _ _ _ The lead article in the Sept. 8, 1923, Christian Standard—an issue from 95 years ago—was…
From the archives‘The Apostle Paul’s Top 21 Leadership Character Traits’ (2014)For his "Best Practices" feature in 2014, former editor Mike Mack introduced a listicle by writing: "Acts 20 contains 21 character traits of the…
From the archivesThe New BirthWe feature today an editorial on baptism from 1866, the inaugural year of Christian Standard, written by founding editor Isaac Errett. This editorial comes…
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…
From the archivesThe True Test of FaithWe go back 70 years to Sept. 24, 1949, for today’s feature. In that issue, it was “announced that Dean E. Walker, head of…
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Church of Christ21st Century Christian21st Century Christian is a Nashville-based publisher and supplier serving churches and individuals since 1938 with…21st Century Christian
21st Century Christian — Organization Profile 21st Century Christian is a Christian publisher and supplier rooted in the Restoration Movement (Stone-Campbell Movement) and serving churches and individuals seeking New Testament Christianity in the present age. Since 1938, the company has…
21st Century Christian — Organization Profile 21st Century Christian is a Christian publisher and supplier rooted in the Restoration Movement (Stone-Campbell Movement) and serving churches and individuals seeking New Testament Christianity in the present age. Since 1938, the company has provided Bible-based curriculum, books, Bibles, and church supplies through both retail and distribution channels. Its work is designed to support teaching and discipleship in congregational life, from weekly Bible classes to small groups and family faith formation. The organization describes its resources as intentionally shaped to strengthen relational discipleship—helping people grow in their relationship with God, teachers connect well with students, and believers live faithfully “within the world, but not of the world.” That practical emphasis shows up across its…
21st Century Christian — Organization Profile
21st Century Christian is a Christian publisher and supplier rooted in the Restoration Movement (Stone-Campbell Movement) and serving churches and individuals seeking New Testament Christianity in the present age. Since 1938, the company has provided Bible-based curriculum, books, Bibles, and church supplies through both retail and distribution channels. Its work is designed to support teaching and discipleship in congregational life, from weekly Bible classes to small groups and family faith formation.
The organization describes its resources as intentionally shaped to strengthen relational discipleship—helping people grow in their relationship with God, teachers connect well with students, and believers live faithfully “within the world, but not of the world.” That practical emphasis shows up across its catalog: curriculum series, class materials, devotional resources, and a broad range of church supplies used week to week in local ministry.
As a publisher, 21st Century Christian highlights two flagship curriculum lines: Immerse in His Word and LifeLINKS to God. The company notes that it has produced more than 250 publications overall. In its historical overview, 21st Century Christian also traces curriculum development from earlier efforts such as “New Life Through His Word,” underscoring a long-term commitment to structured Bible teaching materials for churches.
Alongside curriculum, 21st Century Christian operates an online store and a retail location, carrying resources across major categories such as books, curriculum, Bibles, and church supplies. For churches, that means a single source for both teaching materials and practical ministry needs (including items used for worship services and classroom environments). The site also points users to free resources and ongoing communication through its info blog.
Vacation Bible School is another visible part of the company’s work. 21st Century Christian promotes its Promise VBS program through a dedicated site, offering a consistent pathway for churches to plan, purchase, and implement VBS materials. This complements the broader curriculum catalog by providing seasonal, church-wide teaching resources designed to engage children and families.
21st Century Christian’s published history ties the company to multiple generations of leadership and service. The organization notes early origins connected to publishing for young Christians and an evolving bookstore and publishing operation in Nashville. In more recent years, the company states that long-time employees Carl and Carrie Royster assumed day-to-day leadership responsibilities, continuing a “mom and pop bookstore” style of attentive service while expanding the organization’s digital presence.
21st Century Christian is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and serves churches and individual Christians through print and digital distribution. People can engage by ordering curriculum and resources for Bible classes, purchasing books and supplies through the online store or retail location, exploring the free resources offered online, and connecting with customer service for help with orders and product selection.
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Church of ChristULife ConsultingULife Consulting is a nonprofit based in Bono, Arkansas, providing consulting, coaching, and minister-search support for…ULife Consulting
ULife Consulting — Organization Profile ULife Consulting, Inc. (often referred to as ULife) is a nonprofit organization that serves campus, college, and young adult ministries by providing consulting, coaching, and job-search support. Based in Bono, Arkansas, ULife’s stated purpose is…
ULife Consulting — Organization Profile ULife Consulting, Inc. (often referred to as ULife) is a nonprofit organization that serves campus, college, and young adult ministries by providing consulting, coaching, and job-search support. Based in Bono, Arkansas, ULife’s stated purpose is to help ministries to college students and young adults thrive through practical assessment, training, and ongoing leadership development. A central part of ULife’s work is on-site consultation for campus and college ministries. ULife describes these consultations as a way to help a ministry move toward healthier structure and greater fruitfulness by evaluating ministry realities and then offering recommendations for improvement. For ministries that are in a season of change, ULife also offers on-site or distance consultation for rebranding or relaunching,…
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ULife Consulting, Inc. (often referred to as ULife) is a nonprofit organization that serves campus, college, and young adult ministries by providing consulting, coaching, and job-search support. Based in Bono, Arkansas, ULife’s stated purpose is to help ministries to college students and young adults thrive through practical assessment, training, and ongoing leadership development.
A central part of ULife’s work is on-site consultation for campus and college ministries. ULife describes these consultations as a way to help a ministry move toward healthier structure and greater fruitfulness by evaluating ministry realities and then offering recommendations for improvement. For ministries that are in a season of change, ULife also offers on-site or distance consultation for rebranding or relaunching, helping leaders clarify direction and rebuild with intentionality.
ULife also supports churches that want to start or strengthen college ministry efforts. The organization includes services such as guiding churches through a new launch or a reboot of their college ministry, with the aim of helping congregations develop sustainable outreach and discipleship among students and young adults. In addition, ULife provides one-on-one coaching and staff coaching, including monthly Zoom cohorts, so leaders can receive encouragement and accountability beyond a single consultation.
Another distinctive offering is ULife’s role in staffing transitions. ULife notes that it can lead job searches for campus, college, and young adult ministers, assisting churches and ministries as they evaluate candidates and move toward a strong fit for their setting. This reflects ULife’s focus on supporting both organizational health and the people who lead ministry day to day.
ULife is also involved in campus ministry expansion. The organization describes itself as the campus ministry planting wing for Campus for Christ, and it states that it often partners with Kairos Church Planting. Through these connections and its own services, ULife works to strengthen campus ministry efforts in multiple locations, not only in its home region.
ULife’s leadership includes an executive director and a board of directors drawn from ministry and professional backgrounds. Individuals and churches can engage with ULife by requesting a consultation or coaching relationship, seeking help with a campus-ministry job search, and supporting ULife’s work so it can continue serving ministries that need assistance regardless of ability to pay.
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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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EducationMaritime Christian CollegeMaritime Christian College (MCC) is an online Christian college based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, equipping…Maritime Christian College
Maritime Christian College — Organization Profile Maritime Christian College (MCC) is a Christian college committed to biblical higher education and ministry formation. Based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, MCC traces its roots to 1960 and operates today with a…
Maritime Christian College — Organization Profile Maritime Christian College (MCC) is a Christian college committed to biblical higher education and ministry formation. Based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, MCC traces its roots to 1960 and operates today with a clear purpose: to biblically educate and equip people to become disciples of Jesus who make disciples. While its office and mailing address remain in Charlottetown, MCC emphasizes that its learning model is designed for students who need flexibility alongside work, family, and ministry responsibilities. MCC’s approach is built around Scripture as the central textbook and reference point for training. The college describes its role as preparing men and women for Christian service—training students to preach, teach, and live in harmony…
Maritime Christian College — Organization Profile
Maritime Christian College (MCC) is a Christian college committed to biblical higher education and ministry formation. Based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, MCC traces its roots to 1960 and operates today with a clear purpose: to biblically educate and equip people to become disciples of Jesus who make disciples. While its office and mailing address remain in Charlottetown, MCC emphasizes that its learning model is designed for students who need flexibility alongside work, family, and ministry responsibilities.
MCC’s approach is built around Scripture as the central textbook and reference point for training. The college describes its role as preparing men and women for Christian service—training students to preach, teach, and live in harmony with God’s Word. Historically connected with the Restoration Movement tradition (Christian churches and churches of Christ), MCC’s focus is practical preparation for disciple-focused ministry and leadership in local churches and everyday contexts.
A defining distinctive of MCC today is that its platform is completely online, which expands access beyond a single campus setting. Students engage courses through an asynchronous structure that includes readings, discussion posts, and assignments within a weekly schedule. This model supports learners who live far from a residential Bible college or who are already serving in ministry and want structured training without relocating.
MCC highlights several program pathways, including its Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership, which provides advanced leadership training for disciple-focused ministry, and certificate programs designed to build core biblical skills. The Disciple Makers Path is presented as a short sequence of courses intended to help students develop practical disciple-making confidence, and the “How to Study the Bible” certificate is designed to strengthen foundational skills for reading and interpreting Scripture.
Alongside academics, MCC builds community through shared learning and ongoing communication with supporters. The college hosts the KT Norris Lectures as an annual gathering featuring a guest speaker and worship, and it publishes the Maritime Messenger to keep students, alumni, donors, and friends updated on MCC life and events. For those who want to participate beyond enrollment, MCC offers multiple giving pathways—including general donations, a monthly FRIENDS program, and a Legacy Fund—to support disciple-making education with a global reach through online learning.
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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…
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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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Church of ChristFlorida College LecturesFlorida College Lectures is an annual Bible teaching gathering hosted on Florida College’s Temple Terrace, Florida…Florida College Lectures
Florida College Lectures — Organization Profile The Florida College Lectures are an annual Bible teaching gathering hosted by Florida College, designed to bring together alumni, students, and friends of the college for focused instruction from “students of the gospel.” The…
Florida College Lectures — Organization Profile The Florida College Lectures are an annual Bible teaching gathering hosted by Florida College, designed to bring together alumni, students, and friends of the college for focused instruction from “students of the gospel.” The lectureship setting is intentionally simple and church-serving: multiple sessions of Bible teaching, opportunities for fellowship, and a week that helps attendees strengthen their faith through Scripture-centered learning. Florida College hosts the lectures on its campus in Temple Terrace (Tampa area), Florida, welcoming guests from Florida and across the United States who want concentrated Bible teaching in a college-community environment. Because Florida College is a Christian liberal arts school that emphasizes education with a biblical perspective, the lectures fit naturally within…
Florida College Lectures — Organization Profile
The Florida College Lectures are an annual Bible teaching gathering hosted by Florida College, designed to bring together alumni, students, and friends of the college for focused instruction from “students of the gospel.” The lectureship setting is intentionally simple and church-serving: multiple sessions of Bible teaching, opportunities for fellowship, and a week that helps attendees strengthen their faith through Scripture-centered learning.
Florida College hosts the lectures on its campus in Temple Terrace (Tampa area), Florida, welcoming guests from Florida and across the United States who want concentrated Bible teaching in a college-community environment. Because Florida College is a Christian liberal arts school that emphasizes education with a biblical perspective, the lectures fit naturally within the school’s broader spiritual life and its relationship with churches that support the college.
The lectures are structured to serve a wide range of attendees. In addition to main sessions, the program commonly includes options that speak to different life stages and ministry roles (for example, sessions oriented toward families, young people, and women). This multi-track approach allows guests to engage biblical teaching that is relevant to their season of discipleship, while still sharing in the larger community experience that makes the week meaningful for returning alumni and visiting churches.
A distinctive aspect of the Florida College Lectures is the way the event functions as a reconnecting point for the Florida College community. For many participants, it is a week to renew friendships, encourage current students, and see firsthand how Florida College continues its work of forming students for service to God. At the same time, the lectureship remains accessible to first-time visitors who simply want to learn and worship alongside others committed to biblical teaching.
Florida College also provides practical ways for churches and individuals to engage beyond attendance. The lectureship page serves as the central hub for event information and includes a direct contact for questions. Supporters can also give specifically toward the continuation of the lectures, helping sustain the resources and logistics required to host a campus-wide Bible teaching week. For those unable to travel, Florida College provides online viewing options through its official channels when available.
