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From the archives‘The Church of the Air’In the week following the historic stock market crash of 1929, we ran this front-page story on an early foray into Christian broadcasting at…
From the archives‘The Greatest Enemy of Christianity in India’ (1953)"Bernel Getter, a young Wisconsin missionary who is home on furlough after five years in India’s Central Provinces because of a severe case of…
From the archivesAn Examination of MiraclesEarly in his ministry career—before his long years of service as senior editor with Standard Publishing (1981 to 2014)—Jon Underwood had a brief stint…
From the archives‘Christmas at Simeon’s House’ (1978)"We need to share Simeon’s experience," Editor Sam Stone wrote in 1978. "We need to see the Lord this Christmas. Simply hearing of the…
From the archives‘Prayers at the Table’ (1984)"Is there a church that has no story to tell about prayers at the Lord’s table?" William S. Boice asked in 1984. "We of…
From the archivesEffective PreachingCecil J. “C. J.” Sharp wrote hundreds of articles that appeared in Christian Standard through the years. The first appeared in 1912, while he…
From the archives‘The Nature of the Church to Which We Aspire’ (1988)On the occasion of Dean E. Walker's death in 1988, we shared a succinct statement he wrote for inclusion in Hopwood Memorial Christian Church's…
From the archivesIssues Facing the Restoration Movement (1982)Forty years ago, Christian Standard's editor polled readers on the "most crucial" issues facing the Restoration Movement. He promised to steer editorial content toward…
From the archivesBig PreachingThe Oct. 13, 1928, Christian Standard featured a printed version of the keynote address of George Taubman, serving that year as president of the…
From the archives‘What Our Websites Say About Baptism’ (2012)In 2012, Daniel Overdorf and two friends examined 250 Christian Church and Church of Christ websites to determine how they presented their view of…
From the archives‘Ask and It Shall Be Given’ (1954)"When we pray we do not always get precisely what we ask for," Max Ward Randall wrote in 1954. "What are some of the…
From the archivesHow the Bible School Was Used to Build the Church at Canton, OhioI’ve heard anecdotes about P.H. Welshimer and how he used Sunday school to build attendance at First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio, so I…
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Independent Christian ChurchGO MinistriesGO Ministries is a Louisville-based missions organization that partners with local leaders—especially in the Dominican Republic—through…GO Ministries
GO Ministries — Organization Profile GO Ministries is a Christian missions organization focused on empowering local leaders to make disciples through long-term ministry partnerships and short-term mission teams. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the organization works primarily alongside local leaders in…
GO Ministries — Organization Profile GO Ministries is a Christian missions organization focused on empowering local leaders to make disciples through long-term ministry partnerships and short-term mission teams. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the organization works primarily alongside local leaders in the Dominican Republic while also supporting disciple-making efforts in additional contexts, including Haiti, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. GO Ministries describes its mission as empowering local leaders to make disciples “as God redeems people, renews communities and restores creation through mutual transformation.” In practice, that emphasis shows up in how GO structures its work: rather than running disconnected projects, GO aims to strengthen existing leaders, churches, and community relationships so that ministry momentum is owned locally and can…
GO Ministries — Organization Profile
GO Ministries is a Christian missions organization focused on empowering local leaders to make disciples through long-term ministry partnerships and short-term mission teams. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the organization works primarily alongside local leaders in the Dominican Republic while also supporting disciple-making efforts in additional contexts, including Haiti, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States.
GO Ministries describes its mission as empowering local leaders to make disciples “as God redeems people, renews communities and restores creation through mutual transformation.” In practice, that emphasis shows up in how GO structures its work: rather than running disconnected projects, GO aims to strengthen existing leaders, churches, and community relationships so that ministry momentum is owned locally and can multiply over time.
GO’s work is organized into three focused areas of ministry: GO Church Planting, GO Medical, and GO Sports. Church Planting partnerships support pastors and planters as they form disciple-making communities and develop new leaders. GO Church Planting also shares a specific growth aim—planting 1,000 churches in 10 years—and notes partnerships across hundreds of communities in multiple countries. In addition, GO Church Planting includes ministry within prison contexts in the Dominican Republic.
GO Medical focuses on expanding access to care by partnering with medical professionals and hosting mobile clinic efforts that include triage, provider assessment, pharmacy, and prayer. GO Sports uses athletics as a relational platform to share the gospel and disciple athletes and their communities. Across each area, GO invites churches, students, and individuals to engage through structured trips that support local leaders and community needs.
Short-term mission trips are a major on-ramp for involvement. GO teams typically serve alongside Dominican and Haitian leaders through children’s and student ministry activities, discipleship groups, service projects, worship gatherings, and (depending on the trip focus) clinics or sports outreach. GO also provides trip preparation resources to help teams understand expectations, cross-cultural engagement, and how their week connects to ongoing local ministry.
Beyond trips, GO offers ways to participate through giving and sponsorship. Their Disciple-First Sponsorship framework includes options connected to each ministry focus (including GO Kids), allowing supporters to direct resources toward disciple-making work that is already happening in partner communities. GO also develops training infrastructure in the Dominican Republic through the Leadership Development Complex, positioned as a place where emerging leaders can be equipped and then sent back into their communities as disciple-makers.
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Church of ChristLipscomb UniversityLipscomb University is a private Christian liberal arts institution in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 1891, offering…Lipscomb University
Lipscomb University — Organization Profile Lipscomb University is a private Christian liberal arts institution based in Nashville, Tennessee, with its main campus at One University Park Drive in Nashville. Founded in 1891 by David Lipscomb and James A. Harding, the…
Lipscomb University — Organization Profile Lipscomb University is a private Christian liberal arts institution based in Nashville, Tennessee, with its main campus at One University Park Drive in Nashville. Founded in 1891 by David Lipscomb and James A. Harding, the university was established to help students pursue academic preparation alongside the study of Scripture, a founding vision the school says continues to shape its work today. The university states its mission is to prepare learners for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and transformative education, integrating faith and practice with academic excellence in the classroom and through service to the church and the larger community. As a faith-based university, Lipscomb emphasizes student formation that includes intellectual development, professional preparation, and spiritual…
Lipscomb University — Organization Profile
Lipscomb University is a private Christian liberal arts institution based in Nashville, Tennessee, with its main campus at One University Park Drive in Nashville. Founded in 1891 by David Lipscomb and James A. Harding, the university was established to help students pursue academic preparation alongside the study of Scripture, a founding vision the school says continues to shape its work today.
The university states its mission is to prepare learners for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and transformative education, integrating faith and practice with academic excellence in the classroom and through service to the church and the larger community. As a faith-based university, Lipscomb emphasizes student formation that includes intellectual development, professional preparation, and spiritual growth within a campus community setting.
Lipscomb offers undergraduate, graduate, and online study options, serving students from Nashville and the broader region, as well as learners who engage from a distance through online programs. The university also highlights the way its location connects students to a major metropolitan job market, with Nashville-area industries and community organizations providing context for internships, clinical experiences, and other applied learning opportunities.
Beyond the main campus, Lipscomb lists several additional locations and initiatives that extend its presence and services. These include the Family Therapy Center in Nashville and Spark, a Nashville-based site that supports engagement with community and professional partners. Lipscomb also notes a Florence, Italy location (a university villa) that serves as a home base for students participating in study abroad experiences.
People can engage with Lipscomb in multiple ways depending on their connection to the institution. Prospective students can explore admissions pathways for undergraduate and graduate study, schedule campus visits, and apply online. Alumni, parents, churches, and community partners can follow campus updates, participate in events, and support the university through charitable giving, including gifts designated to specific priorities through the Office of Advancement.
Lipscomb’s current president is Dr. Candice McQueen, and the university publishes leadership information alongside its mission, history, and campus resources. For the most direct and up-to-date details on programs, visiting, and ways to support the university, Lipscomb’s official website and related university pages provide primary information.
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Independent Christian ChurchCollege Press PublishingCollege Press Publishing Company, based in Joplin, Missouri, has produced Bible-based books and curriculum since 1959,…College Press Publishing
College Press Publishing — Organization Profile College Press Publishing Company is a Christian publishing ministry that develops books and curriculum to help people study Scripture and grow as disciples. According to the organization, it has been serving churches and Christian…
College Press Publishing — Organization Profile College Press Publishing Company is a Christian publishing ministry that develops books and curriculum to help people study Scripture and grow as disciples. According to the organization, it has been serving churches and Christian leaders since 1959, partnering with churches, Bible colleges, and individual Christians to produce Bible-based resources for teaching and spiritual formation. Its catalog includes a range of titles intended for both church settings and personal study. College Press describes its work as centered on providing accessible, Bible-based material for local congregations, with a long-running emphasis on resources that support week-to-week ministry. Their “About” description highlights three core categories that have become a hallmark of the brand: age-specific Sunday school curriculum, doctrinally…
College Press Publishing — Organization Profile
College Press Publishing Company is a Christian publishing ministry that develops books and curriculum to help people study Scripture and grow as disciples. According to the organization, it has been serving churches and Christian leaders since 1959, partnering with churches, Bible colleges, and individual Christians to produce Bible-based resources for teaching and spiritual formation. Its catalog includes a range of titles intended for both church settings and personal study.
College Press describes its work as centered on providing accessible, Bible-based material for local congregations, with a long-running emphasis on resources that support week-to-week ministry. Their “About” description highlights three core categories that have become a hallmark of the brand: age-specific Sunday school curriculum, doctrinally sound Bible commentaries, and engaging devotional books. That mix allows churches to use College Press materials across multiple ministry lanes—from classroom teaching to small groups to individual discipleship.
In addition to publishing and distribution, the organization offers connected resources that support churches as they implement curriculum. For example, College Press hosts curriculum resource links (such as supplemental teaching tools) to help leaders enrich lessons and engage students at different age levels. The site also features a broad online storefront with topical collections (including ministry leadership materials) and periodic highlights of new releases.
College Press also invites authors to submit proposals for publication. The organization states that it is an evangelical Christian publishing house primarily associated with the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, and it provides clear guidance for prospective authors. Their public guidelines outline the kinds of projects they seek—such as Bible studies, biblically based topical studies, apologetics, and historical biographies of Christians—along with procedural steps for submitting an initial query letter and proposal before a manuscript is reviewed.
Beyond print and curriculum publishing, College Press hosts the National Preaching Summit, an ongoing event presented as a time of training and encouragement for preachers. The event listing notes workshops, mentoring sessions, fellowship, and practical instruction aimed at strengthening biblical communication. This gathering complements the organization’s broader purpose by investing in leaders who teach Scripture regularly.
College Press Publishing is based in Joplin, Missouri, and it describes its resources as serving growing Christians worldwide. Churches and individuals can engage by purchasing books or curriculum, using the online resource links for teaching support, recommending materials to ministry teams, or exploring author submission guidelines for those who sense a call to write and publish Bible-based content.
