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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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- 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…
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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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Independent Christian ChurchDiscovery MinistriesDiscovery Ministries serves churches, youth groups, homeschool students, and leaders through Christian adventure retreats, wilderness expeditions,…Discovery Ministries
Discovery Ministries — Organization Profile Discovery Ministries is a Christian adventure retreat and wilderness ministry that uses outdoor challenge experiences for spiritual formation. The ministry states that it invites believers to discover greater depths in the adventurous life in Christ…
Discovery Ministries — Organization Profile Discovery Ministries is a Christian adventure retreat and wilderness ministry that uses outdoor challenge experiences for spiritual formation. The ministry states that it invites believers to discover greater depths in the adventurous life in Christ through intentional adversity and imminent victory. Its programs are designed to help participants encounter God, grow in Christian maturity, and learn through facilitated experiences in wilderness and retreat settings. Discovery Ministries is based in Eminence, Missouri, in the Ozark region near outdoor recreation areas in southern Missouri. The ministry serves youth groups, adult groups, homeschool students, missionaries, churches, leadership teams, academic groups, and other retreat participants. Since its founding by Gary Colvin in 1983, Discovery Ministries has grown from a…
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Discovery Ministries is a Christian adventure retreat and wilderness ministry that uses outdoor challenge experiences for spiritual formation. The ministry states that it invites believers to discover greater depths in the adventurous life in Christ through intentional adversity and imminent victory. Its programs are designed to help participants encounter God, grow in Christian maturity, and learn through facilitated experiences in wilderness and retreat settings.
Discovery Ministries is based in Eminence, Missouri, in the Ozark region near outdoor recreation areas in southern Missouri. The ministry serves youth groups, adult groups, homeschool students, missionaries, churches, leadership teams, academic groups, and other retreat participants. Since its founding by Gary Colvin in 1983, Discovery Ministries has grown from a bare-bones campground into a retreat center with lodges, a cabin, an open-air pavilion, and multiple challenge elements.
The organization’s stated mission is to glorify God through challenge-based ministry. Discovery Ministries emphasizes wilderness expeditions, adventure retreats, experiential discipleship, small-group facilitation, and outdoor skills training. Its core values include being commanded by Christ, called to adversity, committed to the process of wilderness, crafted by facilitation, connected through small groups, and constructed with staff who are Christ-followers first.
Discovery Ministries operates through retreats, expeditions, training programs, events, internships, and seasonal experiences. Retreat options include youth group retreats, adult group retreats, homeschool Endeavor programs, Midwest Bible Campout, and adventure activities. Expedition options include Challenge Expeditions, which are intensive learning experiences for physical, emotional, and spiritual testing, and Recreation Expeditions, which combine outdoor adventure with rest, reflection, and group connection.
Training is another major part of the ministry. Discovery Ministries offers or facilitates hands-on outdoor technical skills, practical spiritual formation, rescue medicine, backcountry instruction, interpersonal skills training, and college-credit opportunities through partner institutions such as Ozark Christian College. Training areas include swift-water rescue, whitewater canoeing, wilderness first responder courses, rock climbing skills, conflict management, group processing, facilitation, listening techniques, and pre-field missionary preparation.
People can engage with Discovery Ministries by booking a retreat, joining an expedition, registering for training, participating in Endeavor programs, attending Midwest Bible Campout, applying for internships or staff openings, giving financially, subscribing to updates, or contacting the ministry about scheduling. The ministry works with groups seeking structured challenge, spiritual reflection, leadership growth, and outdoor learning in a Christian environment.
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EducationJohnson Christian UniversityJohnson University (JU) is a private Christian university in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering residential and online degrees…Johnson Christian University
Johnson University — Organization Profile Johnson University (often called JU) is a private Christian university located in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving students through residential and online degree options. Johnson describes itself as a Christ-centered community where students grow in faith, deepen…
Johnson University — Organization Profile Johnson University (often called JU) is a private Christian university located in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving students through residential and online degree options. Johnson describes itself as a Christ-centered community where students grow in faith, deepen purpose, and prepare for meaningful service in their careers and in the world. The university’s mission is to educate and develop students who advance the worldwide mission of Christ through their lives, ministries, and careers. Founded in 1893 by Ashley and Emma Johnson, the school’s history includes earlier names such as the School of Evangelists (1893) and Johnson Bible College (1909), before becoming Johnson University in 2011. Johnson’s institutional story emphasizes continuity in Christian formation and affordability, while expanding academic…
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Johnson University (often called JU) is a private Christian university located in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving students through residential and online degree options. Johnson describes itself as a Christ-centered community where students grow in faith, deepen purpose, and prepare for meaningful service in their careers and in the world. The university’s mission is to educate and develop students who advance the worldwide mission of Christ through their lives, ministries, and careers.
Founded in 1893 by Ashley and Emma Johnson, the school’s history includes earlier names such as the School of Evangelists (1893) and Johnson Bible College (1909), before becoming Johnson University in 2011. Johnson’s institutional story emphasizes continuity in Christian formation and affordability, while expanding academic scope and degree delivery over time. The university also notes that it acquired Florida Christian College in 2013 and later closed the Kissimmee campus in 2024 due to sustainability challenges.
Johnson’s academic identity is shaped by its commitment to biblical formation alongside professional preparation. One distinctive Johnson highlights is a dual-major approach, where students complete a major in Bible & Theology along with a major of their choice. The university organizes programs across multiple academic schools, supporting students pursuing church ministry and missions as well as education, leadership, counseling-related pathways, and other career directions.
Campus life is tied closely to Johnson’s formation goals, combining community rhythms, spiritual development, and student support resources. The Tennessee campus sits along the French Broad River in south Knoxville, positioning students in a rural-style campus environment while remaining within reach of Knoxville and the Smoky Mountains region. Alongside on-campus life, Johnson also offers online programs designed for students who need flexibility due to work, family, or ministry responsibilities.
People can engage Johnson University in several ways. Prospective students can explore admissions resources, request information, and connect with the admissions team by phone or email. Churches and ministry partners often connect with Johnson through student internships, ministry preparation, and pathways that prepare graduates for congregational and mission service. Supporters can participate through giving opportunities that help fund scholarships and student success initiatives aligned with the university’s mission.
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Independent Christian 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…
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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 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 ChristMission AliveMission Alive is a Dallas-based nonprofit that equips leaders across North America to start Innovative Faith…Mission Alive
Mission Alive — Organization Profile Mission Alive is a nonprofit ministry that helps Christians and local churches start and strengthen new expressions of church in underserved places. Based in Dallas, Texas, Mission Alive works primarily across North America, focusing on…
Mission Alive — Organization Profile Mission Alive is a nonprofit ministry that helps Christians and local churches start and strengthen new expressions of church in underserved places. Based in Dallas, Texas, Mission Alive works primarily across North America, focusing on places and people who may be overlooked or disconnected from traditional church models. A central part of Mission Alive’s work is equipping leaders to launch Innovative Faith Communities (IFCs)—new faith communities designed to engage real needs in a specific local context. Mission Alive describes its focus as developing these communities with an eye toward the transformation and flourishing of marginalized lives, combining spiritual formation with practical, long-term presence in a neighborhood or people group. To support leaders in that calling,…
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Mission Alive is a nonprofit ministry that helps Christians and local churches start and strengthen new expressions of church in underserved places. Based in Dallas, Texas, Mission Alive works primarily across North America, focusing on places and people who may be overlooked or disconnected from traditional church models.
A central part of Mission Alive’s work is equipping leaders to launch Innovative Faith Communities (IFCs)—new faith communities designed to engage real needs in a specific local context. Mission Alive describes its focus as developing these communities with an eye toward the transformation and flourishing of marginalized lives, combining spiritual formation with practical, long-term presence in a neighborhood or people group.
To support leaders in that calling, Mission Alive provides training, coaching, and ongoing encouragement. One key lane is Catalyze Coaching, a coach-training pathway that teaches ministry leaders to listen well, ask wise questions, and help others grow in calling and discipleship. Mission Alive also hosts Discipleship Cohorts, small groups that meet regularly to practice spiritual disciplines and deepen a life of listening and following God in community.
Mission Alive also invests in emerging leaders through the Outfitters Residency, a 12–24 month apprenticeship (with additional internship opportunities) connected with Mission Alive Network churches. This residency model is aimed at developing practical ministry skills, spiritual maturity, and missional habits in real ministry environments.
For those looking to engage, Mission Alive offers several practical on-ramps: learn about IFCs, explore training opportunities, subscribe to ministry updates, and give financially to support ongoing work. The organization also highlights Mission 813, a Mission Alive ministry that supports and encourages women serving as church planters and leaders.
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Church of ChristWorld Bible School (WBS)World Bible School (WBS) is a Cedar Park, Texas-based nonprofit that equips Christians worldwide to share…World Bible School (WBS)
World Bible School (WBS) — Organization Profile World Bible School (WBS) is a nonprofit evangelism and discipleship ministry that helps everyday Christians share Jesus through interactive Bible studies. WBS describes its mission as “to share Jesus with the world by…
World Bible School (WBS) — Organization Profile World Bible School (WBS) is a nonprofit evangelism and discipleship ministry that helps everyday Christians share Jesus through interactive Bible studies. WBS describes its mission as “to share Jesus with the world by motivating and equipping a global network of Christians to use interactive Bible studies effectively.” Its tools are built to connect truth-seekers with volunteer “Study Helpers” who encourage, guide, and walk with students through Scripture. WBS offers multiple pathways for study and teaching. Traditional Postal lessons allow one-on-one correspondence teaching through the mail, while WBS also supports Online lessons through its web and app platforms. WBS emphasizes that these approaches can be used by individuals or congregations as practical ways to…
World Bible School (WBS) — Organization Profile
World Bible School (WBS) is a nonprofit evangelism and discipleship ministry that helps everyday Christians share Jesus through interactive Bible studies. WBS describes its mission as “to share Jesus with the world by motivating and equipping a global network of Christians to use interactive Bible studies effectively.” Its tools are built to connect truth-seekers with volunteer “Study Helpers” who encourage, guide, and walk with students through Scripture.
WBS offers multiple pathways for study and teaching. Traditional Postal lessons allow one-on-one correspondence teaching through the mail, while WBS also supports Online lessons through its web and app platforms. WBS emphasizes that these approaches can be used by individuals or congregations as practical ways to participate in Great Commission outreach and to build relationships that lead to local connections and further discipleship.
A distinctive part of WBS’s international teaching strategy is Ocean Bridge, a system designed to teach international students without relying on unreliable postal systems. Ocean Bridge uses scanning and service-center support to speed up lesson exchange and increase follow-through for printed-lesson students in targeted regions. WBS also promotes Mathetis, a group-based platform designed for studying Bible courses together online, helping churches and small groups create shared learning environments.
WBS supports churches with additional evangelism resources and stories that encourage ongoing outreach. The ministry publishes ACTION!, described as its flagship publication, sharing updates, tips, and testimonies connected to WBS tools and global impact. WBS also points users to a digital library and other resources intended to strengthen Bible teaching, personal study, and congregational evangelism planning.
Leadership communication and updates are part of how WBS keeps its network connected. WBS publishes regular “President’s Update” communications from its president, Brian Rex Davis, and highlights ongoing efforts to expand tools, translations, and international partnerships. WBS also provides clear “how to start” onramps for churches and individuals who want to begin teaching—whether through postal correspondence, online study, or Ocean Bridge.
World Bible School is based in Cedar Park, Texas, and serves a global network of churches and volunteer Study Helpers who connect with Bible students in many countries. People can engage with WBS by enrolling as a student, applying to become a Study Helper, starting a church-based teaching effort, using Ocean Bridge or Mathetis for group study, and supporting the ministry through giving.
