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Theology & BibleIt Went Beyond The CrossJesus endured far more than physical suffering on the cross. This communion meditation reflects on the weight of sin Christ carried, his anguish, and the gratitude believers express as they…
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- Oct 13, 2026John Maurice Announces Retirement as President of Mid-Atlantic Christian university; Scott Hurley Named Interim PresidentRick Cherok
- Oct 6, 2026John C. Samples, Longtime Minister and Christian Leader, Dies at 93Rick Cherok
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- Nov 3, 2026Capturing Glimpses of God’s Glory: An Interview with Nature Photographer Kenneth KeiferLandon ShumanAward-winning nature photographer Kenneth Keifer shares how his journey from ministry to photography, including his images on U.S. postage stamps, has helped…
- Nov 3, 2026The Curse of Perfectionism and the Gift of IncompetenceDavid FaustPerfectionism can keep us from taking meaningful steps of faith. Through the experience of launching a new website, Dave Faust reflects on…
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Christ's death offers more than forgiveness of sins. This Communion meditation reflects on three blessings of the cross: cleansing from sin, direct access to God the Father, and…
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Just as we reset our clocks, Communion invites us to reset our hearts and minds, remembering Christ's sacrifice, examining our motives, and looking forward to his promised return.
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From the archives‘Lying for the Love of It’ (1907)This brief anecdote was the shorter, secondary item in J. W. McGarvey’s weekly “Biblical Criticism” column for the issue dated May 11, 1907. It is…
From the archivesW. R. Walker: “The Counselor’s Question Box”In last week’s column we acquainted readers with W. R. Walker by sharing a 1963 article about him published a few weeks after his…
From the archivesJack Cottrell’s Thoughts on Biblical Inerrancy (1982)Dr. Jack Cottrell, professor of theology at Cincinnati Christian University for 48 years, died Sept. 16, 2022. He was 84. In addition to writing 43…
From the archivesRegret for a Preacher Turned SociologistThis editorial from 1910 is—more than anything else—a comparison and commentary on the career choices of Disciples of Christ minister turned sociologist James P.…
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 archivesI Thank My God for YouThis is the first of two editorials that center on thanksgiving and the apostle Paul. This one, from Thanksgiving 1934, is by Edwin R.…
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From the archives(Updated) Wayne Shaw and ‘Finishing Well’We mark the passing of Wayne Shaw with this column on "Finishing Well" which he wrote for Christian Standard in 2001. Shaw was a…
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“Vitamins Club” RevisitedA comprehensive indexing of Christian Standard upon our magazine’s 100th anniversary in 1966 failed to chronicle a recurring one-page feature called “Vitamins Club”—a hodgepodge…
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 archivesMcGarvey’s Address at the Graves of Veteran Preachers in Kentucky (1909; Part 2)Christians gathered at The Lexington Cemetery in 1909 to hear J.W. McGarvey offer his recollections of eight "pioneer preachers" who are buried there, including…
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Independent Christian ChurchInternational Disaster Emergency Service (IDES)International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) is a Noblesville, Indiana-based Christian organization providing disaster response, development support,…International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES)
International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) — Organization Profile International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) is a Christian relief and missions organization that works to meet physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ.…
International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) — Organization Profile International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) is a Christian relief and missions organization that works to meet physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ. From its headquarters in Noblesville, Indiana, IDES mobilizes resources and partnerships to respond quickly when crises strike and to support longer-term recovery and ministry through local churches and mission partners. IDES frames its work around three main focus areas: Disaster Response, Development, and Disciple-Making. In disaster response, IDES supports practical relief that can include refugee aid, debris cleanup, emergency funding, food and supply distribution, home repairs, and the distribution and construction of storage sheds. IDES notes that U.S. disaster coordinators…
International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) — Organization Profile
International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) is a Christian relief and missions organization that works to meet physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ. From its headquarters in Noblesville, Indiana, IDES mobilizes resources and partnerships to respond quickly when crises strike and to support longer-term recovery and ministry through local churches and mission partners.
IDES frames its work around three main focus areas: Disaster Response, Development, and Disciple-Making. In disaster response, IDES supports practical relief that can include refugee aid, debris cleanup, emergency funding, food and supply distribution, home repairs, and the distribution and construction of storage sheds. IDES notes that U.S. disaster coordinators travel to affected areas, often working alongside a partnering church that helps host volunteers during deployments.
Beyond immediate relief, IDES also invests in development work designed to help communities move toward sustainable stability. The organization describes development as a pathway that can strengthen communities both physically and spiritually, and it has emphasized expanding capacity through trained field workers and long-term partnerships. This approach supports projects that address ongoing needs while keeping local relationships and ministry presence central.
Disciple-making is an explicit part of IDES’ identity and is integrated with relief and development efforts. IDES highlights initiatives such as Bible distribution and translation support, leadership-focused giving through the Rick Jett Leadership Fund, and “Integral Disciple-Making.” IDES also promotes its Legacy Church Campaign—an effort tied to planting new churches in connection with prior IDES projects—reflecting the organization’s aim to see lasting gospel-centered presence in communities where it serves.
A distinctive way many churches and groups participate with IDES is through the GAP Food Packing Program (God Always Provides). GAP events bring volunteers of all ages together to pack nutritious meals that are shipped to areas facing hunger and malnutrition. IDES has also been developing expanded logistics capacity through its Global Impact Center, intended to increase warehouse and office space to support domestic disaster response and the GAP meal program.
People can engage with IDES in several practical ways: giving toward specific relief needs or broader response funds, purchasing items through the Gift Catalog, joining volunteer deployments for U.S. disaster relief, participating in GAP meal packing events, and praying through IDES resources such as newsletters and prayer materials. Churches can also explore hosting fundraising efforts (such as Harvest of Talents) or coordinating training opportunities that help volunteers prepare for disaster response and ministry service.
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CohortsRDN Shift GroupsRDN SHIFT Groups are small, online coaching cohorts led by proven disciple-making pastors, helping church leaders…RDN Shift Groups
RDN SHIFT Groups — Organization Profile RDN SHIFT Groups are a coaching-based, online community built by the Relational Discipleship Network (RDN), a missions organization focused on helping churches recover and live out disciple-making as Jesus modeled it. SHIFT Groups are…
RDN SHIFT Groups — Organization Profile RDN SHIFT Groups are a coaching-based, online community built by the Relational Discipleship Network (RDN), a missions organization focused on helping churches recover and live out disciple-making as Jesus modeled it. SHIFT Groups are designed for pastors and ministry leaders who want practical support as they work to lead cultural change toward relational disciple-making in their churches. At the core of SHIFT Groups is a simple premise: you’re not meant to do ministry alone, especially when you are trying to shift a church from program-centered activity to relationship-centered disciple-making. RDN describes SHIFT Groups as online groups led by proven disciple-making coaches, where leaders gain practical tools and resources while also building strategic relationships with…
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RDN SHIFT Groups are a coaching-based, online community built by the Relational Discipleship Network (RDN), a missions organization focused on helping churches recover and live out disciple-making as Jesus modeled it. SHIFT Groups are designed for pastors and ministry leaders who want practical support as they work to lead cultural change toward relational disciple-making in their churches.
At the core of SHIFT Groups is a simple premise: you’re not meant to do ministry alone, especially when you are trying to shift a church from program-centered activity to relationship-centered disciple-making. RDN describes SHIFT Groups as online groups led by proven disciple-making coaches, where leaders gain practical tools and resources while also building strategic relationships with other leaders.
SHIFT Groups meet in a consistent rhythm that emphasizes peer learning and coached accountability. RDN outlines a coaching format using live, interactive Zoom meetings with small group sizes, typically 4–6 leaders, led by pastors who have already made the “shift” in their own ministry settings. These sessions are structured to help leaders talk through real ministry challenges, share tools, learn best practices, and move from ideas to implementation.
RDN also frames SHIFT Groups as role-specific pathways. In its coaching overview, RDN notes that SHIFT Groups are designed for a range of ministry roles—senior pastors, executive/associate pastors, discipleship and small group leaders, youth and young adult pastors, and other ministry leaders—so the conversations and coaching can be applied directly to the responsibilities leaders carry week to week.
An important part of the SHIFT Groups model is that it is connected to RDN’s broader training ecosystem. RDN notes a prerequisite for joining a SHIFT Group: participants should have attended a DiscipleShift training (or be registered to attend). That link between training and coaching reinforces RDN’s intent to move leaders from an initial learning experience into an ongoing coaching relationship where change can be supported over time.
Because SHIFT Groups operate online, their reach is nationwide, connecting leaders across churches and regions without requiring travel. RDN’s team leadership includes staff members who serve from different locations, and the coaching environment is intentionally built to foster connection across geographic boundaries while keeping the group small enough for trust, transparency, and application.
For churches and leaders who want to engage, SHIFT Groups can be a practical “next step” after training: register for DiscipleShift, join a SHIFT coaching group, and access RDN resources that support disciple-making culture change. Churches can also partner with RDN financially to expand coaching and resourcing for leaders who are working to build relational disciple-making pathways in their contexts.
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Independent Christian ChurchReaching JapanReaching Japan is a church-planting ministry serving Nagoya through Japanese-language Gospel ministry, discipleship, Recon Tours, internships,…Reaching Japan
Reaching Japan — Organization Profile Reaching Japan is the church-planting ministry of James and Rosie Miyashita, focused on planting churches in urban Japan and helping Japanese people hear the Gospel through long-term, Japanese-language ministry. The Miyashitas describe their work as…
Reaching Japan — Organization Profile Reaching Japan is the church-planting ministry of James and Rosie Miyashita, focused on planting churches in urban Japan and helping Japanese people hear the Gospel through long-term, Japanese-language ministry. The Miyashitas describe their work as church planting in Japan, with a current focus on Nagoya, one of Japan’s largest metropolitan areas. The ministry serves in Nagoya, Japan, with sending and support connections through Eastwood Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia, and MissionGO in the United States and Canada. James and Rosie moved to Japan in 2019, served first in Niigata, and moved to Nagoya in 2021 to plant Owari Baptist Church. Their stated goal is to help start a church in each of Nagoya’s 16 districts…
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Reaching Japan is the church-planting ministry of James and Rosie Miyashita, focused on planting churches in urban Japan and helping Japanese people hear the Gospel through long-term, Japanese-language ministry. The Miyashitas describe their work as church planting in Japan, with a current focus on Nagoya, one of Japan’s largest metropolitan areas.
The ministry serves in Nagoya, Japan, with sending and support connections through Eastwood Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia, and MissionGO in the United States and Canada. James and Rosie moved to Japan in 2019, served first in Niigata, and moved to Nagoya in 2021 to plant Owari Baptist Church. Their stated goal is to help start a church in each of Nagoya’s 16 districts by 2030.
Reaching Japan’s ministry model centers on church planting, discipleship, leadership training, Japanese-language ministry, relationship building, and missionary preparation. The ministry emphasizes that disciples are made and leaders are trained in the context of biblical local churches. Its approach is church-focused, relational, and aimed at long-term sustainability rather than dependence on foreign structures.
The ministry also provides pathways for people exploring mission work in Japan. Reaching Japan hosts Japan Recon Tours for serious ministry inquirers who want to understand life and ministry in Japan before taking next steps. These tours are designed for people praying about ministry generally or Japan specifically, and they include exposure to Japanese culture, ministry realities, and missionary life.
Reaching Japan’s internship program is designed to prepare people for long-term service connected to church planting ministry in Japan. Mini internships last three to six months and help college students or recent graduates gain ministry experience, language exposure, and cultural understanding. Standard internships last one to two years and are intended for those seriously considering full-time ministry in Japan, with language school, church involvement, relationship building, and preparation for possible church-planting team service.
People can engage with Reaching Japan by praying, subscribing to ministry updates, supporting the Miyashitas through MissionGO, watching ministry videos and seminars, applying for a Recon Tour, exploring an internship, or contacting the ministry about Japan church-planting opportunities. Its distinct contribution is focused church-planting work in Nagoya that combines Japanese-language Gospel ministry, local church formation, missionary preparation, and a goal of catalyzing 16 churches by 2030.
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Church of ChristBE1MK1BE1MK1 is a Cookeville, Tennessee-based discipleship nonprofit offering coaching, training, and church planting support through its…BE1MK1
BE1MK1 — Organization Profile BE1MK1, also styled Be 1 Make 1, is a discipleship-focused Christian nonprofit that helps people and church leaders move from general interest in discipleship to a more defined, reproducible process. The organization describes its core aim…
BE1MK1 — Organization Profile BE1MK1, also styled Be 1 Make 1, is a discipleship-focused Christian nonprofit that helps people and church leaders move from general interest in discipleship to a more defined, reproducible process. The organization describes its core aim as helping people be disciples who make disciples and live on mission with Jesus. Through its teaching content, coaching, and training tools, BE1MK1 centers its work on helping believers discover purpose, form habits of spiritual growth, and take practical steps toward disciple-making in everyday life. The ministry traces its story to a disciple-making relationship between Chip and Anthony that began more than 20 years ago and later developed into the BE1MK1 mission. From that background, the organization now offers a…
BE1MK1 — Organization Profile
BE1MK1, also styled Be 1 Make 1, is a discipleship-focused Christian nonprofit that helps people and church leaders move from general interest in discipleship to a more defined, reproducible process. The organization describes its core aim as helping people be disciples who make disciples and live on mission with Jesus. Through its teaching content, coaching, and training tools, BE1MK1 centers its work on helping believers discover purpose, form habits of spiritual growth, and take practical steps toward disciple-making in everyday life.