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Independent Christian ChurchGospel Broadcasting MissionGospel Broadcasting Mission creates, translates, and broadcasts Christ-centered biblical content through radio, streaming, and The Christians…Gospel Broadcasting Mission
Gospel Broadcasting Mission — Organization Profile Gospel Broadcasting Mission, also known as GBM, is a Christian broadcasting ministry based in Onalaska, Wisconsin. The organization is dedicated to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible through…
Gospel Broadcasting Mission — Organization Profile Gospel Broadcasting Mission, also known as GBM, is a Christian broadcasting ministry based in Onalaska, Wisconsin. The organization is dedicated to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible through radio and the Internet. Its public theme is “Until all have heard,” with a focus on broadcasting biblical content to people in spiritually dark, remote, and hard-to-reach areas. The organization’s core focus is creating, producing, translating, and broadcasting Christ-centered biblical content for unreached and least-reached people. Gospel Broadcasting Mission states that its mission is to introduce Christ to those who have never heard his name, offering salvation through him and bringing glory to God. The ministry also emphasizes hope, love,…
Gospel Broadcasting Mission — Organization Profile
Gospel Broadcasting Mission, also known as GBM, is a Christian broadcasting ministry based in Onalaska, Wisconsin. The organization is dedicated to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible through radio and the Internet. Its public theme is “Until all have heard,” with a focus on broadcasting biblical content to people in spiritually dark, remote, and hard-to-reach areas.
The organization’s core focus is creating, producing, translating, and broadcasting Christ-centered biblical content for unreached and least-reached people. Gospel Broadcasting Mission states that its mission is to introduce Christ to those who have never heard his name, offering salvation through him and bringing glory to God. The ministry also emphasizes hope, love, transformation, truth, and light through gospel-centered broadcasts.
Gospel Broadcasting Mission serves globally, with special emphasis on Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and other unreached regions. It also serves listeners across the United States through The Christians Hour, its stateside broadcast ministry. GBM states that its content is broadcast globally each day in 11 languages through shortwave, AM, and FM radio, while The Christians Hour airs on affiliates around the country and streams online.
The ministry operates through multiple broadcasting channels, including radio, digital streaming, podcasting, program downloads, and archived messages. Its broadcasts include The Christians Hour, which produces 15-minute and 30-minute gospel-centered programs. GBM also distributes radios in least-reached regions so people can access broadcasts where other forms of communication may be limited or unavailable.
A distinctive part of Gospel Broadcasting Mission’s work is using radio and digital media to cross borders, barriers, and boundaries for gospel access. The ministry traces its history to 1952 and continues to focus on remote places where people may have little or no access to the message of Jesus. Its Vision 2026 initiative seeks to broadcast the gospel to five new unreached people groups through radio and to establish teams that can produce broadcasts and connect with listeners.
People can engage with Gospel Broadcasting Mission by praying, giving online, donating by mail, receiving ministry updates, listening to The Christians Hour, sharing programs, or supporting Vision 2026. The ministry also accepts vehicle donations and planned gifts. Churches and individuals can use GBM’s broadcast links, program archive, streaming platforms, and newsletter to stay connected with its gospel broadcasting work.
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Church of ChristChristian City, Inc.Christian City serves children, families, youth, and older adults in Georgia through residential care, foster and…Christian City, Inc.
Christian City, Inc. — Organization Profile Christian City, Inc. is a nonprofit ministry serving children, families, youth, and older adults through housing, care, and crisis intervention. Its stated mission is to extend Christ’s call to love your neighbor through housing,…
Christian City, Inc. — Organization Profile Christian City, Inc. is a nonprofit ministry serving children, families, youth, and older adults through housing, care, and crisis intervention. Its stated mission is to extend Christ’s call to love your neighbor through housing, healthcare, crisis intervention, and building community for children, youth, families, and senior adults. The organization was founded in 1965 when area Christian churches helped establish its first cottage as a refuge for children needing a loving home. Christian City is based in Union City, Georgia, on a 500-acre campus in south metro Atlanta, about 15 minutes south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The organization serves people across the greater Atlanta region and Georgia, including children experiencing trauma or crisis, youth…
Christian City, Inc. — Organization Profile
Christian City, Inc. is a nonprofit ministry serving children, families, youth, and older adults through housing, care, and crisis intervention. Its stated mission is to extend Christ’s call to love your neighbor through housing, healthcare, crisis intervention, and building community for children, youth, families, and senior adults. The organization was founded in 1965 when area Christian churches helped establish its first cottage as a refuge for children needing a loving home.
Christian City is based in Union City, Georgia, on a 500-acre campus in south metro Atlanta, about 15 minutes south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The organization serves people across the greater Atlanta region and Georgia, including children experiencing trauma or crisis, youth aging out of foster care, runaway or homeless youth, foster and adoptive families, working families facing instability, and seniors seeking affordable community living.
The organization’s children and family ministries include Children’s Village, Thrive, Safe Place, Crossroads Foster Care & Adoption, and Healthy Families. These programs provide residential care for children ages 5–17, transitional living for young adults ages 18–24, emergency help for runaway or homeless youth, foster and adoption support, and family stabilization resources. Christian City’s materials describe these services as evidence-based programs intended to help children and families move toward safety, stability, and hopeful futures.
Christian City also provides senior living through active senior patio homes on its campus. Its senior living model includes life-lease patio homes for adults age 65 and over, along with maintenance, on-campus shuttle service, recreational programming, pastoral care, walking paths, an indoor pool, a strengthening center, community activities, and 24-hour campus patrol. The organization states that it is open to all people regardless of belief, while its Christian faith informs its service to children, widows, people in poverty, and neighbors in need.
The ministry operates through a combination of professional staff, board governance, church partnerships, volunteers, donors, and community supporters. Christian City also runs Graceland Thrift Store and offers ways for churches, civic groups, families, teens, and individuals to serve through special events, volunteer projects, church partnerships, tutoring, host family opportunities, and other campus-based support.
People can engage with Christian City by giving financially, volunteering, becoming a church partner, supporting Graceland Thrift Store, exploring foster or adoptive parenting through Crossroads, requesting help through Children & Family Programs, considering senior living options, attending special events, or contacting the organization about current needs. Donations may be made online, and general inquiries may be directed to the administrative offices in Union City.
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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,…
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, 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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Church Planting OrganizationThe Christian Evangelizing Association of KansasThe Christian Evangelizing Association of Kansas is a statewide church-planting ministry that helps start and strengthen…The Christian Evangelizing Association of Kansas
The Christian Evangelizing Association of Kansas — Organization Profile The Christian Evangelizing Association of Kansas, often identified as CEA Kansas, is a church-planting ministry focused on helping start and strengthen congregations across the state. On its website, the organization describes…
The Christian Evangelizing Association of Kansas — Organization Profile The Christian Evangelizing Association of Kansas, often identified as CEA Kansas, is a church-planting ministry focused on helping start and strengthen congregations across the state. On its website, the organization describes its work in terms of planting churches for the glory of God and the good of communities and transforming Kansas one church at a time. Its mission page says the association believes every person in Kansas should have access to a viable community of faith expressed in the New Testament, and it frames its work around both establishing new churches and supporting existing ones. CEA Kansas is based in Kansas and directs its efforts across the entire state of Kansas.…
The Christian Evangelizing Association of Kansas — Organization Profile
The Christian Evangelizing Association of Kansas, often identified as CEA Kansas, is a church-planting ministry focused on helping start and strengthen congregations across the state. On its website, the organization describes its work in terms of planting churches for the glory of God and the good of communities and transforming Kansas one church at a time. Its mission page says the association believes every person in Kansas should have access to a viable community of faith expressed in the New Testament, and it frames its work around both establishing new churches and supporting existing ones.
CEA Kansas is based in Kansas and directs its efforts across the entire state of Kansas. The organization’s public materials emphasize statewide partnership, encouraging churches, individuals, and church-planting networks to work together in strengthening congregations and expanding gospel presence in local communities. Rather than serving only one city or region, the association presents itself as a networked ministry designed to help identify opportunities for new churches in communities throughout Kansas and to support those efforts over time.
According to its mission page, the organization has roots going back to the 1950s and says the movement that became the CEA formally took shape in 1965. It states that more than 40 churches have been started in Kansas through these efforts. The site explains that its site selection and church planter committees identify locations that would benefit from a Christian church and evaluate individuals who may plant and establish those congregations. CEA Kansas also says it provides start-up funds, a management team, and a salary for three years for the starting pastor, showing that its model combines assessment, financial support, leadership oversight, and ongoing partnership rather than simply offering one-time grants.
The association also maintains a current church plants page that highlights congregations connected to its work, including Impact Christian Church in Independence, Harvest Christian Church in Winfield, and The District Church in Wichita. Those listings help illustrate how the ministry operates in practice: supporting church plants in specific Kansas communities and publicly connecting visitors to those congregations. The executive board page further explains that the executive director’s work includes maintaining relationships with contributors, raising support, recruiting and assisting church planters, and building partnerships with churches and networks to make the association more effective in planting and supporting churches.
People can engage with the Christian Evangelizing Association of Kansas in several practical ways. The organization invites supporters to get involved, donate, and make contact through its website. Its donation page includes both an online giving option and a mailing address for offline gifts, while its contact page provides a public form for inquiries. For churches, donors, and prospective partners, CEA Kansas presents itself as a church-planting association serving Kansas communities through partnerships, funding, planter support, and long-term congregational development. Its public-facing message remains centered on starting and strengthening churches across Kansas through collaborative ministry.
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Independent Christian ChurchOutreach InternationalOutreach International is a Missouri-based Christian mission organization that recruits, sends, and supports missionary volunteers and…Outreach International
Outreach International — Organization Profile Outreach International is a Christian missionary sending and support organization that describes itself as a Missionary Motivation Ministry designed to recruit and serve missionary volunteers for overseas work, especially in places unreached with the Gospel…
Outreach International — Organization Profile Outreach International is a Christian missionary sending and support organization that describes itself as a Missionary Motivation Ministry designed to recruit and serve missionary volunteers for overseas work, especially in places unreached with the Gospel of Christ or difficult to enter. Founded in 1977 by Al Hamilton and John O. Schofield, the organization’s stated primary goal is to obey the Great Commission as recorded in Matthew 28:19–20. The ministry is based in Shelbyville, Missouri, and supports mission work in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the United States, and other global fields. Public project listings identify work connected to Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda,…
Outreach International — Organization Profile
Outreach International is a Christian missionary sending and support organization that describes itself as a Missionary Motivation Ministry designed to recruit and serve missionary volunteers for overseas work, especially in places unreached with the Gospel of Christ or difficult to enter. Founded in 1977 by Al Hamilton and John O. Schofield, the organization’s stated primary goal is to obey the Great Commission as recorded in Matthew 28:19–20.
The ministry is based in Shelbyville, Missouri, and supports mission work in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the United States, and other global fields. Public project listings identify work connected to Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, the United States, Zimbabwe, and broader worldwide opportunities.