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ConsultingSlingshot GroupSlingshot Group helps churches and faith-based nonprofits build remarkable teams through staffing and executive search, coaching…Slingshot Group
Slingshot Group — Organization Profile Slingshot Group is a staffing, search, and coaching organization that serves churches and faith-based nonprofits by helping them find the right leaders and build remarkable teams. Founded in 2007, Slingshot Group began with a vision…
Slingshot Group — Organization Profile Slingshot Group is a staffing, search, and coaching organization that serves churches and faith-based nonprofits by helping them find the right leaders and build remarkable teams. Founded in 2007, Slingshot Group began with a vision to match the right churches with the right people and has expanded into a nationwide team that supports organizations through search, coaching, and leadership-transition work. At its core, Slingshot Group supports mission-driven organizations that need more than job postings and resumes. Their staffing services are built to help churches and nonprofits clarify what they actually need, identify leaders who fit their culture, and move from uncertainty to confident hiring decisions. This includes executive search for senior leadership roles as well…
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Slingshot Group is a staffing, search, and coaching organization that serves churches and faith-based nonprofits by helping them find the right leaders and build remarkable teams. Founded in 2007, Slingshot Group began with a vision to match the right churches with the right people and has expanded into a nationwide team that supports organizations through search, coaching, and leadership-transition work.
At its core, Slingshot Group supports mission-driven organizations that need more than job postings and resumes. Their staffing services are built to help churches and nonprofits clarify what they actually need, identify leaders who fit their culture, and move from uncertainty to confident hiring decisions. This includes executive search for senior leadership roles as well as specialized searches for the many role types that make up a healthy ministry team.
Slingshot Group’s staffing process emphasizes preparation and clarity. Organizations start with guided discovery and position profiling so expectations, responsibilities, and culture are defined before candidates are introduced. From there, Slingshot’s team helps identify and evaluate candidates and then supports churches and nonprofits through the interview process and final placement. Their approach is designed to stay engaged through the outcome—treating hiring as a long-term partnership, not a transaction.
Coaching is the other major pillar of Slingshot’s work. The organization offers coaching for new staff, teams, leaders in transition, and succession so individuals and organizations can grow healthier while navigating change. Coaching support is positioned as a practical way to strengthen leadership capacity, address roadblocks, and build culture, whether the need is personal development, team alignment, board clarity, or transition planning.
Slingshot Group also serves job seekers through its open roles listings and candidate support. By connecting candidates with a wide network of churches and organizations, Slingshot helps ministry leaders explore opportunities, prepare for interviews, and discern fit. This job-seeker channel complements their organization-facing work by improving the quality of matches between churches/nonprofits and prospective leaders.
Slingshot Group is based in Irvine, California, and works with churches and organizations across the United States through its nationwide team of practitioners and consultants. Churches, nonprofits, and candidates can engage by exploring staffing services, coaching pathways, succession support, and ongoing leadership resources such as the Slingshot Group Podcast and related articles.
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ConsultingD Vaughan ConsultingD Vaughan Consulting provides church coaching, leadership development, and congregational health consulting for churches across the…D Vaughan Consulting
D Vaughan Consulting — Organization Profile D Vaughan Consulting is a ministry coaching and church consulting organization focused on helping congregations become healthier and more effective in their mission. Founded by David Vaughan, the organization provides consulting, coaching, assessments, and…
D Vaughan Consulting — Organization Profile D Vaughan Consulting is a ministry coaching and church consulting organization focused on helping congregations become healthier and more effective in their mission. Founded by David Vaughan, the organization provides consulting, coaching, assessments, and strategic guidance for churches seeking renewed leadership systems, healthier congregational culture, and sustainable ministry growth. The organization is based in Summerville, South Carolina, and works with churches and ministry leaders across the United States. The organization’s mission centers on developing healthy churches and strengthening senior church leaders through practical coaching and organizational assessment. D Vaughan Consulting works primarily with Christian churches and ministry leadership teams that are navigating seasons of transition, stagnation, growth challenges, leadership crises, or succession planning. Its…
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D Vaughan Consulting is a ministry coaching and church consulting organization focused on helping congregations become healthier and more effective in their mission. Founded by David Vaughan, the organization provides consulting, coaching, assessments, and strategic guidance for churches seeking renewed leadership systems, healthier congregational culture, and sustainable ministry growth. The organization is based in Summerville, South Carolina, and works with churches and ministry leaders across the United States.
The organization’s mission centers on developing healthy churches and strengthening senior church leaders through practical coaching and organizational assessment. D Vaughan Consulting works primarily with Christian churches and ministry leadership teams that are navigating seasons of transition, stagnation, growth challenges, leadership crises, or succession planning. Its approach combines ministry experience, leadership coaching, and organizational systems thinking to help churches improve both spiritual and operational health.
Founder David Vaughan brings decades of ministry leadership experience to the consulting practice. Before launching D Vaughan Consulting full time, Vaughan served for approximately twenty years at Whitewater Crossing Christian Church in the Cincinnati area, where he led organizational and congregational revitalization efforts. He also serves as Program Director for the Healthy Church Initiative with the Christian Church Leadership Network (CCLN). His ministry background includes previous leadership roles in Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi, and Ohio.
D Vaughan Consulting offers several structured ministry services and programs. These include Church Health Assessments, strategic planning support, leadership coaching, and “Church Working Right” retreats designed to help churches evaluate systems, leadership alignment, and ministry effectiveness. The organization also operates the First Response program, an emergency consulting and support initiative that assists congregations during leadership crises, conflict situations, or sudden ministry disruptions. In addition, D Vaughan Consulting facilitates coaching cohorts focused on pastoral development and leadership sustainability.
The consulting organization serves churches of varying sizes and ministry contexts, including congregations in rural communities, suburban settings, and growing regional ministries. Its consulting model emphasizes practical implementation rather than theory alone. Churches typically engage through assessments, personalized coaching relationships, retreats, or cohort-based leadership development processes. The organization also publishes articles and ministry resources focused on church leadership, congregational health, baptism culture, and ministry renewal.
Individuals and churches can engage with D Vaughan Consulting through coaching consultations, retreats, cohort participation, and ministry assessments. Churches interested in leadership development or organizational evaluation can schedule introductory conversations directly through the ministry website. Ministry leaders can also access blog resources, leadership articles, and program information online.
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Independent Christian ChurchPension Fund of the Christian ChurchPension Fund of the Christian Church provides retirement, savings, financial wellness, and ministerial relief programs for…Pension Fund of the Christian Church
Pension Fund of the Christian Church — Organization Profile Pension Fund of the Christian Church, also known as Pension Fund, is a financial ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that exists “for the support of ministry.” The organization…
Pension Fund of the Christian Church — Organization Profile Pension Fund of the Christian Church, also known as Pension Fund, is a financial ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that exists “for the support of ministry.” The organization provides retirement, savings, financial wellness, and relief programs for people serving churches and church-related organizations within the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement. Pension Fund is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and serves members and employers across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and related international ministries. Its members include pastors, ministers, seminary students, church employees, missionaries, university employees, ministry staff, spouses where applicable, and lay employees serving congregations and related organizations. The organization’s work centers on helping ministry workers and church employees prepare…
Pension Fund of the Christian Church — Organization Profile
Pension Fund of the Christian Church, also known as Pension Fund, is a financial ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that exists “for the support of ministry.” The organization provides retirement, savings, financial wellness, and relief programs for people serving churches and church-related organizations within the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement.
Pension Fund is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and serves members and employers across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and related international ministries. Its members include pastors, ministers, seminary students, church employees, missionaries, university employees, ministry staff, spouses where applicable, and lay employees serving congregations and related organizations.
The organization’s work centers on helping ministry workers and church employees prepare for a strong, smart, and secure retirement. Pension Fund offers employer-sponsored products such as the Pension Plan, Tax-Deferred Retirement Account 403(b)/Roth 403(b), and 457(b) Plan. It also offers individual retirement and savings products, including Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, and Benefit Accumulation Account options.
Pension Fund also provides Ministerial Relief & Assistance programs designed to meet the evolving needs of new, active, and retired clergy and their families. These programs include support for new and active clergy, active and retired clergy, retired clergy, and Cornerstones. The relief and assistance work reflects the organization’s long history of supporting ministers and their families during financial hardship, transition, and retirement.
Financial education is another important part of Pension Fund’s service. Its public resources include member and clergy tools, employer resources, financial wellness materials, annual reports, forms in multiple languages, events, webinars, and publication resources. Pension Fund also partners with services such as Your Money Line and Learn to Live to support financial and mental wellness for members and clergy families.
People can engage with Pension Fund by enrolling through an eligible employer, opening individual savings or retirement products, contacting Client Relations, using member and employer resources, supporting Ministerial Relief & Assistance, donating to relief programs, or participating in financial education opportunities. Its distinct contribution is retirement and financial wellness ministry designed specifically for clergy, missionaries, church employees, and church-related workers of the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement.
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EducationMidwest Ministry TrainingMidwest Ministry Training is a Vandalia, Missouri-based church network that prepares preaching and associate ministers through…Midwest Ministry Training
Midwest Ministry Training — Organization Profile Midwest Ministry Training is a church-based training program for future ministers that launched in August 2024. The organization says it exists to train preaching ministers and associate ministers for the local church through a…
Midwest Ministry Training — Organization Profile Midwest Ministry Training is a church-based training program for future ministers that launched in August 2024. The organization says it exists to train preaching ministers and associate ministers for the local church through a trade school/apprenticeship approach to ministry training rather than a traditional four-year degree path. Based in Vandalia, Missouri, Midwest is organized around churches working together to provide both classroom instruction and hands-on mentoring for students preparing for church ministry. Its core focus is helping aspiring ministers gain both biblical and practical preparation for local church service. Midwest offers Certificates of Endorsement in Preaching Ministry, Associate Ministry, and Bible Knowledge. For the preaching and associate tracks, the site describes a 20-course sequence…
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Midwest Ministry Training is a church-based training program for future ministers that launched in August 2024. The organization says it exists to train preaching ministers and associate ministers for the local church through a trade school/apprenticeship approach to ministry training rather than a traditional four-year degree path. Based in Vandalia, Missouri, Midwest is organized around churches working together to provide both classroom instruction and hands-on mentoring for students preparing for church ministry.
Its core focus is helping aspiring ministers gain both biblical and practical preparation for local church service. Midwest offers Certificates of Endorsement in Preaching Ministry, Associate Ministry, and Bible Knowledge. For the preaching and associate tracks, the site describes a 20-course sequence that covers subjects such as Bible interpretation, theology, church history, apologetics, preaching, and ministry in the local church. The Bible Knowledge certificate is a shorter option built around five courses. The academic side is presented as rigorous, with lectures, reading, assignments, papers, discussion, and tests.
A distinctive part of the model is its 1,500-hour apprenticeship requirement for students in the preaching and associate ministry tracks. Midwest emphasizes that this is an apprenticeship, not just an internship. Students train under one or more approved ministers in one or more congregations, learning practical ministry skills such as sermon and lesson preparation, baptisms, funerals, weddings, hospital visitation, pastoral care, administration, and working with church teams. The organization also allows students to complete apprenticeship work in more than one church setting so they can experience ministry in multiple contexts.
Midwest serves people exploring ministry and local churches that want to help develop leaders. Its training network has included churches in Missouri, Illinois, and California, and the organization presents itself as a collaborative effort among training churches, supporting churches, teachers, mentors, and administrators. That structure is central to its identity: rather than placing the full burden on one school or one congregation, Midwest distributes the work of minister preparation across multiple churches and leaders.
The website also highlights the importance of doctrinal alignment and character formation. Midwest publishes a statement of faith and says its teachers, mentors, and administrators must affirm and defend those doctrines. Students seeking endorsement in preaching or associate ministry are also expected to demonstrate adherence to that statement of faith. In addition to coursework and apprenticeship hours, candidates must pass a formal examination before receiving a certificate of endorsement.
People can engage with Midwest Ministry Training in several ways. Prospective students can apply for one of the certificate tracks, churches can participate as training or supporting churches, and supporters can use the organization’s payment portal to contribute financially. Those who want more information can contact the ministry directly through its public email, phone number, and mailing address, or follow its official YouTube channel for updates and teaching content.