The ministry traces its story to a disciple-making relationship between Chip and Anthony that began more than 20 years ago and later developed into the BE1MK1 mission. From that background, the organization now offers a framework built around the On Mission Pathway and the SKILLS of Jesus, presenting discipleship not only as a belief system but as a pattern of life that can be learned and practiced. Its language consistently emphasizes clarity, maturity, and mission, with resources meant to help individuals understand where they are spiritually and what their next step should be.
BE1MK1 is based in Cookeville, Tennessee, and its work serves people through local churches, ministry leaders, and college-campus ministry settings, including church planting work connected to Morehead, Kentucky. Its audience includes individual believers, leadership teams, and prospective church planters. The organization’s “Church for the Campus” initiative shows a particular interest in ministry near college campuses, where it helps leaders think through training, sending, establishing new works, and ongoing coaching for ministry on the front lines.
Operationally, BE1MK1 works through several connected channels. Its On Mission Pathway helps individuals assess their spiritual journey and engage a step-by-step process for growth. Its On Mission Coaching serves church leaders and teams through key milestones, workshops, team-building exercises, and disciple-making training. It also provides the On Mission Leader training, the Speak Your Purpose course, and a library of teaching tools such as journals, discipleship guides, and videos. Across these offerings, the organization’s distinct emphasis is on a clear, transferable discipleship process that can be used by both individuals and ministry teams.
People can engage with BE1MK1 in several ways. Individuals can explore the pathway resources, enroll in training, purchase discipleship tools, and subscribe to the ministry newsletter. Church leaders can schedule discovery calls and explore coaching designed to help entire teams build alignment and action. Supporters can also give financially through the organization’s donation platform; BE1MK1 identifies itself as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For readers looking for a ministry that combines discipleship training, leader development, and college-campus church planting support, BE1MK1 offers a focused model built around coaching, practical tools, and mission-oriented formation.
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Church of ChristEastern European Mission (EEM)Eastern European Mission (EEM), based in Hurst, Texas, provides free Bibles and Bible-based materials through thousands…Eastern European Mission (EEM)
Eastern European Mission (EEM) — Organization Profile Eastern European Mission (EEM) is a Christian nonprofit dedicated to putting Scripture into the hands of people who otherwise may not have access. Based in Hurst, Texas, EEM publishes, prints, and distributes Bibles…
Eastern European Mission (EEM) — Organization Profile Eastern European Mission (EEM) is a Christian nonprofit dedicated to putting Scripture into the hands of people who otherwise may not have access. Based in Hurst, Texas, EEM publishes, prints, and distributes Bibles and Bible-based materials at no cost to recipients, serving people and ministry partners across Eastern Europe and beyond. EEM traces its beginnings to 1961, when missionary couples began taking God’s Word to people living under Soviet rule. In those decades, Bible access was often restricted, and EEM’s work included underground printing and smuggling efforts until political barriers shifted in 1989. Over time, what began as a mission focused on Eastern Europe expanded into a broader distribution network that continues to…
Eastern European Mission (EEM) — Organization Profile
Eastern European Mission (EEM) is a Christian nonprofit dedicated to putting Scripture into the hands of people who otherwise may not have access. Based in Hurst, Texas, EEM publishes, prints, and distributes Bibles and Bible-based materials at no cost to recipients, serving people and ministry partners across Eastern Europe and beyond.
EEM traces its beginnings to 1961, when missionary couples began taking God’s Word to people living under Soviet rule. In those decades, Bible access was often restricted, and EEM’s work included underground printing and smuggling efforts until political barriers shifted in 1989. Over time, what began as a mission focused on Eastern Europe expanded into a broader distribution network that continues to prioritize language access and local partnerships.
Today, EEM states that it exists to place God’s Word into the hands of everyone who requests it, free of charge. Through a network of thousands of trusted partners, EEM supplies Scripture to a wide range of settings—local churches and ministries, public schools and universities, hospitals, prisons, youth camps, orphanages, and other community institutions. The organization also emphasizes that it works in dozens of languages so people can read the Bible in their heart language.
A distinctive in EEM’s operating model is its emphasis on collaboration with in-region partners and logistics that enable wide distribution. EEM describes publishing and printing Bibles and Bible-based materials and distributing them through partner organizations, with an added focus on printing locally where possible as part of its strategy. This model is designed to support reliable delivery while aligning distribution with on-the-ground ministry relationships.
EEM invites supporters to participate through prayer, giving, and ongoing engagement with the mission. For recurring support, EEM offers the Hope Line Community, a monthly donor community that supports continued Bible distribution. EEM also highlights focused initiatives such as Bibles for Kids and resource projects like Envisioning Truth 499, along with regular impact reporting and media updates to help supporters understand where and how materials are being shared.
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FinanceCDF CapitalCDF Capital is a nonprofit financial ministry based in Irvine, California, connecting faith-driven investors with growing…CDF Capital
CDF Capital — Organization Profile CDF Capital is a nonprofit financial ministry that serves churches and faith-driven investors by connecting investment capital with church lending needs. Based in Irvine, California, the organization is known for its long-running focus on helping…
CDF Capital — Organization Profile CDF Capital is a nonprofit financial ministry that serves churches and faith-driven investors by connecting investment capital with church lending needs. Based in Irvine, California, the organization is known for its long-running focus on helping churches secure the funds required to purchase property, construct facilities, or refinance existing debt so ministry can expand in sustainable ways. Founded in 1953, CDF Capital (previously Church Development Fund) describes its core purpose as “Helping Churches Grow.” Its work centers on addressing a practical barrier many congregations face: access to financing for land and buildings. By offering lending solutions designed for churches and pairing those loans with investment products for individuals and institutions, CDF Capital operates as a bridge…
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CDF Capital is a nonprofit financial ministry that serves churches and faith-driven investors by connecting investment capital with church lending needs. Based in Irvine, California, the organization is known for its long-running focus on helping churches secure the funds required to purchase property, construct facilities, or refinance existing debt so ministry can expand in sustainable ways.
Founded in 1953, CDF Capital (previously Church Development Fund) describes its core purpose as “Helping Churches Grow.” Its work centers on addressing a practical barrier many congregations face: access to financing for land and buildings. By offering lending solutions designed for churches and pairing those loans with investment products for individuals and institutions, CDF Capital operates as a bridge between investors seeking faith-aligned stewardship options and churches seeking capital for growth projects.
CDF Capital’s lending activity includes financing related to church facilities—such as purchasing a ministry home, building, or refinancing. The organization also emphasizes financial guidance for church leaders, including biblically grounded financial wisdom resources and development offerings intended to strengthen decision-making and long-term stability. In addition, it hosts learning opportunities through its courses platform as part of its broader development approach.
For investors, CDF Capital offers investment options intended to fund its church-lending work. The organization provides pathways for both individuals and institutions, including retirement-focused options such as IRAs. It also offers certificate-style products (such as Flex and Time Certificates) with stated minimums for entry-level participation, allowing investors to align savings and retirement funds with church expansion lending, while recognizing that these investments involve risk and are governed by the terms described in CDF Capital’s offering materials.
As a nonprofit ministry, CDF Capital operates under the oversight of a board of directors and notes accountability to fund investors. The organization states it is regulated by the securities administrators of each state where it receives investments, and it points prospective investors to its Offering Circular for eligibility requirements and risk disclosures. Churches and investors can also use CDF Capital’s online account access tools to manage certain loan and investment account needs.
People can engage with CDF Capital in several practical ways: churches can explore loan solutions and begin conversations about financing; individuals and institutions can review investment options and, where eligible, open accounts online; and ministry leaders can access development resources such as church strategy materials, financial wisdom content, and courses. For those evaluating partnership, the organization’s website provides program pages, rates and specials information, stories from churches, and a contact form to connect with its team.
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Independent Christian ChurchArizona Reservation MinistriesArizona Reservation Ministries supports Apache Christians and families on the San Carlos Apache Reservation through discipleship,…Arizona Reservation Ministries
Arizona Reservation Ministries — Organization Profile Arizona Reservation Ministries is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on coming alongside Apache Christians who are already serving the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Commonly known as ARM, the ministry explains its name through Exodus…
Arizona Reservation Ministries — Organization Profile Arizona Reservation Ministries is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on coming alongside Apache Christians who are already serving the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Commonly known as ARM, the ministry explains its name through Exodus 17, where Aaron and Hur hold up Moses’ arms. ARM uses that image to describe its role: supporting Native brothers and sisters through prayer, practical service, discipleship, construction, benevolence, and encouragement. The ministry is based in Globe, Arizona, just off the San Carlos Apache Reservation, and serves the San Carlos Apache Nation in eastern Arizona. ARM was incorporated as an Arizona nonprofit in 2002 after years of missionary work among Native communities in Arizona. Its stated focus is not to…
Arizona Reservation Ministries — Organization Profile
Arizona Reservation Ministries is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on coming alongside Apache Christians who are already serving the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Commonly known as ARM, the ministry explains its name through Exodus 17, where Aaron and Hur hold up Moses’ arms. ARM uses that image to describe its role: supporting Native brothers and sisters through prayer, practical service, discipleship, construction, benevolence, and encouragement.
The ministry is based in Globe, Arizona, just off the San Carlos Apache Reservation, and serves the San Carlos Apache Nation in eastern Arizona. ARM was incorporated as an Arizona nonprofit in 2002 after years of missionary work among Native communities in Arizona. Its stated focus is not to start a new church or school, but to help existing Apache Christians, churches, pastors, families, children, and community leaders as they serve their own people.
ARM’s work includes children’s and youth ministries, adult Bible studies, basketball mentoring, home building, home repair, benevolence, food and clothing distribution, backpack and Christmas stocking projects, and support for Apache pastors and their families. The ministry reports weekly involvement with children and teens through Bible lessons, relationship-building, and traveling basketball teams. It also provides Bible studies at the Tribe’s assisted living facility and Old Adult Center, along with mentoring and prayer support for adults and families.
A major part of ARM’s strategy is practical construction ministry. Since meeting with tribal leadership in 2007 about housing needs, ARM has built homes with the help of volunteers and recipient families, who contribute work hours as part of the process. The ministry also works on church buildings, home repairs, a safe house, and a parsonage for an Apache family involved in congregational leadership. ARM emphasizes that physical help should be offered in ways that honor Christ and preserve the dignity of Native brothers and sisters.
ARM also coordinates short-term ministry opportunities for churches, teams, and individuals. Visiting volunteers may help with construction, children’s ministry, Family Fun Days, prayer journeys, backpack distribution, seasonal projects, food and supply organization, and other needs identified by the ministry team. These trips are presented as cross-cultural service experiences where volunteers work with members of the San Carlos Apache Nation rather than simply doing projects for them.
People can engage with Arizona Reservation Ministries by praying, giving financially, donating supplies, joining a short-term ministry trip, supporting seasonal projects, sharing current needs, or helping sustain ARM team members. Financial support helps cover operations, Native staff support, construction projects, children’s ministry, basketball teams, benevolence, backpacks, Christmas stockings, food, blankets, furniture, and other practical needs connected to the ministry’s service on the reservation.
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Church of ChristInternational Gospel Hour (IGH)International Gospel Hour (IGH) is a Bible-teaching ministry that began in 1934 when V.E. Howard started…International Gospel Hour (IGH)
International Gospel Hour (IGH) — Organization Profile International Gospel Hour (IGH) is a Bible-teaching broadcast ministry known for preaching the gospel through long-running radio and audio programming. The program traces its beginnings to 1934, when V.E. Howard began preaching on…
International Gospel Hour (IGH) — Organization Profile International Gospel Hour (IGH) is a Bible-teaching broadcast ministry known for preaching the gospel through long-running radio and audio programming. The program traces its beginnings to 1934, when V.E. Howard began preaching on Arkansas radio and became widely recognized for the question, “Are you listening?” Over time, the work became the International Gospel Hour and continued expanding distribution so listeners could access Bible lessons in multiple formats. IGH is overseen by the Elders of the West Fayetteville church of Christ in Fayetteville, Tennessee, and it operates with a national reach through radio station partnerships and on-demand delivery. In its current form, IGH notes it is among the longest-running weekly religious radio broadcasts in…
International Gospel Hour (IGH) — Organization Profile
International Gospel Hour (IGH) is a Bible-teaching broadcast ministry known for preaching the gospel through long-running radio and audio programming. The program traces its beginnings to 1934, when V.E. Howard began preaching on Arkansas radio and became widely recognized for the question, “Are you listening?” Over time, the work became the International Gospel Hour and continued expanding distribution so listeners could access Bible lessons in multiple formats.
IGH is overseen by the Elders of the West Fayetteville church of Christ in Fayetteville, Tennessee, and it operates with a national reach through radio station partnerships and on-demand delivery. In its current form, IGH notes it is among the longest-running weekly religious radio broadcasts in America, distributing content in multiple time lengths (including 30-minute and 15-minute programs, along with shorter features) so stations can carry broadcasts that fit local schedules.
Alongside broadcast radio, IGH has developed additional ways for people to listen and watch. The ministry maintains a media library with recent lessons, provides podcast availability across major platforms, and promotes an app intended to help listeners keep up with episodes. IGH also added video distribution through YouTube in the early 2020s, extending the same teaching focus to viewers who prefer video-based access.
IGH emphasizes practical, Bible-centered teaching and offers several “next steps” for those who want to study more deeply. The ministry invites people to request free materials, including a Bible correspondence course, by contacting the office. It also points seekers toward trusted partner resources for further study and encouragement, reflecting a “connect-and-equip” approach rather than a single-program-only model.