Outreach International operates as a sending organization for missionary volunteers and mission projects. It helps people explore full-time missions, one-year internships, and field survey opportunities, while also helping missionaries coordinate work through support services and, when appropriate, other organizations. Its ministry areas include teaching, preaching, evangelism, discipleship, Bible translation, church planting, English teaching, medical work, pioneering new fields, and support for people in need.
The organization’s current project listings show a broad network of independent mission efforts and missionaries. Listed ministries include Haiti Active Evangelism, Labors of Love, Refuge of the Pines, Me and My House Outreach, Mexico Missions, Colegio Biblico, the ApMa Project, Pastoral Counseling Ministry, Gateway Community Development Initiative, Togo Christian Mission, Uganda East Africa Outreach, Rescue Innocence, Mission Fields Unlimited, Outreach International Tennessee, Designs for Sharpening Leadership, Global Transformation, Forging Ploughshares, Tiny House Ministries, Vision Venezuela, Ministry of Encouragement, and Outreach International Zimbabwe.
Outreach International’s giving model depends on direct support from churches and individuals. The ministry states that its missionaries and stateside staff are supported by donors, and that gifts may be designated for specific mission projects or sent to the general fund. Supporters may give online, by mail, through bank bill pay, or by contacting the office for help with project account numbers and donation questions.
People can engage with Outreach International by praying for mission workers, giving to mission projects, contacting the organization about service opportunities, supporting missionary families, subscribing to updates, or exploring internships and full-time missionary service. Its distinct contribution is helping Christians move from mission interest to mission service through recruiting, sending, support, consulting, and project coordination for Gospel work around the world.
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Independent Christian ChurchHaitian Christian OutreachHaitian Christian Outreach partners with Haitian Christians through church planting, education, health care, and community development…Haitian Christian Outreach
Haitian Christian Outreach — Organization Profile Haitian Christian Outreach, also known as HCO, is a Christian mission organization based in Kokomo, Indiana, with ministry work in Haiti. The organization describes its work with the phrase “doing something in Haiti that…
Haitian Christian Outreach — Organization Profile Haitian Christian Outreach, also known as HCO, is a Christian mission organization based in Kokomo, Indiana, with ministry work in Haiti. The organization describes its work with the phrase “doing something in Haiti that will last,” and its mission centers on partnering with Haitian Christians to transform a culture for Christ through church planting, education, health care, and community development. The organization’s core focus is equipping, empowering, and encouraging Haitian leaders and communities for lasting gospel-centered transformation. HCO’s ministry model emphasizes local leadership, discipleship, and long-term investment rather than short-term projects alone. Its church planting work mentors and disciples Haitian leaders, strengthens existing church leadership, and prepares leaders for future church plants. Haitian Christian…
Haitian Christian Outreach — Organization Profile
Haitian Christian Outreach, also known as HCO, is a Christian mission organization based in Kokomo, Indiana, with ministry work in Haiti. The organization describes its work with the phrase “doing something in Haiti that will last,” and its mission centers on partnering with Haitian Christians to transform a culture for Christ through church planting, education, health care, and community development.
The organization’s core focus is equipping, empowering, and encouraging Haitian leaders and communities for lasting gospel-centered transformation. HCO’s ministry model emphasizes local leadership, discipleship, and long-term investment rather than short-term projects alone. Its church planting work mentors and disciples Haitian leaders, strengthens existing church leadership, and prepares leaders for future church plants.
Haitian Christian Outreach serves communities across Haiti, including work connected to Peredo, Belle Anse, Cyvadier, Port-au-Prince, Grand Bois, Kapotyer, Seguin, and Terre-Neuve. Its churches are known as Emmanuel Christian Churches, and the organization reports that RoRo and Eline Eustache have planted eight Emmanuel Christian Churches led by Haitian pastors. These churches provide a spiritual foundation for broader ministry in local communities.
The organization operates through four main ministry areas. Church planting supports Haitian pastors and local congregations. Education includes six Emmanuel Christian Schools serving more than 1,600 students from preschool through secondary school with academic instruction, spiritual guidance, and meals. Health care is centered on Peredo Community Hospital, which provides quality medical care in southeast Haiti through services such as emergency care, surgery, general medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, urology, pediatrics, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, pharmacy, and basic labs.
A distinctive part of Haitian Christian Outreach’s work is integrating evangelism, Haitian-led leadership development, education, medical care, and community development into one long-term ministry strategy. Its community development work includes clean water projects, disaster relief, economic development, rabbit-raising projects, and sports evangelism that mentors children and teens in leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
People can engage with Haitian Christian Outreach by praying, giving, supporting classroom sponsorship, fundraising, hosting a Classroom Sponsorship Day, hosting a Christmas Giving Tree, applying for internships, following ministry updates, or donating to specific ministry areas. Churches and individuals can also support HCO’s work through financial gifts, prayer partnership, and ongoing encouragement for Haitian pastors, teachers, medical staff, students, and community leaders.
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Independent Christian 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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Independent Christian ChurchHope for the BalkansHope for the Balkans equips churches and pastors in Bulgaria and the Balkans through discipleship, mission…Hope for the Balkans
Hope for the Balkans — Organization Profile Hope for the Balkans Mission Network is a Christian ministry focused on equipping, empowering, and training God’s people in Bulgaria and the Balkans to reach their generation for Jesus Christ. The ministry states…
Hope for the Balkans — Organization Profile Hope for the Balkans Mission Network is a Christian ministry focused on equipping, empowering, and training God’s people in Bulgaria and the Balkans to reach their generation for Jesus Christ. The ministry states that it exists to lead people to God, establish them in the faith, and equip them for ministry by pouring into their lives, motivating them, and facilitating reproduction into multiple generations of disciples of Christ. The organization’s core focus is producing global Christians and expository preachers through discipleship, mission mobilization, church partnerships, and pastoral training. Hope for the Balkans seeks to serve as a bridge between churches in the United States and churches in Bulgaria so the body of Christ…
Hope for the Balkans — Organization Profile
Hope for the Balkans Mission Network is a Christian ministry focused on equipping, empowering, and training God’s people in Bulgaria and the Balkans to reach their generation for Jesus Christ. The ministry states that it exists to lead people to God, establish them in the faith, and equip them for ministry by pouring into their lives, motivating them, and facilitating reproduction into multiple generations of disciples of Christ.
The organization’s core focus is producing global Christians and expository preachers through discipleship, mission mobilization, church partnerships, and pastoral training. Hope for the Balkans seeks to serve as a bridge between churches in the United States and churches in Bulgaria so the body of Christ can work together for gospel expansion in the region.
Hope for the Balkans serves Bulgaria, with ministry vision extending into the Balkans and Europe. Its public materials identify ministry activity in Bulgarian cities such as Sofia, Burgas, Plovdiv, Shumen, Ruse, Karlovo, Sliven, Pleven, Varna, Karnobat, Kazanlak, and Veliko Tarnovo. The ministry also describes the evangelical church in Bulgaria as a small minority within a wider religious and cultural context shaped by Orthodox and Muslim communities.
The ministry operates through several connected areas, including the Kairos Course, Training for Trainers, church mobilization, discipleship multiplication, internet ministry, and partnerships with mission organizations. The Kairos Course is used to mobilize believers and churches for God’s global mission, with a focus on unreached and least-reached people groups. Hope for the Balkans reports launching the Kairos Course in Bulgaria in 2013 and continuing to conduct courses in multiple Bulgarian cities.
A distinctive part of Hope for the Balkans’ approach is equipping Bulgarian pastors and pastor-trainers to faithfully study, teach, and preach God’s Word. Its Training for Trainers program emphasizes expository preaching, hermeneutical principles, interactive workshops, practice preaching, mentoring, and multiplication through the 2 Timothy 2:2 model. The ministry describes this work as bringing Bible training to pastors who may not be able to attend seminary.
People can engage with Hope for the Balkans by praying, giving, joining the sending team, partnering through churches, supporting Kairos and Training for Trainers work, or contacting the ministry directly. Donations are received online through New Life International or by check designated for “Bulgaria Ministry” or “BG-01.” The ministry also lists mission partners such as New Life International, Simply Mobilizing, WordPartners, and IDES.
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Church of ChristCrowley’s Ridge CollegeCrowley’s Ridge College (CRC) is a Christ-centered liberal arts college in Paragould, Arkansas, offering Associate and…Crowley’s Ridge College
Crowley’s Ridge College — Organization Profile Crowley’s Ridge College (CRC) is a private Christian, coeducational liberal arts college that offers Associate and Bachelor degrees in a Christ-centered learning environment. The college describes itself as church-affiliated (Churches of Christ) but autonomous,…
Crowley’s Ridge College — Organization Profile Crowley’s Ridge College (CRC) is a private Christian, coeducational liberal arts college that offers Associate and Bachelor degrees in a Christ-centered learning environment. The college describes itself as church-affiliated (Churches of Christ) but autonomous, welcoming students of all religious backgrounds while maintaining a campus culture shaped by Christian convictions and spiritual formation. CRC emphasizes the integration of scholarship, critical thinking, service, and the spiritual dimension of life, supported by small class sizes and a philosophy of open enrollment. CRC is based in Paragould, Arkansas, serving students from Northeastern Arkansas and the surrounding region. The campus location supports a mix of residential and commuter students, including both traditional and non-traditional learners. Academically, CRC organizes its…
Crowley’s Ridge College — Organization Profile
Crowley’s Ridge College (CRC) is a private Christian, coeducational liberal arts college that offers Associate and Bachelor degrees in a Christ-centered learning environment. The college describes itself as church-affiliated (Churches of Christ) but autonomous, welcoming students of all religious backgrounds while maintaining a campus culture shaped by Christian convictions and spiritual formation. CRC emphasizes the integration of scholarship, critical thinking, service, and the spiritual dimension of life, supported by small class sizes and a philosophy of open enrollment.
CRC is based in Paragould, Arkansas, serving students from Northeastern Arkansas and the surrounding region. The campus location supports a mix of residential and commuter students, including both traditional and non-traditional learners. Academically, CRC organizes its degree offerings across four primary divisions—Arts and Sciences, Biblical Studies, Business & Technology, and Teacher Education—providing pathways for students preparing for ministry, education, business, and other fields.
A key expression of CRC’s mission is its Biblical Studies programming. The college’s Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies is designed to promote both academic and spiritual growth, equipping students to serve as spiritual leaders in church and community settings. Within the major, students can pursue concentrations such as Christian Leadership and Management and Youth and Family Ministry, and the division also offers minors that strengthen students’ biblical foundations alongside other majors.
CRC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), reflecting the institution’s stated commitment to recognized standards in higher education. The college also notes additional affiliations and approvals tied to distance education oversight and teacher education recognition within Arkansas, supporting its work across multiple academic areas while remaining rooted in its Christian identity and Churches of Christ heritage.