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Church of ChristAbilene Christian University PressAbilene Christian University Press (ACU Press), based in Abilene, Texas, publishes Christian faith and academic titles…Abilene Christian University Press
Abilene Christian University Press (ACU Press) — Organization Profile Abilene Christian University Press (ACU Press) is a university press connected with Abilene Christian University (ACU) that publishes books for Christian faith formation, scholarship, and ministry. Through its publishing program and…
Abilene Christian University Press (ACU Press) — Organization Profile Abilene Christian University Press (ACU Press) is a university press connected with Abilene Christian University (ACU) that publishes books for Christian faith formation, scholarship, and ministry. Through its publishing program and online storefront, ACU Press releases titles that serve both the academy and the church, with subject areas that include Christian faith and theology, leadership and ministry, and regional and cultural history. The press also oversees the trade imprint Leafwood Publishers, expanding its reach to a broader readership through accessible, church-facing titles. ACU Press states its mission as reflecting the standards of its parent institution and spreading ACU’s values to a broad public audience. Historically, the press began when James Fullbright…
Abilene Christian University Press (ACU Press) — Organization Profile
Abilene Christian University Press (ACU Press) is a university press connected with Abilene Christian University (ACU) that publishes books for Christian faith formation, scholarship, and ministry. Through its publishing program and online storefront, ACU Press releases titles that serve both the academy and the church, with subject areas that include Christian faith and theology, leadership and ministry, and regional and cultural history. The press also oversees the trade imprint Leafwood Publishers, expanding its reach to a broader readership through accessible, church-facing titles.
ACU Press states its mission as reflecting the standards of its parent institution and spreading ACU’s values to a broad public audience. Historically, the press began when James Fullbright acquired the rights to Biblical Research Press, a publishing effort developed by retired ACU professor J. D. Thomas. Early goals included producing resources that would support churches and advance scholarship among Churches of Christ, and over time the press expanded its vision to grow as a nationally recognized academic press while maintaining its roots in the Stone-Campbell faith tradition.
Today, ACU Press and Leafwood Publishers organize their catalog through accessible pathways for readers and churches—such as categories for Academics, Christian Faith, Small Groups, and Regional titles—making it easier for leaders and educators to find resources suited for classrooms, church study, and personal discipleship. ACU Press also notes that it operates its own warehouse and offers discounts for churches and ministry groups, reflecting an ongoing commitment to equipping congregations with usable materials.
The publishing program is supported by a small team, with public staff listings that include Dr. Jason Fikes as Director, along with roles in sales and operations, office management, and warehousing. For authors and educators, ACU Press provides dedicated resource areas (including sections oriented toward authors and professors), and it offers a rights and permissions pathway for licensing and translation requests through an external rights management partner.
ACU Press is based in Abilene, Texas, with its mailing address listed as ACU Box 29138, Abilene, TX 79699. While its institutional home is ACU, its books are distributed broadly through multiple channels and are positioned for use by churches, ministry leaders, educators, and readers across the United States and beyond. People can engage with ACU Press by exploring new releases, selecting small-group studies and ministry resources for congregational use, adopting titles for courses, and connecting with the press for customer service or publishing inquiries.
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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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Independent Christian ChurchShepherds Global ClassroomShepherds Global Classroom provides free theological curriculum in many languages to help pastors, missionaries, and Christian…Shepherds Global Classroom
Shepherds Global Classroom — Organization Profile Shepherds Global Classroom, also known as SGC, is a Christian training ministry that provides free Christ-centered theological curriculum for emerging pastors, missionaries, and Christian leaders around the world. Its motto is “Christ-centered. Training. Everywhere.”…
Shepherds Global Classroom — Organization Profile Shepherds Global Classroom, also known as SGC, is a Christian training ministry that provides free Christ-centered theological curriculum for emerging pastors, missionaries, and Christian leaders around the world. Its motto is “Christ-centered. Training. Everywhere.” The ministry exists to equip the body of Christ by providing curriculum for leaders who may not have access to formal theological education. The organization is connected with Cincinnati, Ohio, and serves Christian leaders in more than 100 countries through online courses, downloadable curriculum, translations, audio resources, mobile app access, and training partnerships. SGC’s materials are especially designed for places where pastors and church leaders are under-resourced but eager for biblical and theological training. Shepherds Global Classroom began in 2012…
Shepherds Global Classroom — Organization Profile
Shepherds Global Classroom, also known as SGC, is a Christian training ministry that provides free Christ-centered theological curriculum for emerging pastors, missionaries, and Christian leaders around the world. Its motto is “Christ-centered. Training. Everywhere.” The ministry exists to equip the body of Christ by providing curriculum for leaders who may not have access to formal theological education.
The organization is connected with Cincinnati, Ohio, and serves Christian leaders in more than 100 countries through online courses, downloadable curriculum, translations, audio resources, mobile app access, and training partnerships. SGC’s materials are especially designed for places where pastors and church leaders are under-resourced but eager for biblical and theological training.
Shepherds Global Classroom began in 2012 after founder Tim Keep and other missionary trainers taught pastors and lay leaders in East Africa. The experience revealed a need for theological resources that were robust, simple, reproducible, and adaptable to local settings. SGC developed to meet that need by creating curriculum that local leaders can use in homes, churches, cafés, refugee camps, Bible schools, seminaries, and informal classrooms.
The ministry’s curriculum includes 20 foundational courses for a two- to three-year non-formal theological training program. Course areas include Doctrinal Foundations, Bible Survey, Evangelism and Discipleship, Christian Leadership, Church History, and SGC Resources. Courses include topics such as Christian Beliefs, Romans, Eschatology, Exploring the Old Testament, Exploring the New Testament, Biblical Evangelism and Discipleship, Spiritual Formation, Ministry Leadership, The Life and Ministry of Jesus, Principles of Communication, Introduction to Christian Worship, and Survey of Church History.
A major distinctive of Shepherds Global Classroom is its emphasis on free access and broad translation. The curriculum is available digitally at no cost, and the ministry allows printing and distribution under its stated guidelines. SGC makes courses available in more than 30 languages, including English, French, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, Portuguese, Thai, Kiswahili, Nepali, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Urdu, Amharic, Turkish, Haitian Creole, Polish, and others.
People can engage with Shepherds Global Classroom by downloading courses, using the mobile app, launching a local classroom, requesting a Memorandum of Understanding for group printing and distribution, subscribing to updates, donating, or connecting with the ministry about training partnerships. Its distinct contribution is free, reproducible theological curriculum that helps local Christian leaders establish indigenous, informal, and non-formal Bible training programs worldwide.
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Church Planting OrganizationWaypoint Church PartnersWaypoint Church Partners serves Christian Churches and Churches of Christ across the Mid-Atlantic, supporting church planting,…Waypoint Church Partners
Waypoint Church Partners — Organization Profile Waypoint Church Partners is a Christian church-support and church-planting ministry that serves churches in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The organization describes its role as partnering with more than 500 Christian Churches…
Waypoint Church Partners — Organization Profile Waypoint Church Partners is a Christian church-support and church-planting ministry that serves churches in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The organization describes its role as partnering with more than 500 Christian Churches and Churches of Christ across Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and portions of adjoining states. With a history spanning more than 80 years, Waypoint Church Partners states that it has helped catalyze and support the planting of more than 150 new churches. In addition to church planting, Waypoint provides coaching, training, and practical resources intended to strengthen existing congregations, develop leaders, and address common ministry challenges churches face in changing communities. Waypoint’s work includes a mix of direct support…
Waypoint Church Partners — Organization Profile
Waypoint Church Partners is a Christian church-support and church-planting ministry that serves churches in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The organization describes its role as partnering with more than 500 Christian Churches and Churches of Christ across Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and portions of adjoining states.
With a history spanning more than 80 years, Waypoint Church Partners states that it has helped catalyze and support the planting of more than 150 new churches. In addition to church planting, Waypoint provides coaching, training, and practical resources intended to strengthen existing congregations, develop leaders, and address common ministry challenges churches face in changing communities.
Waypoint’s work includes a mix of direct support for local churches and scalable training offered through events and digital resources. The organization hosts webinars and learning opportunities (including “Waypoint55” webinars) and publishes content through podcasts and video channels. Waypoint also highlights resources created to encourage and equip ministry leaders, including a podcast for pastors and another focused on ministers’ wives.
A distinctive part of Waypoint’s service offering is hands-on help with facilities and guest readiness. Waypoint describes free or low-cost services such as facility evaluations, first impressions training, “secret shopper” feedback, and consulting for ministry challenges. The organization also lists no-interest loans as a way to help churches make needed improvements or pursue ministry opportunities without taking on traditional debt.
For churches and leaders looking to engage, Waypoint invites involvement through training events, coaching, and giving. Supporters can contribute financially through the organization’s giving options, and churches can connect with staff to explore partnerships, leader care, and resources for planting and revitalization. Waypoint also maintains a record of churches planted over the years and promotes upcoming events designed to serve pastors, elders, and ministry teams across its region.
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FinanceCDF CapitalCDF Capital is a nonprofit financial ministry based in Irvine, California, connecting faith-driven investors with growing…CDF Capital
CDF Capital — Organization Profile CDF Capital is a nonprofit financial ministry that serves churches and faith-driven investors by connecting investment capital with church lending needs. Based in Irvine, California, the organization is known for its long-running focus on helping…
CDF Capital — Organization Profile CDF Capital is a nonprofit financial ministry that serves churches and faith-driven investors by connecting investment capital with church lending needs. Based in Irvine, California, the organization is known for its long-running focus on helping churches secure the funds required to purchase property, construct facilities, or refinance existing debt so ministry can expand in sustainable ways. Founded in 1953, CDF Capital (previously Church Development Fund) describes its core purpose as “Helping Churches Grow.” Its work centers on addressing a practical barrier many congregations face: access to financing for land and buildings. By offering lending solutions designed for churches and pairing those loans with investment products for individuals and institutions, CDF Capital operates as a bridge…
CDF Capital — Organization Profile
CDF Capital is a nonprofit financial ministry that serves churches and faith-driven investors by connecting investment capital with church lending needs. Based in Irvine, California, the organization is known for its long-running focus on helping churches secure the funds required to purchase property, construct facilities, or refinance existing debt so ministry can expand in sustainable ways.
Founded in 1953, CDF Capital (previously Church Development Fund) describes its core purpose as “Helping Churches Grow.” Its work centers on addressing a practical barrier many congregations face: access to financing for land and buildings. By offering lending solutions designed for churches and pairing those loans with investment products for individuals and institutions, CDF Capital operates as a bridge between investors seeking faith-aligned stewardship options and churches seeking capital for growth projects.
CDF Capital’s lending activity includes financing related to church facilities—such as purchasing a ministry home, building, or refinancing. The organization also emphasizes financial guidance for church leaders, including biblically grounded financial wisdom resources and development offerings intended to strengthen decision-making and long-term stability. In addition, it hosts learning opportunities through its courses platform as part of its broader development approach.
For investors, CDF Capital offers investment options intended to fund its church-lending work. The organization provides pathways for both individuals and institutions, including retirement-focused options such as IRAs. It also offers certificate-style products (such as Flex and Time Certificates) with stated minimums for entry-level participation, allowing investors to align savings and retirement funds with church expansion lending, while recognizing that these investments involve risk and are governed by the terms described in CDF Capital’s offering materials.