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Church of ChristChallenge Youth Conference (CYC)Challenge Youth Conference (CYC) is a churches-of-Christ–directed youth conference that gathers teens and youth groups for…Challenge Youth Conference (CYC)
Challenge Youth Conference (CYC) — Organization Profile Challenge Youth Conference (CYC) is a large youth-focused Bible conference planned and directed by members of churches of Christ. CYC describes its purpose as helping teens focus on the positivity of living for…
Challenge Youth Conference (CYC) — Organization Profile Challenge Youth Conference (CYC) is a large youth-focused Bible conference planned and directed by members of churches of Christ. CYC describes its purpose as helping teens focus on the positivity of living for Jesus Christ and navigating the challenges of growing up in a culture that often conflicts with faithful Christian living. It is designed primarily for teenage students who attend with church youth groups, youth ministers, parents, and adult chaperones. CYC typically operates in two primary geographic settings—Dallas, Texas and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee—drawing groups from across the United States. The conference is structured around large-group worship and keynote-style Bible teaching, supported by additional class and learning options that help churches bring students…
Challenge Youth Conference (CYC) — Organization Profile
Challenge Youth Conference (CYC) is a large youth-focused Bible conference planned and directed by members of churches of Christ. CYC describes its purpose as helping teens focus on the positivity of living for Jesus Christ and navigating the challenges of growing up in a culture that often conflicts with faithful Christian living. It is designed primarily for teenage students who attend with church youth groups, youth ministers, parents, and adult chaperones.
CYC typically operates in two primary geographic settings—Dallas, Texas and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee—drawing groups from across the United States. The conference is structured around large-group worship and keynote-style Bible teaching, supported by additional class and learning options that help churches bring students for a concentrated time of Scripture, encouragement, and shared spiritual focus.
In addition to the in-person gathering, CYC maintains a growing library of teaching resources. Through its “CYC Resources” area and its official YouTube presence, CYC makes past conference content and video class materials available for continued use by individuals, families, and youth ministries. This extends the conference’s impact beyond a single weekend and gives youth leaders practical tools for follow-up study and discussion back home.
CYC also highlights pathways for student development and support. One example is its scholarship initiative, which provides a way for eligible high school seniors to apply for scholarship opportunities connected with the conference and its sponsoring universities. CYC also promotes additional ministry-adjacent programming through its website, including Transform Ladies Conference (TLC), reflecting an effort to provide equipping and encouragement for multiple audiences.
Churches and families can engage with CYC by registering groups through its official event registration portal, preparing students for a spiritually focused experience, and using the available media resources to support ongoing discipleship. Sponsors and partner schools can also connect through the sponsors page, and churches can stay informed through official communication channels and social platforms.
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Church of ChristMission Resource Network (MRN)Mission Resource Network (MRN) is a Bedford, Texas-based nonprofit that equips churches and global workers through…Mission Resource Network (MRN)
Mission Resource Network (MRN) — Organization Profile Mission Resource Network (MRN) is a nonprofit missions ministry established in 1998 to help autonomous congregations serve the mission of God more effectively. Based in Bedford, Texas, MRN partners with churches and global…
Mission Resource Network (MRN) — Organization Profile Mission Resource Network (MRN) is a nonprofit missions ministry established in 1998 to help autonomous congregations serve the mission of God more effectively. Based in Bedford, Texas, MRN partners with churches and global workers in the United States and internationally so that leaders can pursue gospel work with clearer direction, healthier support, and stronger long-term effectiveness. MRN frames its work around a simple conviction: global missions is complex and should not be done alone. The organization’s stated vision is to transform all people groups with the Good News of Jesus, and its mission is to multiply healthy leaders to disciple the unreached and under-served people groups of the world. In practical terms, MRN…
Mission Resource Network (MRN) — Organization Profile
Mission Resource Network (MRN) is a nonprofit missions ministry established in 1998 to help autonomous congregations serve the mission of God more effectively. Based in Bedford, Texas, MRN partners with churches and global workers in the United States and internationally so that leaders can pursue gospel work with clearer direction, healthier support, and stronger long-term effectiveness.
MRN frames its work around a simple conviction: global missions is complex and should not be done alone. The organization’s stated vision is to transform all people groups with the Good News of Jesus, and its mission is to multiply healthy leaders to disciple the unreached and under-served people groups of the world. In practical terms, MRN comes alongside churches and individuals with coaching, training, and pathways that clarify calling, strengthen disciple-making habits, and support sustainable ministry in cross-cultural settings.
A key part of MRN’s approach is equipping churches for thoughtful, strategic engagement. Through church-focused coaching, workshops, and labs, MRN helps leaders work through big-picture “mission, vision, and values” questions, as well as the practical realities of missions structures, partnerships, sending processes, and missionary care. MRN also publishes practical resources—such as handbooks and an online course related to short-term missions—aimed at helping churches and teams prepare wisely and serve well.
For global workers, MRN offers help from the earliest stages of preparation through ongoing support. The organization emphasizes assessment and training, along with missionary care and worker care to address common challenges that can shorten a worker’s time on the field. MRN also provides field-oriented resources for life and ministry in cross-cultural contexts, including guidance for raising support, managing stress, and navigating transitions such as returning from the field.
MRN’s ministry initiatives reflect several focused areas of work: the Bengal Initiative, MedRim Initiative, Emerging Leadership Initiative, and Atlantic Bridge Initiative. These initiatives represent MRN’s effort to catalyze disciple-making movements, strengthen leadership development, and build partnerships that help churches and workers engage specific regions and ministry opportunities with greater clarity and collaboration.
People can engage with MRN by scheduling an introductory appointment, participating in training events, using published resources, and subscribing to updates through the organization’s blogs and prayer content. Supporters can also give financially, including options for recurring gifts and other giving strategies described on MRN’s giving page.
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Independent Christian ChurchPinehaven Christian RanchPinehaven Christian Ranch is a Montana ranch ministry offering experience-led discipleship, practical skills, work groups, and…Pinehaven Christian Ranch
Pinehaven Christian Ranch — Organization Profile Pinehaven Christian Ranch is a Christ-centered ranch ministry that provides experience-led discipleship for young adults through faith formation, meaningful work, practical skills, and community life. Founded in 1976, Pinehaven has long used its ranch…
Pinehaven Christian Ranch — Organization Profile Pinehaven Christian Ranch is a Christ-centered ranch ministry that provides experience-led discipleship for young adults through faith formation, meaningful work, practical skills, and community life. Founded in 1976, Pinehaven has long used its ranch setting to help young people grow in faith, character, responsibility, and purpose. The ranch is located in St. Ignatius, Montana, in the Mission Valley at the base of the Mission Mountains, about 40 miles north of Missoula. Its current programs serve young adults ages 18–24, while the ministry’s history includes residential work with young people from across the United States and other countries. Pinehaven is an adjunct ministry of The First Christian Church of St. Ignatius, a nondenominational Church of…
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Pinehaven Christian Ranch is a Christ-centered ranch ministry that provides experience-led discipleship for young adults through faith formation, meaningful work, practical skills, and community life. Founded in 1976, Pinehaven has long used its ranch setting to help young people grow in faith, character, responsibility, and purpose.
The ranch is located in St. Ignatius, Montana, in the Mission Valley at the base of the Mission Mountains, about 40 miles north of Missoula. Its current programs serve young adults ages 18–24, while the ministry’s history includes residential work with young people from across the United States and other countries. Pinehaven is an adjunct ministry of The First Christian Church of St. Ignatius, a nondenominational Church of Christ.
Pinehaven’s current ministry centers on its Gap Programs. These programs combine discipleship, hands-on learning, ranch work, and community living. The Explorer Program is an 8-week introduction designed for students who want to grow in their relationship with Christ, develop confidence, gain practical skills, and discern next steps. The Apprentice Program offers extended discipleship, deeper training, increased responsibility, and more individualized growth.
The ranch setting is central to Pinehaven’s approach. Students participate in daily work and skill-building through ranch projects, trade experiences, teamwork, and community responsibilities. Pinehaven’s facilities include residential homes and apartment housing, a chapel and school building, kitchen and dining hall, gymnasium, recreation center, swimming pool, horse barn, livestock facilities, woodshop, sawmill, auto shop, welding shop, and blacksmith/leather shop. The ranch also includes cattle, horses, chickens, and ducks.
Pinehaven describes its goal as helping young men and women build a long-term foundation of faith, discover their God-given worth, and gain the skills needed to become responsible, hardworking people of integrity. Its model emphasizes faith lived through real work, relational discipleship, and a structured Christian community rather than classroom instruction alone.
People can engage with Pinehaven Christian Ranch by applying for the Gap Program, visiting the ranch, joining a work group or mission trip, praying, giving, helping with material needs, or serving alongside staff and students. Work groups may help with firewood, haying, gardening, building projects, repairs, equipment restoration, trail maintenance, and other seasonal ranch needs. Its distinct contribution is a working-ranch discipleship environment where young adults can grow in faith, confidence, work ethic, and life direction.
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Independent Christian ChurchAl Hayat MinistriesAl Hayat Ministries is a Virginia-based Christian media ministry serving Muslim and Arabic-speaking audiences through television,…Al Hayat Ministries
Al Hayat Ministries — Organization Profile Al Hayat Ministries is a Christian media ministry focused on sharing the gospel with Muslim and Arabic-speaking audiences through satellite television, digital media, publications, audio, and online follow-up. The ministry describes its team as…
Al Hayat Ministries — Organization Profile Al Hayat Ministries is a Christian media ministry focused on sharing the gospel with Muslim and Arabic-speaking audiences through satellite television, digital media, publications, audio, and online follow-up. The ministry describes its team as including people from both Muslim and Christian backgrounds, and its work centers on presenting Christian teaching, answering questions about faith, and equipping believers from Muslim backgrounds to follow Jesus and participate in the Great Commission. The ministry is publicly listed as a nonprofit headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, and its outreach serves audiences across the Arabic-speaking world, North Africa, the Middle East, the Arabian Peninsula, Europe, and other global regions reached through internet and satellite media. Al Hayat’s Arabic-language media work…
Al Hayat Ministries — Organization Profile
Al Hayat Ministries is a Christian media ministry focused on sharing the gospel with Muslim and Arabic-speaking audiences through satellite television, digital media, publications, audio, and online follow-up. The ministry describes its team as including people from both Muslim and Christian backgrounds, and its work centers on presenting Christian teaching, answering questions about faith, and equipping believers from Muslim backgrounds to follow Jesus and participate in the Great Commission.
The ministry is publicly listed as a nonprofit headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, and its outreach serves audiences across the Arabic-speaking world, North Africa, the Middle East, the Arabian Peninsula, Europe, and other global regions reached through internet and satellite media. Al Hayat’s Arabic-language media work is connected to Al Hayat TV, a 24/7 Christian satellite and internet channel that produces and broadcasts programs for Muslim audiences and for Muslim-background believers.
Al Hayat’s core strategy is media-based outreach. The ministry began broadcasting Christian radio programs in Arabic and later expanded into television, digital platforms, web resources, and publications. Its programs include testimonies, Bible studies, theological teaching, and comparative religion content. Al Hayat also offers shows designed around specific audiences and questions, including programs for women, new believers, and Arabic-speaking viewers seeking Christian instruction.
The ministry operates through several named service areas, including Al Hayat TV, Waterlife Publications, MBB Global, and Al Hayat GPT. Al Hayat TV provides Christian programming and live or recorded broadcasts. Waterlife Publications supports written resources, books, booklets, and tracts. MBB Global is connected with prayer and support for Muslim-background believers, while Al Hayat GPT is presented as an AI-powered Christian assistant for questions about faith, the Bible, theology, and Christian living.
Al Hayat Ministries also emphasizes follow-up with viewers who contact the ministry. Its website invites people to reach out with ministry questions, prayer requests, and inquiries related to Christian broadcasting and services. The ministry’s stated service areas include spiritual counseling, prayer support, Bible studies, community outreach, and resources intended to strengthen faith among Arabic-speaking believers and seekers.
People can engage with Al Hayat Ministries by watching Al Hayat TV programming, using its online resources, reading or sharing its publications, subscribing to ministry updates, praying for its audience and follow-up work, or giving financially. U.S. donors can contribute through the ministry’s donation page, and the ministry states that it is registered as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization in the United States under section 501(c)(3).
