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Independent Christian ChurchMission to Russia InternationalMission to Russia International multiplies churches among Russian-speaking people through church planting, Christian education, discipleship, and…Mission to Russia International
Mission to Russia International — Organization Profile Mission to Russia International, also known as MTR International, is a Christian mission organization based in St. Peters, Missouri. The organization exists to make disciples in Russian-speaking nations through church planting and Christian…
Mission to Russia International — Organization Profile Mission to Russia International, also known as MTR International, is a Christian mission organization based in St. Peters, Missouri. The organization exists to make disciples in Russian-speaking nations through church planting and Christian education. Its public ministry focus is multiplying churches among Russian-speaking people and taking the gospel message of forgiveness, love, and salvation to people living in the former Soviet Union. The organization’s core focus is multiplying churches among Russian-speaking people through church planting, local leadership development, Christian education, and gospel-centered partnerships. MTR International began its church-planting mission with its first church plant in Kostroma, Russia. That congregation has matured and continues to serve its community while raising up men and women…
Mission to Russia International — Organization Profile
Mission to Russia International, also known as MTR International, is a Christian mission organization based in St. Peters, Missouri. The organization exists to make disciples in Russian-speaking nations through church planting and Christian education. Its public ministry focus is multiplying churches among Russian-speaking people and taking the gospel message of forgiveness, love, and salvation to people living in the former Soviet Union.
The organization’s core focus is multiplying churches among Russian-speaking people through church planting, local leadership development, Christian education, and gospel-centered partnerships. MTR International began its church-planting mission with its first church plant in Kostroma, Russia. That congregation has matured and continues to serve its community while raising up men and women for Christian service.
Mission to Russia International serves Russian-speaking communities in the former Soviet Union, with current or associated church work identified in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and Abkhazia. Its public church pages identify established churches in Kostroma, Gomel, and Mogilev, along with associate churches in Davydovsky and Gus-Hrustalniy. Current church-planting locations include Minsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Ivanovo, Lutsk, Nesvizh, Krivoy Rog, Sukhum, and a second Lutsk church plant.
The ministry operates through church planting, support for established congregations, missionary partnerships, leadership involvement, and Christian education. Its sister ministry, Light to the World Ministries, supports kingdom work among families in Russia through Light to the World Christian Academy in Kostroma. The academy was established in 1999 to meet the educational and spiritual needs of children in Kostroma, providing Russian primary and secondary education while regularly teaching students the Bible.
A distinctive part of Mission to Russia International’s work is connecting church planting with long-term Christian education and discipleship among Russian-speaking families. Through Light to the World Christian Academy, students receive eleven years of instruction in English and biblical teaching, and many families encounter the gospel through the school. MTR International’s church-planting work also emphasizes existing and emerging congregations that can serve their communities and continue raising up Christian workers.
People can engage with Mission to Russia International by praying, giving, supporting church planting, sponsoring Light to the World Christian Academy students, following ministry updates, or contacting the ministry directly. Supporters can give online, set up recurring donations, text to give, or mail gifts to the St. Peters address. Churches and individuals can also follow MTR International and Light to the World Ministries through their official social channels for updates from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Abkhazia, and the academy in Kostroma.
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Church of ChristTri-Cities School of Preaching LectureshipThe Tri-Cities School of Preaching Lectureship is an annual, theme-based week of Bible teaching connected to…Tri-Cities School of Preaching Lectureship
Tri-Cities School of Preaching Lectureship — Organization Profile The Tri-Cities School of Preaching and Christian Development (often abbreviated TCSOP&CD) is a preacher-training work overseen by the Stoney Creek church of Christ. Based in Elizabethton, Tennessee, the school focuses on developing…
Tri-Cities School of Preaching Lectureship — Organization Profile The Tri-Cities School of Preaching and Christian Development (often abbreviated TCSOP&CD) is a preacher-training work overseen by the Stoney Creek church of Christ. Based in Elizabethton, Tennessee, the school focuses on developing “men of the Book” through a structured program of Bible instruction, ministry preparation, and opportunities to practice teaching and evangelism. Within that broader purpose, the Tri-Cities School of Preaching Lectureship is an annual, theme-centered week of Bible teaching hosted through the school. The lectureship is designed as an area-wide gathering where lessons are organized around a unified topic and presented by a mix of current students, alumni, and other speakers. This structure allows the lectureship to serve both as encouragement…
Tri-Cities School of Preaching Lectureship — Organization Profile
The Tri-Cities School of Preaching and Christian Development (often abbreviated TCSOP&CD) is a preacher-training work overseen by the Stoney Creek church of Christ. Based in Elizabethton, Tennessee, the school focuses on developing “men of the Book” through a structured program of Bible instruction, ministry preparation, and opportunities to practice teaching and evangelism.