Student life at CRC includes opportunities beyond the classroom, including athletics through the Crowley’s Ridge Pioneers. The college’s history highlights a long-standing athletics presence, with participation in intercollegiate competition and a range of men’s and women’s sports programs. Alongside campus life and academics, CRC also hosts ministry-focused events and initiatives, including Bible lectureship activity connected to its Biblical Studies division.
People can engage with Crowley’s Ridge College in several ways: prospective students can request information, schedule a visit, and apply; churches and individuals can partner through giving initiatives that support student needs and campus priorities; and alumni can stay connected through college updates and opportunities to invest in future students. CRC’s stated direction includes strengthening programs, student support, and facilities while continuing its core purpose of providing Christian higher education in Northeastern Arkansas.
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Independent Christian ChurchFlights for ChristFlights for Christ provides aviation transportation, mercy flights, and humanitarian support for missionaries, mission organizations, and…Flights for Christ
Flights for Christ — Organization Profile Flights for Christ is a Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The organization is dedicated to providing spiritual and material support to missionaries, missionary families, and missions through aviation transportation, mercy…
Flights for Christ — Organization Profile Flights for Christ is a Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The organization is dedicated to providing spiritual and material support to missionaries, missionary families, and missions through aviation transportation, mercy flights, and humanitarian services. Its work uses aircraft and aviation logistics to help move supplies, people, and basic necessities where they are needed. The organization’s core focus is providing aviation transportation for missionaries, mission organizations, and people facing urgent practical needs. Flights for Christ describes its support as both spiritual and material, with aviation serving as a ministry tool. Its public mission information emphasizes transportation for missionaries, humanitarian support, and flights connected with medical needs, family crises, and disaster-related assistance.…
Flights for Christ — Organization Profile
Flights for Christ is a Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The organization is dedicated to providing spiritual and material support to missionaries, missionary families, and missions through aviation transportation, mercy flights, and humanitarian services. Its work uses aircraft and aviation logistics to help move supplies, people, and basic necessities where they are needed.
The organization’s core focus is providing aviation transportation for missionaries, mission organizations, and people facing urgent practical needs. Flights for Christ describes its support as both spiritual and material, with aviation serving as a ministry tool. Its public mission information emphasizes transportation for missionaries, humanitarian support, and flights connected with medical needs, family crises, and disaster-related assistance.
Flights for Christ serves from Mount Vernon, Illinois, with work connected to both the United States and Haiti. Since 2012, the organization has partnered with several mission organizations in Haiti by helping transport needed supplies. It has also assisted with compassion flights within the United States, including non-emergency medical patients and relocations. The International Association of Missionary Aviation describes the ministry’s work as domestic compassion flights and Haitian missionary support.
The organization operates through practical flight-based service rather than a large public program structure. Its work includes transporting supplies to missionaries, moving basic necessities to victims of natural disasters, and helping transport people with medical needs or family crises. Public nonprofit directory information describes Flights for Christ’s program areas in these same categories, with an emphasis on aviation transportation to missionaries and humanitarian needs.
A distinctive part of Flights for Christ’s ministry is using aviation to connect Christian mission support, humanitarian response, and compassion transportation. The organization’s public materials point to a flexible model: flights may support missionaries serving in Haiti, help people in the United States with non-emergency medical or relocation needs, or move supplies connected with disaster response. This allows the ministry to serve both mission partners and individuals facing difficult circumstances.
People can engage with Flights for Christ by contacting the organization directly, following its flight activity through its Facebook page, or supporting its aviation-based mission work. The organization’s website directs visitors to Facebook for current updates and ongoing activity. Supporters, churches, and mission partners can use the listed email address and mailing address to make contact about needs, partnership, or support.
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Church of ChristMarjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and TechnologyMarjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology is a Christian higher education institution in Aba,…Marjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology
Marjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology — Organization Profile Marjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology (often called MBash College) is a Christian higher education institution in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, focused on training mid-level health and…
Marjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology — Organization Profile Marjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology (often called MBash College) is a Christian higher education institution in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, focused on training mid-level health and allied professionals through programs that blend classroom instruction with hands-on learning. The college is affiliated with the Marjorie Bash Foundation and the Churches of Christ, and it states that it does not discriminate on the basis of religion, ethnicity, or similar categories. The college’s mission centers on accessible, innovative, community-oriented, and technology-driven education that leads to fulfilling careers and lifelong learning. Its stated vision emphasizes Christian principles alongside research and economic sustainability, reflecting a model that aims to serve local…
Marjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology — Organization Profile
Marjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology (often called MBash College) is a Christian higher education institution in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, focused on training mid-level health and allied professionals through programs that blend classroom instruction with hands-on learning. The college is affiliated with the Marjorie Bash Foundation and the Churches of Christ, and it states that it does not discriminate on the basis of religion, ethnicity, or similar categories.
The college’s mission centers on accessible, innovative, community-oriented, and technology-driven education that leads to fulfilling careers and lifelong learning. Its stated vision emphasizes Christian principles alongside research and economic sustainability, reflecting a model that aims to serve local and regional community needs within Nigeria’s health system. The school also notes that its curriculum and delivery are designed to be comparable to North American community college approaches, particularly in applied, skills-based learning.
MBash College organizes learning around practical health-science pathways. Its published academic programs include Medical Laboratory Technician, Community Health, Health Information Management (HIM), Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician), Biomedical Engineering & Solar Technology (BMET), Health/Continuing Care Assistant, Surgical/Theater Technology, and Clinical Pastoral (Hospital Chaplaincy) Education (CPE). In addition to these programs, the Division of Continuing Education offers certificate-focused training intended to meet professional development needs for individuals and organizations, including offerings such as emergency first aid/CPR and cancer-control training initiatives.
In its public information, MBash College also highlights service-oriented operations that support the community and reinforce the school’s applied-learning emphasis. These include STEM on Wheels, which brings STEM education to rural schools, and health-related initiatives such as cancer screening and patient navigation. The college also lists practical support services such as medical instrument sterilization, a public library, research consultancy, and commercial laundry—features that can serve both learning environments and community partners.
Engagement pathways vary by audience. Prospective students can apply through the school’s online application portal and consult the academic calendar for session timelines. Community members and organizations can connect through continuing education offerings and college services. Those who want to support the broader work connected with the Marjorie Bash Foundation can give through the foundation’s donation portal, which is linked from the college site.
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EducationELICELIC equips professional educators to work overseas through English teaching, cross-cultural relationships, team-based service, and educational…ELIC
ELIC — Organization Profile ELIC is an educational organization that equips and sends professional educators to work overseas through English education. The organization focuses on helping like-minded educators live with purpose overseas by teaching English, building relationships, and serving on…
ELIC — Organization Profile ELIC is an educational organization that equips and sends professional educators to work overseas through English education. The organization focuses on helping like-minded educators live with purpose overseas by teaching English, building relationships, and serving on teams in hard-to-access places. Its work connects professional classroom service with long-term relational presence among students, colleagues, neighbors, and local communities. ELIC is based in Fort Collins, Colorado, with additional offices in Langley, British Columbia, Canada, and Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Its educators serve across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, China, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Mongolia, Morocco, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. ELIC began sending teachers to China in 1982 and now offers teaching opportunities in universities, K–12…
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ELIC is an educational organization that equips and sends professional educators to work overseas through English education. The organization focuses on helping like-minded educators live with purpose overseas by teaching English, building relationships, and serving on teams in hard-to-access places. Its work connects professional classroom service with long-term relational presence among students, colleagues, neighbors, and local communities.
ELIC is based in Fort Collins, Colorado, with additional offices in Langley, British Columbia, Canada, and Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Its educators serve across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, China, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Mongolia, Morocco, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. ELIC began sending teachers to China in 1982 and now offers teaching opportunities in universities, K–12 schools, language centers, community centers, and teacher-training settings.
The organization’s core focus is English education as a pathway for meaningful global service, cultural engagement, and relationship-building. ELIC works through partnerships with governments and educational institutions, placing professional educators in settings where English instruction is needed and where teachers can serve with excellence, humility, and cultural sensitivity. Teachers may serve for a few weeks, nine months, or one year or longer.
ELIC’s programs include short-term Engage opportunities, the Global Ambassador Program, and longer-term Legacy teaching placements. Engage provides team-based summer teaching opportunities for people serving two to eight weeks. The Global Ambassador Program is a nine-month mentorship and cross-cultural development program in locations such as Thailand, Tunisia, and Uzbekistan. Legacy is ELIC’s one-year-or-longer teaching program for university campuses, K–12 schools, and language centers.
The organization also provides substantial support for educators before, during, and after overseas service. ELIC’s process includes inquiry, application, interview, preparation, pre-departure training, support development, team placement, and ongoing care while overseas. Services include orientation, health and safety assistance, visa and travel guidance, personal support, insurance, financial advising, newsletter support, alumni care, and team-based field leadership.
People can engage with ELIC by applying to work overseas as professional educators, exploring short-term or long-term teaching opportunities, joining the Global Ambassador Program, giving financially, inviting ELIC’s president or team members to speak, reading Field Notes, connecting with alumni resources, or contacting the organization for more information. ELIC also offers career opportunities for people interested in North American office support and mobilization work.
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Independent Christian ChurchOne Mission SocietyOne Mission Society is a global Christian mission organization multiplying disciples, churches, leaders, and missionaries through…One Mission Society
One Mission Society — Organization Profile One Mission Society, also known as OMS, is a global Christian mission organization focused on multiplying disciples, churches, leaders, and missionaries through evangelism, discipleship, church planting, and missionary mobilization. Founded in 1901 as The…
One Mission Society — Organization Profile One Mission Society, also known as OMS, is a global Christian mission organization focused on multiplying disciples, churches, leaders, and missionaries through evangelism, discipleship, church planting, and missionary mobilization. Founded in 1901 as The Oriental Missionary Society, OMS began in Japan through the work of Charles and Lettie Cowman, Ernest and Julia Kilbourne, and Japanese evangelist Juji Nakada. The organization is based in Greenwood, Indiana, and serves in more than 85 countries through missionaries, national workers, volunteers, church partners, and global ministries. OMS describes its work as “engaging the one to reach the many,” with an emphasis on training a nation’s sons and daughters to reach their own people for Christ and then partner…
One Mission Society — Organization Profile
One Mission Society, also known as OMS, is a global Christian mission organization focused on multiplying disciples, churches, leaders, and missionaries through evangelism, discipleship, church planting, and missionary mobilization. Founded in 1901 as The Oriental Missionary Society, OMS began in Japan through the work of Charles and Lettie Cowman, Ernest and Julia Kilbourne, and Japanese evangelist Juji Nakada.
The organization is based in Greenwood, Indiana, and serves in more than 85 countries through missionaries, national workers, volunteers, church partners, and global ministries. OMS describes its work as “engaging the one to reach the many,” with an emphasis on training a nation’s sons and daughters to reach their own people for Christ and then partner in reaching others.