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EducationMid-Atlantic Christian UniversityMid-Atlantic Christian University (MACU) in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is a SACSCOC-accredited Christian university that integrates…Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Mid-Atlantic Christian University — Organization Profile Mid-Atlantic Christian University (MACU) is an accredited Christian university whose stated mission is to equip people to be extraordinary Christian leaders. Based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, MACU provides undergraduate education shaped by a…
Mid-Atlantic Christian University — Organization Profile Mid-Atlantic Christian University (MACU) is an accredited Christian university whose stated mission is to equip people to be extraordinary Christian leaders. Based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, MACU provides undergraduate education shaped by a Christian worldview and grounded in Scripture as the foundation for learning and formation. The university identifies as a private institution supported by congregations and individuals from Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, while also serving students from a variety of church backgrounds. MACU’s academic model blends biblical and theological training with general and professional studies. In its published philosophy of education, MACU emphasizes that all truth comes from God and that coursework is taught from a Christian worldview. The university…
Mid-Atlantic Christian University — Organization Profile
Mid-Atlantic Christian University (MACU) is an accredited Christian university whose stated mission is to equip people to be extraordinary Christian leaders. Based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, MACU provides undergraduate education shaped by a Christian worldview and grounded in Scripture as the foundation for learning and formation. The university identifies as a private institution supported by congregations and individuals from Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, while also serving students from a variety of church backgrounds.
MACU’s academic model blends biblical and theological training with general and professional studies. In its published philosophy of education, MACU emphasizes that all truth comes from God and that coursework is taught from a Christian worldview. The university also specifies distinct Bible and theology requirements: students preparing for vocational ministry complete 48 credit hours in Bible and theology, while students preparing for careers in the marketplace complete 18 credit hours. MACU notes that many of its baccalaureate programs include internships, pairing classroom learning with supervised practical experience in a local congregation, organization, or institution.
As a degree-granting institution, MACU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees, and it may offer certificates at approved degree levels. MACU also states it has approval from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to offer teacher-licensure-approved degree programs in elementary education and science education. These approvals and memberships reflect MACU’s commitment to recognized educational standards alongside its faith-based mission.
Student life at MACU is designed to support spiritual, social, and service-oriented growth through campus community rhythms, including chapel and other student experiences. The university describes itself as a transformative community anchored in biblical truth, seeking to develop students who can lead through service in both church ministry and workplace settings. From Elizabeth City in northeastern North Carolina, MACU serves students across the region and beyond through its campus-based learning environment and ministry partnerships.
Those looking to connect with MACU can engage through admissions, campus visits, and academic advising, as well as through giving and church partnership opportunities. Supporters can contribute through MACU’s online giving portal and other development initiatives, helping sustain scholarships, academic programming, and student formation. Churches and individuals can also connect through church relations resources and university events, staying informed through MACU’s ongoing communications and updates.
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Church of ChristPepperdine UniversityPepperdine University is a Christian university in Malibu, California, founded in 1937, offering undergraduate and graduate…Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University — Organization Profile Pepperdine University is a private Christian university based in Malibu, California, with its main campus at 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263. Founded in 1937, Pepperdine has grown into a multi-school university serving undergraduate,…
Pepperdine University — Organization Profile Pepperdine University is a private Christian university based in Malibu, California, with its main campus at 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263. Founded in 1937, Pepperdine has grown into a multi-school university serving undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across Southern California and through global programs connected to its schools and international study opportunities. Pepperdine’s stated mission is to be a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, strengthening students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. The university’s published vision describes Pepperdine as a preeminent, global, Christian university known for the integration of faith and learning, with graduates who lead purposeful lives as servant-minded leaders. This faith-and-learning framework…
Pepperdine University — Organization Profile
Pepperdine University is a private Christian university based in Malibu, California, with its main campus at 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263. Founded in 1937, Pepperdine has grown into a multi-school university serving undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across Southern California and through global programs connected to its schools and international study opportunities.
Pepperdine’s stated mission is to be a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, strengthening students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. The university’s published vision describes Pepperdine as a preeminent, global, Christian university known for the integration of faith and learning, with graduates who lead purposeful lives as servant-minded leaders. This faith-and-learning framework shapes the way Pepperdine presents academics, student life, and community expectations.
Academically, Pepperdine comprises six schools: Seaver College (letters, arts, and sciences), the Caruso School of Law, the Graziadio Business School, the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, the School of Public Policy, and the College of Health Science. Together, these schools offer a range of degree pathways at bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate levels. Prospective students can explore Pepperdine’s admissions options through centralized pages and then follow school-specific admissions and aid information, which reflects different program requirements and timelines.
Pepperdine’s footprint includes more than the Malibu campus. The university maintains additional graduate campuses in the region, including a West Los Angeles graduate campus, and it lists other Southern California locations such as Calabasas and Irvine for specific programs. These locations support Pepperdine’s model for serving both traditional students and working professionals, while keeping a common institutional identity connected to its Christian mission.
Engagement opportunities include campus visits, admissions events, and participation in university life as a student, alumnus, or community partner. Supporters can also engage through philanthropic giving that helps fund scholarships, academic priorities, and school-specific initiatives. Pepperdine provides giving options through its university advancement channels, including online giving and other methods that allow donors to align support with specific needs and areas of impact.
Pepperdine’s leadership is led by its president, who oversees the university’s strategic direction and mission alignment. For up-to-date details on academics, locations, admissions, and giving opportunities, Pepperdine’s official pages provide primary information and direct contacts for each school.
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Independent Christian ChurchTeach The UnreachedTeach The Unreached connects Christian educators with teaching and school leadership opportunities in unreached regions where…Teach The Unreached
Teach The Unreached — Organization Profile Teach The Unreached is a Christian education and missions initiative that connects teachers and school leaders with classroom opportunities in unreached regions of the world. The organization’s website describes its work with the phrase…
Teach The Unreached — Organization Profile Teach The Unreached is a Christian education and missions initiative that connects teachers and school leaders with classroom opportunities in unreached regions of the world. The organization’s website describes its work with the phrase “Where classrooms become mission fields in unreached places.” Its focus is placing qualified educators in schools located in some of the world’s least reached regions, where students and staff may come from many backgrounds, including non-Christian backgrounds. The organization’s core mission is to help teachers bring both knowledge and hope into educational settings where Christian witness and educational service intersect. Teach The Unreached presents teaching as a form of mission engagement, emphasizing that classrooms can be places where students are…
Teach The Unreached — Organization Profile
Teach The Unreached is a Christian education and missions initiative that connects teachers and school leaders with classroom opportunities in unreached regions of the world. The organization’s website describes its work with the phrase “Where classrooms become mission fields in unreached places.” Its focus is placing qualified educators in schools located in some of the world’s least reached regions, where students and staff may come from many backgrounds, including non-Christian backgrounds.
The organization’s core mission is to help teachers bring both knowledge and hope into educational settings where Christian witness and educational service intersect. Teach The Unreached presents teaching as a form of mission engagement, emphasizing that classrooms can be places where students are served through academic instruction, personal care, and faithful presence. Rather than presenting only short-term volunteer roles, the organization lists professional school positions that require instructional skill, cultural adaptability, and commitment to serving overseas.
Teach The Unreached serves schools, students, and educators connected with unreached regions around the world. Its public materials do not identify every country or school location, which is common for ministries working in sensitive contexts. The website describes partner schools in least reached regions where students and staff come from a variety of backgrounds. The ministry’s geographic scope is therefore global in orientation, with a special focus on communities where gospel access is limited and where education can become a meaningful bridge for service.
The organization operates by recruiting educators for specific school roles. Publicly listed openings include Elementary English Teacher, Middle School English Teacher, Secondary Humanities Coordinator, Secondary Assistant Principal, Robotics and Technology Teacher, and Middle School / High School Mathematics Teacher. These roles show that Teach The Unreached is not limited to one classroom level or subject area; it seeks teachers and school leaders who can serve across elementary, middle school, and secondary education, including humanities, mathematics, English, technology, and school administration.
Teach The Unreached also describes practical support for its staff. Publicly listed benefits include a salary for teachers, arranged housing within walking distance of the school, one annual flight to and from the staff member’s home country, a living stipend, local health insurance, and a spiritual community. These details indicate that the organization’s model is structured to help educators live and serve sustainably while overseas, rather than requiring them to navigate every logistical need on their own.
People can engage Teach The Unreached by exploring open teaching and school leadership roles, submitting the website’s Get Connected form, praying for educators serving in unreached contexts, or sharing the opportunity with qualified teachers who may be open to international service. Churches and Christian educators interested in missions, education, and unreached peoples can view Teach The Unreached as a pathway for professional teaching service in places where classroom work and mission presence are closely connected.
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Independent Christian ChurchGlobal Church Growth inc.Global Church Growth Inc. equips churches, missionaries, and ministry leaders through disciple-making training, mentoring, church planting…Global Church Growth inc.
Global Church Growth Inc. — Organization Profile Global Church Growth Inc., also known as Global Church Growth Discipling Ministries or GCGDM, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, non-denominational Christian ministry connected with Sevierville and Seymour, Tennessee. The organization states that its goal…
Global Church Growth Inc. — Organization Profile Global Church Growth Inc., also known as Global Church Growth Discipling Ministries or GCGDM, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, non-denominational Christian ministry connected with Sevierville and Seymour, Tennessee. The organization states that its goal is becoming disciples and its mission is making disciples. Its public materials describe the ministry as providing training, training materials, and support to churches, missionaries, individuals, and ministries around the world. The organization’s core focus is making disciples of Jesus Christ by equipping ethnic, foreign, and national ministries and their leaders with practical training, materials, mentoring, and support. Global Church Growth describes its mission as helping ministries make disciples and foster others in making disciples. Its work is directed toward…
Global Church Growth Inc. — Organization Profile
Global Church Growth Inc., also known as Global Church Growth Discipling Ministries or GCGDM, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, non-denominational Christian ministry connected with Sevierville and Seymour, Tennessee. The organization states that its goal is becoming disciples and its mission is making disciples. Its public materials describe the ministry as providing training, training materials, and support to churches, missionaries, individuals, and ministries around the world.
The organization’s core focus is making disciples of Jesus Christ by equipping ethnic, foreign, and national ministries and their leaders with practical training, materials, mentoring, and support. Global Church Growth describes its mission as helping ministries make disciples and foster others in making disciples. Its work is directed toward strengthening church leaders, new churches, established congregations, and mission partners.
Global Church Growth serves ministries in the United States and internationally, with official materials identifying global work in places such as Cuba, Myanmar, Nepal, Guatemala, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Russia, Poland, Mexico, Antigua, Uganda, and other mission contexts. The ministry’s approach emphasizes equipping native leaders to carry on disciple-making work in their own communities.
The organization operates through on-site seminars, church planting support, internships, personal mentoring, foreign missions, and service tracks. Its training includes evangelism, discipleship, leadership, church growth, giftedness, shepherding, and the “Uniquely You” profiling resource. Global Church Growth states that it does not simply present seminars or provide materials, but also offers personal mentoring and monitoring for those who partner with the ministry.
A distinctive part of Global Church Growth’s approach is combining church-growth training with long-term disciple-making systems, mentoring, and leadership development for local ministry leaders. Its founder and director, Dr. Michael R. Householder, developed the “Walk in Discipleship” series after seeing the need to help new believers continue growing as disciples. The ministry’s history includes work in Eastern Europe, Russia, Poland, and other regions where churches have been trained in discipleship and church-growth principles.
People can engage with Global Church Growth by giving financially, praying, joining the email list, inviting the ministry to train leaders, ordering materials through Fishnet Publishers, or contacting the ministry about seminars and service tracks. The organization also asks for support for short-term workers, full-time missionaries, church planting, established church growth, and funds needed to continue its disciple-making ministry.
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Independent Christian ChurchWoodburn Christian Children’s HomeWoodburn Christian Children’s Home provides faith-based residential care, counseling, education support, life-skills training, and family-style ministry…Woodburn Christian Children’s Home
Woodburn Christian Children’s Home — Organization Profile Woodburn Christian Children’s Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, state-licensed, faith-based residential children’s home located near Fort Wayne, Indiana. The ministry’s mission is to provide a Christian home for children in need and minister…
Woodburn Christian Children’s Home — Organization Profile Woodburn Christian Children’s Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, state-licensed, faith-based residential children’s home located near Fort Wayne, Indiana. The ministry’s mission is to provide a Christian home for children in need and minister to children and families on physical, educational, emotional, and spiritual levels. WCCH serves boys and girls ages 6–21 in family-style homes on a 30-acre campus. The organization is based in Woodburn, Indiana, and accepts private placements, including placements from the Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio tri-state area. WCCH does not contract with DCS and describes its placement process as private, assessment-based, and focused on children who can function in a least-restrictive Christian family environment. The ministry states that children accepted into…
Woodburn Christian Children’s Home — Organization Profile
Woodburn Christian Children’s Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, state-licensed, faith-based residential children’s home located near Fort Wayne, Indiana. The ministry’s mission is to provide a Christian home for children in need and minister to children and families on physical, educational, emotional, and spiritual levels. WCCH serves boys and girls ages 6–21 in family-style homes on a 30-acre campus.