As a nonprofit ministry, CDF Capital operates under the oversight of a board of directors and notes accountability to fund investors. The organization states it is regulated by the securities administrators of each state where it receives investments, and it points prospective investors to its Offering Circular for eligibility requirements and risk disclosures. Churches and investors can also use CDF Capital’s online account access tools to manage certain loan and investment account needs.
People can engage with CDF Capital in several practical ways: churches can explore loan solutions and begin conversations about financing; individuals and institutions can review investment options and, where eligible, open accounts online; and ministry leaders can access development resources such as church strategy materials, financial wisdom content, and courses. For those evaluating partnership, the organization’s website provides program pages, rates and specials information, stories from churches, and a contact form to connect with its team.
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Church of ChristFlorida CollegeFlorida College is a private Christian liberal arts college in Temple Terrace, Florida, focused on educating…Florida College
Florida College — Organization Profile Florida College is a private, independent Christian liberal arts college providing undergraduate education in a campus community shaped by Scripture and spiritual formation. The college’s stated mission is “to educate the whole person to imitate…
Florida College — Organization Profile Florida College is a private, independent Christian liberal arts college providing undergraduate education in a campus community shaped by Scripture and spiritual formation. The college’s stated mission is “to educate the whole person to imitate Christ in service to God and others.” Florida College describes its educational purpose as developing students spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially, and integrating the Bible as the revealed will of God into students’ lives as they prepare for lives of service. Florida College is based in Temple Terrace, Florida (Tampa Bay area) and serves students who are looking for a traditional residential college experience with a biblically grounded emphasis. The college highlights a close-to-Tampa location while maintaining a smaller-campus environment…
Florida College — Organization Profile
Florida College is a private, independent Christian liberal arts college providing undergraduate education in a campus community shaped by Scripture and spiritual formation. The college’s stated mission is “to educate the whole person to imitate Christ in service to God and others.” Florida College describes its educational purpose as developing students spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially, and integrating the Bible as the revealed will of God into students’ lives as they prepare for lives of service.
Florida College is based in Temple Terrace, Florida (Tampa Bay area) and serves students who are looking for a traditional residential college experience with a biblically grounded emphasis. The college highlights a close-to-Tampa location while maintaining a smaller-campus environment where students live, learn, and grow in community. Campus life includes opportunities such as chapel, student organizations, residence life, and service-oriented involvement that complements academic study.
Academically, Florida College offers a range of undergraduate degrees, with the school emphasizing small classes, mentorship, and individualized academic advising as part of the student experience. In addition to classroom learning, Florida College points students toward practical development through internships, study abroad opportunities, and career preparation resources that support post-graduation pathways. This blend of liberal arts education and intentional spiritual disciplines reflects Florida College’s goal of forming students for thoughtful, faithful service.
A distinctive feature of Florida College’s approach is its focus on holistic formation—academic rigor alongside spiritual practices, character development, and community accountability. The college frames campus culture around helping students cultivate consistent faith habits and a Christ-centered worldview, not simply adding religious content to coursework. In this model, learning is designed to extend beyond the classroom into daily rhythms that shape students’ habits and relationships.
Florida College invites engagement in multiple ways. Prospective students can visit campus, request information, and apply for admission. Alumni and friends can support the college through giving pathways that fund scholarships and key initiatives; Florida College also highlights designated support options such as the James R. Cope Adopt Program, which connects donors with student needs. Churches and individuals can also connect through events and college traditions, including the annual Lectures.
Leadership at Florida College includes the Office of the President and a leadership team responsible for academics, enrollment, student life, advancement, and information technology. The college identifies Dr. John B. Weaver as its sixth president, beginning June 1, 2022, and lists key campus leaders who guide core areas of college operations and student support from Temple Terrace, Florida.
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Independent Christian ChurchPartner135Partner135 is an Arkansas-based Christian mission agency equipping churches and national leaders for Gospel partnerships, short-term…Partner135
Partner135 — Organization Profile Partner135, also written as Partner 135, is an international Christian mission agency committed to equipping today’s church to reach today’s world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The organization describes its work as empowering the national…
Partner135 — Organization Profile Partner135, also written as Partner 135, is an international Christian mission agency committed to equipping today’s church to reach today’s world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The organization describes its work as empowering the national church where it is by forming strategic partnerships between U.S. disciples and indigenous disciples who serve within specific cultures and geographic regions. The ministry is based in Van Buren, Arkansas, and serves through established work on four continents, including ministry connections in Uganda, South Asia, Romania, Tanzania, Peru, Nepal, India, the Frontier, Kenya, and Egypt. Partner135 works with national pastors, church leaders, missionaries, churches, and mission volunteers to reach unreached, under-reached, and under-served peoples. Partner135 summarizes its ministry approach through…
Partner135 — Organization Profile
Partner135, also written as Partner 135, is an international Christian mission agency committed to equipping today’s church to reach today’s world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The organization describes its work as empowering the national church where it is by forming strategic partnerships between U.S. disciples and indigenous disciples who serve within specific cultures and geographic regions.
The ministry is based in Van Buren, Arkansas, and serves through established work on four continents, including ministry connections in Uganda, South Asia, Romania, Tanzania, Peru, Nepal, India, the Frontier, Kenya, and Egypt. Partner135 works with national pastors, church leaders, missionaries, churches, and mission volunteers to reach unreached, under-reached, and under-served peoples.
Partner135 summarizes its ministry approach through three words: Discover, Develop, and Deploy. The organization seeks to discover unreached and unengaged people groups, develop contextualized strategies with national church leaders, and deploy missionaries, short-term teams, resources, and funds for training and service. This model reflects a focus on local church partnerships, contextual mission strategy, and reproducible leadership development.
Short-term mission mobilization is a major part of Partner135’s work. The organization sends disciples from the United States to serve alongside national pastors and church leaders for one- to three-week mission projects, many of them in remote areas. These trips include sharing the Gospel, meeting practical needs, and supporting ongoing ministry led by local believers.
Partner135 also supports year-round ministry through sponsorships, church planting, pastor support, child and school sponsorship, missionary support, international staff support, project funding, elderly and widow support, and emergency relief. Its giving opportunities emphasize teaching the Gospel, training the next generation of believers, and telling stories of what God is doing through partner ministries around the world.
People can engage with Partner135 by praying, giving, becoming a Gospel Partner, joining the prayer team, supporting a missionary or project, sponsoring children or schools, joining a short-term mission trip, or contacting the organization about mobilization. Its distinct contribution is connecting U.S. churches and disciples with national church leaders to advance Gospel work among unreached and underserved communities through partnership, training, mobilization, and practical support.
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Church of ChristLipscomb University – Summer CelebrationLipscomb University’s Summer Celebration is an annual Bible teaching and worship gathering in Nashville, Tennessee, offering…Lipscomb University – Summer Celebration
Lipscomb University – Summer Celebration — Organization Profile Summer Celebration is Lipscomb University’s annual lectureship-style gathering that brings Christians together for Bible teaching, worship, and practical ministry encouragement. Hosted on Lipscomb’s campus in Nashville, Tennessee, the event has long served…
Lipscomb University – Summer Celebration — Organization Profile Summer Celebration is Lipscomb University’s annual lectureship-style gathering that brings Christians together for Bible teaching, worship, and practical ministry encouragement. Hosted on Lipscomb’s campus in Nashville, Tennessee, the event has long served as a “come learn together” space for people connected to Churches of Christ and the broader Restoration Movement, as well as friends and guests who want Scripture-centered instruction and fellowship. At its core, Summer Celebration is built around Bible classes and keynote messages designed to help everyday discipleship take shape in real life. Sessions typically include textual studies, topical teaching, and ministry-focused workshops that address spiritual formation, congregational life, leadership, family discipleship, and faithful living. Because the program includes multiple…
Lipscomb University – Summer Celebration — Organization Profile
Summer Celebration is Lipscomb University’s annual lectureship-style gathering that brings Christians together for Bible teaching, worship, and practical ministry encouragement. Hosted on Lipscomb’s campus in Nashville, Tennessee, the event has long served as a “come learn together” space for people connected to Churches of Christ and the broader Restoration Movement, as well as friends and guests who want Scripture-centered instruction and fellowship.
At its core, Summer Celebration is built around Bible classes and keynote messages designed to help everyday discipleship take shape in real life. Sessions typically include textual studies, topical teaching, and ministry-focused workshops that address spiritual formation, congregational life, leadership, family discipleship, and faithful living. Because the program includes multiple sessions with a variety of presenters, attendees can often choose learning tracks that fit their season of life and service in the local church.
Summer Celebration is also structured as a family-friendly week. Alongside adult sessions, the gathering has historically included programming for children and teenagers, giving families a way to participate together while each age group receives age-appropriate teaching and activities. The event’s overall rhythm blends instruction with community: worship gatherings, informal conversations between sessions, and opportunities to reconnect with friends and meet new ministry partners.
Lipscomb has often described Summer Celebration as both a lectureship and a community festival—pairing serious engagement with Scripture and practical application with additional experiences that help guests enjoy time together. Over the years, that has included special events and performances that complement the teaching emphasis and invite broader community participation.
Because Summer Celebration is hosted by a university, it also functions as a bridge between Lipscomb and the churches it serves. For many attendees, the week provides a window into Lipscomb’s commitment to Christian higher education and church engagement, while also offering a setting where ministers, teachers, and church members can sharpen their thinking, renew their faith, and return home with ideas and encouragement for local ministry.
People can engage with Summer Celebration by attending the on-campus gathering, sharing the opportunity with others in their congregation, and using the official event pages to find registration and participation details. Churches and individuals who want to support Lipscomb’s church-serving efforts can also give through the university’s official giving channels.
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ConsultingSlingshot GroupSlingshot Group helps churches and faith-based nonprofits build remarkable teams through staffing and executive search, coaching…Slingshot Group
Slingshot Group — Organization Profile Slingshot Group is a staffing, search, and coaching organization that serves churches and faith-based nonprofits by helping them find the right leaders and build remarkable teams. Founded in 2007, Slingshot Group began with a vision…
Slingshot Group — Organization Profile Slingshot Group is a staffing, search, and coaching organization that serves churches and faith-based nonprofits by helping them find the right leaders and build remarkable teams. Founded in 2007, Slingshot Group began with a vision to match the right churches with the right people and has expanded into a nationwide team that supports organizations through search, coaching, and leadership-transition work. At its core, Slingshot Group supports mission-driven organizations that need more than job postings and resumes. Their staffing services are built to help churches and nonprofits clarify what they actually need, identify leaders who fit their culture, and move from uncertainty to confident hiring decisions. This includes executive search for senior leadership roles as well…
Slingshot Group — Organization Profile
Slingshot Group is a staffing, search, and coaching organization that serves churches and faith-based nonprofits by helping them find the right leaders and build remarkable teams. Founded in 2007, Slingshot Group began with a vision to match the right churches with the right people and has expanded into a nationwide team that supports organizations through search, coaching, and leadership-transition work.
At its core, Slingshot Group supports mission-driven organizations that need more than job postings and resumes. Their staffing services are built to help churches and nonprofits clarify what they actually need, identify leaders who fit their culture, and move from uncertainty to confident hiring decisions. This includes executive search for senior leadership roles as well as specialized searches for the many role types that make up a healthy ministry team.
Slingshot Group’s staffing process emphasizes preparation and clarity. Organizations start with guided discovery and position profiling so expectations, responsibilities, and culture are defined before candidates are introduced. From there, Slingshot’s team helps identify and evaluate candidates and then supports churches and nonprofits through the interview process and final placement. Their approach is designed to stay engaged through the outcome—treating hiring as a long-term partnership, not a transaction.