OMS operates through a multiplication strategy. Its public materials describe four central areas: multiplying disciples through evangelism and relationships, multiplying churches through church planting, multiplying leaders through training methods such as Train & Multiply, Seed Sowers, and New Village Church Planting, and multiplying missionaries through mobilization efforts such as the 125 by 125 initiative. This strategy reflects the organization’s focus on locally rooted Christian witness that develops indigenous leaders and churches.
The organization’s ministries include long-term, mid-term, short-term, and internship opportunities, along with Embark, a 1- to 12-month cross-cultural mission experience primarily for college-aged young adults. OMS also supports church partners, global projects, prayer resources, missionary sending, theological education, community ministries, and field opportunities in regions such as Africa, Asia-Oceania, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and North America.
OMS also participates in broader collaborative efforts, including Billion.Global, a network launched from the vision of former OMS president Bob Fetherlin. Its public resources include Outreach magazine, the Global Impact Report, prayer guides, One Mission Radio archives, missionary stories, and opportunities to support missionaries and projects. These resources help churches and individuals stay connected with the mission’s work across different countries and ministry contexts.
People can engage with One Mission Society by praying, giving, supporting missionaries, giving to projects, applying for mission service, exploring internships, connecting with a missions coach, inviting OMS to speak, or partnering as a church. Its distinct contribution is a long-standing interdenominational mission movement that equips local believers and cross-cultural workers to form Christ-centered communities around the world.
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Independent Christian ChurchLenna’s Ladybugs llcLenna’s Ladybugs LLC mobilizes volunteers and mission partners to make and send clothing packages for children…Lenna’s Ladybugs llc
Lenna’s Ladybugs LLC — Organization Profile Lenna’s Ladybugs LLC is a Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Canton, Ohio, with public nonprofit listings also identifying the organization in North Canton, Ohio. The ministry is dedicated to clothing children around the…
Lenna’s Ladybugs LLC — Organization Profile Lenna’s Ladybugs LLC is a Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Canton, Ohio, with public nonprofit listings also identifying the organization in North Canton, Ohio. The ministry is dedicated to clothing children around the world and uses the phrase “Clothing God’s Kids Around the World” to describe its work. The organization’s core focus is making and sending clothing packages for children through Christian missions and ministry partners around the world. Lenna’s Ladybugs began in October 2012 after the death of Lenna Moser, who had developed a heart for children in Haiti during a previous visit. In her memory, a small group Bible study began making T-shirt dresses for girls in Haiti, and the ministry…
Lenna’s Ladybugs LLC — Organization Profile
Lenna’s Ladybugs LLC is a Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Canton, Ohio, with public nonprofit listings also identifying the organization in North Canton, Ohio. The ministry is dedicated to clothing children around the world and uses the phrase “Clothing God’s Kids Around the World” to describe its work.
The organization’s core focus is making and sending clothing packages for children through Christian missions and ministry partners around the world. Lenna’s Ladybugs began in October 2012 after the death of Lenna Moser, who had developed a heart for children in Haiti during a previous visit. In her memory, a small group Bible study began making T-shirt dresses for girls in Haiti, and the ministry later expanded to boys’ clothing packages and other supplies.
Lenna’s Ladybugs serves children globally through mission partners, with public materials identifying work in Haiti, Honduras, Zimbabwe, South Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mexico, the Philippines, Burkina Faso, the Dominican Republic, and Ukraine. As of November 2024, the organization reported sending more than 30,687 total packages through more than 29 mission partners in 22 countries, with help from more than 800 volunteers.
The ministry operates through volunteers, sewing groups, donations, and mission partnerships. Girls’ packages have included T-shirt dresses, headbands, barrettes, underwear, head scarves, and purses crocheted from recycled grocery bags for older girls. Boys’ packages began in 2013 and include new shorts or pants, shirts, underwear, and sometimes a toy car when available. Each Ladybug dress includes a small ladybug button sewn onto the left shoulder.
A distinctive part of Lenna’s Ladybugs is mobilizing local volunteers, sewing circles, churches, and monthly sponsors to create practical clothing packages that mission partners can distribute directly to children. The ministry also has a Florida chapter, sewing groups in several states, and an interactive Vacation Bible School program that churches can use to introduce children to the work of helping others.
People can engage with Lenna’s Ladybugs by donating supplies, giving financially, becoming a monthly sponsor, starting a sewing circle, volunteering at work days, helping package clothing, or contacting the ministry. The organization lists ongoing needs such as new girls’ and boys’ T-shirts, boys’ shorts and pants, fabric, buttons, thread, yarn, underwear, barrettes, headbands, gallon-size zip bags, and monetary support.
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Church of ChristLatin American Missions (LAM)Latin American Missions (LAM) is a Valdosta, Georgia-based ministry supporting evangelistic campaigns, medical outreach, benevolence, and…Latin American Missions (LAM)
Latin American Missions (LAM) — Organization Profile Latin American Missions (LAM) is a ministry focused on sharing the salvation found in Jesus Christ across Latin America through evangelistic campaigns and long-term investment in local congregations. The organization describes evangelism as…
Latin American Missions (LAM) — Organization Profile Latin American Missions (LAM) is a ministry focused on sharing the salvation found in Jesus Christ across Latin America through evangelistic campaigns and long-term investment in local congregations. The organization describes evangelism as its passion and works especially in places where the church is weak or non-existent, coordinating teams that partner with local believers for concentrated outreach and follow-up. LAM is based in Valdosta, Georgia, operating as a ministry of the Forrest Park Church of Christ, and it serves Central America, South America, and the Caribbean through a mix of training, campaign-based outreach, and practical support. A central part of LAM’s strategy is strengthening local leadership so that churches can continue growing after…
Latin American Missions (LAM) — Organization Profile
Latin American Missions (LAM) is a ministry focused on sharing the salvation found in Jesus Christ across Latin America through evangelistic campaigns and long-term investment in local congregations. The organization describes evangelism as its passion and works especially in places where the church is weak or non-existent, coordinating teams that partner with local believers for concentrated outreach and follow-up.
LAM is based in Valdosta, Georgia, operating as a ministry of the Forrest Park Church of Christ, and it serves Central America, South America, and the Caribbean through a mix of training, campaign-based outreach, and practical support. A central part of LAM’s strategy is strengthening local leadership so that churches can continue growing after teams return home.
A primary emphasis is Native Preacher Training & Support through the Bible School of the Americas (BSA) in Panama City, Panama. LAM explains that many Christian men in Latin America are seeking training to preach and serve their communities more effectively. Through BSA, students receive preparation and then return to their home countries to nurture congregations and help establish new ones, with ongoing support and scholarships helping sustain that work.
LAM also organizes Medical Missions & Evangelistic Campaigns. These mobile medical clinics are designed to relieve physical ailments while intentionally creating opportunities for spiritual conversations and Bible study. LAM notes that during campaigns, each person who visits the clinic is offered the opportunity to study God’s Word, and that baptisms and new congregations often result from the evangelistic focus combined with compassionate care.
Another distinct effort is YES II, a campaign approach that trains and mobilizes youth groups to share the Word of God in everyday conversations throughout the campaign setting. In addition, LAM carries out benevolence outreach, especially during disasters, by providing familiar staple foods—such as rice, beans, flour, and oil—and working through the local church to distribute supplies. This approach is intended to support local congregations, strengthen credibility in the community, and build relationships that open doors for continued ministry.
People and churches can engage with LAM by registering for campaigns, giving toward ongoing work (including support for BSA students), and participating in focused initiatives like the Skip-A-Meal Challenge, which encourages redirecting the cost of one restaurant meal per month to support student training. LAM also provides resources and newsletters in English and Spanish to help supporters stay connected to current needs, campaigns, and ministry updates.
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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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ConsultingHealthy Churches NetworkHealthy Churches Network is a Phoenix, Arizona-based ministry led by Dean Trune that serves church leaders…Healthy Churches Network
Healthy Churches Network — Organization Profile Healthy Churches Network (HCN) is a ministry organization that helps congregations and Christian leaders pursue church health through coaching, written resources, and seminars. The organization describes its purpose as assisting churches in becoming healthier…
Healthy Churches Network — Organization Profile Healthy Churches Network (HCN) is a ministry organization that helps congregations and Christian leaders pursue church health through coaching, written resources, and seminars. The organization describes its purpose as assisting churches in becoming healthier and building a network where leaders can learn from one another and make a greater impact in their communities. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, HCN serves church leaders around the United States, and its director’s teaching ministry has also included seminars in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, and Thailand. The ministry’s core emphasis is not simply organizational technique, but helping leaders focus on intimacy with Jesus and follow His lead. That spiritual focus shapes HCN’s coaching approach, which centers on prayer,…
Healthy Churches Network — Organization Profile
Healthy Churches Network (HCN) is a ministry organization that helps congregations and Christian leaders pursue church health through coaching, written resources, and seminars. The organization describes its purpose as assisting churches in becoming healthier and building a network where leaders can learn from one another and make a greater impact in their communities. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, HCN serves church leaders around the United States, and its director’s teaching ministry has also included seminars in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, and Thailand.
The ministry’s core emphasis is not simply organizational technique, but helping leaders focus on intimacy with Jesus and follow His lead. That spiritual focus shapes HCN’s coaching approach, which centers on prayer, personal discipleship, and leadership health. The organization presents church health as something that grows out of the spiritual and relational life of leaders, not only from ministry systems. Its stated vision is to connect leaders in ways that strengthen both their churches and their witness in their communities.
Healthy Churches Network operates through a mix of one-on-one and team coaching, teaching events, and practical ministry tools. Its site highlights Christian coaching for leaders and leadership teams, along with a library of books, assessments, downloadable documents, newsletters, webinars, and seminars. These resources include leadership assessments, discipleship and coaching assessments, the PH Meter, and a prayer resource called Heal Our Nation. Together, those tools show a strategy that combines spiritual formation with practical evaluation for pastors, ministry staff, and church leadership teams.
Dean Trune serves as the director of Healthy Churches Network. HCN identifies him as a certified life coach who works with Christian leaders and leadership teams, helping them focus on intimacy with Jesus. The organization’s biographical material also connects his ministry to decades of prayer seminars and teaching in many states and several countries. That background helps explain the network’s strong emphasis on prayer, personal character, and long-term leadership development rather than short-term church growth techniques alone.
People can engage with Healthy Churches Network in several ways. Church leaders can explore coaching, use the available assessments, attend or host seminars, read Dean Trune’s books, or make use of downloadable ministry materials. Supporters can also contribute financially through the organization’s donation page. For churches looking for outside encouragement, spiritual coaching, or practical tools for leadership reflection, HCN presents itself as a resource aimed at healthier leaders, healthier teams, and healthier churches.