The organization is based in Woodburn, Indiana, and accepts private placements, including placements from the Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio tri-state area. WCCH does not contract with DCS and describes its placement process as private, assessment-based, and focused on children who can function in a least-restrictive Christian family environment. The ministry states that children accepted into care must be willing participants in the program.
WCCH’s residential program is built around consistent Christian family living. Children participate in daily chores, family activities, prayer, devotions, corporate worship, youth group, and special events. The home also supports physical development through life-skill training, exercise, nutrition, recreation, and medical and dental care. Educational support includes school placement, monitoring academic progress, tutoring, and communication with teachers.
The ministry also provides Christian counseling, emotional support, and treatment planning for children in care. Its program includes individual and group counseling, weekly treatment-team reviews, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT approaches. WCCH measures outcomes through goals such as high school graduation, return home when appropriate, improved school performance, and healthier social interaction.
In addition to residential care, WCCH has expanded its work through community counseling and strategic campus development. Its Community Counseling Program offers mental health and pastoral counseling for community members and surrounding churches. The ministry’s “Strong and Courageous” strategic expansion includes a completed Learning and Counseling Center and plans for additional housing and transitional support for older youth and young adults.
People can engage with Woodburn Christian Children’s Home through prayer, private donations, pantry needs, volunteer work projects, annual fundraisers, the Legacy Fund, benefit auction, golf outing, counseling referrals, and child placement inquiries. WCCH states that it receives no federal, state, or county support and is funded through voluntary contributions from churches, individuals, businesses, community partners, and private foundations.
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Church Planting OrganizationCrossroads Church PartnersCrossroads Church Partners equips Christian leaders and strengthens churches through planting, coaching, workshops, conferences, staffing support,…Crossroads Church Partners
Crossroads Church Partners — Organization Profile Crossroads Church Partners is a nonprofit ministry organization based in Rochester, Minnesota, that works with congregations and ministry leaders across the Upper Midwest. Its stated mission is to develop Christian leaders and provide resources…
Crossroads Church Partners — Organization Profile Crossroads Church Partners is a nonprofit ministry organization based in Rochester, Minnesota, that works with congregations and ministry leaders across the Upper Midwest. Its stated mission is to develop Christian leaders and provide resources that strengthen churches, and its network includes more than 125 churches that learn, collaborate, and access ministry support together. The organization’s heritage is connected to the Restoration Movement and the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ tradition. Its stated core values are Christ-centered, ministry-focused, biblically based, outward-oriented, and collaborative. From its office at 1765 Restoration Road SW in Rochester, Minnesota, Crossroads combines church support, leadership development, education, and church planting within one regional ministry network. A major part of Crossroads’ current work…
Crossroads Church Partners — Organization Profile
Crossroads Church Partners is a nonprofit ministry organization based in Rochester, Minnesota, that works with congregations and ministry leaders across the Upper Midwest. Its stated mission is to develop Christian leaders and provide resources that strengthen churches, and its network includes more than 125 churches that learn, collaborate, and access ministry support together. The organization’s heritage is connected to the Restoration Movement and the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ tradition. Its stated core values are Christ-centered, ministry-focused, biblically based, outward-oriented, and collaborative. From its office at 1765 Restoration Road SW in Rochester, Minnesota, Crossroads combines church support, leadership development, education, and church planting within one regional ministry network.
A major part of Crossroads’ current work is helping start new churches through assessment, training, coaching, project management, and planter care. Its church-planting focus extends across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Rather than operating only as a funding organization, Crossroads describes its role as a collaborative partner that works with local churches and experienced church-planting organizations. Prospective planters can connect with the ministry for conversation and support, while congregations can participate as partners in new-church efforts.
Crossroads also serves existing congregations through practical church-resource services. Its staff helps churches address needs such as elder development, church staffing, succession planning, compensation, interim ministry, and leadership transitions. Workshops are offered on topics including small groups, youth ministry, children’s ministry, worship ministry, assimilation, and recruiting and training volunteers. The organization also uses Natural Church Development, a structured church-health assessment and coaching process, to help congregations identify strengths, weaknesses, and action steps for improvement. These services are designed primarily for pastors, elders, ministry teams, and local congregations seeking outside support or training.
Education and leadership development are another central part of the organization’s work. Through a partnership with Hope International University, Crossroads connects students with online degree programs and offers the School of Advanced Leadership Training (SALT), which provides biblically based, college-level ministry courses that can carry undergraduate or graduate credit. Crossroads also offers an Advanced Ministry Certificate pathway for people exploring vocational ministry. Its annual FLOURISH church leadership conference brings pastors and ministry teams together in Minnesota and Wisconsin for teaching, workshops, and peer connection. Additional partnerships provide resources for preaching, communication, and leadership development.
Churches and individuals can engage with Crossroads in several ways. Ministry leaders can request workshops, church-health coaching, staffing help, educational information, or church-planting conversations. Students can explore SALT, certificate programs, and degree pathways, while churches can participate in FLOURISH and other training opportunities. Supporters can also contribute financially, including gifts designated for student scholarships and ministry initiatives. Crossroads accepts online donations and mailed gifts, and its staff provides direct contact options for churches or leaders who want to discuss partnership, training, education, or other ministry needs.
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ConferencesUncommon Men’s ConferenceUncommon Men’s Conference is a multi-site men’s ministry conference hosted by churches nationwide, designed to call…Uncommon Men’s Conference
Uncommon Men’s Conference — Organization Profile Uncommon Men’s Conference (often referred to simply as Uncommon) is a multi-site men’s ministry conference that operates as a nationwide movement calling men to pursue God and resist “ordinary” patterns of life. Uncommon’s messaging…
Uncommon Men’s Conference — Organization Profile Uncommon Men’s Conference (often referred to simply as Uncommon) is a multi-site men’s ministry conference that operates as a nationwide movement calling men to pursue God and resist “ordinary” patterns of life. Uncommon’s messaging focuses on helping men grow as disciples of Jesus and as husbands and fathers, with sessions and experiences intended to challenge character, strengthen faith, and encourage committed, everyday obedience. A defining feature of Uncommon is its distributed model. Rather than functioning as one centralized event in a single city, Uncommon is hosted independently by churches across the country, and registration is handled through each host site’s local church platform. This structure allows churches to serve their region while participating in…
Uncommon Men’s Conference — Organization Profile
Uncommon Men’s Conference (often referred to simply as Uncommon) is a multi-site men’s ministry conference that operates as a nationwide movement calling men to pursue God and resist “ordinary” patterns of life. Uncommon’s messaging focuses on helping men grow as disciples of Jesus and as husbands and fathers, with sessions and experiences intended to challenge character, strengthen faith, and encourage committed, everyday obedience.
A defining feature of Uncommon is its distributed model. Rather than functioning as one centralized event in a single city, Uncommon is hosted independently by churches across the country, and registration is handled through each host site’s local church platform. This structure allows churches to serve their region while participating in a shared conference identity and content approach.
Uncommon events commonly include main sessions built around biblical teaching and practical application, along with opportunities for men to connect with one another. Many host sites also create space for fellowship through activities, food, and men’s ministry moments that help attendees build relationships beyond the sessions. The goal is not only an impactful weekend, but a catalyst for ongoing discipleship, accountability, and spiritual leadership in the home and church.
For churches interested in participating, Uncommon provides a pathway for becoming a host site. The conference’s host guidance highlights commitments that emphasize discipleship relationships after the event, timely responses during the conference experience, and a posture of serving other churches—reinforcing that the conference is intended to be a blessing across congregations rather than “owned” by any one local church.
Uncommon also maintains a speaker listing that features past and current conference communicators, offering churches and attendees a sense of the kinds of teaching voices they can expect. While individual speaker lineups can vary by site and season, Uncommon’s consistent emphasis is calling men to pursue God with conviction and integrity and to take concrete steps toward spiritual maturity.
Uncommon is presented online through ChooseUncommon.com, and its conference materials and site directory indicate a connection with Crossing Church in Quincy, Illinois, while the hosting footprint spans churches across the United States (and occasional international locations listed in the host directory). Individuals can engage by attending through a nearby host site, and churches can engage by exploring the host interest process and partnering to bring the conference to their region.
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Independent Christian ChurchPioneer Bible TranslatorsPioneer Bible Translators (PBT) is a Dallas-based ministry translating Scripture for spoken and signed languages and…Pioneer Bible Translators
Pioneer Bible Translators — Organization Profile Pioneer Bible Translators (often abbreviated PBT) is a Christian missions organization focused on Bible translation for spoken and signed languages that do not yet have Scripture, paired with church planting and discipleship among least-reached…
Pioneer Bible Translators — Organization Profile Pioneer Bible Translators (often abbreviated PBT) is a Christian missions organization focused on Bible translation for spoken and signed languages that do not yet have Scripture, paired with church planting and discipleship among least-reached people groups. The ministry is based in Dallas, Texas, and has been serving in Bible translation work since 1976. PBT describes its mission as discipling the Bibleless by mobilizing God’s people to provide enduring access to God’s Word. In other words, translation is not treated as the finish line. Pioneer Bible Translators emphasizes that a project is not considered complete until translated Scripture is accessible and being used by a local church community in ways that strengthen disciples and support…
Pioneer Bible Translators — Organization Profile
Pioneer Bible Translators (often abbreviated PBT) is a Christian missions organization focused on Bible translation for spoken and signed languages that do not yet have Scripture, paired with church planting and discipleship among least-reached people groups. The ministry is based in Dallas, Texas, and has been serving in Bible translation work since 1976.
PBT describes its mission as discipling the Bibleless by mobilizing God’s people to provide enduring access to God’s Word. In other words, translation is not treated as the finish line. Pioneer Bible Translators emphasizes that a project is not considered complete until translated Scripture is accessible and being used by a local church community in ways that strengthen disciples and support church multiplication.
The organization’s “Pioneer” identity highlights who they prioritize: communities at the margins, including people who are marginalized, those in hard-to-access places, and those who are Deaf. Alongside spoken-language translation, Pioneer Bible Translators maintains a distinct focus through its Deaf Ministries, addressing the reality that many Deaf communities worldwide still lack Scripture in the sign languages they understand best.
PBT’s ministry model integrates several connected strategies. Their work involves translation and consultant support, but also literacy and Scripture engagement so communities can actually use the translated text. PBT also emphasizes incarnational ministry—long-term presence and relationships—along with discipleship and evangelistic efforts that help new believers and emerging churches grow around God’s Word in their heart language.
Pioneer Bible Translators also works to mobilize churches and individuals to engage with the Bible translation movement. Opportunities include giving toward translation work (including a “translate a verse” giving emphasis), praying with the ministry, exploring careers and roles, and partnering through church-based initiatives and events. One example of a church-facing resource is the Bible Translation Display, a visual tool designed to help congregations understand global translation progress and the remaining need.
As a global ministry, Pioneer Bible Translators reports active work in 29 countries and 123 languages, with a stated impact across 189 million language speakers. Through partnerships in the broader Bible translation movement, PBT’s long-term vision is to see churches using Scripture to grow, mature, and multiply in every language community on earth by 2050.
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Church of ChristMzuzu Bible CollegeMzuzu Bible College is a Churches of Christ preaching school in Mzuzu 2, Malawi, overseen by…Mzuzu Bible College
Mzuzu Bible College — Organization Profile Mzuzu Bible College is a Churches of Christ preaching school based in Mzuzu 2, Malawi, serving the Northern Region of Malawi and surrounding areas through focused ministry training. According to the college’s official information,…
Mzuzu Bible College — Organization Profile Mzuzu Bible College is a Churches of Christ preaching school based in Mzuzu 2, Malawi, serving the Northern Region of Malawi and surrounding areas through focused ministry training. According to the college’s official information, the school began in the 1980s and has been training preachers for the Lord’s church for more than four decades. The college’s work is overseen by Thomaston Road Church of Christ (Macon, Georgia), with support from congregations and individual Christians in multiple places. In practice, this oversight model means the school operates as a mission-centered training effort rather than a stand-alone university system, with accountability and encouragement coming from partnering churches and supporters. Mzuzu Bible College is structured around preparing…
Mzuzu Bible College — Organization Profile
Mzuzu Bible College is a Churches of Christ preaching school based in Mzuzu 2, Malawi, serving the Northern Region of Malawi and surrounding areas through focused ministry training. According to the college’s official information, the school began in the 1980s and has been training preachers for the Lord’s church for more than four decades.