Coaching is the other major pillar of Slingshot’s work. The organization offers coaching for new staff, teams, leaders in transition, and succession so individuals and organizations can grow healthier while navigating change. Coaching support is positioned as a practical way to strengthen leadership capacity, address roadblocks, and build culture, whether the need is personal development, team alignment, board clarity, or transition planning.
Slingshot Group also serves job seekers through its open roles listings and candidate support. By connecting candidates with a wide network of churches and organizations, Slingshot helps ministry leaders explore opportunities, prepare for interviews, and discern fit. This job-seeker channel complements their organization-facing work by improving the quality of matches between churches/nonprofits and prospective leaders.
Slingshot Group is based in Irvine, California, and works with churches and organizations across the United States through its nationwide team of practitioners and consultants. Churches, nonprofits, and candidates can engage by exploring staffing services, coaching pathways, succession support, and ongoing leadership resources such as the Slingshot Group Podcast and related articles.
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Church of ChristHeritage21Heritage21 is a nonprofit based in Oklahoma City that guides church leaders through critical transitions using…Heritage21
Heritage21 — Organization Profile Heritage21 is a nonprofit advisory ministry that helps church leaders make faithful, practical decisions when their congregations face complex transition points. Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Heritage21 works with churches that are navigating challenges such as…
Heritage21 — Organization Profile Heritage21 is a nonprofit advisory ministry that helps church leaders make faithful, practical decisions when their congregations face complex transition points. Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Heritage21 works with churches that are navigating challenges such as aging facilities, declining attendance, and the legal and financial responsibilities connected to stewarding longstanding ministry assets. Heritage21 describes its work through a simple framework: Renew, Repurpose, and Replant. Some congregations need help renewing health and mission clarity so they can move forward with stability and vision. Others need guidance repurposing property or financial assets so decades of giving continue to serve kingdom purposes. Still others may be discerning what it looks like to replant—supporting new ministry expressions, partnerships, or next-generation…
Heritage21 — Organization Profile
Heritage21 is a nonprofit advisory ministry that helps church leaders make faithful, practical decisions when their congregations face complex transition points. Based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Heritage21 works with churches that are navigating challenges such as aging facilities, declining attendance, and the legal and financial responsibilities connected to stewarding longstanding ministry assets.
Heritage21 describes its work through a simple framework: Renew, Repurpose, and Replant. Some congregations need help renewing health and mission clarity so they can move forward with stability and vision. Others need guidance repurposing property or financial assets so decades of giving continue to serve kingdom purposes. Still others may be discerning what it looks like to replant—supporting new ministry expressions, partnerships, or next-generation work when an existing congregation is no longer positioned to thrive in its current form.
A key distinctive of Heritage21 is its blend of pastoral awareness and professional expertise. The organization emphasizes a process that begins with listening to a church’s story and leadership concerns, then moves into assessment that can include ministry realities as well as legal, real estate, and financial considerations. Heritage21’s stated goal is not to pressure a single outcome, but to help leaders clarify options and take next steps with thoughtful planning and implementation support.
Heritage21 also provides resources aimed at reducing uncertainty for church leaders who are dealing with unfamiliar territory. Its resource library includes materials related to governance, stewardship, and property and legal considerations. Heritage21 notes that its document resources are provided as a service to churches and are not a replacement for counsel from an attorney licensed in a church’s state—an important guardrail when congregations are working through high-stakes decisions.
Another part of Heritage21’s model is its Ambassador network—church and organizational leaders across the country who serve as trusted conversation partners in their regions and fellowship networks. These ambassadors help connect church leaders to timely guidance and help congregations identify “next steps” that fit their context, capacity, and calling.
Heritage21’s team includes leaders with congregational ministry experience alongside board members and advisors with backgrounds in commercial real estate, legal practice, higher education, and nonprofit leadership. That combination supports Heritage21’s focus on helping leaders steward both relationships and resources well, especially when decisions affect multiple generations within a congregation.
Church leaders can engage with Heritage21 by starting a confidential conversation, exploring resources for church stewardship and transition planning, or partnering financially to support this kind of guidance for congregations. Heritage21 serves church leaders across the United States, helping churches pursue practical pathways that align ministry legacy with future kingdom impact.
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Independent Christian ChurchAll in Ministries InternationalAll In Ministries International equips women worldwide with disciple-making training, resources, workshops, and ministry partnerships through…All in Ministries International
All In Ministries International — Organization Profile All In Ministries International is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on training, equipping, and mentoring women worldwide to be disciple makers of Jesus. The ministry serves the local church across denominations and describes…
All In Ministries International — Organization Profile All In Ministries International is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on training, equipping, and mentoring women worldwide to be disciple makers of Jesus. The ministry serves the local church across denominations and describes its vision as igniting a movement of women who disciple women across cultures for God’s glory. Its work centers on helping women know Jesus, grow as disciples, and learn how to share the gospel and disciple others in their own families, churches, and communities. All In Ministries International is based in Jacksonville, Florida, and serves women through a global ministry model that includes Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and other regions reached through online training and ministry partnerships. The organization…
All In Ministries International — Organization Profile
All In Ministries International is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on training, equipping, and mentoring women worldwide to be disciple makers of Jesus. The ministry serves the local church across denominations and describes its vision as igniting a movement of women who disciple women across cultures for God’s glory. Its work centers on helping women know Jesus, grow as disciples, and learn how to share the gospel and disciple others in their own families, churches, and communities.
All In Ministries International is based in Jacksonville, Florida, and serves women through a global ministry model that includes Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and other regions reached through online training and ministry partnerships. The organization places special emphasis on under-resourced women who may have limited access to discipleship training, biblical resources, or women’s ministry support in their local context. Its stated concern is not only evangelism, but also helping women understand their identity, purpose, and calling as disciples who make disciples.
The ministry operates through volunteer involvement, donor support, and partnerships with churches, missionaries, and ministry leaders. All In describes itself as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is 100 percent donor-funded and serves through a largely virtual and volunteer-based culture. Its approach is designed to be reproducible across cultures, often using Bible-centered teaching, simple training tools, and translated resources that can be taught with an interpreter and adapted for local churches or ministry settings.
A central offering of the ministry is women’s disciple-making training that teaches practical steps for abiding in Christ, studying the Bible, praying, sharing Jesus, and serving with the local church. All In offers a free online Disciple-Making Course, free resource kits, video and audio resources, and workshop curriculum. Its Women’s Disciple-Making Workshop Training Guide includes sessions on God’s story, identity in Christ, purpose, prayer, Bible study, sharing Jesus, and serving through the local church.
All In also equips trainers and mission partners. Through its “Be a Trainer” pathway, women can receive free workshop materials intended for international Christian women’s conferences, short-term mission settings, and local ministry training. Through mission partnerships, the ministry works with churches and organizations that desire to equip women as disciple makers in their own communities. All In’s model emphasizes local leadership, ongoing mentoring, and the multiplication of disciple makers rather than one-time events alone.
People can engage with All In Ministries International by using its free disciple-making resources, taking the online course, becoming a trainer, inviting the ministry to speak, partnering through missions, praying, volunteering, sharing ministry updates, or giving financially. The ministry invites monthly and one-time donors to help provide online training, translated Bible studies, discipleship resources, and support for local leaders serving under-resourced women around the world.
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Independent Christian ChurchAssociation of College MinistriesThe Association of College Ministries connects and resources Christian campus ministries through conferences, membership, networking, best…Association of College Ministries
Association of College Ministries — Organization Profile The Association of College Ministries (ACM) is an international network of Christian campus ministries that exists to support students and campus ministers in university settings. The organization describes itself as a collective of…
Association of College Ministries — Organization Profile The Association of College Ministries (ACM) is an international network of Christian campus ministries that exists to support students and campus ministers in university settings. The organization describes itself as a collective of college ministries, most with roots in the Restoration Movement, working together to advance the Great Commission. Its public mission is to bring glory to God on the university campus, with a vision to advance Jesus’ mission among college students all around the world. ACM serves college students, campus ministers, and independent campus ministries connected with non-denominational Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. The organization’s member ministries are listed across campuses in the United States and, according to ACM’s history page,…
Association of College Ministries — Organization Profile
The Association of College Ministries (ACM) is an international network of Christian campus ministries that exists to support students and campus ministers in university settings. The organization describes itself as a collective of college ministries, most with roots in the Restoration Movement, working together to advance the Great Commission. Its public mission is to bring glory to God on the university campus, with a vision to advance Jesus’ mission among college students all around the world.
ACM serves college students, campus ministers, and independent campus ministries connected with non-denominational Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. The organization’s member ministries are listed across campuses in the United States and, according to ACM’s history page, also operate in Europe, Asia, Australia/Oceania, South America, and North America outside the United States. Its network includes campus houses, Christian student fellowships, campus foundations, and other locally governed campus ministries.
The organization operates primarily as a connecting and resourcing association rather than as a single campus ministry with one physical location. ACM’s website states that the association itself does not have a physical office or phone number because it is made up of individual campus ministries around the world. Students are encouraged to search for a nearby ministry, while campus ministers can use ACM for networking, conferences, resources, job postings, and shared support.
ACM’s work is organized around four stated design emphases: Encourage, Equip, Empower, and Engage. These emphases include support, networking, collaboration, preparation, training, resourcing, recruiting, strengthening, planting, education, influence, and exposure. The association provides ministry resources, promotes campus-ministry best practices, lists open ministry roles, and helps member ministries connect with one another across campuses and regions.
A major ACM program is the E4 Conference, which is designed to equip, empower, encourage, and engage campus ministers as they serve on university campuses and beyond. The organization also hosts FOUR, an online gathering for ACM network members, and provides membership options for campus ministries that want access to conferences, discounted registrations, social media networking, newsletters, webinars, and job openings among ACM ministries.
People can engage with the Association of College Ministries by searching for a campus ministry, contacting ACM through its website form, applying for campus ministry membership, attending E4 or FOUR, reviewing open positions, paying membership dues online, or becoming a Kingdom Partner. Because local ACM ministries are independently governed, students, churches, alumni, and other supporters may also connect directly with listed campus ministries for local involvement, prayer, service, and financial support.
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FinanceChristian Church Pension Plan (CCPP)Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) is a church-based defined benefit retirement plan serving ministers, missionaries, and…Christian Church Pension Plan (CCPP)
Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) — Organization Profile The Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) is a church-based, defined benefit retirement plan designed to serve people whose work is devoted to vocational ministry and related Christian service. Qualified under Internal Revenue…
Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) — Organization Profile The Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) is a church-based, defined benefit retirement plan designed to serve people whose work is devoted to vocational ministry and related Christian service. Qualified under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a), the plan is structured to provide a pre-determined retirement income beginning at age 65 and continuing for life, helping participants plan with more clarity than many self-directed retirement accounts. CCPP’s core focus is providing a retirement benefit for ministers, missionaries, and employees of churches, Christian colleges, and affiliated faith-based nonprofit ministries—particularly within Christian Churches and Churches of Christ contexts. The plan also notes service to affiliated organizations and parachurch ministries, aiming to help workers who may not…
Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) — Organization Profile
The Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) is a church-based, defined benefit retirement plan designed to serve people whose work is devoted to vocational ministry and related Christian service. Qualified under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a), the plan is structured to provide a pre-determined retirement income beginning at age 65 and continuing for life, helping participants plan with more clarity than many self-directed retirement accounts.
CCPP’s core focus is providing a retirement benefit for ministers, missionaries, and employees of churches, Christian colleges, and affiliated faith-based nonprofit ministries—particularly within Christian Churches and Churches of Christ contexts. The plan also notes service to affiliated organizations and parachurch ministries, aiming to help workers who may not have access to a denominational pension plan through their employer.