For churches and radio stations, IGH provides guidance for downloading and airing episodes through tools such as an RSS feed and other distribution options. That infrastructure supports consistent weekly programming and helps broadcasting partners carry content reliably. In addition, the ministry shares contact details and pathways for listeners to submit questions or request materials.
Those who want to support the work financially can do so through IGH’s giving page, which the ministry describes as a convenience for existing supporters rather than a general solicitation of its listening audience. People can also engage by listening regularly, sharing episodes, subscribing through podcast platforms, and following IGH’s updates through its official channels.
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Independent Christian ChurchBible BowlBible Bowl is a youth Bible quizzing program for grades 3–12 that combines Scripture study, team…Bible Bowl
Bible Bowl — Organization Profile Bible Bowl, formally connected with National Bible Bowl, is a Christian youth Bible quizzing program that helps students study Scripture through team-based competition. The organization describes Bible Bowl as a quick-recall program where students compete…
Bible Bowl — Organization Profile Bible Bowl, formally connected with National Bible Bowl, is a Christian youth Bible quizzing program that helps students study Scripture through team-based competition. The organization describes Bible Bowl as a quick-recall program where students compete over their knowledge of Scripture from a selected book or books of the Bible each season. Teams study the same assigned text and compete by answering questions over specific portions of that text. The ministry serves students in two main divisions: Beginner Bible Bowl for grades 3–5 and Teen Bible Bowl for grades 6–12. Bible Bowl lists its mailing address in Goldenrod, Florida, and its competitions and local leagues serve students, churches, Christian schools, homeschool groups, and families across the…
Bible Bowl — Organization Profile
Bible Bowl, formally connected with National Bible Bowl, is a Christian youth Bible quizzing program that helps students study Scripture through team-based competition. The organization describes Bible Bowl as a quick-recall program where students compete over their knowledge of Scripture from a selected book or books of the Bible each season. Teams study the same assigned text and compete by answering questions over specific portions of that text.
The ministry serves students in two main divisions: Beginner Bible Bowl for grades 3–5 and Teen Bible Bowl for grades 6–12. Bible Bowl lists its mailing address in Goldenrod, Florida, and its competitions and local leagues serve students, churches, Christian schools, homeschool groups, and families across the United States. Its FAQ notes that Bible Bowl’s leadership remains affiliated with Restoration Movement churches, while teams and participants are not required to belong to a specific denomination or fellowship.
Bible Bowl operates through local teams, local leagues, seasonal competitions, and optional national events. A team normally includes three to five players, with up to four players competing in a game at one time. Each team is guided by a sponsor, often a parent or adult leader, who helps students read, study, practice, and prepare for competitions. Local teams may meet in churches, Christian schools, homeschool co-ops, homes, or other suitable settings.
The organization runs two seasons each year. The fall season begins with the school year and includes local competitions from September through November, while the spring season begins after the holidays and includes local competitions from March through May. Optional national tournaments are held at the end of each season, with one typically in early December and another in June. Bible Bowl also provides resources such as official rules, study materials, score sheets, practice guidance, competition results, and online testing information.
Bible Bowl’s stated benefits include encouraging students to read the Bible consistently, developing study and memorization habits, building teamwork and sportsmanship, fostering mentoring relationships between students and sponsors, and connecting students with peers in other regions. The program also offers scholarship opportunities through Christian colleges at summer tournaments, and the National Bible Bowl test allows Teen Bible Bowl players at Nationals to pursue achievement recognition connected with participating universities.
People can engage with Bible Bowl by starting a team, joining an existing local group, registering players through the online account system, using Bible Bowl resources, attending local and national competitions, donating to National Bible Bowl, or supporting designated funds such as the General Fund, Missionary Student Scholarship Fund, and Memory Verse Challenge. New participants are directed to contact the organization for help locating a nearby team or starting a new group.
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Independent Christian ChurchAsia Christian ServicesAsia Christian Services supports indigenous Asian missionaries through evangelism, church planting, discipleship, leadership training, and relief…Asia Christian Services
Asia Christian Services — Organization Profile Asia Christian Services is a Christian mission organization focused on empowering indigenous Asian missionaries to reach the unreached, plant new churches, and disciple believers. Commonly known as ACS, the ministry is built on three…
Asia Christian Services — Organization Profile Asia Christian Services is a Christian mission organization focused on empowering indigenous Asian missionaries to reach the unreached, plant new churches, and disciple believers. Commonly known as ACS, the ministry is built on three generations of missionary work connected with the Morse family and began as an effort to support Asian Christian workers continuing gospel ministry in Southeast Asia. ACS is based in Mason, Ohio, and its ministry work focuses on Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Northeast India, Laos, Bangladesh, and western China. The organization states that its work began in northern Myanmar and later expanded across borders as Asian missionaries carried the gospel into additional tribal, village, and regional contexts. Its approach emphasizes…
Asia Christian Services — Organization Profile
Asia Christian Services is a Christian mission organization focused on empowering indigenous Asian missionaries to reach the unreached, plant new churches, and disciple believers. Commonly known as ACS, the ministry is built on three generations of missionary work connected with the Morse family and began as an effort to support Asian Christian workers continuing gospel ministry in Southeast Asia.
ACS is based in Mason, Ohio, and its ministry work focuses on Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Northeast India, Laos, Bangladesh, and western China. The organization states that its work began in northern Myanmar and later expanded across borders as Asian missionaries carried the gospel into additional tribal, village, and regional contexts. Its approach emphasizes supporting local Christian workers who understand the languages, cultures, and ministry needs of the people they serve.
The mission’s history traces back to J. Russell and Gertrude Morse, who began missionary work in Tibet in 1921 and later served in western China and Burma. In 1966, LaVerne Morse established Asia Christian Services to support tribal Christian leaders who remained in Burma and continued missionary outreach. ACS reports that these workers planted churches, crossed tribal and language barriers, developed leadership training centers and Bible colleges, began radio broadcasts, and supported Bible translation and Christian literature in local languages.
ACS operates through several ministry areas, including evangelism, church planting, discipleship, training, relief, and assistance programs. The ministry supports indigenous efforts to share the gospel, encourages local evangelists who plant churches, helps strengthen believers in local congregations, and provides Bible-based teaching for pastors, evangelists, and Christian workers. ACS also identifies radio broadcasting, literature translation and preparation, village medical services, leadership training seminars, and personal visits with Asian partners as part of its ministry process.
The organization also responds to practical needs connected with displacement, disaster, and poverty. ACS describes relief and assistance programs that procure and distribute food, medicine, and basic supplies to refugees and displaced people. Its giving page and ministry updates connect donor support with evangelist support, new church planting, schools, orphanages, refugee relief, and disaster response. These efforts are presented as ways to serve communities while strengthening the work of local Christian leaders.
People can engage with Asia Christian Services by praying for Asian evangelists and Christian workers, giving financially, following ministry updates, signing up for newsletters, and sharing in support for projects across Southeast Asia. ACS encourages regular prayer for workers, political stability, peace, additional laborers, and the people of Myanmar and surrounding regions. Financial support helps provide resources for church planters, relief work, training, and ongoing ministry among unreached and under-resourced communities.
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Independent Christian ChurchPinehaven Christian RanchPinehaven Christian Ranch is a Montana ranch ministry offering experience-led discipleship, practical skills, work groups, and…Pinehaven Christian Ranch
Pinehaven Christian Ranch — Organization Profile Pinehaven Christian Ranch is a Christ-centered ranch ministry that provides experience-led discipleship for young adults through faith formation, meaningful work, practical skills, and community life. Founded in 1976, Pinehaven has long used its ranch…
Pinehaven Christian Ranch — Organization Profile Pinehaven Christian Ranch is a Christ-centered ranch ministry that provides experience-led discipleship for young adults through faith formation, meaningful work, practical skills, and community life. Founded in 1976, Pinehaven has long used its ranch setting to help young people grow in faith, character, responsibility, and purpose. The ranch is located in St. Ignatius, Montana, in the Mission Valley at the base of the Mission Mountains, about 40 miles north of Missoula. Its current programs serve young adults ages 18–24, while the ministry’s history includes residential work with young people from across the United States and other countries. Pinehaven is an adjunct ministry of The First Christian Church of St. Ignatius, a nondenominational Church of…
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Pinehaven Christian Ranch is a Christ-centered ranch ministry that provides experience-led discipleship for young adults through faith formation, meaningful work, practical skills, and community life. Founded in 1976, Pinehaven has long used its ranch setting to help young people grow in faith, character, responsibility, and purpose.
The ranch is located in St. Ignatius, Montana, in the Mission Valley at the base of the Mission Mountains, about 40 miles north of Missoula. Its current programs serve young adults ages 18–24, while the ministry’s history includes residential work with young people from across the United States and other countries. Pinehaven is an adjunct ministry of The First Christian Church of St. Ignatius, a nondenominational Church of Christ.
Pinehaven’s current ministry centers on its Gap Programs. These programs combine discipleship, hands-on learning, ranch work, and community living. The Explorer Program is an 8-week introduction designed for students who want to grow in their relationship with Christ, develop confidence, gain practical skills, and discern next steps. The Apprentice Program offers extended discipleship, deeper training, increased responsibility, and more individualized growth.
The ranch setting is central to Pinehaven’s approach. Students participate in daily work and skill-building through ranch projects, trade experiences, teamwork, and community responsibilities. Pinehaven’s facilities include residential homes and apartment housing, a chapel and school building, kitchen and dining hall, gymnasium, recreation center, swimming pool, horse barn, livestock facilities, woodshop, sawmill, auto shop, welding shop, and blacksmith/leather shop. The ranch also includes cattle, horses, chickens, and ducks.
Pinehaven describes its goal as helping young men and women build a long-term foundation of faith, discover their God-given worth, and gain the skills needed to become responsible, hardworking people of integrity. Its model emphasizes faith lived through real work, relational discipleship, and a structured Christian community rather than classroom instruction alone.
People can engage with Pinehaven Christian Ranch by applying for the Gap Program, visiting the ranch, joining a work group or mission trip, praying, giving, helping with material needs, or serving alongside staff and students. Work groups may help with firewood, haying, gardening, building projects, repairs, equipment restoration, trail maintenance, and other seasonal ranch needs. Its distinct contribution is a working-ranch discipleship environment where young adults can grow in faith, confidence, work ethic, and life direction.
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Independent Christian ChurchCamp IllianaCamp Illiana is a Christian camp in Washington, Indiana, offering summer camps, retreats, outdoor activities, service…Camp Illiana
Camp Illiana — Organization Profile Camp Illiana is a Christian camp and retreat ministry located in Washington, Indiana. The camp describes its purpose as creating space for people to encounter God deeply and says it fosters transformative experiences that lead…
Camp Illiana — Organization Profile Camp Illiana is a Christian camp and retreat ministry located in Washington, Indiana. The camp describes its purpose as creating space for people to encounter God deeply and says it fosters transformative experiences that lead people to take their next step following Jesus. Its public materials emphasize summer camps, retreats, outdoor activities, service opportunities, and year-round ministry experiences for children, students, families, churches, and guests. The camp serves campers and partner churches across Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and the surrounding Midwest region. Camp Illiana is owned by Illiana Christian Assembly, Inc., which the camp identifies as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its campus is listed at 723 E 450 S in Washington, Indiana, and Indiana’s youth-camp roster…
Camp Illiana — Organization Profile
Camp Illiana is a Christian camp and retreat ministry located in Washington, Indiana. The camp describes its purpose as creating space for people to encounter God deeply and says it fosters transformative experiences that lead people to take their next step following Jesus. Its public materials emphasize summer camps, retreats, outdoor activities, service opportunities, and year-round ministry experiences for children, students, families, churches, and guests.
The camp serves campers and partner churches across Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and the surrounding Midwest region. Camp Illiana is owned by Illiana Christian Assembly, Inc., which the camp identifies as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its campus is listed at 723 E 450 S in Washington, Indiana, and Indiana’s youth-camp roster lists the camp capacity at 394 campers.
Camp Illiana’s primary ministry pathway is its summer camp program. The camp offers First Chance for kindergarten through 1st grade, High Five for 2nd through 3rd grade, Kids Camp for 4th through 6th grade, Epic Camp for 6th through 8th grade, HS Camp for 9th through 12th grade, and Unite for 7th through 12th grade. The camp also points college-age participants toward Best 8 Days and provides a Camper Guide, mission information, session photos, and other summer resources.
The camp operates through a mix of programmed teaching, worship, recreation, small-group experiences, and outdoor activities. Its activity offerings include ziplines, a giant swing, high ropes, low ropes, a climbing wall, paintball, lake activities, pool activities, field games, and team games. These activities support the camp’s broader ministry goal by giving students and groups shared experiences that can encourage trust, community, courage, and spiritual growth.
Camp Illiana also serves churches, schools, and groups through events and facilities outside the summer season. The website lists year-round opportunities such as the Ladies Craft Retreat, Dr. Overdorf Vision Night, facility use, and an event guide for groups planning gatherings at the camp. The ministry also invites people to serve through summer staff roles, serve teams, training opportunities, and a prayer team.
People can engage with Camp Illiana by registering campers, reviewing the Camper Guide, giving online, volunteering with the Serve Team, applying for summer staff, joining the prayer team, attending a retreat, or contacting the camp about facility use. Its year-round staff provide leadership for administration, camper experience, activities, and operations while working with ministry partners and the local community.