The college’s work is overseen by Thomaston Road Church of Christ (Macon, Georgia), with support from congregations and individual Christians in multiple places. In practice, this oversight model means the school operates as a mission-centered training effort rather than a stand-alone university system, with accountability and encouragement coming from partnering churches and supporters.
Mzuzu Bible College is structured around preparing men to teach and preach Scripture in local congregational settings and in evangelistic contexts. Partner updates connected to the work describe ongoing efforts that combine classroom instruction with practical ministry experience, including outreach and teaching that strengthen existing congregations and help develop new leaders for churches in Malawi.
Alongside teaching and preaching preparation, the school is also connected to broader gospel work in the region. Reports shared through the supporting church’s missions updates describe periodic preaching campaigns and continued instruction intended to encourage believers and help new Christians grow in discipleship. This reflects an operational rhythm that centers on local church ministry needs—raising up workers who can serve congregations and carry the gospel into nearby communities.
People can engage with Mzuzu Bible College by praying for the students and staff, sharing the work with congregations that value preacher training, and supporting the ministry financially through the overseer church’s missions structure. Interested supporters can also follow public updates and contact the school directly by email for basic inquiries.
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Church of ChristYouth in Action (YIAKC)Youth in Action (YIAKC) is a Kansas City–area youth conference for grades 6–12, bringing church groups…Youth in Action (YIAKC)
Youth in Action (YIAKC) — Organization Profile Youth in Action (YIAKC) is a youth conference that brings together Christian teens for a concentrated weekend of worship, Bible teaching, and community. YIAKC is organized as a group-based event, meaning youth typically…
Youth in Action (YIAKC) — Organization Profile Youth in Action (YIAKC) is a youth conference that brings together Christian teens for a concentrated weekend of worship, Bible teaching, and community. YIAKC is organized as a group-based event, meaning youth typically attend with a church youth group and adult chaperones, creating a supervised environment that supports both spiritual growth and healthy peer relationships. The conference is designed for students in grades 6–12, offering an experience that combines large-group sessions with smaller settings where students can learn and reflect together. YIAKC emphasizes worship and keynote teaching alongside a rotation of classes and activities, giving groups a shared spiritual focus while also providing options for learning that fit different interests and stages of…
Youth in Action (YIAKC) — Organization Profile
Youth in Action (YIAKC) is a youth conference that brings together Christian teens for a concentrated weekend of worship, Bible teaching, and community. YIAKC is organized as a group-based event, meaning youth typically attend with a church youth group and adult chaperones, creating a supervised environment that supports both spiritual growth and healthy peer relationships.
The conference is designed for students in grades 6–12, offering an experience that combines large-group sessions with smaller settings where students can learn and reflect together. YIAKC emphasizes worship and keynote teaching alongside a rotation of classes and activities, giving groups a shared spiritual focus while also providing options for learning that fit different interests and stages of growth.
A key distinctive of YIAKC is its intentional blend of teaching and togetherness. The event schedule includes time for youth groups to meet privately for group devotionals, helping youth leaders and chaperones process the weekend’s lessons with their students. YIAKC also describes the value of shared “common space” time where groups can mingle, play games, and meet other teens—helping relationships form across congregations and states.
YIAKC takes place in a hotel conference setting near Kansas City International Airport, hosting the conference entirely within the Embassy Suites Kansas City Airport location. This format allows conference sessions, lodging, and group gathering spaces to remain in one place, which supports coordination for large numbers of attendees and makes it simpler for visiting groups to participate. YIAKC provides guidance for group leaders on room arrangements, expectations for youth supervision, and event policies so church groups can plan responsibly.
The conference is led by a board made up of leaders connected to multiple congregations, reflecting YIAKC’s cooperative nature. Board members represent churches in Missouri, Iowa, and the Kansas City region, and the conference provides a public contact email so churches and group leaders can ask questions or request help connecting with a group when needed.
For churches looking to engage, YIAKC’s primary pathways are registering as a youth group, preparing adults and students for a structured weekend of learning and worship, and using the conference as an opportunity to strengthen youth discipleship and relationships within a youth ministry. YIAKC also recognizes the importance of feedback and ongoing improvement through attendee input, and it highlights sponsors who help support the conference.
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Independent Christian ChurchRestoringVisionRestoringVision expands access to vision screenings and eyeglasses through global health partnerships, community outreach, training resources,…RestoringVision
RestoringVision — Organization Profile RestoringVision is a global nonprofit committed to creating equitable access to vision screening and near-vision eyeglasses for people living in poverty. Founded in 2003 by Mark Sachs, the organization addresses presbyopia, an age-related decline in near…
RestoringVision — Organization Profile RestoringVision is a global nonprofit committed to creating equitable access to vision screening and near-vision eyeglasses for people living in poverty. Founded in 2003 by Mark Sachs, the organization addresses presbyopia, an age-related decline in near vision that can often be corrected with a simple pair of reading glasses. RestoringVision describes its goal as creating a world where everyone who needs eyeglasses has them. The organization is based in San Francisco, California, with operations connected to Lockbourne, Ohio, and serves communities in more than 150 countries worldwide. Its work reaches people across Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and other regions where access to eye care and affordable eyeglasses is limited. RestoringVision especially focuses on…
RestoringVision — Organization Profile
RestoringVision is a global nonprofit committed to creating equitable access to vision screening and near-vision eyeglasses for people living in poverty. Founded in 2003 by Mark Sachs, the organization addresses presbyopia, an age-related decline in near vision that can often be corrected with a simple pair of reading glasses. RestoringVision describes its goal as creating a world where everyone who needs eyeglasses has them.
The organization is based in San Francisco, California, with operations connected to Lockbourne, Ohio, and serves communities in more than 150 countries worldwide. Its work reaches people across Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and other regions where access to eye care and affordable eyeglasses is limited. RestoringVision especially focuses on people living on less than $2 a day.
RestoringVision operates through two primary programs: the Global Access Program and the Community Outreach Program. The Global Access Program is its largest program, working with global health and humanitarian NGOs, governments, and social enterprises to deliver vision screenings and eyeglasses in low- and middle-income countries. These projects may be integrated into clinics, health fairs, mobile clinics, pop-up vision camps, or broader eye-care services.
The Community Outreach Program equips nonprofits, churches, mission groups, and individuals with affordable eyeglasses so vision care can be included in medical trips, faith-based missions, and underserved community outreach. Through this program, partners can order near-vision eyeglasses, protective eyewear, sunglasses, and related resources for use in local and international service settings.
RestoringVision also provides partner training and resources for vision screenings and reading-glasses distribution. These resources support organizations that need practical guidance for dispensing reading glasses safely and effectively. The organization’s wider advocacy work places eye health within global health, education, livelihood, and poverty-reduction conversations, recognizing that clear vision can affect work, learning, independence, and daily life.
People can engage with RestoringVision by donating, becoming a program partner, ordering eyeglasses for mission or outreach use, supporting the Global Access Program, using partner training resources, or sharing the organization’s work with nonprofits, churches, mission teams, health partners, and donors. Its distinct contribution is large-scale vision access through partnerships that connect affordable eyeglasses, vision screenings, global health systems, and community outreach for people who otherwise may not receive basic eye care.
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Church of ChristAbilene Christian University – SummitAbilene Christian University’s Summit is a Siburt Institute gathering in Abilene, Texas that equips church leaders…Abilene Christian University – Summit
Abilene Christian University – Summit — Organization Profile Abilene Christian University’s Summit (often called “ACU Summit”) is a long-running gathering that equips Christians for ministry through teaching, worship, and guided conversation. Hosted in Abilene, Texas, Summit is a service of…
Abilene Christian University – Summit — Organization Profile Abilene Christian University’s Summit (often called “ACU Summit”) is a long-running gathering that equips Christians for ministry through teaching, worship, and guided conversation. Hosted in Abilene, Texas, Summit is a service of the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry and is designed for congregational leaders and other Christ-followers who serve churches across the United States and beyond. Summit is best understood as a ministry conference built around learning communities. Rather than offering only lecture-style presentations, Summit intentionally creates space for participants to learn alongside others in similar roles, talk through real ministry challenges, and build relationships that continue after the gathering. The event commonly includes keynote sessions and shared worship, while also prioritizing…
Abilene Christian University – Summit — Organization Profile
Abilene Christian University’s Summit (often called “ACU Summit”) is a long-running gathering that equips Christians for ministry through teaching, worship, and guided conversation. Hosted in Abilene, Texas, Summit is a service of the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry and is designed for congregational leaders and other Christ-followers who serve churches across the United States and beyond.
Summit is best understood as a ministry conference built around learning communities. Rather than offering only lecture-style presentations, Summit intentionally creates space for participants to learn alongside others in similar roles, talk through real ministry challenges, and build relationships that continue after the gathering. The event commonly includes keynote sessions and shared worship, while also prioritizing discussion-based settings shaped by the needs of particular ministry contexts.
Through its community structure, Summit typically offers focused tracks for leaders who serve in areas such as preaching, spiritual formation, rural and small-town ministry, and other congregational roles. This approach helps attendees move from general inspiration to concrete next steps by listening to experienced voices and then processing together how Scripture, theology, and wise practice apply in local church life.
Summit is also connected to ongoing resourcing beyond the in-person experience. The Siburt Institute maintains a substantial recordings library so that churches, small groups, and leaders can revisit sessions and use them for continued study and development. In addition to recordings, Summit participants and supporters can connect with the Institute’s broader work, which includes training opportunities, practical tools, and other gatherings that serve church leaders.
Individuals and churches can engage with Summit by attending, sharing the opportunity with ministry teams, and subscribing to updates so they can follow future opportunities and resources. Supporters can also partner financially with the Siburt Institute to help sustain Summit and the Institute’s wider mission of equipping leaders and helping churches thrive.
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Church of ChristSouthwest School of Bible StudiesSouthwest School of Bible Studies (SWSBS) in Austin, Texas provides tuition-free, structured Bible training for ministry,…Southwest School of Bible Studies
Southwest School of Bible Studies — Organization Profile Southwest School of Bible Studies (SWSBS) is a two-year school in Austin, Texas, created to help Christians deepen their understanding of Scripture and prepare for service in the local church. The school…
Southwest School of Bible Studies — Organization Profile Southwest School of Bible Studies (SWSBS) is a two-year school in Austin, Texas, created to help Christians deepen their understanding of Scripture and prepare for service in the local church. The school traces its beginnings to 1978, when Norman Starling approached the elders of the Southwest Church of Christ with the idea of launching a Bible training school in Austin. Over time, what began as a one-year effort developed into a two-year program that operates across most of the year and is presented as tuition-free. SWSBS centers its training around a comprehensive course of study through every book of the Bible, paired with related courses that support preaching, teaching, and ministry work.…
Southwest School of Bible Studies — Organization Profile
Southwest School of Bible Studies (SWSBS) is a two-year school in Austin, Texas, created to help Christians deepen their understanding of Scripture and prepare for service in the local church. The school traces its beginnings to 1978, when Norman Starling approached the elders of the Southwest Church of Christ with the idea of launching a Bible training school in Austin. Over time, what began as a one-year effort developed into a two-year program that operates across most of the year and is presented as tuition-free.
SWSBS centers its training around a comprehensive course of study through every book of the Bible, paired with related courses that support preaching, teaching, and ministry work. The school describes an educational approach structured toward New Testament Christianity, with a strong emphasis on preparing students for evangelism and for giving a thoughtful defense of the faith. In addition to Bible content, the school outlines a weekday class schedule framework and an overall program design intended to be both rigorous and spiritually formative.
The primary academic pathway is the Preaching & Ministry Program, which organizes coursework into four integrated divisions: Bible Exposition, Bible Studies, Bible Doctrine & Apologetics, and Bible Preaching. Course descriptions include topics such as hermeneutics, Greek, church and restoration history, archaeology and geography, organized doctrine and prophecy studies, and a preaching sequence aimed at equipping students to communicate biblical truth as gospel preachers and to do the work of an evangelist. This structure reflects SWSBS’s goal of pairing careful biblical study with ministry-ready training.