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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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Independent Christian ChurchNorthbound FoundationNorthbound Foundation is a Savannah-based nonprofit supporting locally led humanitarian projects that address poverty, community development,…Northbound Foundation
Northbound Foundation — Organization Profile Northbound Foundation is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that works to break cycles of generational poverty by supporting local partners who are already embedded in their communities. The foundation describes its mission as “to see, serve…
Northbound Foundation — Organization Profile Northbound Foundation is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that works to break cycles of generational poverty by supporting local partners who are already embedded in their communities. The foundation describes its mission as “to see, serve and empower the marginalized,” and its vision is “hope, security and visibility for all of God’s people.” Its work combines compassion, development strategy, mission funding, and practical project support. The organization is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, while its work serves communities around the world through global and local partnerships. Northbound describes itself as a globally distributed team that works alongside local implementers rather than replacing them. Its public materials emphasize long-term relationships, cultural humility, and support for communities facing poverty,…
Northbound Foundation — Organization Profile
Northbound Foundation is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that works to break cycles of generational poverty by supporting local partners who are already embedded in their communities. The foundation describes its mission as “to see, serve and empower the marginalized,” and its vision is “hope, security and visibility for all of God’s people.” Its work combines compassion, development strategy, mission funding, and practical project support.
The organization is headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, while its work serves communities around the world through global and local partnerships. Northbound describes itself as a globally distributed team that works alongside local implementers rather than replacing them. Its public materials emphasize long-term relationships, cultural humility, and support for communities facing poverty, instability, injustice, and limited access to opportunity.
Northbound Foundation operates by stewarding development and mission resources to partners that are positioned to meet local needs. Its approach includes building bridges between donors, churches, organizations, community leaders, and local changemakers. The foundation presents its work as both relational and practical, seeking to strengthen capacity, improve sustainability, and support projects that produce lasting community impact.
The organization’s areas of work include Infrastructure & Community Development, Orphan Prevention & Childhood Development, Right to Play, Business Development, Women’s Empowerment, and Organizational Capacity Building. These categories reflect a broad development model that addresses both immediate need and long-term opportunity. Featured projects include Made in Moshi, a business initiative providing skills, jobs, and opportunity in the Moshi community; Furaha Field, a soccer field and safe space for children and women; and Akonda Tailors, a tailoring program connected to business development and student opportunity.
Northbound also emphasizes partnership as a core strategy. Its community partners are described as local changemakers and in-place innovators who help create new paths to prosperity. Its development partners include organizations and churches that want to expand the impact of their giving and service. Northbound states that it applies business practices to localized efforts while emphasizing project self-sufficiency, sustainability, and the human element.
People can engage with Northbound Foundation by giving, becoming a development partner, subscribing for updates, contacting the organization about partnerships, supporting field projects, and sharing its work. The foundation also states that 100 percent of donor-generated funds are allocated to in-the-field work, with overhead and administrative costs managed separately. Its distinct contribution is connecting faith-informed compassion, global partnerships, donor stewardship, and locally led community development for people facing hardship.
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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 ChristSouthwestern Christian CollegeSouthwestern Christian College (SwCC) is a Churches of Christ-affiliated college in Terrell, Texas, founded in 1948,…Southwestern Christian College
Southwestern Christian College (SwCC) — Organization Profile Southwestern Christian College (SwCC) is a private Christian college rooted in the Churches of Christ and based in Terrell, Texas, serving students in North Texas (Dallas–Fort Worth region) and beyond through campus-based education…
Southwestern Christian College (SwCC) — Organization Profile Southwestern Christian College (SwCC) is a private Christian college rooted in the Churches of Christ and based in Terrell, Texas, serving students in North Texas (Dallas–Fort Worth region) and beyond through campus-based education and student life. The college traces its beginnings to 1948, when it opened in Fort Worth as Southern Bible Institute before relocating to Terrell in 1949 and adopting the name Southwestern Christian College. SwCC describes its educational work as a commitment to academic excellence within a Christian framework, emphasizing moral and spiritual values alongside academic development. The college’s stated approach is holistic—aiming to support students’ intellectual growth and personal formation while preparing future leaders to serve in their communities and…
Southwestern Christian College (SwCC) — Organization Profile
Southwestern Christian College (SwCC) is a private Christian college rooted in the Churches of Christ and based in Terrell, Texas, serving students in North Texas (Dallas–Fort Worth region) and beyond through campus-based education and student life. The college traces its beginnings to 1948, when it opened in Fort Worth as Southern Bible Institute before relocating to Terrell in 1949 and adopting the name Southwestern Christian College.
SwCC describes its educational work as a commitment to academic excellence within a Christian framework, emphasizing moral and spiritual values alongside academic development. The college’s stated approach is holistic—aiming to support students’ intellectual growth and personal formation while preparing future leaders to serve in their communities and the wider world.
As an accredited institution, SwCC reports that it is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) to award associate and bachelor-level degrees. The school’s academic and student-success expectations include meeting degree requirements and maintaining standards tied to both academics and character, with student support services and campus resources designed to assist learners from enrollment through graduation.
Student life at SwCC is organized around community involvement as well as classroom learning. The college highlights opportunities such as student organizations and on-campus networking, along with visible campus programs like athletics and the Acappella Chorus. SwCC athletics are described as competing in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 5 at the Division I level, with sports that include women’s volleyball as well as basketball, soccer, and track & field.
SwCC also maintains a public focus on welcoming prospective students and supporters into campus life. Admissions resources outline pathways for freshmen, transfer, and international students, and the college promotes campus visits and events as practical ways to get to know its community. Alumni connection is supported through the Southwestern Christian College National Alumni Association, which coordinates alumni activities and supports the college through charitable and educational undertakings.
People can engage with SwCC in several concrete ways: prospective students can apply and connect with admissions, families and churches can attend campus events, and supporters can contribute through the school’s giving options (including designated funds such as student scholarships and endowment). The college also publishes contact information for direct questions and maintains official social channels used to share updates and community news.
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EducationSummit Christian CollegeSummit Christian College in Gering, Nebraska, is an accredited Christian college offering on-campus and online ministry-focused…Summit Christian College
Summit Christian College — Organization Profile Summit Christian College is a private Christian college that prepares students for ministry and Christian leadership through degree, certificate, and course options in Bible, theology, ministry, Christian leadership, and education. Founded in 1951, the…
Summit Christian College — Organization Profile Summit Christian College is a private Christian college that prepares students for ministry and Christian leadership through degree, certificate, and course options in Bible, theology, ministry, Christian leadership, and education. Founded in 1951, the college offers both on-campus and online study and is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation to grant associate and baccalaureate degrees. Its stated mission is educating leaders for Christian service, and its academic model is built around biblical instruction, spiritual formation, and practical ministry preparation. The college is based in Gering, Nebraska, in Western Nebraska, and serves students from its local region as well as those studying at a distance. Summit says it works in…
Summit Christian College — Organization Profile
Summit Christian College is a private Christian college that prepares students for ministry and Christian leadership through degree, certificate, and course options in Bible, theology, ministry, Christian leadership, and education. Founded in 1951, the college offers both on-campus and online study and is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation to grant associate and baccalaureate degrees. Its stated mission is educating leaders for Christian service, and its academic model is built around biblical instruction, spiritual formation, and practical ministry preparation.
The college is based in Gering, Nebraska, in Western Nebraska, and serves students from its local region as well as those studying at a distance. Summit says it works in collaboration with the church to provide biblical higher education that equips faithful men and women to serve in ministries in the church, on the mission field, and in para-church settings. That focus gives the school a clearly ministry-oriented identity, with programs designed for people preparing for vocational ministry as well as for those pursuing Christian service in other forms.
A distinctive part of Summit’s approach is its Mentored Ministry Program, which integrates academic work with supervised ministry experience. The college describes this program as a hands-on component of its academic work, designed to place students in observable and evaluative ministry settings while they develop through practical service. In addition to for-credit mentored ministry courses, students also participate in Christian Involvement courses. Summit also highlights spiritual growth opportunities and practical ministry training alongside classroom instruction, reflecting its aim to connect theological study with active service.
Summit’s course and program offerings are structured to support a range of learners. The college provides bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, certificates, and individual classes, including audit options and non-degree pathways. Its academics page notes that courses are available through both campus-based and online formats, which broadens access for students who cannot relocate to Nebraska. The school also promotes opportunities such as Summer Camp Teams, where students interested in youth and children’s ministry can gain experience in teaching, preaching, counseling, and small-group leadership while building ministry connections.
People can engage with Summit Christian College in several practical ways. Prospective students can schedule a campus visit, apply for admission, or request transcripts through the college’s public pages. Supporters can contribute through the school’s giving page and participate in events such as the annual Praise Banquet, which benefits the General Fund. Churches and individuals can also connect with the college through its recruitment, admissions, and contact channels. Overall, Summit presents itself as a ministry training college serving the church through biblical higher education and practical preparation for Christian service across Nebraska, the surrounding region, and online learning contexts.
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Independent Christian ChurchTEAM || The Evangelical Alliance MissionTEAM partners with churches to send and support global workers in discipleship, church planting, education, medical…TEAM || The Evangelical Alliance Mission
TEAM || The Evangelical Alliance Mission — Organization Profile TEAM, formally The Evangelical Alliance Mission, is a global Christian missions organization that partners with churches to send workers into cross-cultural ministry. The organization states that it exists to partner with…
TEAM || The Evangelical Alliance Mission — Organization Profile TEAM, formally The Evangelical Alliance Mission, is a global Christian missions organization that partners with churches to send workers into cross-cultural ministry. The organization states that it exists to partner with the global Church in sending disciples who make disciples and establish missional churches for the glory of God. TEAM’s public materials describe its work as focused on making disciples in hard-to-reach places while supporting missionaries, sending churches, prayer partners, and donors. TEAM is headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, with mailing offices in Wheaton, Illinois, and a Canada office in Calgary, Alberta. Its ministry scope is international, with TEAM reporting workers in 40+ countries and more than 130 years of continuous missionary…
TEAM || The Evangelical Alliance Mission — Organization Profile
TEAM, formally The Evangelical Alliance Mission, is a global Christian missions organization that partners with churches to send workers into cross-cultural ministry. The organization states that it exists to partner with the global Church in sending disciples who make disciples and establish missional churches for the glory of God. TEAM’s public materials describe its work as focused on making disciples in hard-to-reach places while supporting missionaries, sending churches, prayer partners, and donors.
TEAM is headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, with mailing offices in Wheaton, Illinois, and a Canada office in Calgary, Alberta. Its ministry scope is international, with TEAM reporting workers in 40+ countries and more than 130 years of continuous missionary sending. The organization serves churches, missionaries, ministry candidates, and communities across many regions through evangelism, discipleship, church planting, education, medical ministry, community development, international church ministry, and member care.
The core of TEAM’s strategy is sending and supporting workers who serve alongside the global Church. TEAM emphasizes that missionary roles are not one-size-fits-all. Its opportunity listings include categories such as Unreached People Groups, Education Ministries, Medical Ministries, Church Planting & Evangelism, International Church Ministries, and TEAMtrek short-term missions. The organization also offers short-term, mid-term, and long-term service pathways for people exploring cross-cultural ministry.