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EducationRenew UniversityRenew University (RenewU) is a ministry training platform sponsored by Renew Network, offering online courses and…Renew University
Renew University — Organization Profile Renew University (often referred to as RenewU) is a ministry-focused learning platform sponsored by Renew Network (Renew.org). Designed to serve the church, Renew University provides an educational environment for believers who want deeper biblical training…
Renew University — Organization Profile Renew University (often referred to as RenewU) is a ministry-focused learning platform sponsored by Renew Network (Renew.org). Designed to serve the church, Renew University provides an educational environment for believers who want deeper biblical training for life and ministry. Its stated focus includes resources for everyday disciples as well as Bible teachers, ministers, elders, and leaders in training. Renew University describes two primary “wings” of its work: a growing library of teaching content and a structured certificate track. The platform highlights access to teachers with advanced degrees and ministry experience, with course topics spanning areas such as Jesus and the Gospels, Christian evidences, the Old Testament, Acts and Paul, the book of Romans, and related…
Renew University — Organization Profile
Renew University (often referred to as RenewU) is a ministry-focused learning platform sponsored by Renew Network (Renew.org). Designed to serve the church, Renew University provides an educational environment for believers who want deeper biblical training for life and ministry. Its stated focus includes resources for everyday disciples as well as Bible teachers, ministers, elders, and leaders in training.
Renew University describes two primary “wings” of its work: a growing library of teaching content and a structured certificate track. The platform highlights access to teachers with advanced degrees and ministry experience, with course topics spanning areas such as Jesus and the Gospels, Christian evidences, the Old Testament, Acts and Paul, the book of Romans, and related studies offered through an online course calendar.
A central pathway is RenewU’s Certificate in Theology (CIT) Program, which Renew University presents as a cohort-based learning experience. The CIT track is structured to run for about twenty months, with students joining a cohort to progress through the sequence together. The program emphasizes both rock-solid Bible teaching and relational learning through cohort community, aiming to help students internalize training and apply it in ministry contexts.
Renew University also connects its work to the broader Renew Network ecosystem, which advocates biblical theology for the purpose of disciplemaking. Renew Network’s public description includes ongoing articles and resources, coaching and learning communities, and gatherings—alongside sponsorship of Renew University. In that sense, Renew University functions as a training extension within a larger network that seeks to support churches and leaders pursuing disciplemaking.
Renew University explicitly states that it operates as a non-degree-granting religious educational program and that it is not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA. Certificates issued by Renew University indicate completion of internal program requirements for religious and ministry purposes and are not presented as academic degrees.
Those who want to engage with Renew University can explore the current course schedule, try a free class, or enroll in the Certificate in Theology program through Renew Network’s enrollment pathway. The platform also provides a direct point of contact for questions and coordination, and it maintains official social channels for updates and video content.
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Church of ChristAbilene Christian University – SummitAbilene Christian University’s Summit is a Siburt Institute gathering in Abilene, Texas that equips church leaders…Abilene Christian University – Summit
Abilene Christian University – Summit — Organization Profile Abilene Christian University’s Summit (often called “ACU Summit”) is a long-running gathering that equips Christians for ministry through teaching, worship, and guided conversation. Hosted in Abilene, Texas, Summit is a service of…
Abilene Christian University – Summit — Organization Profile Abilene Christian University’s Summit (often called “ACU Summit”) is a long-running gathering that equips Christians for ministry through teaching, worship, and guided conversation. Hosted in Abilene, Texas, Summit is a service of the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry and is designed for congregational leaders and other Christ-followers who serve churches across the United States and beyond. Summit is best understood as a ministry conference built around learning communities. Rather than offering only lecture-style presentations, Summit intentionally creates space for participants to learn alongside others in similar roles, talk through real ministry challenges, and build relationships that continue after the gathering. The event commonly includes keynote sessions and shared worship, while also prioritizing…
Abilene Christian University – Summit — Organization Profile
Abilene Christian University’s Summit (often called “ACU Summit”) is a long-running gathering that equips Christians for ministry through teaching, worship, and guided conversation. Hosted in Abilene, Texas, Summit is a service of the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry and is designed for congregational leaders and other Christ-followers who serve churches across the United States and beyond.
Summit is best understood as a ministry conference built around learning communities. Rather than offering only lecture-style presentations, Summit intentionally creates space for participants to learn alongside others in similar roles, talk through real ministry challenges, and build relationships that continue after the gathering. The event commonly includes keynote sessions and shared worship, while also prioritizing discussion-based settings shaped by the needs of particular ministry contexts.
Through its community structure, Summit typically offers focused tracks for leaders who serve in areas such as preaching, spiritual formation, rural and small-town ministry, and other congregational roles. This approach helps attendees move from general inspiration to concrete next steps by listening to experienced voices and then processing together how Scripture, theology, and wise practice apply in local church life.
Summit is also connected to ongoing resourcing beyond the in-person experience. The Siburt Institute maintains a substantial recordings library so that churches, small groups, and leaders can revisit sessions and use them for continued study and development. In addition to recordings, Summit participants and supporters can connect with the Institute’s broader work, which includes training opportunities, practical tools, and other gatherings that serve church leaders.
Individuals and churches can engage with Summit by attending, sharing the opportunity with ministry teams, and subscribing to updates so they can follow future opportunities and resources. Supporters can also partner financially with the Siburt Institute to help sustain Summit and the Institute’s wider mission of equipping leaders and helping churches thrive.
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Church of ChristAfrican Missions Association (AMA)Africa Missions Association (AMA) is a US-based network supporting partner churches across Africa through church partnerships,…African Missions Association (AMA)
Africa Missions Association (AMA) — Organization Profile Africa Missions Association (AMA) is a Christian missions partnership network that connects churches in the United States with like-minded churches and ministry efforts across Africa. AMA is US-based, with offices listed in Helotes,…
Africa Missions Association (AMA) — Organization Profile Africa Missions Association (AMA) is a Christian missions partnership network that connects churches in the United States with like-minded churches and ministry efforts across Africa. AMA is US-based, with offices listed in Helotes, Texas, and West Columbia, South Carolina, and it describes its work as a “unified family of churches” supporting African churches through coordinated partnerships, resourcing, and ongoing reporting. AMA’s stated mission is to support African churches in ways that include financial support, church-to-church partnerships, missionary identification and training, accurate reporting, and regular communication—all aimed toward the goal that “every African” can hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. Its published vision is “a community of devoted disciples of Christ within walking distance…
Africa Missions Association (AMA) — Organization Profile
Africa Missions Association (AMA) is a Christian missions partnership network that connects churches in the United States with like-minded churches and ministry efforts across Africa. AMA is US-based, with offices listed in Helotes, Texas, and West Columbia, South Carolina, and it describes its work as a “unified family of churches” supporting African churches through coordinated partnerships, resourcing, and ongoing reporting.
AMA’s stated mission is to support African churches in ways that include financial support, church-to-church partnerships, missionary identification and training, accurate reporting, and regular communication—all aimed toward the goal that “every African” can hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. Its published vision is “a community of devoted disciples of Christ within walking distance of every African,” framing its work around strengthening local congregations and extending gospel presence into cities, towns, and villages.
A distinctive of AMA is how it organizes relationships between North American churches and African churches, including opportunities for partner churches to “pair up” with specific congregations. AMA also publishes a growing directory of churches it supports across West Africa, French West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa, reflecting a broad geographic scope and a commitment to serving established congregations as they mature, become self-supporting, and plant other churches.
AMA also oversees specific initiatives that focus on practical needs alongside local church ministry. Chance for Africa, launched in 2007, is an education support program that helps families connected to partner churches cover school-related expenses such as fees, books, uniforms, and meals. The program emphasizes student vetting and structured handling of donations through AMA’s administrative and financial processes, and it encourages monthly giving as a way to sustain student sponsorships over time.
In addition, AMA lists Visions + Dreams (V+D) as an affiliated program that mobilizes disciples and friends to meet identified needs in ICOC churches in Africa and surrounding communities. V+D organizes short mission trips (generally 10–14 days) that combine worship and fellowship with local congregations and service opportunities, and it also facilitates longer volunteer stays (30–90 days or longer) for individuals or small groups with teaching, mentoring, training, or professional skill contributions.
People can engage with AMA by partnering as a church, giving financially (one-time or recurring), subscribing for updates, and participating in trips or longer-term volunteer opportunities connected to AMA’s affiliated programs. For those exploring involvement, AMA provides public contact details and program pages to help churches and individuals connect with its leadership and learn more about current opportunities.
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Independent Christian ChurchMNT TravelMNT Travel serves faith-based, humanitarian, and group travelers through specialized airfare, mission travel planning, visa support,…MNT Travel
MNT Travel — Organization Profile MNT Travel, also known as Mission Nation Travel, is a travel-services company based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. The organization serves the faith-based, humanitarian, and group travel communities by helping ministries, mission teams, volunteers, humanitarian aid workers,…
MNT Travel — Organization Profile MNT Travel, also known as Mission Nation Travel, is a travel-services company based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. The organization serves the faith-based, humanitarian, and group travel communities by helping ministries, mission teams, volunteers, humanitarian aid workers, and organizations plan and manage complex travel. The organization’s core focus is providing mission and humanitarian travelers with specialized international airfare, group travel coordination, visa support, and personalized travel service. MNT Travel describes its role as becoming an extension of a client’s mission, with travel experts who understand the needs of mission trip planning, humanitarian work, and group travel logistics. MNT Travel serves clients from Ephrata, Pennsylvania, while supporting travel to destinations around the world. Its website specifically identifies faith-based…
MNT Travel — Organization Profile
MNT Travel, also known as Mission Nation Travel, is a travel-services company based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. The organization serves the faith-based, humanitarian, and group travel communities by helping ministries, mission teams, volunteers, humanitarian aid workers, and organizations plan and manage complex travel.
The organization’s core focus is providing mission and humanitarian travelers with specialized international airfare, group travel coordination, visa support, and personalized travel service. MNT Travel describes its role as becoming an extension of a client’s mission, with travel experts who understand the needs of mission trip planning, humanitarian work, and group travel logistics.
MNT Travel serves clients from Ephrata, Pennsylvania, while supporting travel to destinations around the world. Its website specifically identifies faith-based travel, humanitarian travel, group travel, and visa services as primary service areas. The organization works with religious organizations, humanitarian NGOs, volunteers, adoption travelers, mission-service groups, and other travelers whose work often requires flexibility, multiple fares, extended purchase timelines, and careful coordination.
The company operates through dedicated travel experts who help clients compare options, organize itineraries, manage group details, and address travel needs such as flights, hotels, ground transportation, traveler profiles, and payments. MNT Travel also works in partnership with CIBTvisas to help travelers check visa and passport requirements and begin the application process through an online portal.
A distinctive part of MNT Travel’s work is serving faith-based and humanitarian travelers with travel planning shaped around ministry purpose rather than ordinary leisure travel alone. Its services are designed for teams that may need flexible airfares, fee sensitivity, deadline management, seat assignments, baggage coordination, deviations, and travel to remote or challenging destinations. Its team states that it shares in the purpose and passion of faith-based and humanitarian communities.
People can engage with MNT Travel by contacting the team, submitting a travel request, completing a traveler profile, using its visa-services portal, subscribing to travel updates, or calling for 24/7 travel support. Churches, ministries, nonprofit organizations, mission agencies, humanitarian workers, and group leaders can use MNT Travel to plan mission trips, humanitarian travel, group airfare, and related travel logistics.
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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 ChurchMidwest MissionMidwest Mission transforms donated resources and volunteer service into humanitarian relief through disaster kits, health supplies,…Midwest Mission
Midwest Mission — Organization Profile Midwest Mission is a Christian humanitarian relief ministry based in Pawnee, Illinois, with an additional site in Jefferson, Iowa. The organization’s mission is bringing the hearts and hands of God’s people together to transform resources…
Midwest Mission — Organization Profile Midwest Mission is a Christian humanitarian relief ministry based in Pawnee, Illinois, with an additional site in Jefferson, Iowa. The organization’s mission is bringing the hearts and hands of God’s people together to transform resources into humanitarian relief. Its public theme emphasizes sending tangible resources to those in need to make an intangible difference through hope and empowerment. The organization’s core focus is transforming donated supplies, volunteer labor, and partner requests into practical humanitarian relief for people in crisis. Midwest Mission receives requests from trusted nonprofit partners, prepares supplies it already has, asks supporters for needed items, and relies on volunteers to process, revitalize, assemble, and pack resources for distribution. Those resources are then shipped…
Midwest Mission — Organization Profile
Midwest Mission is a Christian humanitarian relief ministry based in Pawnee, Illinois, with an additional site in Jefferson, Iowa. The organization’s mission is bringing the hearts and hands of God’s people together to transform resources into humanitarian relief. Its public theme emphasizes sending tangible resources to those in need to make an intangible difference through hope and empowerment.
The organization’s core focus is transforming donated supplies, volunteer labor, and partner requests into practical humanitarian relief for people in crisis. Midwest Mission receives requests from trusted nonprofit partners, prepares supplies it already has, asks supporters for needed items, and relies on volunteers to process, revitalize, assemble, and pack resources for distribution. Those resources are then shipped through partners to people facing disaster, poverty, health challenges, educational barriers, or economic hardship.
Midwest Mission serves locally, nationally, and internationally from central Illinois and central Iowa, sending supplies “around the world and around the corner.” Its work is distributed through trusted nonprofit partners, including domestic and international agencies. The organization’s ministry areas include disaster relief, health, education, micro-business, kits, and sustainability, with supplies sent through both U.S. and global partnerships.
The ministry operates through donations, volunteer service, kit assembly, refurbished items, mission events, collection sites, and shipping partnerships. Volunteers assemble kits, refurbish bicycles and sewing machines, build student desks, sort supplies, process donations, and help prepare shipments. Midwest Mission also works with partners such as UMCOR and Food For The Poor to pre-position disaster relief supplies and respond to needs after storms and other crises.