Operationally, CCPP is built around a unit-based contribution model. Organizations (and, in some cases, participants) contribute a set annual amount per unit, and participants can add additional units prior to age 60. Because it is a defined benefit structure, the plan emphasizes predictable retirement income based on participation factors such as age at enrollment. CCPP also highlights plan portability, allowing participants to continue participation if they change ministries or jobs.
Governance and oversight are central to how CCPP operates. The plan is sponsored by a Board of Governors nominated by adopting organizations, and it is managed day-to-day by a Chief Executive Officer/Plan Administrator appointed by the Board. The plan also contracts with an outside consulting group for actuarial review and references bank trusteeship and diversified asset management as part of its fiduciary approach.
People typically engage with CCPP through employer enrollment and ongoing participation. Churches and ministry organizations can explore enrollment, use available forms for participation and beneficiary designations, and contact the plan office for administrative support. For individual participants, engagement may include understanding the plan’s benefit estimates, keeping contact information current, and coordinating enrollment or updates through their employer or the plan office.
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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 ChurchPioneer Bible TranslatorsPioneer Bible Translators (PBT) is a Dallas-based ministry translating Scripture for spoken and signed languages and…Pioneer Bible Translators
Pioneer Bible Translators — Organization Profile Pioneer Bible Translators (often abbreviated PBT) is a Christian missions organization focused on Bible translation for spoken and signed languages that do not yet have Scripture, paired with church planting and discipleship among least-reached…
Pioneer Bible Translators — Organization Profile Pioneer Bible Translators (often abbreviated PBT) is a Christian missions organization focused on Bible translation for spoken and signed languages that do not yet have Scripture, paired with church planting and discipleship among least-reached people groups. The ministry is based in Dallas, Texas, and has been serving in Bible translation work since 1976. PBT describes its mission as discipling the Bibleless by mobilizing God’s people to provide enduring access to God’s Word. In other words, translation is not treated as the finish line. Pioneer Bible Translators emphasizes that a project is not considered complete until translated Scripture is accessible and being used by a local church community in ways that strengthen disciples and support…
Pioneer Bible Translators — Organization Profile
Pioneer Bible Translators (often abbreviated PBT) is a Christian missions organization focused on Bible translation for spoken and signed languages that do not yet have Scripture, paired with church planting and discipleship among least-reached people groups. The ministry is based in Dallas, Texas, and has been serving in Bible translation work since 1976.
PBT describes its mission as discipling the Bibleless by mobilizing God’s people to provide enduring access to God’s Word. In other words, translation is not treated as the finish line. Pioneer Bible Translators emphasizes that a project is not considered complete until translated Scripture is accessible and being used by a local church community in ways that strengthen disciples and support church multiplication.
The organization’s “Pioneer” identity highlights who they prioritize: communities at the margins, including people who are marginalized, those in hard-to-access places, and those who are Deaf. Alongside spoken-language translation, Pioneer Bible Translators maintains a distinct focus through its Deaf Ministries, addressing the reality that many Deaf communities worldwide still lack Scripture in the sign languages they understand best.
PBT’s ministry model integrates several connected strategies. Their work involves translation and consultant support, but also literacy and Scripture engagement so communities can actually use the translated text. PBT also emphasizes incarnational ministry—long-term presence and relationships—along with discipleship and evangelistic efforts that help new believers and emerging churches grow around God’s Word in their heart language.
Pioneer Bible Translators also works to mobilize churches and individuals to engage with the Bible translation movement. Opportunities include giving toward translation work (including a “translate a verse” giving emphasis), praying with the ministry, exploring careers and roles, and partnering through church-based initiatives and events. One example of a church-facing resource is the Bible Translation Display, a visual tool designed to help congregations understand global translation progress and the remaining need.
As a global ministry, Pioneer Bible Translators reports active work in 29 countries and 123 languages, with a stated impact across 189 million language speakers. Through partnerships in the broader Bible translation movement, PBT’s long-term vision is to see churches using Scripture to grow, mature, and multiply in every language community on earth by 2050.
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EducationJessup UniversityJessup University (William Jessup University) is a private Christian university based in Rocklin, California, offering campus…Jessup University
Jessup University — Organization Profile Jessup University (also known as William Jessup University and often abbreviated WJU) is a private Christian university based in Rocklin, California, offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. The university’s mission states that, in partnership with…
Jessup University — Organization Profile Jessup University (also known as William Jessup University and often abbreviated WJU) is a private Christian university based in Rocklin, California, offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. The university’s mission states that, in partnership with the Church, Jessup exists to educate transformational leaders for the glory of God, with a focus on integrating faith and learning across academic disciplines. Jessup describes a vision for graduates who are transformed and who help redeem world culture through servant leadership, strengthening family, church, and community life, and serving with distinction in their careers. The university positions its education as academically rigorous and broadly oriented, with programs spanning the humanities, sciences, education, psychology, theology, business, and more. Jessup also…
Jessup University — Organization Profile
Jessup University (also known as William Jessup University and often abbreviated WJU) is a private Christian university based in Rocklin, California, offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. The university’s mission states that, in partnership with the Church, Jessup exists to educate transformational leaders for the glory of God, with a focus on integrating faith and learning across academic disciplines.
Jessup describes a vision for graduates who are transformed and who help redeem world culture through servant leadership, strengthening family, church, and community life, and serving with distinction in their careers. The university positions its education as academically rigorous and broadly oriented, with programs spanning the humanities, sciences, education, psychology, theology, business, and more. Jessup also highlights multiple academic units, including its School of Theology & Leadership and the Multnomah Biblical Seminary.
Programmatically, Jessup offers a wide range of degrees and certificates delivered through on-campus and remote formats. Majors and graduate programs include areas such as business (including MBA pathways), education, psychology and counseling-related studies, leadership, computer science, and ministry training. This mix allows students to pursue preparation for local-church service, nonprofit leadership, and marketplace vocations while keeping spiritual formation and biblical conviction central to campus life.
Geographically, Jessup’s primary campus is in Rocklin, California (Northern California), with additional campus options listed by the university in San Jose, California, and Portland, Oregon (Multnomah Campus). Through online programs, Jessup also serves learners beyond its campuses, supporting adult students and others who need flexible schedules while pursuing Christ-centered higher education.
People can engage with Jessup University through admissions pathways such as requesting information, applying, and scheduling a campus visit. Churches and supporters can partner through giving initiatives (including the Jessup Fund and other donor options) designed to expand student access, strengthen academic excellence, and support spiritual formation. Jessup also maintains a public presence through campus events, news stories, and athletics (the Jessup Warriors), offering multiple points of connection for students, alumni, and ministry partners.
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Independent Christian ChurchChrist For the City InternationalChrist For the City International partners with local leaders in cities worldwide through discipleship, community development,…Christ For the City International
Christ For the City International — Organization Profile Christ For the City International (CFCI) is an international mission organization focused on urban ministry, local leadership, and holistic community transformation. Its mission is summarized in the phrase “Transforming Cities by Transforming…
Christ For the City International — Organization Profile Christ For the City International (CFCI) is an international mission organization focused on urban ministry, local leadership, and holistic community transformation. Its mission is summarized in the phrase “Transforming Cities by Transforming Lives,” and the organization describes its work as partnering with local leaders to share the love of Jesus worldwide. CFCI is based in Omaha, Nebraska, where its international office is located. Its ministry extends across Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mali, Nicaragua, Peru, Zimbabwe, the United States, and other locations. The organization reports workers across 16 countries and dozens of cities, with most staff serving as local or national missionaries in their own countries. The ministry’s core…
Christ For the City International — Organization Profile
Christ For the City International (CFCI) is an international mission organization focused on urban ministry, local leadership, and holistic community transformation. Its mission is summarized in the phrase “Transforming Cities by Transforming Lives,” and the organization describes its work as partnering with local leaders to share the love of Jesus worldwide.
CFCI is based in Omaha, Nebraska, where its international office is located. Its ministry extends across Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mali, Nicaragua, Peru, Zimbabwe, the United States, and other locations. The organization reports workers across 16 countries and dozens of cities, with most staff serving as local or national missionaries in their own countries.
The ministry’s core focus is developing local ministry bases that address both spiritual and practical needs in cities. CFCI’s ministries include discipleship, youth outreach, medical care, education, community development, vocational training, children’s programs, feeding centers, gang ministry, health and dental clinics, and other locally shaped outreach efforts. Each ministry base is designed to understand the needs of its community and develop programs with local leaders, churches, educators, businesspeople, and partner ministries.
CFCI’s operating model emphasizes national leadership and long-term presence. The organization states that lasting transformation happens when people within a community are empowered to lead the work themselves. For that reason, most of its missionaries are nationals serving in their own countries, bringing cultural understanding and long-term commitment to local ministry.
The organization also provides mission opportunities for churches, groups, families, and individuals. CFCI offers short-term mission experiences, U.S.-based Urban Plunge trips, international Global Teams, Global Ambassadors extended trips, and long-term missions. Its mission trip process includes orientation, ministry projects, debriefing, and service alongside long-term national missionaries.
People can engage with Christ For the City International by praying, giving to the Transformation Fund, supporting a missionary or project, serving on a short-term or long-term mission team, connecting with a missions director, donating a vehicle, or following ministry updates through CFCI’s blog and social channels. Donations may be made online or mailed to the organization’s Omaha office.
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Independent Christian ChurchKulpahar Kid Home and Christian SchoolKulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School provides residential care, Christian education, secure facilities, and spiritual guidance…Kulpahar Kid Home and Christian School
Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School — Organization Profile Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School is a Christian ministry and educational work located in Kulpahar, Mahoba District, Uttar Pradesh, India, with U.S. donation support connected to Phoenix, Arizona. The ministry…
Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School — Organization Profile Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School is a Christian ministry and educational work located in Kulpahar, Mahoba District, Uttar Pradesh, India, with U.S. donation support connected to Phoenix, Arizona. The ministry began in 1947 when an infant girl named Sosun was given to Leah Moshier and Dolly Chitwood, the founders of Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School. The organization’s core focus is providing children with loving residential care, quality education, Christian spiritual guidance, and practical support in northern India. Kulpahar Kids’ Home reports that over the years approximately 800 children were received into the care of Dolly, Leah, and Linda. The ministry’s stated motto is to provide quality education, facilities, and…
Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School — Organization Profile
Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School is a Christian ministry and educational work located in Kulpahar, Mahoba District, Uttar Pradesh, India, with U.S. donation support connected to Phoenix, Arizona. The ministry began in 1947 when an infant girl named Sosun was given to Leah Moshier and Dolly Chitwood, the founders of Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School.
The organization’s core focus is providing children with loving residential care, quality education, Christian spiritual guidance, and practical support in northern India. Kulpahar Kids’ Home reports that over the years approximately 800 children were received into the care of Dolly, Leah, and Linda. The ministry’s stated motto is to provide quality education, facilities, and love.
Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School serves children and students in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, India, including Kulpahar and the wider Mahoba District. Kulpahar Christian School describes itself as serving children in northern India since 1948, with Hindu, Muslim, and Christian children and staff learning and working together. Public nonprofit listings describe the ministry as supporting a school and home for more than 400 children in the Uttar Pradesh region.
The organization operates through the Kulpahar Kids’ Home, Kulpahar Christian School, hostel life, worship facilities, educational programs, and community outreach projects. The school year runs from April 1 to March 31, and school days begin with morning assembly in the chapel building, including songs, responsive Bible reading, prayer, the Lord’s Prayer, and patriotic elements such as the national anthem or pledge. Kulpahar Christian School operates under The Church of Christ Mission as a religious society under Act XXI of 1860.