TEAM’s process includes personal missions coaching, application guidance, training, member care, language and cultural preparation, and on-field support. Public materials describe missions coaches who help candidates explore their gifts, interests, and possible ministry settings. TEAM also describes individualized care for missionaries, including pre-departure mentoring, on-field language and cultural education, financial guidance, and support for workers and their families.
A distinctive part of TEAM’s approach is working through local church partnership while keeping church ministry central to every missionary role. TEAM states that wherever its workers serve, the goal is connected to gospel witness and the formation or strengthening of communities of believers. This church-centered approach may take place through traditional pastoral ministry, medical work, education, community development, business, counseling, or other professional and service roles.
People can engage TEAM by applying to serve, connecting with a missions coach, exploring TEAMtrek or other mission opportunities, praying for global workers, supporting missionaries and ministry projects, giving to TEAM, or using TEAM’s church resources to strengthen missions engagement. Churches can also partner with TEAM to mobilize, send, care for, and support disciples who serve in global mission contexts.
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Church of ChristAgape Conference (Little Rock)The AGAPE Conference is a Little Rock, Arkansas-based gathering hosted at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ,…Agape Conference (Little Rock)
The AGAPE Conference — Organization Profile The AGAPE Conference is a churches-of-Christ–connected gathering designed to help Christians grow in Christ-centered love, unity, and bridge-building relationships across lines that often divide churches and communities. Produced by United Voice Worship (UVW), the…
The AGAPE Conference — Organization Profile The AGAPE Conference is a churches-of-Christ–connected gathering designed to help Christians grow in Christ-centered love, unity, and bridge-building relationships across lines that often divide churches and communities. Produced by United Voice Worship (UVW), the conference blends worship and teaching in a setting that aims to help attendees see one another more clearly as family in Christ and to practice faithful, relational discipleship in everyday life. Hosted at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas, the AGAPE Conference draws participants from Arkansas and beyond for a weekend of keynote teaching, breakout sessions, and congregational singing. The program has become known for intentionally bringing together people of different backgrounds and generations in one space…
The AGAPE Conference — Organization Profile
The AGAPE Conference is a churches-of-Christ–connected gathering designed to help Christians grow in Christ-centered love, unity, and bridge-building relationships across lines that often divide churches and communities. Produced by United Voice Worship (UVW), the conference blends worship and teaching in a setting that aims to help attendees see one another more clearly as family in Christ and to practice faithful, relational discipleship in everyday life.
Hosted at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas, the AGAPE Conference draws participants from Arkansas and beyond for a weekend of keynote teaching, breakout sessions, and congregational singing. The program has become known for intentionally bringing together people of different backgrounds and generations in one space for shared worship and honest conversation—especially around unity, discipleship, and the practical challenges of living out the gospel with one another.
A key distinctive is the way the conference connects worship and formation. United Voice Worship is described as a bridge-building a cappella ministry composed of diverse worship pastors and praise leaders from multiple states, with a stated vision of “bridging life together.” In that spirit, AGAPE’s worship gatherings are not only musical moments, but also a lived expression of the conference’s emphasis on celebrating differences while calling one another family in Christ.
AGAPE is also built as an equipping environment, not only a “main stage” experience. Alongside keynote sessions, breakout classes address practical topics meant to serve churches and ministry teams. The conference’s public communications and coverage highlight a recurring emphasis on building unity in Christ across racial and generational divides, and encouraging Christian practices such as confession, repentance, listening, and relationship-building as part of faithful discipleship.
For those who cannot attend in person—or who want to keep learning afterward—the AGAPE Conference maintains an online “Conference Rewind” area with AGAPE recordings, including keynotes, breakouts, and singing. Individuals, small groups, and church leaders can use these recordings as ongoing teaching resources for discipleship, unity conversations, and worship planning. Supporters can also connect with and support the work of United Voice Worship, the ministry that produces the AGAPE Conference.
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Church of ChristCitadel Bible InstituteCitadel Bible Institute (CBI) is a Marietta, Georgia-based, churches-of-Christ–affiliated Bible institute offering tuition-free certificate pathways and…Citadel Bible Institute
Citadel Bible Institute — Organization Profile Citadel Bible Institute (CBI) is a non-profit Bible education and ministry-training program that describes itself as sponsored by, and affiliated with, churches of Christ. CBI is structured as a network of local campuses, each…
Citadel Bible Institute — Organization Profile Citadel Bible Institute (CBI) is a non-profit Bible education and ministry-training program that describes itself as sponsored by, and affiliated with, churches of Christ. CBI is structured as a network of local campuses, each connected to a host congregation and overseen by a local eldership with a campus director responsible for day-to-day operations. This model is designed to keep instruction rooted in congregational life while making biblical training accessible to students in multiple communities. CBI is based in Marietta, Georgia, where its main campus meets at the Piedmont Road Church of Christ. From this hub, the institute serves students across Georgia through its multi-campus footprint and emphasizes accessibility for those who cannot regularly attend…
Citadel Bible Institute — Organization Profile
Citadel Bible Institute (CBI) is a non-profit Bible education and ministry-training program that describes itself as sponsored by, and affiliated with, churches of Christ. CBI is structured as a network of local campuses, each connected to a host congregation and overseen by a local eldership with a campus director responsible for day-to-day operations. This model is designed to keep instruction rooted in congregational life while making biblical training accessible to students in multiple communities.
CBI is based in Marietta, Georgia, where its main campus meets at the Piedmont Road Church of Christ. From this hub, the institute serves students across Georgia through its multi-campus footprint and emphasizes accessibility for those who cannot regularly attend in person. CBI also states that it has students from more than 10 states and several different countries, reflecting an expanding reach beyond its Georgia campuses.
A defining feature of CBI is its cost structure. The institute states that it charges no fees or tuition of any kind, with student costs limited to required class materials such as books or workbooks. This approach lowers barriers for students who want structured Bible education—whether they are preparing for full-time ministry or simply seeking to grow in biblical knowledge and practical church service.
CBI’s curriculum is organized around four certificate pathways: Preaching Certification, Biblical Studies Certification, Church Leadership Certification, and Missions Certification. The institute describes its courses as offered for either 1-hour or 3-hour academic credit, with classroom-hour expectations and alternative equivalencies (such as independent study projects) for satellite campuses that do not run a full in-person semester schedule. In addition to standard courses, CBI offers “short courses” that concentrate instruction into weekend sessions, with options to audit or take the course for credit.
To support students who live far from a campus or who need schedule flexibility, CBI states that most courses are available in-person and live-streamed/recorded, and it maintains a catalog of archived courses administered through the Adairsville campus. CBI also highlights a dedicated pathway for preachers through its Fast Track Preaching Certification, and its Course Offerings page notes a Fast-Track program scheduled to begin in August 2026 at the Marietta campus.
People can engage with CBI by finding a nearby campus, enrolling in classes for credit or audit, participating in short courses, and accessing archived course instruction. Prospective students can start by reviewing campus options and course offerings, then contacting the appropriate campus director or the institute’s main contact line for enrollment details, syllabi, and required materials.
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Church Planting OrganizationWaypoint Church PartnersWaypoint Church Partners serves Christian Churches and Churches of Christ across the Mid-Atlantic, supporting church planting,…Waypoint Church Partners
Waypoint Church Partners — Organization Profile Waypoint Church Partners is a Christian church-support and church-planting ministry that serves churches in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The organization describes its role as partnering with more than 500 Christian Churches…
Waypoint Church Partners — Organization Profile Waypoint Church Partners is a Christian church-support and church-planting ministry that serves churches in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The organization describes its role as partnering with more than 500 Christian Churches and Churches of Christ across Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and portions of adjoining states. With a history spanning more than 80 years, Waypoint Church Partners states that it has helped catalyze and support the planting of more than 150 new churches. In addition to church planting, Waypoint provides coaching, training, and practical resources intended to strengthen existing congregations, develop leaders, and address common ministry challenges churches face in changing communities. Waypoint’s work includes a mix of direct support…
Waypoint Church Partners — Organization Profile
Waypoint Church Partners is a Christian church-support and church-planting ministry that serves churches in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The organization describes its role as partnering with more than 500 Christian Churches and Churches of Christ across Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and portions of adjoining states.
With a history spanning more than 80 years, Waypoint Church Partners states that it has helped catalyze and support the planting of more than 150 new churches. In addition to church planting, Waypoint provides coaching, training, and practical resources intended to strengthen existing congregations, develop leaders, and address common ministry challenges churches face in changing communities.
Waypoint’s work includes a mix of direct support for local churches and scalable training offered through events and digital resources. The organization hosts webinars and learning opportunities (including “Waypoint55” webinars) and publishes content through podcasts and video channels. Waypoint also highlights resources created to encourage and equip ministry leaders, including a podcast for pastors and another focused on ministers’ wives.
A distinctive part of Waypoint’s service offering is hands-on help with facilities and guest readiness. Waypoint describes free or low-cost services such as facility evaluations, first impressions training, “secret shopper” feedback, and consulting for ministry challenges. The organization also lists no-interest loans as a way to help churches make needed improvements or pursue ministry opportunities without taking on traditional debt.
For churches and leaders looking to engage, Waypoint invites involvement through training events, coaching, and giving. Supporters can contribute financially through the organization’s giving options, and churches can connect with staff to explore partnerships, leader care, and resources for planting and revitalization. Waypoint also maintains a record of churches planted over the years and promotes upcoming events designed to serve pastors, elders, and ministry teams across its region.
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Church of ChristTexas International Bible InstituteTexas International Bible Institute (TIBI/IBIT) is a South Houston, Texas-based Churches of Christ training institute offering…Texas International Bible Institute
Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI / IBIT) — Organization Profile Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI)—also known as IBIT in Spanish (Instituto Bíblico Internacional de Texas)—is a Churches of Christ-sponsored Bible training institute based in South Houston, Texas, providing theological and…
Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI / IBIT) — Organization Profile Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI)—also known as IBIT in Spanish (Instituto Bíblico Internacional de Texas)—is a Churches of Christ-sponsored Bible training institute based in South Houston, Texas, providing theological and ministry education for Christian leaders across Latin America and other Spanish-speaking contexts. The school’s stated mission is to make disciples who will make other disciples, with a particular emphasis on strengthening ministry leaders who can plant and nurture churches that are biblical, evangelistic, mature, and relevant. TIBI operates primarily through an online model, describing its approach as “theological training done in context.” Rather than requiring students to relocate, TIBI uses live, interactive video conferencing to connect with students in their…
Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI / IBIT) — Organization Profile
Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI)—also known as IBIT in Spanish (Instituto Bíblico Internacional de Texas)—is a Churches of Christ-sponsored Bible training institute based in South Houston, Texas, providing theological and ministry education for Christian leaders across Latin America and other Spanish-speaking contexts. The school’s stated mission is to make disciples who will make other disciples, with a particular emphasis on strengthening ministry leaders who can plant and nurture churches that are biblical, evangelistic, mature, and relevant.