SWSBS also describes a Christian Women’s Study Program. While designed as an organized spiritual development program for the wives of Southwest students, it also encourages participation from women in the Southwest congregation and sister congregations in the area. The school frames this program as a setting for in-depth Bible instruction and relationship-building among women who want to grow in their understanding of Scripture and their ability to serve.
Beyond the two-year school program, SWSBS hosts the Southwest Servant’s Academy (S2A), a week-long academy designed for young Christians (ages 14–18) to grow in faith and in their ability to serve the church. S2A features courses taught by SWSBS faculty and Christian Women’s Studies instructors, and it aims to strengthen students as servants in the local congregation while increasing their regard for preaching and teaching as lifelong work. The school also highlights the broader reach of its alumni, noting graduates serving in many places and roles, including local ministry work, foreign teaching efforts, and support services such as media and publishing.
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Independent Christian ChurchOtem CollectiveOtem Collective strengthens families and communities in Northern Uganda so vulnerable children can remain in or…Otem Collective
Otem Collective — Organization Profile Otem Collective is a Christian-informed nonprofit organization working to strengthen families and communities so vulnerable children can grow up in safe, stable families rather than residential care. The organization’s name comes from a Leblango word…
Otem Collective — Organization Profile Otem Collective is a Christian-informed nonprofit organization working to strengthen families and communities so vulnerable children can grow up in safe, stable families rather than residential care. The organization’s name comes from a Leblango word describing a village gathering place around a fire, symbolizing family, community, teaching, and belonging. The organization is based in Orlando, Florida, and its program work is focused in Northern Uganda. Otem Collective’s vision is to see a generation of Ugandan children raised in families, breaking the cycle of family separation and poverty. Its public materials emphasize that poverty is a major driver of child-family separation in Uganda and that many children in residential care have living parents or relatives. Otem…
Otem Collective — Organization Profile
Otem Collective is a Christian-informed nonprofit organization working to strengthen families and communities so vulnerable children can grow up in safe, stable families rather than residential care. The organization’s name comes from a Leblango word describing a village gathering place around a fire, symbolizing family, community, teaching, and belonging.
The organization is based in Orlando, Florida, and its program work is focused in Northern Uganda. Otem Collective’s vision is to see a generation of Ugandan children raised in families, breaking the cycle of family separation and poverty. Its public materials emphasize that poverty is a major driver of child-family separation in Uganda and that many children in residential care have living parents or relatives.
Otem Collective operates through family strengthening, care reform, local partnerships, and trauma-informed caregiver support. Its work is designed to address the root causes that lead families to place children in orphanages. Instead of focusing primarily on institutional care, the organization supports family-based solutions that help children remain with or return to family whenever safely possible.
The organization’s family-strengthening work includes parent support groups, savings groups, agriculture initiatives, and caregiver training. Otem Collective also provides technical support and coaching to orphanages as they move toward family-centered care. Its use of Trust-Based Relational Intervention®, or TBRI®, reflects a focus on helping caregivers respond to children affected by trauma, neglect, or separation with practical, attachment-based tools.
Partnership is central to Otem Collective’s model. The organization states that sustainable change is best carried out through local leadership and grassroots organizations that understand the culture, national systems, and needs of the communities they serve. Its partners have included AMACOD in Uganda, and its strategy includes working with parents, caregivers, community leaders, orphanage leaders, and local organizations.
People can engage with Otem Collective by giving, serving as volunteers, joining the prayer team, subscribing for updates, supporting monthly or one-time gifts, and sharing its work with churches or communities interested in family-based care. Its distinct contribution is reshaping orphan and vulnerable-child care by placing families at the center of the solution in Northern Uganda.
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Independent Christian ChurchGlobal Impact MissionsGlobal Impact Missions is a Christ-centered network supporting global partners through church planting, healthcare, education, rescue…Global Impact Missions
Global Impact Missions — Organization Profile Global Impact Missions, also known as GIM, is a registered 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit organization based in Edison, New Jersey. Formerly known as GEMS-USA, the organization describes itself as a Christ-centered, mission-driven network that partners…
Global Impact Missions — Organization Profile Global Impact Missions, also known as GIM, is a registered 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit organization based in Edison, New Jersey. Formerly known as GEMS-USA, the organization describes itself as a Christ-centered, mission-driven network that partners with local and international ministries to bring the gospel to life through practical and transformative service. The organization’s core focus is connecting, equipping, and mobilizing mission-minded believers and organizations for Christ-centered outreach and sustainable community impact. Global Impact Missions states that it exists to bridge the gap between calling and action. Its purpose is to make Jesus known and glorified among all peoples through partnerships that support evangelism, discipleship, church planting, crisis response, leadership development, and care for marginalized communities.…
Global Impact Missions — Organization Profile
Global Impact Missions, also known as GIM, is a registered 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit organization based in Edison, New Jersey. Formerly known as GEMS-USA, the organization describes itself as a Christ-centered, mission-driven network that partners with local and international ministries to bring the gospel to life through practical and transformative service.
The organization’s core focus is connecting, equipping, and mobilizing mission-minded believers and organizations for Christ-centered outreach and sustainable community impact. Global Impact Missions states that it exists to bridge the gap between calling and action. Its purpose is to make Jesus known and glorified among all peoples through partnerships that support evangelism, discipleship, church planting, crisis response, leadership development, and care for marginalized communities.
Global Impact Missions serves from Edison, New Jersey, while working through global partners in India, Nepal, Myanmar, Laos, South Asia, and Uganda. Its listed Global Kingdom Partners include Open Gates in India, Cephas Advanced Mercy Service in India and Nepal, Peniel Missions in Myanmar and Laos, SAMA Link in South Asia, and Healthy Charity in Uganda. Through these relationships, GIM connects with local leaders and ministries already serving in their own mission fields.
The organization operates through partnership-based mission work rather than a single-location program model. Its partnership model includes mission field collaboration, leadership and discipleship training, resource and logistics support, short- and long-term mission opportunities, joint outreach initiatives, and cross-cultural mobilization and preparation. GIM emphasizes collaboration with churches, ministries, families, individuals, and mission workers who want to participate in global mission.
Global Impact Missions’ project areas include church planting, healthcare, education, community empowerment, rescue mission work, and media mission outreach. Its church planting work focuses on urban, rural, and village communities through evangelism, discipleship, theological education, and leadership training. Its healthcare emphasis includes clinics, telemedicine, medical camps, and mission hospital partnerships in underserved areas. Its education work includes schools, tuition centers, tailoring centers, computer literacy, electrical trades, and other vocational training efforts.
A distinctive part of Global Impact Missions’ work is uniting global ministry partners around both spiritual and practical needs. The organization describes its work as rooted in the Great Commission and focused on long-term transformation rather than short-term aid. People can engage with GIM through volunteering, mission trips, prayer and intercession teams, financial giving, partner organization networking, and direct contact with the ministry.
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Church of ChristWorld English Institute and Bible Correspondence SchoolWorld English Institute & Bible Correspondence School (WEI) teaches English using Bible-based reading assignments, pairing students…World English Institute and Bible Correspondence School
World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School — Organization Profile World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School (WEI) is an evangelistic teaching ministry that uses English instruction as a bridge to Bible study. Its stated purpose is “proclaiming the gospel…
World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School — Organization Profile World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School (WEI) is an evangelistic teaching ministry that uses English instruction as a bridge to Bible study. Its stated purpose is “proclaiming the gospel throughout the world” by using God’s Word as the text to teach English grammar, helping students improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking while being introduced to Scripture through structured lessons. WEI’s model is built around a teacher–student relationship. Students enroll for free, work through lessons online at their own pace, and are paired with a volunteer teacher who reviews submitted work and provides encouragement. WEI describes this approach as a way for Christians to participate in missions from home, using…
World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School — Organization Profile
World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School (WEI) is an evangelistic teaching ministry that uses English instruction as a bridge to Bible study. Its stated purpose is “proclaiming the gospel throughout the world” by using God’s Word as the text to teach English grammar, helping students improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking while being introduced to Scripture through structured lessons.
WEI’s model is built around a teacher–student relationship. Students enroll for free, work through lessons online at their own pace, and are paired with a volunteer teacher who reviews submitted work and provides encouragement. WEI describes this approach as a way for Christians to participate in missions from home, using the organization’s teaching platform to connect with learners from many nations.
Alongside its online learning site, WEI publishes regular updates and newsletters that highlight its work and share stories from students and teachers. The ministry also provides courses at multiple levels (elementary, intermediate, and advanced) and supplemental lessons, with certificates and diploma milestones described as part of its learning pathway. WEI emphasizes that the Bible reading components are integrated into the English lessons, aiming to place Scripture in front of students who may not otherwise engage it.
Administratively, WEI lists two primary offices and notes local church oversight connected to those locations. The organization identifies a Gresham, Oregon office (at Metro Church of Christ) and a Maryville, Tennessee office (at Maryville Church of Christ), reflecting an operational footprint that supports participation across the United States and internationally through the internet-based program.
People can engage with WEI by enrolling as students, registering as volunteer teachers, sharing the program with their congregations or communities, and supporting the ministry financially through its published giving options. For churches seeking a practical way to build outreach relationships, WEI positions its English-and-Bible lesson structure as a scalable tool that can be used for local ministry or global connection.
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Church of ChristFreed-Hardeman UniversityFreed-Hardeman University (FHU) is a Christian university in Henderson, Tennessee, associated with churches of Christ and…Freed-Hardeman University
Freed-Hardeman University — Organization Profile Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) is a private Christian university that provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a faith-informed academic setting. The university identifies itself as an academic community associated with churches of Christ, with an…
Freed-Hardeman University — Organization Profile Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) is a private Christian university that provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a faith-informed academic setting. The university identifies itself as an academic community associated with churches of Christ, with an institutional focus on learning that takes Scripture seriously and connects education to Christian discipleship and service. FHU is based in Henderson, Tennessee, and serves students through residential campus life, academic departments, and student-focused support services. Its stated mission is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service. That mission frames the university’s approach to both classroom learning and the broader formation that takes place through…
Freed-Hardeman University — Organization Profile
Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) is a private Christian university that provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a faith-informed academic setting. The university identifies itself as an academic community associated with churches of Christ, with an institutional focus on learning that takes Scripture seriously and connects education to Christian discipleship and service.
FHU is based in Henderson, Tennessee, and serves students through residential campus life, academic departments, and student-focused support services. Its stated mission is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service. That mission frames the university’s approach to both classroom learning and the broader formation that takes place through worship opportunities, community life, and hands-on experiences.
Academically, FHU offers a wide range of majors and minors across disciplines, combining liberal arts foundations with professional preparation. The university highlights programs that prepare students for careers and advanced study, with opportunities for experiential learning such as internships, field experiences, and faculty-mentored projects. This emphasis on applied learning is paired with the conviction that education should shape character and strengthen spiritual maturity, not merely build technical competency.
FHU’s mission and aims emphasize the Bible as inspired and authoritative, presenting Jesus Christ as the model for personal behavior, and encouraging students toward active service in the church and in their communities. In practice, this means students can expect an environment where worship, spiritual growth, and ethical formation are part of normal campus rhythms, alongside academic expectations and professional development.
People engage with Freed-Hardeman in several ways. Prospective students can request information, schedule a campus visit, and apply for admission through the university’s admissions pathways. Alumni and friends can partner through giving initiatives that support scholarships and campus priorities. The university’s giving pages also outline practical ways to contribute, including direct giving and planned giving options for long-term support.
Leadership at FHU is publicly identified through official university pages and the campus directory. The president provides overall direction for the institution’s mission and community life, and senior administrators oversee areas such as financial services and operations. This leadership structure supports the university’s goal of serving students through a Christ-centered academic community rooted in Henderson, Tennessee while preparing graduates for lives of faith, service, and vocational excellence.