A distinctive part of Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School is combining residential care, school instruction, Christian formation, and secure facilities on a large mission campus. The ministry reports 32 acres divided into three compounds with 24-hour security, including girls, hospital, and school compounds. Its facilities include staff housing, classrooms, a computer lab, a spacious library, playground areas, generators, and other support spaces used for daily care and education.
People can engage with Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School by praying, giving by check or money order through the U.S. donation address, contacting the ministry by email, or learning more through the official Kids’ Home and school websites. Support helps sustain the children’s home, Christian school, facilities, education, and ongoing care for children and students in Kulpahar.
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Independent Christian ChurchMathetes Philippine Youth MinistryMathetes Philippine Youth Ministry serves youth in Digos City, Philippines, through a Christian youth center, discipleship…Mathetes Philippine Youth Ministry
Mathetes Philippine Youth Ministry — Organization Profile Mathetes Philippine Youth Ministry, also known publicly through Mathetes Youth Center, is a Christian youth ministry serving in Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. The ministry is connected with youth outreach, discipleship, community…
Mathetes Philippine Youth Ministry — Organization Profile Mathetes Philippine Youth Ministry, also known publicly through Mathetes Youth Center, is a Christian youth ministry serving in Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. The ministry is connected with youth outreach, discipleship, community service, and Christian activities for young people in the Digos area. Public listings describe the youth center’s purpose as serving youth and one another with love, respect, and integrity. The organization’s core focus is reaching and discipling youth through a welcoming Christian youth center, Bible-centered activities, fellowship, music, service, and local church connection. Mathetes Youth Center’s public updates regularly point to spiritual formation, the Great Commission, and young people becoming committed participants in Christian community. Its name, Mathetes, comes from…
Mathetes Philippine Youth Ministry — Organization Profile
Mathetes Philippine Youth Ministry, also known publicly through Mathetes Youth Center, is a Christian youth ministry serving in Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines. The ministry is connected with youth outreach, discipleship, community service, and Christian activities for young people in the Digos area. Public listings describe the youth center’s purpose as serving youth and one another with love, respect, and integrity.
The organization’s core focus is reaching and discipling youth through a welcoming Christian youth center, Bible-centered activities, fellowship, music, service, and local church connection. Mathetes Youth Center’s public updates regularly point to spiritual formation, the Great Commission, and young people becoming committed participants in Christian community. Its name, Mathetes, comes from the Greek word for “disciple,” which reflects the ministry’s emphasis on helping young people follow Jesus.
Mathetes Philippine Youth Ministry serves Digos City and surrounding communities in Davao del Sur, Philippines, especially youth who gather near the city center and nearby schools. The youth center has been publicly associated with Rizal Avenue, across from Digos City National High School, and current directory information lists its location at the 2nd Floor Legazpi Building, Rizal Avenue, Zone 2, Digos City. Partner church references identify the ministry as serving in Digos City on the island of Mindanao.
The ministry operates through youth center activities, Christian gatherings, online and in-person encouragement, music and discipleship presentations, community service, camps, and events for young people. Public posts and videos show activities such as Youth Center gatherings, YC Online Tambayan, music clinic recitals, discipleship presentations, youth encounters, movie activities, and service involvement connected with Digos City National High School. These activities provide a place for youth to gather, learn, build friendships, and hear biblical teaching.
A distinctive part of Mathetes Philippine Youth Ministry’s work is combining open youth-center hospitality with discipleship, creative activities, and relationship-based outreach. Public partner references mention Andy and Weng Lucagbo in connection with the ministry, while Mathetes Youth Center posts identify Andy Ericsson S. Lucagbo as a team leader. The ministry appears to function through local leadership, volunteer support, and partnership with churches that pray for and support its work.
People can engage with Mathetes Philippine Youth Ministry by praying for its youth outreach, following Mathetes Youth Center updates, contacting the ministry through its public Facebook page, connecting through partner churches, or supporting youth center activities and local discipleship efforts. Churches and individuals interested in youth ministry, mission partnership, and discipleship in the Philippines can use the available public links to learn more and make contact.
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Independent Christian ChurchDiamond Willow MinistriesDiamond Willow Ministries serves the Hunkpati Oyate in Fort Thompson through Christian discipleship, family support, youth…Diamond Willow Ministries
Diamond Willow Ministries — Organization Profile Diamond Willow Ministries is a Christian nonprofit serving the Hunkpati Oyate, the people of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. The ministry’s mission is sharing the love of Jesus Christ by strengthening families, investing in…
Diamond Willow Ministries — Organization Profile Diamond Willow Ministries is a Christian nonprofit serving the Hunkpati Oyate, the people of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. The ministry’s mission is sharing the love of Jesus Christ by strengthening families, investing in youth, and working together to build a healthier community that thrives spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Its work combines Christian discipleship, family support, youth development, community care, and practical assistance. Diamond Willow Ministries is based in Fort Thompson, South Dakota, on the Crow Creek Sioux Reservation. Its ministry serves the Hunkpati Oyate, the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, Fort Thompson, Big Bend District, Crow Creek District, and the surrounding region. Community members on the reservation formed Diamond Willow Ministries in 2001,…
Diamond Willow Ministries — Organization Profile
Diamond Willow Ministries is a Christian nonprofit serving the Hunkpati Oyate, the people of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. The ministry’s mission is sharing the love of Jesus Christ by strengthening families, investing in youth, and working together to build a healthier community that thrives spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Its work combines Christian discipleship, family support, youth development, community care, and practical assistance.
Diamond Willow Ministries is based in Fort Thompson, South Dakota, on the Crow Creek Sioux Reservation. Its ministry serves the Hunkpati Oyate, the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, Fort Thompson, Big Bend District, Crow Creek District, and the surrounding region. Community members on the reservation formed Diamond Willow Ministries in 2001, and the organization has grown as a trusted local ministry rooted in long-term relationships.
The ministry operates through the Ikce Oyate Christian Center, a Christ-centered extended family within the tribe and beyond. The Christian Center focuses on spiritual growth, strengthening families, shared meals, support groups, worship, discipleship, Bible studies, community gatherings, food distribution, seasonal household assistance, and local partnerships. Its programs include Sunday worship and breakfast, men’s group, adult Bible study, sick visitation, wakes, funerals, memorials, baby dedications, family events, community cookouts, and seasonal activities.
Diamond Willow Ministries also operates Tokata Youth Center, founded in 2015 after community leaders asked the ministry to provide daily youth programming. Tokata Youth Center exists to help youth of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe overcome daily obstacles so they can become future leaders in their community. The center provides year-round after-school programming, homework help, reading time, crafts, life-skills and character training, physical activity, meals, Bible study, mentoring, service opportunities, gardening, food sovereignty learning, and cultural learning connected to Dakota Oyate values, culture, and language.
The ministry’s approach is holistic and relational. Its core values are integrity, compassion, connection, and growth. Diamond Willow Ministries emphasizes both Christian principles and local community identity, helping children, youth, adults, and families build healthy relationships, pursue stability, and experience hope in Christ. Tokata Youth Center also provides programming in outer districts, including Big Bend District and Crow Creek District.
People can engage with Diamond Willow Ministries by praying, giving financially, supporting Tokata Youth Center, donating through wish lists, receiving newsletters, volunteering, partnering with the ministry, or contacting the Fort Thompson team. Donations may be made online, and mail may be sent to the ministry’s post office box in Fort Thompson.
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Church of ChristEQUIP Conference (Florida)EQUIP Conference (Florida) is a free, family-friendly Bible workshop hosted under the oversight of Orange Avenue…EQUIP Conference (Florida)
EQUIP Conference (Florida) — Organization Profile EQUIP Conference is a lectureship-style Bible workshop designed to equip churches, church leadership, and church members to make disciples for Jesus. Hosted in Central Florida and commonly known as “EQUIP Orlando,” the conference provides…
EQUIP Conference (Florida) — Organization Profile EQUIP Conference is a lectureship-style Bible workshop designed to equip churches, church leadership, and church members to make disciples for Jesus. Hosted in Central Florida and commonly known as “EQUIP Orlando,” the conference provides a structured environment for worship, Scripture study, and practical training that local congregations can carry back into everyday ministry. EQUIP’s content is intentionally broad and ministry-facing. The conference describes its goal as biblically engaging topics that churches regularly face, including leadership development, disciple-making, marriage and family, intergenerational ministry, church and culture, apologetics and worldview, and teacher training. Rather than focusing on a single audience, EQUIP is built as a multi-track learning event where attendees can choose sessions that match their…
EQUIP Conference (Florida) — Organization Profile
EQUIP Conference is a lectureship-style Bible workshop designed to equip churches, church leadership, and church members to make disciples for Jesus. Hosted in Central Florida and commonly known as “EQUIP Orlando,” the conference provides a structured environment for worship, Scripture study, and practical training that local congregations can carry back into everyday ministry.
EQUIP’s content is intentionally broad and ministry-facing. The conference describes its goal as biblically engaging topics that churches regularly face, including leadership development, disciple-making, marriage and family, intergenerational ministry, church and culture, apologetics and worldview, and teacher training. Rather than focusing on a single audience, EQUIP is built as a multi-track learning event where attendees can choose sessions that match their role and season—whether they are ministers, elders, teachers, parents, young adults, or simply Christians wanting to grow in maturity.
A consistent emphasis is accessibility for whole congregations. EQUIP describes itself as a free event for the whole family, and it organizes programming for multiple age groups, including sessions for children and teenagers alongside adult classes. This structure helps families attend together while still receiving age-appropriate instruction, and it makes it feasible for churches to encourage broad participation without creating a specialized “leaders only” experience.
EQUIP also highlights the value of gathering churches in one place for encouragement and shared learning. Beyond scheduled classes, the conference functions as a fellowship point where attendees can connect with Christians from other congregations, compare notes on ministry challenges, and return home with practical ideas for strengthening worship, discipleship, and teaching ministries.
Organizationally, EQUIP is a ministry operating under the oversight of the elders of Orange Avenue Church of Christ in Eustis, Florida. In addition to its primary conference experience, the EQUIP website includes resources and participation tools—such as registration information, schedules, sponsor listings, and ways to support the event financially. EQUIP also provides Spanish-language information through EQUIPAR, reflecting an intent to serve a wider range of attendees.
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Church of ChristMiddle Tennessee School of Preaching and Biblical StudiesMiddle Tennessee School of Preaching and Biblical Studies (MTSOP) offers tuition-free evening Bible classes across multiple…Middle Tennessee School of Preaching and Biblical Studies
Middle Tennessee School of Preaching and Biblical Studies — Organization Profile Middle Tennessee School of Preaching and Biblical Studies (often shortened as MTSOP) is a churches of Christ–supported Bible training program offering tuition-free evening classes focused on Scripture and sound…
Middle Tennessee School of Preaching and Biblical Studies — Organization Profile Middle Tennessee School of Preaching and Biblical Studies (often shortened as MTSOP) is a churches of Christ–supported Bible training program offering tuition-free evening classes focused on Scripture and sound teaching. The school’s stated purpose centers on preparing Christians to teach others (2 Timothy 2:2), with an emphasis on strengthening Bible knowledge for both public ministry and everyday service in the church. MTSOP serves learners across Middle Tennessee through a rotating term schedule hosted at multiple congregational locations. For recent terms, locations listed by the school include Culleoka, Mt. Juliet, Christiana, Lynnville, McMinnville, College Grove, and Woodbury (with an additional site sometimes listed depending on the term). This multi-location approach…
Middle Tennessee School of Preaching and Biblical Studies — Organization Profile
Middle Tennessee School of Preaching and Biblical Studies (often shortened as MTSOP) is a churches of Christ–supported Bible training program offering tuition-free evening classes focused on Scripture and sound teaching. The school’s stated purpose centers on preparing Christians to teach others (2 Timothy 2:2), with an emphasis on strengthening Bible knowledge for both public ministry and everyday service in the church.