TIBI operates primarily through an online model, describing its approach as “theological training done in context.” Rather than requiring students to relocate, TIBI uses live, interactive video conferencing to connect with students in their local settings—often in living rooms or church classrooms—so they can remain engaged in their home congregations and apply learning in real time. This structure is designed to reduce the barriers that often keep capable leaders from formal training, especially when family, work, and local church responsibilities make long-term travel impractical.
Alongside online delivery, TIBI is incorporated in Texas as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and operates under the oversight of a board of directors supported by churches and individuals. The institute also describes an international network that has grown steadily since 2009, allowing collaboration with teachers, ministers, and partner schools connected to Spanish-speaking ministry training. Through this networked model, TIBI can draw on instructors with experience in biblical studies, congregational ministry, missions, church planting, and spiritual formation.
TIBI lists multiple study options, including degree and certificate pathways designed to meet different needs and ministry callings. These include a Bachelor of Ministry and Biblical Studies, a Bachelor of Biblical Studies, and certificate-level programs such as a Certificate of Biblical Studies and a Certificate of Christian Worker. TIBI also connects students to additional resources through its online courses platform (IBIT en Línea), extending access to recorded and live instruction for students and churches.
People can engage with TIBI in several practical ways: prospective students can explore study options and enroll in online learning; churches can encourage emerging leaders to pursue structured training while remaining active in local ministry; and supporters can partner through prayer and financial gifts that sustain instruction, technology, and student support. TIBI also points to transparency practices and public reporting through nonprofit profiles, reflecting an emphasis on accountability to supporters and churches that invest in its work.
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Independent Christian ChurchAsia Pacific InternationalAsia Pacific International is a California-based Christian mission serving Southeast Asia through education, livelihood training, medical…Asia Pacific International
Asia Pacific International — Organization Profile Asia Pacific International is a Christian mission organization focused on transforming lives and communities in Southeast Asia through church-centered service, education, livelihood training, health initiatives, and disaster relief. The organization is also identified as…
Asia Pacific International — Organization Profile Asia Pacific International is a Christian mission organization focused on transforming lives and communities in Southeast Asia through church-centered service, education, livelihood training, health initiatives, and disaster relief. The organization is also identified as Asia Pac International and Asia Pacific International–A Christian Mission. Its public materials describe the ministry as a nonprofit that exists to help communities improve quality of life by teaching practical skills that allow people to thrive. The organization is based in Thousand Oaks, California, and serves communities in Southeast Asia, with historic ministry connected especially to Indonesia. Asia Pacific International’s history traces back to the late 1960s, when Chuck and Nanci Wingerner responded to a call to bring the good…
Asia Pacific International — Organization Profile
Asia Pacific International is a Christian mission organization focused on transforming lives and communities in Southeast Asia through church-centered service, education, livelihood training, health initiatives, and disaster relief. The organization is also identified as Asia Pac International and Asia Pacific International–A Christian Mission. Its public materials describe the ministry as a nonprofit that exists to help communities improve quality of life by teaching practical skills that allow people to thrive.
The organization is based in Thousand Oaks, California, and serves communities in Southeast Asia, with historic ministry connected especially to Indonesia. Asia Pacific International’s history traces back to the late 1960s, when Chuck and Nanci Wingerner responded to a call to bring the good news to Indonesia. The ministry states that it has served Southeast Asian communities for more than 50 years, with thousands of lives affected through its work.
Asia Pacific International’s work includes education programs that support online learning, early academic and character-building skills, and computer skills for youth. These efforts are designed to help children and young people gain foundational abilities that can strengthen future opportunities. The ministry’s educational approach is practical and community-oriented, connecting learning with long-term community development rather than limiting service to short-term aid.
The organization also works in livelihood development. Its public materials list micro-business education and training, sustainable agriculture, animal business opportunities, culinary and sewing skills for women, and technology skills for men. These programs reflect a strategy of equipping local people with usable skills that can support families, encourage local enterprise, and increase resilience in under-resourced communities.
Health and relief are also part of Asia Pacific International’s ministry. The organization identifies medical clinics and disaster relief among its areas of impact. These efforts are presented as part of a broader mission to serve practical needs while strengthening communities. The ministry invites supporters to contact its team for more information about partnership and ongoing work in Southeast Asia.
People can engage with Asia Pacific International by praying for its work, giving financially, contacting the ministry for more information, and exploring partnership opportunities. The organization’s giving platform supports donations to the mission, while its contact information provides a direct way for churches, donors, and individuals to learn more about current needs and ways to participate in community transformation in Southeast Asia.
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Church of ChristReMission ConferenceReMission Conference is a churches-of-Christ–connected gathering hosted in Little Rock, Arkansas, offering ministry equipping, peer connection…ReMission Conference
ReMission Conference — Organization Profile ReMission Conference is a churches-of-Christ–connected gathering created as a shared space to connect, inspire, equip, challenge, and convict Christian leaders and ministry teams toward renewed participation in God’s mission. ReMission describes itself as a simple…
ReMission Conference — Organization Profile ReMission Conference is a churches-of-Christ–connected gathering created as a shared space to connect, inspire, equip, challenge, and convict Christian leaders and ministry teams toward renewed participation in God’s mission. ReMission describes itself as a simple coming together of people who sense a shared calling, with an intentionally low-key tone that prioritizes humility before God and with one another rather than hype or platform-building. The conference is hosted at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it is designed to serve shepherds, ministers, staff members, ministry leaders, and spouses—as well as others who are passionate about making disciples or seeking spiritual renewal. ReMission emphasizes that it is not invitation-only, while also noting that…
ReMission Conference — Organization Profile
ReMission Conference is a churches-of-Christ–connected gathering created as a shared space to connect, inspire, equip, challenge, and convict Christian leaders and ministry teams toward renewed participation in God’s mission. ReMission describes itself as a simple coming together of people who sense a shared calling, with an intentionally low-key tone that prioritizes humility before God and with one another rather than hype or platform-building.
The conference is hosted at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it is designed to serve shepherds, ministers, staff members, ministry leaders, and spouses—as well as others who are passionate about making disciples or seeking spiritual renewal. ReMission emphasizes that it is not invitation-only, while also noting that it prefers to spread primarily through personal invitation and relationships.
ReMission’s stated values shape both its teaching and its community norms. Organizers describe the gathering as rooted in historic, Christ-centered faith and shaped by the work of the Holy Spirit, with commitments that include discipleship and evangelism, Christ-centered, Spirit-led ministry, and reconciliation and unity in the body of Christ. The conference also publicly states commitments related to an authoritative view of Scripture and an orthodox view of sexuality, alongside a posture of generous hospitality and humility.
Programmatically, ReMission is built to equip whole teams, not just one ministry role. The conference creates dedicated spaces for deeper connection and meaningful peer conversations across ministry areas such as preaching, youth, worship, shepherding, children’s ministry, connections/assimilation, missions, communications, administration, nonprofits, college and young adults, Christian education, women, men, and more. These peer-group environments are intended to help participants encourage one another, share wisdom from their contexts, and cultivate relationships that continue beyond the gathering.
ReMission also positions the conference as accessible. It states there is no cost to attend, describing the gathering as a gift made possible through the generosity of supporters who want to see renewal among churches. For those who want to extend the conference’s benefit year-round, ReMission provides an official audio library featuring messages from the conference, making it easier for individuals and congregations to revisit sessions for ongoing study and encouragement.
People can engage with ReMission by attending with a ministry team, participating in peer connection groups, listening to the audio library, and supporting the conference through giving. The most reliable place to start is the official ReMission website, which includes the core vision, values, presenters, and media resources.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Central Bible University (CBU), formerly Central Christian College of the Bible, is a Christian institution based in Moberly, Missouri, committed to preparing biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, CBU equips…
Central Bible University (CBU), formerly Central Christian College of the Bible, is a Christian institution based in Moberly, Missouri, committed to preparing biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, CBU equips students for service in the church, the marketplace, and the mission field through biblical education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry preparation. Founded in 1957, Central builds on its Restoration Movement heritage with an emphasis on the authority of Scripture and the development of faithful Christian leaders. Its educational offerings include undergraduate study, graduate ministry education through the Russell School of Ministry, and learning opportunities beyond its residential campus. Students can pursue preparation in Bible and theology, ministry, Christian counseling, and…
Central Bible University (CBU), formerly Central Christian College of the Bible, is a Christian institution based in Moberly, Missouri, committed to preparing biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, CBU equips students for service in the church, the marketplace, and the mission field through biblical education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry preparation.
Founded in 1957, Central builds on its Restoration Movement heritage with an emphasis on the authority of Scripture and the development of faithful Christian leaders. Its educational offerings include undergraduate study, graduate ministry education through the Russell School of Ministry, and learning opportunities beyond its residential campus. Students can pursue preparation in Bible and theology, ministry, Christian counseling, and partnership programs that connect biblical learning with additional career pathways.
Central adopted the name Central Bible University in June 2026 to reflect the growing scope of its programs, locations, and audiences while preserving its biblical mission. Through Christian community, service, and ministry experience, CBU helps students put their education into practice. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to strengthening congregations and preparing leaders who will serve Christ and his church faithfully.
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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.
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Stadia is a church planting organization that helps leaders start healthy churches that grow, multiply, and reach the next generation with the hope of Jesus. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Stadia serves church planters and established congregations through…
Stadia is a church planting organization that helps leaders start healthy churches that grow, multiply, and reach the next generation with the hope of Jesus. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Stadia serves church planters and established congregations through assessment, coaching, training, and practical support designed to help new churches take root and make a lasting difference in their communities. Stadia walks alongside leaders throughout the church planting journey. Its Discovery Center helps potential planters explore their calling and readiness, while startup services provide coaching, soul care, training, and project management resources. After launch, Stadia continues supporting leaders through personalized coaching, team development, and resources that strengthen church health and sustainability. This ongoing relationship helps planters prepare for both…
Stadia is a church planting organization that helps leaders start healthy churches that grow, multiply, and reach the next generation with the hope of Jesus. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Stadia serves church planters and established congregations through assessment, coaching, training, and practical support designed to help new churches take root and make a lasting difference in their communities.
Stadia walks alongside leaders throughout the church planting journey. Its Discovery Center helps potential planters explore their calling and readiness, while startup services provide coaching, soul care, training, and project management resources. After launch, Stadia continues supporting leaders through personalized coaching, team development, and resources that strengthen church health and sustainability. This ongoing relationship helps planters prepare for both the opportunities and responsibilities of leading a new congregation.
Since 2003, Stadia has helped start churches on five continents, with a particular concern for children and the next generation. It invites churches, individuals, and organizations to participate through partnership, generosity, and prayer. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to equipping Christian leaders, advancing disciple making, and helping more people encounter Jesus through the life and ministry of the local church.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