A distinctive part of Midwest Mission’s work is combining hands-on Christian service with logistics, disaster readiness, and practical resources that empower recipients. Its disaster relief work includes Home Care Kits, Tornado Kits, UMCOR Cleaning Kits, UMCOR Hygiene Kits, Personal Dignity Kits, Student Kits, and fire equipment. Its education work includes student supplies and desks, while its micro-business work includes refurbished bicycles and sewing machines that can help people earn income and support families.
People can engage with Midwest Mission by volunteering at the Illinois or Iowa location, serving from home, hosting mission events, donating money or supplies, assembling kits, using patterns for handmade items, becoming an ambassador, joining the newsletter, or supporting current needs. Churches, families, groups, and individuals can participate through on-site mission experiences, weekend workshops, permanent collection sites, conference collections, and practical service that turns resources into humanitarian relief.
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Independent Christian ChurchLifeline Christian MissionLifeline Christian Mission is a Westerville, Ohio-based ministry partnering with local leaders to strengthen churches, youth,…Lifeline Christian Mission
Lifeline Christian Mission — Organization Profile Lifeline Christian Mission is a Christian missions organization that has partnered with local leaders since 1980 to develop holistic solutions for vulnerable communities. The organization is based in Westerville, Ohio, and works through local…
Lifeline Christian Mission — Organization Profile Lifeline Christian Mission is a Christian missions organization that has partnered with local leaders since 1980 to develop holistic solutions for vulnerable communities. The organization is based in Westerville, Ohio, and works through local churches and community leaders across Latin America and the Caribbean, including ministry partnerships connected to Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, and Peru. Lifeline’s approach centers on the conviction that sustainable change comes from within a community. Rather than importing one-size-fits-all programs, Lifeline describes walking alongside “godly, visionary people” already embedded in their neighborhoods and villages, helping them identify needs, strengthen local capacity, and pursue long-term, locally led solutions. On its website, Lifeline explains that it aims to “transform tomorrows” through four…
Lifeline Christian Mission — Organization Profile
Lifeline Christian Mission is a Christian missions organization that has partnered with local leaders since 1980 to develop holistic solutions for vulnerable communities. The organization is based in Westerville, Ohio, and works through local churches and community leaders across Latin America and the Caribbean, including ministry partnerships connected to Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, and Peru.
Lifeline’s approach centers on the conviction that sustainable change comes from within a community. Rather than importing one-size-fits-all programs, Lifeline describes walking alongside “godly, visionary people” already embedded in their neighborhoods and villages, helping them identify needs, strengthen local capacity, and pursue long-term, locally led solutions.
On its website, Lifeline explains that it aims to “transform tomorrows” through four key areas of focus: Churches, Youth, Health & Nutrition, and Economic Empowerment. These focus areas show up in practical, on-the-ground initiatives such as regional Bible institutes and leadership development for church leaders; schools, vocational training, and children’s ministries for youth; brick-and-mortar and mobile clinics plus health education for families with limited access to care; and business training and microloan support to help households move toward stability.
Economic Empowerment is often implemented through business training based on biblical principles, paired with microloans and mentoring connected to the local church. Lifeline describes coaching and accountability as part of helping small business owners establish or expand income-producing work, with the goal of strengthening families and reducing dependency.
Lifeline also creates hands-on on-ramps for churches, groups, and individuals to serve. Mission trips are designed to connect teams with real people and ongoing local strategies—Lifeline highlights a trip example in Honduras that emphasized building relationships with local families and supporting a small income-generating project rather than focusing only on construction tasks. In the United States and Canada, Lifeline operates regional centres that mobilize volunteers through experiences like meal packing and other customized service opportunities.
Supporters can engage by volunteering, going on a trip, partnering through child-focused and community initiatives, and giving toward projects that align with Lifeline’s focus areas (including hunger relief, education, leadership development, health access, and job training). Lifeline also invites people to participate through recurring generosity communities and other giving pathways that help sustain long-term partnerships with local leaders.
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Independent Christian ChurchProem MinistriesProem Ministries serves Poland and Eastern Europe through camps, Christian education, church planting, community help, counseling,…Proem Ministries
Proem Ministries — Organization Profile Proem Ministries is a Christian mission organization that works to connect people to the hope and freedom found in Jesus through Gospel-centered ministry in Poland and Eastern Europe. Proem Poland was founded by Maui and…
Proem Ministries — Organization Profile Proem Ministries is a Christian mission organization that works to connect people to the hope and freedom found in Jesus through Gospel-centered ministry in Poland and Eastern Europe. Proem Poland was founded by Maui and Ewa Dwulat in 1990, after the opening of post-communist Poland created new opportunities for evangelism, youth ministry, Christian education, and local church development. The ministry serves from Poland, with a Proem Christian Center in Zakościele near Inowłódz, Poland, and U.S. support operations in Louisville, Kentucky. Proem’s work reaches youth, families, churches, students, volunteers, and local communities in Poland and throughout Eastern Europe. Its U.S. support ministry assists Proem Poland through communications, mission team logistics, financial administration, fundraising, and church partnerships.…
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Proem Ministries is a Christian mission organization that works to connect people to the hope and freedom found in Jesus through Gospel-centered ministry in Poland and Eastern Europe. Proem Poland was founded by Maui and Ewa Dwulat in 1990, after the opening of post-communist Poland created new opportunities for evangelism, youth ministry, Christian education, and local church development.
The ministry serves from Poland, with a Proem Christian Center in Zakościele near Inowłódz, Poland, and U.S. support operations in Louisville, Kentucky. Proem’s work reaches youth, families, churches, students, volunteers, and local communities in Poland and throughout Eastern Europe. Its U.S. support ministry assists Proem Poland through communications, mission team logistics, financial administration, fundraising, and church partnerships.
Proem’s ministry model brings together camps, Christian education, church planting, community help, worship ministry, and short-term mission engagement. Its camp ministries include summer and winter outreach camps, Fit & Family Camp, retreats for missionaries and churches, Journey to Bethlehem, Zako Rancho, and ministry with youth and adults who have special needs. These camps are designed to create relational settings where young people and families can hear the Gospel, build friendships, and take next steps in faith.
Christian education is another central part of Proem’s work. The ministry operates a Christian Education Center that includes preschool through high school, and it also provides English-language learning through ESL coursework and educational internships. These educational ministries allow Proem to serve children, youth, and adults while building long-term relationships with families in the community.
Proem’s church planting and outreach efforts include Tomy Church, Exodus 15, Solna 15, media production, children’s and student ministry, and men’s and women’s ministry. Exodus 15 is a worship band ministry that creates worship music, while Solna 15 serves Łódź through after-school programs, recovery groups, ESL classes, and preschool programming. Proem also produces media and Bible study resources for the local church.
Community help is a major expression of Proem’s witness. The ministry provides after-school programs, family counseling and addiction therapy, support for people in crisis, outreach through Kontakt International Volunteer Festival, and international mission trips. People can engage with Proem Ministries by praying, giving, volunteering, joining a mission trip, applying for a summer internship, partnering as a church or school, or supporting U.S.-based financial administration. Its distinct contribution is a Polish-led ministry that combines evangelism, education, camps, church planting, counseling, community outreach, and international volunteer partnerships for Gospel work in Poland and Eastern Europe.
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Church of ChristThe Christian ChronicleThe Christian Chronicle is an Edmond, Oklahoma-based nonprofit newspaper founded in 1943 that reports on Churches…The Christian Chronicle
The Christian Chronicle — Organization Profile The Christian Chronicle is an international newspaper serving Churches of Christ, producing journalism intended to inform, inspire, and unite Churches of Christ worldwide. Founded in 1943, the Chronicle describes itself as a newspaper committed…
The Christian Chronicle — Organization Profile The Christian Chronicle is an international newspaper serving Churches of Christ, producing journalism intended to inform, inspire, and unite Churches of Christ worldwide. Founded in 1943, the Chronicle describes itself as a newspaper committed to high journalistic standards, publishing both news reporting and clearly labeled opinion content. It is not positioned as a doctrinal or teaching publication; instead, it reports on people, congregations, and ministry developments across the Churches of Christ fellowship. The Chronicle publishes a monthly print edition and maintains an active online news site with ongoing coverage across national and international categories. In addition to articles and features, the platform includes recurring sections such as Opinion, Reviews, Books, Milestones, Classifieds, and a…
The Christian Chronicle — Organization Profile
The Christian Chronicle is an international newspaper serving Churches of Christ, producing journalism intended to inform, inspire, and unite Churches of Christ worldwide. Founded in 1943, the Chronicle describes itself as a newspaper committed to high journalistic standards, publishing both news reporting and clearly labeled opinion content. It is not positioned as a doctrinal or teaching publication; instead, it reports on people, congregations, and ministry developments across the Churches of Christ fellowship.
The Chronicle publishes a monthly print edition and maintains an active online news site with ongoing coverage across national and international categories. In addition to articles and features, the platform includes recurring sections such as Opinion, Reviews, Books, Milestones, Classifieds, and a Calendar, helping readers track events and engage stories that matter to local congregations and leaders. The organization also produces a weekly email newsletter to keep subscribers connected to key updates.
As a nonprofit publication, The Christian Chronicle invites readers to support its work through giving as well as through advertising. The Chronicle’s pages and website include opportunities for churches and organizations to advertise and promote events, while donors can partner financially to sustain reporting, storytelling, and distribution. The Chronicle also offers a “Gift the Chronicle” option that allows supporters to provide subscriptions to others, reflecting its goal of broad access to ministry-focused news.
The Christian Chronicle is published and governed by The Christian Chronicle Inc., an Oklahoma nonprofit corporation. The organization lists a board of trustees that provides oversight and support, and it notes that its trustees, editors, and staff are active members of Churches of Christ. The About page provides an overview of how content is handled: news coverage is presented as statements of fact according to cited sources, while signed columns and reviews reflect the views of their authors.
Readers can engage with The Christian Chronicle in several practical ways: subscribe to the print edition (free in the U.S., with international options), sign up for the email newsletter, follow the Chronicle’s reporting and video content online, submit guest columns or op-eds, and partner financially or through advertising. For churches and leaders who value staying connected to a wider fellowship, the Chronicle functions as a consistent stream of reporting, profiles, and perspective on God’s work in congregations and ministries around the world.
The Christian Chronicle’s office is listed in Edmond, Oklahoma, and its coverage serves Churches of Christ worldwide through both print and digital distribution.
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Church of ChristGreat Cities MissionsGreat Cities Missions (GCM) is based in Addison, Texas, and supports church-planting teams serving Spanish- and…Great Cities Missions
Great Cities Missions — Organization Profile Great Cities Missions (GCM) is a mission agency devoted to “Sharing Christ with the Latin World” by helping missionary teams plant churches and develop leaders in major urban centers. From its base in Addison,…
Great Cities Missions — Organization Profile Great Cities Missions (GCM) is a mission agency devoted to “Sharing Christ with the Latin World” by helping missionary teams plant churches and develop leaders in major urban centers. From its base in Addison, Texas, the ministry focuses on Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities across the Latin World, partnering with churches and missionaries to establish congregations that can thrive long-term in their local context. GCM’s stated mission reaches beyond church planting alone. Alongside training and teaching, the organization describes a commitment to practical compassion—helping meet basic needs such as clothing, food, and shelter while pointing people to Christ and supporting local believers as they grow in faith. The long-term aim is multiplication: helping new believers…
Great Cities Missions — Organization Profile
Great Cities Missions (GCM) is a mission agency devoted to “Sharing Christ with the Latin World” by helping missionary teams plant churches and develop leaders in major urban centers. From its base in Addison, Texas, the ministry focuses on Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities across the Latin World, partnering with churches and missionaries to establish congregations that can thrive long-term in their local context.
GCM’s stated mission reaches beyond church planting alone. Alongside training and teaching, the organization describes a commitment to practical compassion—helping meet basic needs such as clothing, food, and shelter while pointing people to Christ and supporting local believers as they grow in faith. The long-term aim is multiplication: helping new believers and churches become leaders, teachers, and missionaries who can carry the gospel throughout their own communities, cities, and nations.
A distinctive emphasis of Great Cities Missions is the life-cycle care of missionary families. The organization equips missionaries through preparation that includes language readiness, team dynamics, and urban church-planting strategy, and it also provides ongoing support while families live overseas. That care continues through transitions, including guidance and support for re-entry when missionaries return to their home culture.
Great Cities Missions also articulates a clear vision for its church-planting strategy: to see a “main avenue” church planted in every major city of the Latin World. In practical terms, GCM comes alongside teams with what they need to establish a strong, healthy church in a city’s central hub so that the congregation can reach more people and become a stable light for Christ in the region.
With decades of ministry experience, Great Cities Missions reports that more than 100 missionary families are embedded in communities and churches throughout the Latin World, and that, using its recruiting and training model, 250+ congregations are now meeting, teaching, and serving their communities. Individuals who sense a call to missions can explore GCM’s application pathway and missionary forms, while churches and supporters can engage through prayer, giving, and following ministry updates and stories from the field.