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EducationOzark Christian CollegeOzark Christian College (OCC) in Joplin, Missouri is a biblical higher education institution training men and…Ozark Christian College
Ozark Christian College — Organization Profile Ozark Christian College (OCC) is a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education whose mission is to train men and women for Christian service. Based in Joplin, Missouri, the college serves students preparing for lifelong…
Ozark Christian College — Organization Profile Ozark Christian College (OCC) is a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education whose mission is to train men and women for Christian service. Based in Joplin, Missouri, the college serves students preparing for lifelong ministry and leadership in local churches, parachurch organizations, and mission contexts. OCC’s roots are in the Stone-Campbell heritage (Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ), with an institutional emphasis on biblical authority and gospel-centered formation. OCC frames its work around a clear mission-and-vision pair: training gospel leaders while aiming to glorify God by evangelizing the lost and edifying Christians worldwide. This focus shapes the curriculum, campus life, and ministry opportunities students encounter during their time at Ozark. The college also…
Ozark Christian College — Organization Profile
Ozark Christian College (OCC) is a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education whose mission is to train men and women for Christian service. Based in Joplin, Missouri, the college serves students preparing for lifelong ministry and leadership in local churches, parachurch organizations, and mission contexts. OCC’s roots are in the Stone-Campbell heritage (Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ), with an institutional emphasis on biblical authority and gospel-centered formation.
OCC frames its work around a clear mission-and-vision pair: training gospel leaders while aiming to glorify God by evangelizing the lost and edifying Christians worldwide. This focus shapes the curriculum, campus life, and ministry opportunities students encounter during their time at Ozark. The college also highlights a set of core values that prioritize Scripture, service, truth-telling in love, dependence on God, unity through grace, and partnering with the Church in the Great Commission.
Academically, OCC offers undergraduate pathways designed to integrate Bible, theology, and practical ministry preparation. Programs include degrees such as Bible and Ministry (with an online option for working adults) and majors spanning areas like student ministry, children’s ministry, intercultural studies, creative arts ministry, and organizational leadership. Alongside these degrees, Ozark provides church-facing resources through NextLevel Online, a free video library taught by OCC professors for leadership training and outreach, as well as chapel livestreams and archives that keep alumni and supporters connected.
A major recent development in OCC’s story is that in 2024, Lincoln Christian Seminary transferred to OCC, becoming Lincoln Seminary at Ozark Christian College. This addition strengthens the graduate-level training available through Ozark’s seminary programming while continuing the institution’s long-standing commitment to equipping ministry leaders. OCC notes that its graduates commonly move into vocational or volunteer ministry, and it maintains a practical, church-connected approach to training.
Beyond coursework, OCC supports experiential formation through campus community life and service opportunities. The Idleman Ministry Center helps connect students with places to serve, internship guidance, and ministry openings. Athletics and student activities contribute to community rhythms, while resources like OCC Academy and other training initiatives extend Ozark’s impact beyond campus.
Ways to engage with OCC include applying for residential or online study, participating in campus visits and tours, and supporting students and programs through giving. From its campus in southwest Missouri, Ozark seeks to serve churches and Christian leaders across the United States and internationally through degree programs, seminary preparation, and practical resources for disciple-making and ministry leadership.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Lifeline Christian Mission
Lifeline Christian Mission is a global nonprofit ministry that partners with local leaders to develop holistic, gospel-centered solutions for vulnerable communities around the world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Lifeline Christian Mission serves churches, families, and communities by…
Lifeline Christian Mission is a global nonprofit ministry that partners with local leaders to develop holistic, gospel-centered solutions for vulnerable communities around the world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Lifeline Christian Mission serves churches, families, and communities by investing in four key areas of impact: church development, youth, health and nutrition, and economic empowerment. Since 1980, Lifeline Christian Mission has worked alongside local ministry leaders who understand the needs, culture, and strengths of their own communities. Rather than imposing one-size-fits-all programs, Lifeline focuses on sustainable, community-driven ministry that helps churches become centers of hope, discipleship, and practical care. Through leadership development, schools, nutrition programs, healthcare access, business training, and other ministry initiatives, Lifeline helps create long-term change that…
Lifeline Christian Mission is a global nonprofit ministry that partners with local leaders to develop holistic, gospel-centered solutions for vulnerable communities around the world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Lifeline Christian Mission serves churches, families, and communities by investing in four key areas of impact: church development, youth, health and nutrition, and economic empowerment.
Since 1980, Lifeline Christian Mission has worked alongside local ministry leaders who understand the needs, culture, and strengths of their own communities. Rather than imposing one-size-fits-all programs, Lifeline focuses on sustainable, community-driven ministry that helps churches become centers of hope, discipleship, and practical care. Through leadership development, schools, nutrition programs, healthcare access, business training, and other ministry initiatives, Lifeline helps create long-term change that reflects the love of Christ.
Lifeline Christian Mission also creates meaningful opportunities for churches, families, businesses, and individuals to engage in God’s mission through giving, meal-packing, mission trips, and strategic partnership. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical mission, compassionate ministry, and equipping the church to bring spiritual and practical transformation to communities around the world.
Stadia
Stadia is a church planting organization that helps leaders start healthy churches that grow, multiply, and reach the next generation with the hope of Jesus. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Stadia serves church planters and established congregations through…
Stadia is a church planting organization that helps leaders start healthy churches that grow, multiply, and reach the next generation with the hope of Jesus. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Stadia serves church planters and established congregations through assessment, coaching, training, and practical support designed to help new churches take root and make a lasting difference in their communities. Stadia walks alongside leaders throughout the church planting journey. Its Discovery Center helps potential planters explore their calling and readiness, while startup services provide coaching, soul care, training, and project management resources. After launch, Stadia continues supporting leaders through personalized coaching, team development, and resources that strengthen church health and sustainability. This ongoing relationship helps planters prepare for both…
Stadia is a church planting organization that helps leaders start healthy churches that grow, multiply, and reach the next generation with the hope of Jesus. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Stadia serves church planters and established congregations through assessment, coaching, training, and practical support designed to help new churches take root and make a lasting difference in their communities.
Stadia walks alongside leaders throughout the church planting journey. Its Discovery Center helps potential planters explore their calling and readiness, while startup services provide coaching, soul care, training, and project management resources. After launch, Stadia continues supporting leaders through personalized coaching, team development, and resources that strengthen church health and sustainability. This ongoing relationship helps planters prepare for both the opportunities and responsibilities of leading a new congregation.
Since 2003, Stadia has helped start churches on five continents, with a particular concern for children and the next generation. It invites churches, individuals, and organizations to participate through partnership, generosity, and prayer. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to equipping Christian leaders, advancing disciple making, and helping more people encounter Jesus through the life and ministry of the local church.
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.
Central Bible University
Central Bible University (CBU), formerly Central Christian College of the Bible, is a Christian institution based in Moberly, Missouri, committed to preparing biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, CBU equips…
Central Bible University (CBU), formerly Central Christian College of the Bible, is a Christian institution based in Moberly, Missouri, committed to preparing biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, CBU equips students for service in the church, the marketplace, and the mission field through biblical education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry preparation. Founded in 1957, Central builds on its Restoration Movement heritage with an emphasis on the authority of Scripture and the development of faithful Christian leaders. Its educational offerings include undergraduate study, graduate ministry education through the Russell School of Ministry, and learning opportunities beyond its residential campus. Students can pursue preparation in Bible and theology, ministry, Christian counseling, and…
Central Bible University (CBU), formerly Central Christian College of the Bible, is a Christian institution based in Moberly, Missouri, committed to preparing biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, CBU equips students for service in the church, the marketplace, and the mission field through biblical education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry preparation.
Founded in 1957, Central builds on its Restoration Movement heritage with an emphasis on the authority of Scripture and the development of faithful Christian leaders. Its educational offerings include undergraduate study, graduate ministry education through the Russell School of Ministry, and learning opportunities beyond its residential campus. Students can pursue preparation in Bible and theology, ministry, Christian counseling, and partnership programs that connect biblical learning with additional career pathways.
Central adopted the name Central Bible University in June 2026 to reflect the growing scope of its programs, locations, and audiences while preserving its biblical mission. Through Christian community, service, and ministry experience, CBU helps students put their education into practice. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to strengthening congregations and preparing leaders who will serve Christ and his church faithfully.
RENEW.org
RENEW.org is a discipleship-focused network that exists to renew the teachings of Jesus in order to fuel disciple making. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RENEW.org serves church leaders, ministry teams, and everyday believers through biblically grounded articles, videos,…
RENEW.org is a discipleship-focused network that exists to renew the teachings of Jesus in order to fuel disciple making. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RENEW.org serves church leaders, ministry teams, and everyday believers through biblically grounded articles, videos, podcasts, books, events, and training resources designed to strengthen the church and encourage disciple-making movements. Centered on the mission of equipping disciples, disciple makers, and church planters, RENEW.org brings together leaders from across churches and ministries who share a commitment to biblical theology, practical ministry, and the mission of Jesus. Its growing network provides resources that help churches think clearly, lead faithfully, and engage culture with conviction and grace. Through its digital content, gatherings, publishing efforts, and ministry training initiatives,…
RENEW.org is a discipleship-focused network that exists to renew the teachings of Jesus in order to fuel disciple making. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RENEW.org serves church leaders, ministry teams, and everyday believers through biblically grounded articles, videos, podcasts, books, events, and training resources designed to strengthen the church and encourage disciple-making movements.
Centered on the mission of equipping disciples, disciple makers, and church planters, RENEW.org brings together leaders from across churches and ministries who share a commitment to biblical theology, practical ministry, and the mission of Jesus. Its growing network provides resources that help churches think clearly, lead faithfully, and engage culture with conviction and grace.
Through its digital content, gatherings, publishing efforts, and ministry training initiatives, RENEW.org has become an important voice for church renewal and disciple making. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared investment in strengthening Christian leaders, serving congregations, and advancing Christ-centered teaching for the good of the church and the spread of the gospel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great Lakes Christian College
Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution of higher education affiliated with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, committed to preparing students to be faithful servant-leaders in the church and world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Great Lakes Christian…
Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution of higher education affiliated with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, committed to preparing students to be faithful servant-leaders in the church and world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Great Lakes Christian College serves students through biblically grounded education, spiritual formation, and practical leadership development designed to equip the next generation for Christian service and Kingdom impact. Located in Lansing, Michigan, Great Lakes Christian College combines academic growth, spiritual maturity, and personal development in a close-knit Christian community. The college emphasizes Scripture-centered learning and ministry preparation, helping students grow in faith, develop leadership skills, and pursue their calling with conviction, humility, and purpose. With deep roots in the Restoration Movement, Great Lakes…
Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution of higher education affiliated with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, committed to preparing students to be faithful servant-leaders in the church and world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Great Lakes Christian College serves students through biblically grounded education, spiritual formation, and practical leadership development designed to equip the next generation for Christian service and Kingdom impact.
Located in Lansing, Michigan, Great Lakes Christian College combines academic growth, spiritual maturity, and personal development in a close-knit Christian community. The college emphasizes Scripture-centered learning and ministry preparation, helping students grow in faith, develop leadership skills, and pursue their calling with conviction, humility, and purpose.
With deep roots in the Restoration Movement, Great Lakes Christian College continues to strengthen churches and ministries by preparing graduates for leadership in congregational ministry, Christian service, and the wider world. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical truth, Christian higher education, and equipping believers to serve faithfully in their churches, communities, and vocations.
The Solomon Foundation
The Solomon Foundation is a leading church extension fund serving churches and ministries across the Restoration Movement. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, The Solomon Foundation helps fuel church growth by connecting investors with expanding congregations, providing loans, investment…
The Solomon Foundation is a leading church extension fund serving churches and ministries across the Restoration Movement. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, The Solomon Foundation helps fuel church growth by connecting investors with expanding congregations, providing loans, investment opportunities, and planned giving solutions that strengthen local ministries and support long-term Kingdom impact. Known for its strong commitment to biblical stewardship and practical ministry support, The Solomon Foundation works alongside church leaders who are seeking to grow, build, expand, or take important next steps in their mission. Their work helps congregations access financial resources that can make new facilities, ministry expansion, and community outreach possible. Through its focus on financial partnerships that grow the Kingdom, The Solomon Foundation has…
The Solomon Foundation is a leading church extension fund serving churches and ministries across the Restoration Movement. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, The Solomon Foundation helps fuel church growth by connecting investors with expanding congregations, providing loans, investment opportunities, and planned giving solutions that strengthen local ministries and support long-term Kingdom impact.
Known for its strong commitment to biblical stewardship and practical ministry support, The Solomon Foundation works alongside church leaders who are seeking to grow, build, expand, or take important next steps in their mission. Their work helps congregations access financial resources that can make new facilities, ministry expansion, and community outreach possible.
Through its focus on financial partnerships that grow the Kingdom, The Solomon Foundation has become an important ally for churches that want to combine faithful vision with wise financial planning. Their partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to serving the church, advancing biblical truth, and helping Restoration Movement ministries thrive for the future.
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.