MTSOP serves learners across Middle Tennessee through a rotating term schedule hosted at multiple congregational locations. For recent terms, locations listed by the school include Culleoka, Mt. Juliet, Christiana, Lynnville, McMinnville, College Grove, and Woodbury (with an additional site sometimes listed depending on the term). This multi-location approach allows students to attend near home, and it also lets members of local congregations participate alongside those pursuing more formal training.
The program is structured around weeknight instruction. Classes are offered on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings, and the school notes that all classes are evening classes. Courses are generally open to men and women (unless a class is specifically noted otherwise), and the school welcomes beginning Bible students as well as those with more experience. Students may attend any location they choose and can take as many—or as few—classes as they wish in a given period.
MTSOP also provides a simple credit pathway for those who want to complete a full course of study. Courses “usually earn one unit of credit,” and the school lists 36 credits required for graduation. At the same time, the school keeps participation accessible: there is no tuition charge and no fees from enrollment to graduation. Students are encouraged to bring a Bible and come prepared to study, with instruction provided by preachers and teachers from churches of Christ who volunteer their time to support the school’s mission.
For churches and individuals, engagement often looks like hosting a site, encouraging members to enroll, and supporting the teachers who serve. Prospective students can start by reviewing the current term schedule for their nearest location, then attending classes to begin learning and (if desired) working toward graduation. The school also invites questions through its published contact information for those exploring whether MTSOP is a good fit for their goals in Bible study and service.
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Independent Christian ChurchShow-Me Christian Youth HomeShow-Me Christian Youth Home provides Christ-centered residential care, counseling, education, leadership development, and family-style homes for…Show-Me Christian Youth Home
Show-Me Christian Youth Home — Organization Profile Show-Me Christian Youth Home is a Christian residential child-care ministry that is compelled by Christ to rescue and restore young lives. Since 1967, Show-Me has provided safe, stable, loving homes and families for…
Show-Me Christian Youth Home — Organization Profile Show-Me Christian Youth Home is a Christian residential child-care ministry that is compelled by Christ to rescue and restore young lives. Since 1967, Show-Me has provided safe, stable, loving homes and families for children and youth facing difficult circumstances in their current home environments. Its care is designed to help each child grow physically, academically, emotionally, and spiritually. The ministry is based in La Monte, Missouri, with additional locations in Barnett, Galt, and Mayview, Missouri. Show-Me serves children and families in Missouri and surrounding communities, offering an alternative to state-based foster care for children who need a stable family setting. Boys, girls, and sibling groups may be considered for placement when the ministry…
Show-Me Christian Youth Home — Organization Profile
Show-Me Christian Youth Home is a Christian residential child-care ministry that is compelled by Christ to rescue and restore young lives. Since 1967, Show-Me has provided safe, stable, loving homes and families for children and youth facing difficult circumstances in their current home environments. Its care is designed to help each child grow physically, academically, emotionally, and spiritually.
The ministry is based in La Monte, Missouri, with additional locations in Barnett, Galt, and Mayview, Missouri. Show-Me serves children and families in Missouri and surrounding communities, offering an alternative to state-based foster care for children who need a stable family setting. Boys, girls, and sibling groups may be considered for placement when the ministry determines it can provide a safe and appropriate environment.
Show-Me’s residential model is built around traditional family settings with trained houseparents and six to eight children living as siblings in each home. Children participate in daily family life, learn responsibility through household contributions, and benefit from consistent structure, spiritual guidance, healthy role models, and a Christ-centered neighborhood of support. The ministry also provides professional counseling to help children process trauma, overwhelming emotions, and life challenges.
Education and life preparation are important parts of Show-Me’s care. The ministry offers individualized education through its private Christian school and provides leadership and transition programs. Leadership U helps students develop service, knowledge, confidence, and wisdom through hands-on animal care, horsemanship, Scripture memory, apologetics, mentoring, and public-speaking opportunities. Path to Purpose helps older students prepare for adulthood through career exploration, job shadowing, life skills, money management, driver’s education, mentorship, and transition support.
Show-Me also works with parents, guardians, relatives, volunteers, churches, and donors. The ministry does not take legal custody of children; instead, it uses a temporary delegation of powers agreement with the parent or guardian so the child can receive care while healthy family relationships and reunification possibilities remain part of the process. Care is offered at no required cost to families because expenses are privately funded by donors.
People can engage with Show-Me Christian Youth Home by praying, giving, volunteering, touring the ministry, helping with current needs, supporting family care, participating in events, or beginning a placement conversation for a child in need. Its distinct contribution is donor-supported, Christ-centered residential care that combines family homes, counseling, individualized education, leadership development, and transition support for vulnerable children and youth.
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Independent Christian ChurchSKYPASS GROUP & SKYPASS TRAVELSKYPASS Group and SKYPASS Travel provide corporate, leisure, mission, and humanitarian travel services for individuals, groups,…SKYPASS GROUP & SKYPASS TRAVEL
SKYPASS GROUP & SKYPASS TRAVEL — Organization Profile SKYPASS Group is a travel, hospitality, entertainment, education, motivation, philanthropy, and business services company whose flagship travel agency is SKYPASS Travel. SKYPASS Travel provides corporate, leisure, mission, and humanitarian travel services for…
SKYPASS GROUP & SKYPASS TRAVEL — Organization Profile SKYPASS Group is a travel, hospitality, entertainment, education, motivation, philanthropy, and business services company whose flagship travel agency is SKYPASS Travel. SKYPASS Travel provides corporate, leisure, mission, and humanitarian travel services for individuals, families, groups, nonprofit organizations, and mission teams. The company traces its roots to Grace Travels, a family enterprise led by former Army Captain P. S. Abraham, and SKYPASS Travel has served travelers since 1988. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas, near Dallas and DFW International Airport, with listed offices and service locations in Austin, Texas; Toronto, Canada; Guadalajara and Mexico City, Mexico; São Paulo, Brazil; Bangalore and Mumbai, India. SKYPASS Group includes SKYPASS Travel USA and SKYPASS Travel…
SKYPASS GROUP & SKYPASS TRAVEL — Organization Profile
SKYPASS Group is a travel, hospitality, entertainment, education, motivation, philanthropy, and business services company whose flagship travel agency is SKYPASS Travel. SKYPASS Travel provides corporate, leisure, mission, and humanitarian travel services for individuals, families, groups, nonprofit organizations, and mission teams. The company traces its roots to Grace Travels, a family enterprise led by former Army Captain P. S. Abraham, and SKYPASS Travel has served travelers since 1988.
The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas, near Dallas and DFW International Airport, with listed offices and service locations in Austin, Texas; Toronto, Canada; Guadalajara and Mexico City, Mexico; São Paulo, Brazil; Bangalore and Mumbai, India. SKYPASS Group includes SKYPASS Travel USA and SKYPASS Travel Pvt. Ltd. India, and its travel team works with more than 300 airlines in more than 110 countries.
SKYPASS Group describes its mission as proactively engaging individual and institutional partners as a solution provider in corporate, leisure, and mission travel, hospitality, business consulting, philanthropy, and entertainment. Its stated culture is service-driven and shaped by servant leadership. For Christian churches, ministries, and humanitarian organizations, the most relevant part of that work is SKYPASS Travel’s mission and humanitarian travel support for short-term and long-term service projects.
SKYPASS Travel’s mission and humanitarian travel services are designed for religious trips, medical missions, disaster relief, repatriation, adoption-related travel, nonprofit travel, missionaries, mission team leaders, and organization leaders. Benefits listed by the company include discounted flights, 24/7 operations support for international travelers, large group specialists, travel insurance, ground transportation, accommodations, live flight monitoring, customized pre- and post-mission stopover packages, and, on select airlines, extra baggage allowances, flexible change or cancellation policies, preferred seating, and dedicated airport check-in for large groups.
The company also provides leisure and corporate travel services. Leisure travel support includes international air tickets, ground transfers, hotels, tourist activities, travel insurance, and visa-related services for U.S. citizens traveling abroad. Corporate travel services include air, hotel, car, and rail support, with consultants available around the clock to help organizations manage employee travel needs and control travel spending.
People can engage with SKYPASS Group and SKYPASS Travel by contacting the nearest office, using the mission and humanitarian travel inquiry form, requesting help with group or individual travel, applying for mission travel grants through SKYPASS Foundation when eligible, or using SKYPASS Travel’s travel tips and resources. Its distinct contribution is mission-sensitive travel planning that helps churches, nonprofits, humanitarian workers, missionaries, and service teams arrange international flights and logistics with specialized support.
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Church of ChristKairos Church PlantingKairos Church Planting, based in Portland, equips leaders and churches across the United States to start…Kairos Church Planting
Kairos Church Planting — Organization Profile Kairos Church Planting is a ministry that helps churches and leaders start new congregations by providing guidance, training, and relational support through the full church-planting journey. The organization summarizes its purpose as equipping leaders…
Kairos Church Planting — Organization Profile Kairos Church Planting is a ministry that helps churches and leaders start new congregations by providing guidance, training, and relational support through the full church-planting journey. The organization summarizes its purpose as equipping leaders to plant “New Churches in New Places for New People.” Kairos works alongside planters and sending churches so that preparation, launch, and early growth are not done in isolation—captured in its guiding phrase, “No One Plants Alone.” Based in Portland, Oregon, Kairos concentrates its current efforts and resources in the United States, while also noting past or occasional international involvement in places such as Angola, Canada, Guatemala, Panama, and Australia. Rather than promoting a single formula for what a church…
Kairos Church Planting — Organization Profile
Kairos Church Planting is a ministry that helps churches and leaders start new congregations by providing guidance, training, and relational support through the full church-planting journey. The organization summarizes its purpose as equipping leaders to plant “New Churches in New Places for New People.” Kairos works alongside planters and sending churches so that preparation, launch, and early growth are not done in isolation—captured in its guiding phrase, “No One Plants Alone.”
Based in Portland, Oregon, Kairos concentrates its current efforts and resources in the United States, while also noting past or occasional international involvement in places such as Angola, Canada, Guatemala, Panama, and Australia. Rather than promoting a single formula for what a church plant “should” look like, Kairos describes an individualized approach shaped by the needs of each community and the gifts of each planter. In practice, this means some plants gather in non-traditional spaces—public marketplaces, restaurants, or school buildings—wherever there is opportunity to meet people where they are.
Kairos supports prospective and active planters through multiple stages of discernment and development. For leaders exploring whether they are ready to plant, Kairos offers tools that help clarify calling, character, and ministry readiness, including assessments and guided next steps. For those moving forward, Kairos provides training and mentoring designed to strengthen both the planter and the planting team with practical preparation and ongoing coaching.
Training and development often happen through structured labs and pathways. Kairos offers environments such as Pathways Lab and Discovery Lab to help planters and leaders think clearly about mission, context, and strategy. For established congregations, Kairos also provides renewal-oriented resources—helping churches renew, revitalize, and reimagine their ministry, and, when appropriate, to multiply by partnering in sending and supporting new works.
Church planting also involves long-term sustainability and partnership. Kairos describes a process where planters and partner churches prepare in tandem, building shared clarity and support. For supporters, engagement can include praying for planters, giving financially, and learning how to encourage new works as they take root. Kairos also publishes updates and reports to help churches and donors follow the progress of leaders being trained and churches being planted.