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EducationAdvance Center for Ministry TrainingAdvance Center for Ministry Training is a Kissimmee, Florida-based ministry school offering live virtual classes, church…Advance Center for Ministry Training
Advance Center for Ministry Training — Organization Profile Advance Center for Ministry Training is a ministry training school based in Kissimmee, Florida, serving students through live virtual classes and church-based ministry experience. The organization presents itself as an affordable pathway…
Advance Center for Ministry Training — Organization Profile Advance Center for Ministry Training is a ministry training school based in Kissimmee, Florida, serving students through live virtual classes and church-based ministry experience. The organization presents itself as an affordable pathway for training preachers and ministers, with an emphasis on preparing leaders for service in the local church. Its stated purpose is to train ministers to be visionary leaders with a strong biblical worldview for the church. The school’s mission combines classroom instruction with practical ministry formation. Advance says it works to develop the skills needed for church leadership through live Zoom-based instruction and a ministry model tied to the local church. Its mission statement also highlights an “Acts Model” of…
Advance Center for Ministry Training — Organization Profile
Advance Center for Ministry Training is a ministry training school based in Kissimmee, Florida, serving students through live virtual classes and church-based ministry experience. The organization presents itself as an affordable pathway for training preachers and ministers, with an emphasis on preparing leaders for service in the local church. Its stated purpose is to train ministers to be visionary leaders with a strong biblical worldview for the church.
The school’s mission combines classroom instruction with practical ministry formation. Advance says it works to develop the skills needed for church leadership through live Zoom-based instruction and a ministry model tied to the local church. Its mission statement also highlights an “Acts Model” of church growth, reflecting a focus on biblical teaching, leadership development, and ministry practice rather than a purely academic approach. The organization is based in Kissimmee, Florida, and its training model allows it to serve students beyond a single campus through virtual delivery.
Advance organizes its coursework in several core areas, including Preaching and Teaching, Bible and Theology, Practical Ministry, Church Leadership Development, and Church and Culture. This course structure shows that the organization is designed not only for preaching preparation, but also for broader ministry formation across teaching, leadership, and church service contexts. Its published class schedules and course lists suggest a structured academic rhythm with semester-based enrollment and live instruction.
The organization offers multiple training paths. Its three primary Certificate of Endorsement tracks are Preaching Ministry, Associate Ministry, and Practical Ministry. It also offers Certificate of Completion options for church members, including Advanced Bible and Ministry and General Ministry. For endorsement-track students, the training is not limited to coursework. Advance requires a concurrent church internship, which may be completed through Kissimmee Christian Church as the host church or through another qualified Christian church that meets its standards for a lab ministry setting. That combination of classroom learning and supervised local church experience is one of the clearest distinctives in how the organization operates.
People can engage with Advance in several ways. Prospective students can review certificate options, read course descriptions, complete applications, and submit a personal testimony essay as part of the process. Supporters can also give financially through the organization’s donation page, where Advance identifies itself as a 501(c)(3). For churches and ministry-minded individuals, the school presents itself as a place to prepare current and future leaders through affordable ministry training connected to real ministry environments across Florida and beyond through virtual instruction.
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Independent Christian ChurchInternational Friendship MinistriesInternational Friendship Ministries serves international students and scholars through Christian hospitality, English practice, weekly dinners, friendship…International Friendship Ministries
International Friendship Ministries — Organization Profile International Friendship Ministries, also known as IFM, is a Christian ministry based in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1981 by Dr. Raj Aluri, the ministry began after his own experience as an international student…
International Friendship Ministries — Organization Profile International Friendship Ministries, also known as IFM, is a Christian ministry based in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1981 by Dr. Raj Aluri, the ministry began after his own experience as an international student from India studying at the University of South Carolina. IFM seeks to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ to international students through sincere friendship, service, hospitality, practical help, and connections with local Christians. The organization’s core focus is serving international students, scholars, their families, and foreign-born people by connecting them with Christian friendship, practical assistance, English practice, Bible study opportunities, and local church relationships. IFM’s giving site describes its goal as educating, encouraging, training, helping, and involving local churches in…
International Friendship Ministries — Organization Profile
International Friendship Ministries, also known as IFM, is a Christian ministry based in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1981 by Dr. Raj Aluri, the ministry began after his own experience as an international student from India studying at the University of South Carolina. IFM seeks to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ to international students through sincere friendship, service, hospitality, practical help, and connections with local Christians.
The organization’s core focus is serving international students, scholars, their families, and foreign-born people by connecting them with Christian friendship, practical assistance, English practice, Bible study opportunities, and local church relationships. IFM’s giving site describes its goal as educating, encouraging, training, helping, and involving local churches in ministry to internationals, with the aim of spreading the gospel among international students, scholars, families, and foreign-born people in local communities.
IFM serves from Columbia, South Carolina, especially near the University of South Carolina campus, while its history also includes outreach to international students and scholars across a much wider geographic scope. The ministry reports that since 1981 it has reached international students and scholars from more than 150 countries who studied on more than 750 college and university campuses in 48 contiguous states and Hawaii. Its history page also notes branch ministry activity in Orlando, Florida, and Bloomington, Indiana.
The ministry operates through weekly dinners, English conversation and lessons, programs, tours, holiday events, practical help, friendship connections, and volunteer service. IFM hosts Friday night dinners during the school year, followed by classes where international students can interact with Americans and practice English. It also offers special events such as welcome banquets, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s, and Easter gatherings, along with hospitality tours to places in South Carolina and other U.S. destinations.
A distinctive part of International Friendship Ministries’ work is using Christian hospitality and local church relationships to help internationals adjust to American life while encountering the love of Christ. IFM provides practical help such as rides to stores, help moving furniture, conversational English support, and access to Bible studies or international classes in local churches for those who want to learn more about the Bible and Christianity. The ministry’s office at 610 Pickens Street is located near the University of South Carolina campus and provides a space for students and scholars to study, meet, and connect.
People can engage with IFM by giving financially, volunteering, teaching or helping with English classes, supporting weekly meals and events, serving through local churches, joining friendship and hospitality efforts, or contacting the ministry directly. Supporters can give through IFM’s online giving site, contact the office, or participate in the ministry’s ongoing work of welcoming internationals with friendship, practical service, and Christian witness.
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Independent Christian ChurchEye Doc in a BoxEye Doc in a Box trains Christian mission teams to provide basic vision testing, eyeglasses, and…Eye Doc in a Box
Eye Doc in a Box — Organization Profile Eye Doc in a Box is a Christian medical missions organization that equips mission teams to provide basic vision care in places where access to professional eye services is limited. The ministry…
Eye Doc in a Box — Organization Profile Eye Doc in a Box is a Christian medical missions organization that equips mission teams to provide basic vision care in places where access to professional eye services is limited. The ministry describes its mission as empowering individuals with the skills and tools needed to provide quality eye care in challenging third-world environments while also offering spiritual aid and sharing the love of Christ. The organization’s core focus is training laypeople and mission teams to conduct eye clinics using the Eye Doc in a Box method of vision testing. Its model is designed for short-term missions and developing-country contexts, where teams may need a practical way to identify whether people need reading…
Eye Doc in a Box — Organization Profile
Eye Doc in a Box is a Christian medical missions organization that equips mission teams to provide basic vision care in places where access to professional eye services is limited. The ministry describes its mission as empowering individuals with the skills and tools needed to provide quality eye care in challenging third-world environments while also offering spiritual aid and sharing the love of Christ.
The organization’s core focus is training laypeople and mission teams to conduct eye clinics using the Eye Doc in a Box method of vision testing. Its model is designed for short-term missions and developing-country contexts, where teams may need a practical way to identify whether people need reading glasses, distance glasses, or other basic support. Eye Doc in a Box states that its broader vision is for vision testing to become a regular part of Christian mission trips.
Eye Doc in a Box is publicly connected with Watkinsville, Georgia, through its mailing address, and its work is directed toward developing countries worldwide. The organization serves churches, mission teams, and communities where people may lack access to eyeglasses and routine vision screening. Its materials also reference global outreach, underserved communities, and medical mission settings where vision care can open doors for both practical service and spiritual encouragement.
The ministry operates through training seminars, refraction kits, and support materials. Its FAQ describes Eye Doc in a Box as an intensive one-day medical missions seminar lasting eight hours. Its services page says teams may request on-site or Zoom training, receive refraction kits after completing training, and purchase material kits that include a mix of eyeglasses and supplies for mission use. The organization emphasizes that its training is focused on the limited scope of eye care typically provided on mission trips, such as prescribing glasses and treating acute infections, rather than comprehensive eye examinations.
A distinctive part of the organization’s approach is combining physical vision care with spiritual support. Eye Doc in a Box describes its services as including training seminars, eye clinics, and spiritual support, with prayer, fellowship, and gospel-centered ministry alongside practical eye care. The organization also points to Dr. David Curtis’ extensive medical mission experience as part of the background for its training model.
People can engage with Eye Doc in a Box by requesting training, refraction kits, material kits, sunglass kits, or supply kits through its contact page. The organization asks mission teams to provide details such as mission trip dates, number of people needing training, and the number of kits needed. Supporters can also give online, donate by mail, or request information about Zelle giving through the contact page.
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Independent Christian ChurchOne CryOneCry is a Christian prayer and revival movement calling believers to repentance, prayer, church renewal, and…One Cry
OneCry — Organization Profile OneCry is a Christian prayer and revival movement calling believers to seek God together for personal renewal, church revival, and spiritual awakening. The ministry describes itself as a movement of like-minded Christians uniting in biblical repentance…
OneCry — Organization Profile OneCry is a Christian prayer and revival movement calling believers to seek God together for personal renewal, church revival, and spiritual awakening. The ministry describes itself as a movement of like-minded Christians uniting in biblical repentance and fervent prayer for the extraordinary work of the Holy Spirit. Its message centers on the conviction that Christ alone can save, heal, and revive. The movement is based in Niles, Michigan, and serves churches, leaders, prayer groups, campuses, and believers across the United States and internationally. OneCry’s public materials describe both a nationwide call for revival and an international movement of prayer and spiritual renewal. Its work is aimed at Christians who desire deeper repentance, renewed dependence on God,…
OneCry — Organization Profile
OneCry is a Christian prayer and revival movement calling believers to seek God together for personal renewal, church revival, and spiritual awakening. The ministry describes itself as a movement of like-minded Christians uniting in biblical repentance and fervent prayer for the extraordinary work of the Holy Spirit. Its message centers on the conviction that Christ alone can save, heal, and revive.
The movement is based in Niles, Michigan, and serves churches, leaders, prayer groups, campuses, and believers across the United States and internationally. OneCry’s public materials describe both a nationwide call for revival and an international movement of prayer and spiritual renewal. Its work is aimed at Christians who desire deeper repentance, renewed dependence on God, and corporate prayer for awakening in their communities and nations.
OneCry operates primarily through prayer mobilization, revival resources, leadership equipping, podcasts, downloadable tools, and ministry partnerships. Its core call is summarized through three actions: turn, pray, and unite. The movement invites Christians to turn from sin in repentance, pray with urgency for spiritual recovery and awakening, and unite with other believers in spreading the hope of Christ-centered revival.
The ministry provides resources for individuals, churches, and leaders. These include the 7-Day Personal Revival Journey, monthly prayer calendars, the OneCry Podcast, revival articles, prayer guides, church evaluation tools, leadership resources, and downloadable documents for prayer meetings and revival preparation. OneCry Prayer also focuses on helping churches become houses of prayer for all nations, with the stated mission to inspire, equip, and mobilize prayer movements that seek God for revival and spiritual awakening.
OneCry’s strategy includes both public communication and relational mobilization. The ministry encourages people to become intercessors, voices, and partners in the growing revival movement. Its podcast features biblical teaching, prayer, interviews, and stories of God’s work, while its resource library gives pastors and lay leaders tools for leading prayer gatherings, cultivating humility, and addressing barriers to revival.
People can engage with OneCry by signing up for prayer resources, beginning the personal revival journey, downloading the monthly prayer guide, listening to the podcast, submitting prayer requests, supporting staff or the wider movement, and inviting others to pray for revival. Its distinct contribution is a focused call for Christians to unite in repentance and prayer for personal renewal, church revival, and spiritual awakening in this generation.
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Independent Christian 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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Church of ChristSchool of Religious Studies (SRS)School of Religious Studies (SRS) in Central Arkansas trains Christians for preaching, teaching, leadership, and ministry…School of Religious Studies (SRS)
School of Religious Studies — Organization Profile The School of Religious Studies (SRS) is a Bible-based training school that equips Christians for service in congregational and ministry settings. According to its stated mission, SRS exists to train preachers, elders, deacons,…
School of Religious Studies — Organization Profile The School of Religious Studies (SRS) is a Bible-based training school that equips Christians for service in congregational and ministry settings. According to its stated mission, SRS exists to train preachers, elders, deacons, Bible class teachers, and other workers, with an emphasis on evangelism, edification, and the work of the church. SRS offers structured coursework and guided instruction intended to help students grow in biblical knowledge and practical ministry competence. SRS is based in North Little Rock, Arkansas, with its mailing address in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school describes a history that began in 1978 and later relocated administrative operations to Arkansas, where it now operates from its current campus location. While SRS…
School of Religious Studies — Organization Profile
The School of Religious Studies (SRS) is a Bible-based training school that equips Christians for service in congregational and ministry settings. According to its stated mission, SRS exists to train preachers, elders, deacons, Bible class teachers, and other workers, with an emphasis on evangelism, edification, and the work of the church. SRS offers structured coursework and guided instruction intended to help students grow in biblical knowledge and practical ministry competence.
SRS is based in North Little Rock, Arkansas, with its mailing address in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school describes a history that began in 1978 and later relocated administrative operations to Arkansas, where it now operates from its current campus location. While SRS has served students across a wider reach through distance learning and extension formats over time, its ongoing hub is Central Arkansas, providing local access to classroom instruction as well as pathways for students who need flexible participation.
In addition to core Bible and ministry training, SRS outlines a range of associate-level programs that allow students to pursue focused preparation. These include the Associate of Bible Ministry (ABM), Associate of Divinity (A.Div.), Associate of Religious Studies (ARS), Associate of Christian Counseling (ACC), and Associate of Theology (Th.A.). SRS also lists online options and program pathways such as Biblical Studies, Christian Leadership, and Christian Ministries, reflecting an approach that blends foundational coursework with specialization.