Within that broader purpose, the Tri-Cities School of Preaching Lectureship is an annual, theme-centered week of Bible teaching hosted through the school. The lectureship is designed as an area-wide gathering where lessons are organized around a unified topic and presented by a mix of current students, alumni, and other speakers. This structure allows the lectureship to serve both as encouragement for congregations and as a public window into the kind of training the school provides.
The lectureship also reflects the school’s emphasis on developing communicators who can teach clearly in multiple settings. TCSOP&CD highlights instruction in general Bible knowledge, apologetics, preacher development, and writing, along with hands-on practice in written and digital evangelism through its media capabilities. In that context, lectureship preaching and teaching is not simply a series of talks—it aligns with the school’s goal of forming workers who can communicate Scripture effectively to the church and to the world.
Another distinctive is the community aspect that comes with the lectureship week. TCSOP&CD notes a special dinner during the lectureship that honors friends and families who have supported the school over time. This kind of shared fellowship underscores how the school functions as a congregationally connected ministry, supported by relationships with churches and individuals who value gospel preaching and teaching.
Because the school’s work is closely tied to local church life, the lectureship is intended to be useful beyond a single week on the calendar. Churches can draw from lectureship teaching as a model for theme-driven study, use recorded lessons for classes or training, and connect with TCSOP&CD to learn more about its curriculum and ministry resources. For individuals, the lectureship can be a meaningful entry point for ongoing learning—especially for those exploring Bible training or looking to strengthen their ability to teach.
People can engage with the Tri-Cities School of Preaching Lectureship by attending when available, sharing the school’s teaching resources with their congregation, and supporting the school’s work through prayer and giving. For churches that want to encourage future preachers, one practical way to partner is to recommend students, support student needs, and stay connected to the school’s teaching and media outlets.
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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…
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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 ChurchGhana Christian MissionGhana Christian Mission serves Ghana through disciple-making, church planting, medical outreach, Christian education, community development, and…Ghana Christian Mission
Ghana Christian Mission — Organization Profile Ghana Christian Mission, also known as GCM, is a Christian mission organization working in Ghana through disciple-making, church planting, medical outreach, Christian education, and community development. The organization states that its purpose is to…
Ghana Christian Mission — Organization Profile Ghana Christian Mission, also known as GCM, is a Christian mission organization working in Ghana through disciple-making, church planting, medical outreach, Christian education, and community development. The organization states that its purpose is to enrich and multiply life and hope through disciple-making in the name of Jesus Christ. Its public theme is “Touching Ghana with the Love of Christ.” The organization’s core focus is serving Ghana spiritually and physically through church planting, healthcare, education, and community-strengthening programs. Since 1987, Ghana Christian Mission has reported hundreds of churches started, thousands of new converts baptized, hundreds of thousands of patients treated, and hundreds of students taught through its ministry work. Ghana Christian Mission serves Ghana, including…
Ghana Christian Mission — Organization Profile
Ghana Christian Mission, also known as GCM, is a Christian mission organization working in Ghana through disciple-making, church planting, medical outreach, Christian education, and community development. The organization states that its purpose is to enrich and multiply life and hope through disciple-making in the name of Jesus Christ. Its public theme is “Touching Ghana with the Love of Christ.”
The organization’s core focus is serving Ghana spiritually and physically through church planting, healthcare, education, and community-strengthening programs. Since 1987, Ghana Christian Mission has reported hundreds of churches started, thousands of new converts baptized, hundreds of thousands of patients treated, and hundreds of students taught through its ministry work.
Ghana Christian Mission serves Ghana, including rural communities, large cities, and northern areas of the country. Its church planting page describes ministry among families in rural Ghana and in the large cities of this West African nation. Staff profiles also identify service in places such as Accra, Kumasi, the Northern Region, the Central Region, the Greater Accra Region, and the Volta Region, along with outreach among people groups such as the Ntrubo, Gonja, Konkomba, Agona, Nchumburung, Akyode, Ashanti, and Basari.
The mission operates through four primary ministry areas. Church planting is carried out by evangelists and ministers who travel throughout Ghana to share the gospel, disciple believers, and establish congregations. Christian education includes support for partner schools such as Faithway Christian Academy and Christian Transformation Basic School, with the goal of providing quality education and moral teaching for children. Medical outreach includes seven clinics in rural Ghana, where the mission provides compassionate healthcare and community preventive-care education.
A distinctive part of Ghana Christian Mission’s work is integrating evangelism with practical services that address physical, educational, and community needs. Its community development work includes wells, goat farming, fish farming, feeding programs, microfinance support through Mission Resource Ghana, and other efforts intended to strengthen long-term well-being. The mission also partners with organizations such as Feed My Starving Children, FAME, IDES, Global Health Outreach, and Mission Resource International.