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Independent Christian ChurchColegio BiblicoColegio Biblico prepares Spanish-speaking Christian leaders through Bible, theology, ministry, and practical service training at campuses…Colegio Biblico
Colegio Biblico — Organization Profile Colegio Biblico is a Spanish-speaking Bible college and ministry training school preparing workers for Christian ministry among Hispanic and Spanish-speaking communities. The school describes its purpose as preparing workers for ministry in the Spanish-speaking world…
Colegio Biblico — Organization Profile Colegio Biblico is a Spanish-speaking Bible college and ministry training school preparing workers for Christian ministry among Hispanic and Spanish-speaking communities. The school describes its purpose as preparing workers for ministry in the Spanish-speaking world and providing an integral education for Christian ministry. Its training is focused on students preparing for preaching, teaching, evangelism, pastoral leadership, and service in local churches. Colegio Biblico is based in Eagle Pass, Texas, with a second campus in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. The school serves students from the United States, Mexico, Latin America, and the wider Spanish-speaking world. Its location on both sides of the U.S.–Mexico border allows students to study in Eagle Pass or Piedras Negras, including students…
Colegio Biblico — Organization Profile
Colegio Biblico is a Spanish-speaking Bible college and ministry training school preparing workers for Christian ministry among Hispanic and Spanish-speaking communities. The school describes its purpose as preparing workers for ministry in the Spanish-speaking world and providing an integral education for Christian ministry. Its training is focused on students preparing for preaching, teaching, evangelism, pastoral leadership, and service in local churches.
Colegio Biblico is based in Eagle Pass, Texas, with a second campus in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. The school serves students from the United States, Mexico, Latin America, and the wider Spanish-speaking world. Its location on both sides of the U.S.–Mexico border allows students to study in Eagle Pass or Piedras Negras, including students who may not be able to obtain visas for study in the United States.
The school was founded in 1945 by Harland Cary and his wife, Frances, after they saw the need for biblical and ministry training among Spanish-speaking communities. Colegio Biblico later expanded its work in Mexico, and its official materials state that in 1996 it began operating on both sides of the border. This binational campus structure remains one of the school’s key distinctives.
Colegio Biblico offers academic programs designed to prepare Spanish-speaking leaders for preaching, Bible teaching, Christian education, and vocational ministry. Its listed programs include Christian Education, Sacred Literature, Ministerial Science, and Theology. The school also provides core classes and course materials intended to form students in Bible knowledge, theology, ministry practice, and Christian service.
The school combines classroom education with practical ministry involvement. Its official materials describe Christian service through local ministries in churches in Texas and Mexico, evangelism in ministry fields, camps, youth conventions, preaching, music, and drama. Colegio Biblico also lists ministries connected with church planting, orphanages, radio and television, nursing homes, medical clinics, Bible colleges, and local church ministries.
People can engage with Colegio Biblico by applying as a student, supporting scholarships, giving financially, praying for students and staff, attending events, reading school news, or contacting the Eagle Pass or Piedras Negras campuses. The school’s scholarship information notes that churches and individuals help make ministerial education more accessible, including through work-study support for students preparing for Christian ministry.
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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.
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.
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.
RENEW.org
RENEW.org is a discipleship-focused network that exists to renew the teachings of Jesus in order to fuel disciple making. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RENEW.org serves church leaders, ministry teams, and everyday believers through biblically grounded articles, videos,…
RENEW.org is a discipleship-focused network that exists to renew the teachings of Jesus in order to fuel disciple making. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RENEW.org serves church leaders, ministry teams, and everyday believers through biblically grounded articles, videos, podcasts, books, events, and training resources designed to strengthen the church and encourage disciple-making movements. Centered on the mission of equipping disciples, disciple makers, and church planters, RENEW.org brings together leaders from across churches and ministries who share a commitment to biblical theology, practical ministry, and the mission of Jesus. Its growing network provides resources that help churches think clearly, lead faithfully, and engage culture with conviction and grace. Through its digital content, gatherings, publishing efforts, and ministry training initiatives,…
RENEW.org is a discipleship-focused network that exists to renew the teachings of Jesus in order to fuel disciple making. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RENEW.org serves church leaders, ministry teams, and everyday believers through biblically grounded articles, videos, podcasts, books, events, and training resources designed to strengthen the church and encourage disciple-making movements.
Centered on the mission of equipping disciples, disciple makers, and church planters, RENEW.org brings together leaders from across churches and ministries who share a commitment to biblical theology, practical ministry, and the mission of Jesus. Its growing network provides resources that help churches think clearly, lead faithfully, and engage culture with conviction and grace.
Through its digital content, gatherings, publishing efforts, and ministry training initiatives, RENEW.org has become an important voice for church renewal and disciple making. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared investment in strengthening Christian leaders, serving congregations, and advancing Christ-centered teaching for the good of the church and the spread of the gospel.
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.
Tyndale House Publishers
Tyndale House Publishers is a leading Christian publisher committed to opening God’s Word to as many people as possible in language they can understand. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Tyndale serves the church through Bibles, books, devotionals, children’s…
Tyndale House Publishers is a leading Christian publisher committed to opening God’s Word to as many people as possible in language they can understand. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Tyndale serves the church through Bibles, books, devotionals, children’s resources, and Christian content designed to equip believers, strengthen faith, and help readers engage the truth of Scripture in everyday life. Founded in 1962 by Dr. Kenneth N. Taylor, Tyndale has become one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. The organization publishes trusted nonfiction, fiction, Bible resources, and children’s materials, including products connected to the New Living Translation, with a long-standing emphasis on biblical faithfulness, accessibility, and spiritual encouragement for readers of all ages. Tyndale’s impact…
Tyndale House Publishers is a leading Christian publisher committed to opening God’s Word to as many people as possible in language they can understand. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Tyndale serves the church through Bibles, books, devotionals, children’s resources, and Christian content designed to equip believers, strengthen faith, and help readers engage the truth of Scripture in everyday life.
Founded in 1962 by Dr. Kenneth N. Taylor, Tyndale has become one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. The organization publishes trusted nonfiction, fiction, Bible resources, and children’s materials, including products connected to the New Living Translation, with a long-standing emphasis on biblical faithfulness, accessibility, and spiritual encouragement for readers of all ages.
Tyndale’s impact also extends beyond publishing. Because its profits help support the broader ministry work of the Tyndale House Foundation, the organization’s work contributes to gospel-centered initiatives around the world. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical truth, Christian publishing, and resourcing the church with Christ-centered materials that inform, encourage, and inspire.
Intentional Churches
Intentional Churches is a ministry organization that helps churches become more intentional in fulfilling the Great Commission by aligning leaders, teams, and congregations around a shared biblical mission. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Intentional Churches equips church leaders…
Intentional Churches is a ministry organization that helps churches become more intentional in fulfilling the Great Commission by aligning leaders, teams, and congregations around a shared biblical mission. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Intentional Churches equips church leaders through ChurchOS®, assessments, coaching, training, and practical ministry tools designed to help churches move from scattered effort to unified Kingdom impact. At the center of its work is a biblically based leadership framework that helps churches clarify vision, strengthen alignment, and activate members for disciple making and evangelistic mission. Through tools like OneTeam, OneLife, and OneBoard, Intentional Churches helps pastors, leadership teams, elders, and congregations develop a common language and practical strategy for reaching people and growing disciples in their…
Intentional Churches is a ministry organization that helps churches become more intentional in fulfilling the Great Commission by aligning leaders, teams, and congregations around a shared biblical mission. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Intentional Churches equips church leaders through ChurchOS®, assessments, coaching, training, and practical ministry tools designed to help churches move from scattered effort to unified Kingdom impact.
At the center of its work is a biblically based leadership framework that helps churches clarify vision, strengthen alignment, and activate members for disciple making and evangelistic mission. Through tools like OneTeam, OneLife, and OneBoard, Intentional Churches helps pastors, leadership teams, elders, and congregations develop a common language and practical strategy for reaching people and growing disciples in their communities.
Intentional Churches also serves leaders through workshops, podcast content, digital resources, and ongoing coaching relationships that support long-term ministry health and mission clarity. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to strengthening churches, equipping Christian leaders, and advancing Christ-centered ministry that helps congregations live with greater purpose, alignment, and gospel impact.
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.
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.
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.
Connect My Church
Connect My Church is a church software company built to help ministries simplify their technology, strengthen communication, and support long-term Kingdom impact. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Connect My Church provides reliable, affordable tools for churches, including donation…
Connect My Church is a church software company built to help ministries simplify their technology, strengthen communication, and support long-term Kingdom impact. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Connect My Church provides reliable, affordable tools for churches, including donation management, event coordination, social media scheduling, text and email automations, sermon management, church websites, and custom app development. Created to solve the real problems many ministers face with fragmented systems and rising software costs, Connect My Church offers an all-in-one platform designed specifically for ministry. Its flat-rate pricing, unlimited-user model, and integrated communication tools help churches stay focused on discipleship, outreach, and caring for people instead of juggling disconnected platforms. Beyond serving churches today, Connect My Church is also helping…
Connect My Church is a church software company built to help ministries simplify their technology, strengthen communication, and support long-term Kingdom impact. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Connect My Church provides reliable, affordable tools for churches, including donation management, event coordination, social media scheduling, text and email automations, sermon management, church websites, and custom app development.
Created to solve the real problems many ministers face with fragmented systems and rising software costs, Connect My Church offers an all-in-one platform designed specifically for ministry. Its flat-rate pricing, unlimited-user model, and integrated communication tools help churches stay focused on discipleship, outreach, and caring for people instead of juggling disconnected platforms.
Beyond serving churches today, Connect My Church is also helping fund the development of future ministry technology through its vision for Global Kingdom Impact Tools. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to equipping churches, serving Christian leaders, and building practical tools that advance the mission of Jesus both locally and around the world.
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.
The Center for Church Leadership
The Center for Church Leadership, now known as the Christian Church Leadership Network, is a ministry organization that helps ministers and churches thrive through leadership development, coaching, care, and practical ministry training. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, The…
The Center for Church Leadership, now known as the Christian Church Leadership Network, is a ministry organization that helps ministers and churches thrive through leadership development, coaching, care, and practical ministry training. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, The Center for Church Leadership serves pastors, church teams, and emerging leaders through cohort-based learning, healthy church resources, ministry training pathways, and tools designed to strengthen both leaders and congregations. Originally launched in Cincinnati and later continued through the Christian Church Leadership Foundation, this ministry has focused on equipping leaders for long-term faithfulness and effectiveness in the church. Its current work includes preaching cohorts, Healthy Church Co-Ops, ministry training, webinars, and leader-care initiatives that help churches build healthier systems, stronger teaching…
The Center for Church Leadership, now known as the Christian Church Leadership Network, is a ministry organization that helps ministers and churches thrive through leadership development, coaching, care, and practical ministry training. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, The Center for Church Leadership serves pastors, church teams, and emerging leaders through cohort-based learning, healthy church resources, ministry training pathways, and tools designed to strengthen both leaders and congregations.
Originally launched in Cincinnati and later continued through the Christian Church Leadership Foundation, this ministry has focused on equipping leaders for long-term faithfulness and effectiveness in the church. Its current work includes preaching cohorts, Healthy Church Co-Ops, ministry training, webinars, and leader-care initiatives that help churches build healthier systems, stronger teaching ministries, and more sustainable leadership cultures.
Through its commitment to church health, minister encouragement, and practical leadership support, The Center for Church Leadership has continued to serve the Restoration Movement with resources that help churches grow stronger from the inside out. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to equipping Christian leaders, strengthening congregations, and advancing Christ-centered ministry for the good of the church.