SRS’s program descriptions emphasize practical application—preparing students to teach, preach, counsel, lead, and serve in real ministry contexts. For example, the ABM program highlights ministry skills that can be applied immediately, while the ACC program notes training that integrates biblical and counseling-related disciplines and includes supervised practicum language in its description. Across programs, SRS frames its curriculum around biblical, theological, historical, and ministerial studies meant to support competent service in the church and community.
People can engage with SRS in several ways. Prospective students can explore program offerings, review schedules, and complete registration through the school’s published forms. Supporters can also contribute financially through the giving options SRS lists publicly, and churches can encourage members who are exploring preaching, teaching, leadership development, or counseling-related ministry work to consider structured training through the school’s courses and credentials.
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Independent Christian ChurchAfrica Fire MissionAfrica Fire Mission equips firefighters and communities across Africa through training, fire-prevention education, leadership development, equipment…Africa Fire Mission
Africa Fire Mission — Organization Profile Africa Fire Mission (AFM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on increasing the sustainable capacity of fire departments in developing communities. Founded after firefighter Dave Moore encountered the challenges facing fire brigades in Kenya,…
Africa Fire Mission — Organization Profile Africa Fire Mission (AFM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on increasing the sustainable capacity of fire departments in developing communities. Founded after firefighter Dave Moore encountered the challenges facing fire brigades in Kenya, AFM brings together fire-service professionals, volunteers, local leaders, governments, nonprofits, schools, and other partners to strengthen emergency response and fire prevention. The organization is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, while its primary ministry and development work is carried out with fire services and communities across Africa. AFM describes its work through four priorities: train, empower, support, and encourage. Training includes firefighting, emergency medical services, leadership, incident command, fire investigation, vehicle extrication, community fire prevention, first aid, and other subjects identified with…
Africa Fire Mission — Organization Profile
Africa Fire Mission (AFM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on increasing the sustainable capacity of fire departments in developing communities. Founded after firefighter Dave Moore encountered the challenges facing fire brigades in Kenya, AFM brings together fire-service professionals, volunteers, local leaders, governments, nonprofits, schools, and other partners to strengthen emergency response and fire prevention. The organization is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, while its primary ministry and development work is carried out with fire services and communities across Africa.
AFM describes its work through four priorities: train, empower, support, and encourage. Training includes firefighting, emergency medical services, leadership, incident command, fire investigation, vehicle extrication, community fire prevention, first aid, and other subjects identified with local partners. The organization also uses Community Health Education principles to help firefighters and community members develop practical fire-safety knowledge. AFM's development model emphasizes community ownership, local leadership, multiplication of skills, partnerships, and long-term sustainability rather than dependence on outside teams.
Africa Fire Mission currently identifies work in Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, Liberia, Ghana, Ethiopia, and Sierra Leone. Its approach seeks relationships with fire-service organizations, community organizations, and government leaders within the places it serves. In addition to professional training, AFM develops fire-safety curriculum and assessment resources and provides usable personal protective equipment, communication tools, and other firefighting equipment. Its Fire Safety! with Tochi and José resources provide contextualized fire-prevention education for African audiences, while other initiatives address first aid and Active Bleeding Control.
Christian faith is also present within AFM's work. Its organizational model describes human dignity in terms of people being made in the image of God, and mission-trip training information notes that Bible studies and devotions are offered to firefighters who are interested in participating. AFM combines this faith-informed perspective with professional fire-service training and locally led capacity development. The organization works with both career and volunteer firefighters and emphasizes building the ability of local departments and communities to continue training, prevention, and emergency-response efforts themselves.
People can engage with AFM through several avenues. Firefighters, EMTs, leadership trainers, and other qualified volunteers can apply for mission trips that provide hands-on training alongside African first responders. Supporters may also volunteer with organizational projects, provide financial gifts, sponsor aspects of the work, or donate clean and serviceable firefighting equipment that meets AFM's requirements. Recurring and one-time donations help fund its programs, and AFM also accepts certain non-cash gifts. Those interested in serving can review current mission opportunities and application requirements through the organization's website.
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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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Church Planting OrganizationStadia Church PlantingStadia Church Planting is a church planting organization founded in 2003 that supports leaders through assessment,…Stadia Church Planting
Stadia Church Planting — Organization Profile Stadia Church Planting is a church planting organization that helps leaders start new churches designed to thrive, grow, and multiply—with a particular focus on reaching the next generation. Founded in 2003, Stadia describes its…
Stadia Church Planting — Organization Profile Stadia Church Planting is a church planting organization that helps leaders start new churches designed to thrive, grow, and multiply—with a particular focus on reaching the next generation. Founded in 2003, Stadia describes its vision as “a world where every child has a church,” and it works with churches, networks, and individual leaders who want to pursue church multiplication in their local context and beyond. Stadia’s approach is built around guiding leaders through the full journey of church planting and early-stage leadership. The organization emphasizes healthy leadership, local impact, and disciple-making multiplication, and it frames church planting as a practical pathway for Great Commission engagement in communities where new and accessible expressions of church…
Stadia Church Planting — Organization Profile
Stadia Church Planting is a church planting organization that helps leaders start new churches designed to thrive, grow, and multiply—with a particular focus on reaching the next generation. Founded in 2003, Stadia describes its vision as “a world where every child has a church,” and it works with churches, networks, and individual leaders who want to pursue church multiplication in their local context and beyond.
Stadia’s approach is built around guiding leaders through the full journey of church planting and early-stage leadership. The organization emphasizes healthy leadership, local impact, and disciple-making multiplication, and it frames church planting as a practical pathway for Great Commission engagement in communities where new and accessible expressions of church can take root.
A key entry point for many leaders is Stadia’s Discovery Center, which is designed to help potential planters explore calling, readiness, and competencies. Stadia also notes that the Discovery process represents a meaningful investment of tools, time, and coaching, and it is commonly pursued in partnership with a sending church, network, or denomination. This upfront discernment is intended to clarify fit and strengthen the planter’s foundation before moving toward launch.
For launch-stage support, Stadia offers Startup Services and related planning guidance to help teams move from vision to implementation. Stadia highlights that “church” can happen in a wide range of settings—such as coffee shops, schools, and other community spaces—reflecting a flexible, contextualized mindset for planting. After launch, Stadia’s Post-Launch Services are positioned to help new churches continue developing in health, leadership, and sustainability beyond the initial startup season.
Stadia also serves churches and partners who want to invest in multiplication, not only through financial support, but through relationships, prayer, and collaboration. The organization operates as a fully remote team, providing ways to connect through its website, events, Vision Trips, and ongoing resources. Engagement options typically include exploring church partnership, pursuing the Discovery process as a prospective planter, giving to support church planting efforts, and connecting directly with Stadia for next steps.
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Church of ChristRENEW.org GatheringThe RENEW.org Gathering is RENEW.org’s annual national event for disciple-making leaders, offering teaching, discussion, networking, and…RENEW.org Gathering
RENEW.org Gathering — Organization Profile The RENEW.org Gathering is an annual event hosted by RENEW.org that convenes church leaders, disciple-making practitioners, and ministry partners for biblical teaching, conversation, and relationship-building. The Gathering is designed to help leaders pursue clear, Scripture-grounded…
RENEW.org Gathering — Organization Profile The RENEW.org Gathering is an annual event hosted by RENEW.org that convenes church leaders, disciple-making practitioners, and ministry partners for biblical teaching, conversation, and relationship-building. The Gathering is designed to help leaders pursue clear, Scripture-grounded theology that fuels disciple making and to connect with others who are working to build disciple-making cultures in their local contexts. As part of the broader RENEW.org Network, the Gathering functions as a recurring “in-person touchpoint” for a community that is largely resourced through digital content and ongoing connections. RENEW.org describes itself as a voluntary association of disciples and church leaders who collaborate to renew the teachings of Jesus for the mission of being and making disciples. The Gathering expresses…
RENEW.org Gathering — Organization Profile
The RENEW.org Gathering is an annual event hosted by RENEW.org that convenes church leaders, disciple-making practitioners, and ministry partners for biblical teaching, conversation, and relationship-building. The Gathering is designed to help leaders pursue clear, Scripture-grounded theology that fuels disciple making and to connect with others who are working to build disciple-making cultures in their local contexts.
As part of the broader RENEW.org Network, the Gathering functions as a recurring “in-person touchpoint” for a community that is largely resourced through digital content and ongoing connections. RENEW.org describes itself as a voluntary association of disciples and church leaders who collaborate to renew the teachings of Jesus for the mission of being and making disciples. The Gathering expresses that shared mission through a concentrated time of learning, alignment, and encouragement.
The event’s format is built for both depth and practicality. Sessions commonly feature short, focused presentations alongside guided discussions, prayer, and networking. Themes may vary year to year, but the consistent emphasis is on strengthening churches with biblical clarity, wise discernment, and durable disciple-making practices that can be lived out in ordinary church life.
The Gathering also connects to RENEW.org’s broader ecosystem of tools and training. Participants often engage with RENEW.org resources such as articles, videos, podcasts, and book projects, as well as learning pathways connected to Renew University. In that sense, the Gathering is not a stand-alone conference; it is one of several channels RENEW.org uses to support leaders and churches committed to disciple making.
Leadership and speaker involvement at the Gathering overlaps with RENEW.org’s ongoing organizational leadership and contributors. For example, RENEW.org’s point leader and cofounder, Bobby Harrington, is directly involved in guiding the network and shaping the Gathering’s disciple-making focus. Other staff leaders and key contributors serve in roles that connect organizational resourcing, editorial direction, learning communities, and training development.
People can engage with the RENEW.org Gathering by attending the annual event, following the event updates through RENEW.org’s events pages, and continuing year-round growth through RENEW.org resources and learning options. Churches and individuals can also support the mission financially, helping sustain RENEW.org’s work to renew the teachings of Jesus to fuel disciple making across the United States and beyond through digital resourcing and in-person convening.
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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.
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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.
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Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution of higher education affiliated with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, committed to preparing students to be faithful servant-leaders in the church and world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Great Lakes Christian…
Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution of higher education affiliated with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, committed to preparing students to be faithful servant-leaders in the church and world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Great Lakes Christian College serves students through biblically grounded education, spiritual formation, and practical leadership development designed to equip the next generation for Christian service and Kingdom impact. Located in Lansing, Michigan, Great Lakes Christian College combines academic growth, spiritual maturity, and personal development in a close-knit Christian community. The college emphasizes Scripture-centered learning and ministry preparation, helping students grow in faith, develop leadership skills, and pursue their calling with conviction, humility, and purpose. With deep roots in the Restoration Movement, Great Lakes…
Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution of higher education affiliated with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, committed to preparing students to be faithful servant-leaders in the church and world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Great Lakes Christian College serves students through biblically grounded education, spiritual formation, and practical leadership development designed to equip the next generation for Christian service and Kingdom impact.
Located in Lansing, Michigan, Great Lakes Christian College combines academic growth, spiritual maturity, and personal development in a close-knit Christian community. The college emphasizes Scripture-centered learning and ministry preparation, helping students grow in faith, develop leadership skills, and pursue their calling with conviction, humility, and purpose.
With deep roots in the Restoration Movement, Great Lakes Christian College continues to strengthen churches and ministries by preparing graduates for leadership in congregational ministry, Christian service, and the wider world. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical truth, Christian higher education, and equipping believers to serve faithfully in their churches, communities, and vocations.
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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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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.
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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.
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Connect My Church is a church software company built to help ministries simplify their technology, strengthen communication, and support long-term Kingdom impact. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Connect My Church provides reliable, affordable tools for churches, including donation…
Connect My Church is a church software company built to help ministries simplify their technology, strengthen communication, and support long-term Kingdom impact. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Connect My Church provides reliable, affordable tools for churches, including donation management, event coordination, social media scheduling, text and email automations, sermon management, church websites, and custom app development. Created to solve the real problems many ministers face with fragmented systems and rising software costs, Connect My Church offers an all-in-one platform designed specifically for ministry. Its flat-rate pricing, unlimited-user model, and integrated communication tools help churches stay focused on discipleship, outreach, and caring for people instead of juggling disconnected platforms. Beyond serving churches today, Connect My Church is also helping…
Connect My Church is a church software company built to help ministries simplify their technology, strengthen communication, and support long-term Kingdom impact. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Connect My Church provides reliable, affordable tools for churches, including donation management, event coordination, social media scheduling, text and email automations, sermon management, church websites, and custom app development.
Created to solve the real problems many ministers face with fragmented systems and rising software costs, Connect My Church offers an all-in-one platform designed specifically for ministry. Its flat-rate pricing, unlimited-user model, and integrated communication tools help churches stay focused on discipleship, outreach, and caring for people instead of juggling disconnected platforms.
Beyond serving churches today, Connect My Church is also helping fund the development of future ministry technology through its vision for Global Kingdom Impact Tools. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to equipping churches, serving Christian leaders, and building practical tools that advance the mission of Jesus both locally and around the world.
Tyndale House Publishers
Tyndale House Publishers is a leading Christian publisher committed to opening God’s Word to as many people as possible in language they can understand. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Tyndale serves the church through Bibles, books, devotionals, children’s…
Tyndale House Publishers is a leading Christian publisher committed to opening God’s Word to as many people as possible in language they can understand. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Tyndale serves the church through Bibles, books, devotionals, children’s resources, and Christian content designed to equip believers, strengthen faith, and help readers engage the truth of Scripture in everyday life. Founded in 1962 by Dr. Kenneth N. Taylor, Tyndale has become one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. The organization publishes trusted nonfiction, fiction, Bible resources, and children’s materials, including products connected to the New Living Translation, with a long-standing emphasis on biblical faithfulness, accessibility, and spiritual encouragement for readers of all ages. Tyndale’s impact…
Tyndale House Publishers is a leading Christian publisher committed to opening God’s Word to as many people as possible in language they can understand. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Tyndale serves the church through Bibles, books, devotionals, children’s resources, and Christian content designed to equip believers, strengthen faith, and help readers engage the truth of Scripture in everyday life.
Founded in 1962 by Dr. Kenneth N. Taylor, Tyndale has become one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. The organization publishes trusted nonfiction, fiction, Bible resources, and children’s materials, including products connected to the New Living Translation, with a long-standing emphasis on biblical faithfulness, accessibility, and spiritual encouragement for readers of all ages.
Tyndale’s impact also extends beyond publishing. Because its profits help support the broader ministry work of the Tyndale House Foundation, the organization’s work contributes to gospel-centered initiatives around the world. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical truth, Christian publishing, and resourcing the church with Christ-centered materials that inform, encourage, and inspire.
Ask Bible Questions
Ask Bible Questions is an online ministry that gives clear, Bible-centered answers to the questions people ask about God, Scripture, and the Christian life. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Ask Bible Questions helps believers, seekers, and church leaders…
Ask Bible Questions is an online ministry that gives clear, Bible-centered answers to the questions people ask about God, Scripture, and the Christian life. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Ask Bible Questions helps believers, seekers, and church leaders find trustworthy answers grounded in the Bible. Its vision reaches far beyond one website. Ask Bible Questions is creating biblical study materials for evangelism and discipleship with a global impact: Bible study tools, answers, and teaching resources that churches, missionaries, and believers around the world can use to reach people with the gospel and help them grow as followers of Jesus, in their own languages and their own settings. Today the site offers a growing library of answers and a…
Ask Bible Questions is an online ministry that gives clear, Bible-centered answers to the questions people ask about God, Scripture, and the Christian life. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Ask Bible Questions helps believers, seekers, and church leaders find trustworthy answers grounded in the Bible.
Its vision reaches far beyond one website. Ask Bible Questions is creating biblical study materials for evangelism and discipleship with a global impact: Bible study tools, answers, and teaching resources that churches, missionaries, and believers around the world can use to reach people with the gospel and help them grow as followers of Jesus, in their own languages and their own settings.
Today the site offers a growing library of answers and a wide range of Bible study tools at no cost, including a Bible reader with original-language helps and a Scripture memorization coach, with more powerful tools for individuals, churches, and missionaries on the way.
Christian Standard is grateful for Ask Bible Questions’ work to make sound Bible teaching easy to find, everywhere.
Central Bible University
Central Bible University (CBU), formerly Central Christian College of the Bible, is a Christian institution based in Moberly, Missouri, committed to preparing biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, CBU equips…
Central Bible University (CBU), formerly Central Christian College of the Bible, is a Christian institution based in Moberly, Missouri, committed to preparing biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, CBU equips students for service in the church, the marketplace, and the mission field through biblical education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry preparation. Founded in 1957, Central builds on its Restoration Movement heritage with an emphasis on the authority of Scripture and the development of faithful Christian leaders. Its educational offerings include undergraduate study, graduate ministry education through the Russell School of Ministry, and learning opportunities beyond its residential campus. Students can pursue preparation in Bible and theology, ministry, Christian counseling, and…
Central Bible University (CBU), formerly Central Christian College of the Bible, is a Christian institution based in Moberly, Missouri, committed to preparing biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, CBU equips students for service in the church, the marketplace, and the mission field through biblical education, spiritual formation, and practical ministry preparation.
Founded in 1957, Central builds on its Restoration Movement heritage with an emphasis on the authority of Scripture and the development of faithful Christian leaders. Its educational offerings include undergraduate study, graduate ministry education through the Russell School of Ministry, and learning opportunities beyond its residential campus. Students can pursue preparation in Bible and theology, ministry, Christian counseling, and partnership programs that connect biblical learning with additional career pathways.
Central adopted the name Central Bible University in June 2026 to reflect the growing scope of its programs, locations, and audiences while preserving its biblical mission. Through Christian community, service, and ministry experience, CBU helps students put their education into practice. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to strengthening congregations and preparing leaders who will serve Christ and his church faithfully.
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.
Stadia
Stadia is a church planting organization that helps leaders start healthy churches that grow, multiply, and reach the next generation with the hope of Jesus. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Stadia serves church planters and established congregations through…
Stadia is a church planting organization that helps leaders start healthy churches that grow, multiply, and reach the next generation with the hope of Jesus. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Stadia serves church planters and established congregations through assessment, coaching, training, and practical support designed to help new churches take root and make a lasting difference in their communities. Stadia walks alongside leaders throughout the church planting journey. Its Discovery Center helps potential planters explore their calling and readiness, while startup services provide coaching, soul care, training, and project management resources. After launch, Stadia continues supporting leaders through personalized coaching, team development, and resources that strengthen church health and sustainability. This ongoing relationship helps planters prepare for both…
Stadia is a church planting organization that helps leaders start healthy churches that grow, multiply, and reach the next generation with the hope of Jesus. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Stadia serves church planters and established congregations through assessment, coaching, training, and practical support designed to help new churches take root and make a lasting difference in their communities.
Stadia walks alongside leaders throughout the church planting journey. Its Discovery Center helps potential planters explore their calling and readiness, while startup services provide coaching, soul care, training, and project management resources. After launch, Stadia continues supporting leaders through personalized coaching, team development, and resources that strengthen church health and sustainability. This ongoing relationship helps planters prepare for both the opportunities and responsibilities of leading a new congregation.
Since 2003, Stadia has helped start churches on five continents, with a particular concern for children and the next generation. It invites churches, individuals, and organizations to participate through partnership, generosity, and prayer. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to equipping Christian leaders, advancing disciple making, and helping more people encounter Jesus through the life and ministry of the local church.
Lifeline Christian Mission
Lifeline Christian Mission is a global nonprofit ministry that partners with local leaders to develop holistic, gospel-centered solutions for vulnerable communities around the world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Lifeline Christian Mission serves churches, families, and communities by…
Lifeline Christian Mission is a global nonprofit ministry that partners with local leaders to develop holistic, gospel-centered solutions for vulnerable communities around the world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Lifeline Christian Mission serves churches, families, and communities by investing in four key areas of impact: church development, youth, health and nutrition, and economic empowerment. Since 1980, Lifeline Christian Mission has worked alongside local ministry leaders who understand the needs, culture, and strengths of their own communities. Rather than imposing one-size-fits-all programs, Lifeline focuses on sustainable, community-driven ministry that helps churches become centers of hope, discipleship, and practical care. Through leadership development, schools, nutrition programs, healthcare access, business training, and other ministry initiatives, Lifeline helps create long-term change that…
Lifeline Christian Mission is a global nonprofit ministry that partners with local leaders to develop holistic, gospel-centered solutions for vulnerable communities around the world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Lifeline Christian Mission serves churches, families, and communities by investing in four key areas of impact: church development, youth, health and nutrition, and economic empowerment.
Since 1980, Lifeline Christian Mission has worked alongside local ministry leaders who understand the needs, culture, and strengths of their own communities. Rather than imposing one-size-fits-all programs, Lifeline focuses on sustainable, community-driven ministry that helps churches become centers of hope, discipleship, and practical care. Through leadership development, schools, nutrition programs, healthcare access, business training, and other ministry initiatives, Lifeline helps create long-term change that reflects the love of Christ.
Lifeline Christian Mission also creates meaningful opportunities for churches, families, businesses, and individuals to engage in God’s mission through giving, meal-packing, mission trips, and strategic partnership. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical mission, compassionate ministry, and equipping the church to bring spiritual and practical transformation to communities around the world.
International Disaster Emergency Service
International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) is a global relief and disciple-making ministry that exists to meet the physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard,…
International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) is a global relief and disciple-making ministry that exists to meet the physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, IDES serves churches, missionaries, and vulnerable communities through disaster response, development work, and disciple-making efforts that bring both practical help and gospel hope. Working in partnership with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, IDES responds when disasters strike in the United States and internationally, helping provide relief, rebuilding support, and long-term restoration. The organization also invests in sustainable development initiatives and ministry partnerships that strengthen communities while opening doors for evangelism, biblical teaching, and ongoing discipleship. With a long-standing commitment…
International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) is a global relief and disciple-making ministry that exists to meet the physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, IDES serves churches, missionaries, and vulnerable communities through disaster response, development work, and disciple-making efforts that bring both practical help and gospel hope.
Working in partnership with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, IDES responds when disasters strike in the United States and internationally, helping provide relief, rebuilding support, and long-term restoration. The organization also invests in sustainable development initiatives and ministry partnerships that strengthen communities while opening doors for evangelism, biblical teaching, and ongoing discipleship.
With a long-standing commitment to compassion, generosity, evangelism, and faithful stewardship, IDES has become a trusted partner for churches and individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in times of crisis and need. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical mission, Christ-centered service, and helping the church bring help and hope to hurting people around the world.
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.
David C Cook
David C Cook is a nonprofit Christian publisher that has served the church since 1875, when David Caleb Cook began producing Sunday school materials in Chicago. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, David C Cook equips churches, teachers, and…
David C Cook is a nonprofit Christian publisher that has served the church since 1875, when David Caleb Cook began producing Sunday school materials in Chicago. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, David C Cook equips churches, teachers, and families with Bible curriculum, books, and discipleship resources that help people know and follow Jesus. Today the ministry is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its work includes Sunday school and small-group curriculum for every age, Christian books and Bible resources, and resources used by churches and ministry leaders around the world. Christian Standard is grateful for David C Cook’s long commitment to Bible teaching in the local church.
David C Cook is a nonprofit Christian publisher that has served the church since 1875, when David Caleb Cook began producing Sunday school materials in Chicago. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, David C Cook equips churches, teachers, and families with Bible curriculum, books, and discipleship resources that help people know and follow Jesus.
Today the ministry is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its work includes Sunday school and small-group curriculum for every age, Christian books and Bible resources, and resources used by churches and ministry leaders around the world.
Christian Standard is grateful for David C Cook’s long commitment to Bible teaching in the local church.
World Communion Cups
World Communion Cups makes prefilled communion cups, wafers, and bread for churches. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, World Communion Cups helps congregations prepare the Lord’s Supper with care, so pastors and volunteers can focus on worship instead of…
World Communion Cups makes prefilled communion cups, wafers, and bread for churches. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, World Communion Cups helps congregations prepare the Lord’s Supper with care, so pastors and volunteers can focus on worship instead of logistics. The company began in 1983, when Indiana inventor Kenneth Hagen created the first prefilled communion cup for World Communion Day. Churches kept asking for it, and it grew into an ongoing ministry. Based in Brownsburg, Indiana, the WCC Products family of brands includes WCC Chalice, WCC Simply, and WCC Elements cups, along with communion bread and wafers from its own bakery. Christian Standard is grateful for World Communion Cups’ support of the weekly table that is central to Restoration…
World Communion Cups makes prefilled communion cups, wafers, and bread for churches. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, World Communion Cups helps congregations prepare the Lord’s Supper with care, so pastors and volunteers can focus on worship instead of logistics.
The company began in 1983, when Indiana inventor Kenneth Hagen created the first prefilled communion cup for World Communion Day. Churches kept asking for it, and it grew into an ongoing ministry. Based in Brownsburg, Indiana, the WCC Products family of brands includes WCC Chalice, WCC Simply, and WCC Elements cups, along with communion bread and wafers from its own bakery.
Christian Standard is grateful for World Communion Cups’ support of the weekly table that is central to Restoration Movement worship.
RenewU
RenewU, formerly Renew University, is a ministry of RENEW.org that provides accessible biblical and theological education for everyday believers, Bible teachers, ministers, elders, and emerging church leaders. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RenewU helps Christians deepen their understanding…
RenewU, formerly Renew University, is a ministry of RENEW.org that provides accessible biblical and theological education for everyday believers, Bible teachers, ministers, elders, and emerging church leaders. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RenewU helps Christians deepen their understanding of Scripture and prepare for faithful service through online learning that connects biblical knowledge with practical ministry and disciple making. Its Certificate in Theology program brings students together in learning cohorts, combining instruction from experienced teachers with relationships that encourage growth and accountability. Courses address the Bible, theology, and ministry, allowing participants to study from home while learning alongside fellow believers. Faculty members combine advanced academic training with ministry experience, helping students apply what they learn in their congregations and…
RenewU, formerly Renew University, is a ministry of RENEW.org that provides accessible biblical and theological education for everyday believers, Bible teachers, ministers, elders, and emerging church leaders. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RenewU helps Christians deepen their understanding of Scripture and prepare for faithful service through online learning that connects biblical knowledge with practical ministry and disciple making.
Its Certificate in Theology program brings students together in learning cohorts, combining instruction from experienced teachers with relationships that encourage growth and accountability. Courses address the Bible, theology, and ministry, allowing participants to study from home while learning alongside fellow believers. Faculty members combine advanced academic training with ministry experience, helping students apply what they learn in their congregations and communities.
As part of the broader RENEW.org network, RenewU emphasizes biblical faithfulness and equipping believers to make disciples. Its approach makes substantial Christian education available to people who want to grow in their faith and ministry without relocating for a traditional residential program. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to strengthening churches, developing Christian leaders, and helping believers live and serve with a deeper foundation in God’s Word.
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.
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.