People can engage with Ghana Christian Mission by giving, praying, contacting the mission, or participating in mission trips. Its mission trip information welcomes teams that want to evangelize, provide medical outreach, help construct buildings, teach, and serve in other practical ways. Supporters can also donate online or by mail, help fund mission work through the U.S. address, and follow the organization’s updates through its website and video channel.
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Independent Christian ChurchCrossing CampCrossing Camp serves children, students, churches, and guest groups through Christian summer camps, retreats, worship, small…Crossing Camp
Crossing Camp — Organization Profile Crossing Camp is a Christian camp and retreat ministry connected with Crossing Church. The camp’s mission is to help people, children and adults alike, find an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Its programs are…
Crossing Camp — Organization Profile Crossing Camp is a Christian camp and retreat ministry connected with Crossing Church. The camp’s mission is to help people, children and adults alike, find an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Its programs are designed to create a safe, focused setting where children, students, churches, and guest groups can learn about Christ’s love, grow in faith, build community, and enjoy outdoor camp experiences. Crossing Camp is located in Rushville, Illinois, about four miles southwest of Rushville on Highway 24. It serves students and groups connected with Crossing Church campuses across Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa, including communities such as Hannibal, Jacksonville, Keokuk, Kirksville, Lima, Macomb, Monmouth, Mount Sterling, Pike County, Quincy, and Wever. The camp…
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Crossing Camp is a Christian camp and retreat ministry connected with Crossing Church. The camp’s mission is to help people, children and adults alike, find an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Its programs are designed to create a safe, focused setting where children, students, churches, and guest groups can learn about Christ’s love, grow in faith, build community, and enjoy outdoor camp experiences.
Crossing Camp is located in Rushville, Illinois, about four miles southwest of Rushville on Highway 24. It serves students and groups connected with Crossing Church campuses across Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa, including communities such as Hannibal, Jacksonville, Keokuk, Kirksville, Lima, Macomb, Monmouth, Mount Sterling, Pike County, Quincy, and Wever. The camp also hosts guest groups looking for a retreat setting in west-central Illinois.
The camp offers summer programs for students in grades K–12. Its Crossing Camps are designed for specific age groups so children and students can participate in age-appropriate teaching, worship, activities, and small-group relationships. Campers are placed in small groups with other students their age and paired with adult leaders who help guide the camp experience. The camp describes its summer youth programs as opportunities for students to encounter Jesus, have fun, build teamwork, and participate in community.
Crossing Camp also offers guest group opportunities for churches, ministries, schools, and other groups planning retreats, conferences, and events. The camp works with leaders to understand each group’s goals and help shape the schedule, spaces, environments, and activities around the event. Guest group facilities include lodging, food service, meeting space, recreation areas, and staff support.
The property includes 29 acres of retreat space with an auditorium, gymnasium, lodge, barn, station, marriage retreat center, café, cafeteria, pavilion, shower house, pool, lake, disc golf, field games, soccer, playground, and other camp activities. The facilities page notes capacity for groups up to 390 people, with an auditorium seating 325, a cafeteria seating 204, climate-controlled lodging, ADA-accessible spaces, and recreational areas designed for both structured programming and free-time activities.
People can engage with Crossing Camp by registering students for summer camp, booking a guest group retreat, volunteering, applying for summer staff, supporting the scholarship fund, inviting students to attend, or contacting the camp with questions about programs and facilities. Scholarship donations help children and students attend camp, and volunteer and summer staff opportunities provide practical ways to serve during the camp season.
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Independent Christian ChurchMission JourneysMission Journeys helps churches and individuals fulfill the Great Commission through mission trips, Global Bible School,…Mission Journeys
Mission Journeys — Organization Profile Mission Journeys is a Christian mission organization based in Lexington, Kentucky. The ministry describes itself as a mission and ministry of non-denominational Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, with the public theme “Living Out the…
Mission Journeys — Organization Profile Mission Journeys is a Christian mission organization based in Lexington, Kentucky. The ministry describes itself as a mission and ministry of non-denominational Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, with the public theme “Living Out the Great Commission.” Its work includes mission trips, Bible training, long-term missionary support, Appalachian outreach, and leadership development. The organization’s core focus is helping churches and individuals fulfill the Great Commission through evangelism, discipleship, leadership development, mission trips, and support for local, regional, and international mission work. Mission Journeys states that it exists to direct people to Jesus as Lord and Savior, assist churches with leadership and strategic planning, give Christians a heart for missions and the lost, coordinate mission trips…
Mission Journeys — Organization Profile
Mission Journeys is a Christian mission organization based in Lexington, Kentucky. The ministry describes itself as a mission and ministry of non-denominational Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, with the public theme “Living Out the Great Commission.” Its work includes mission trips, Bible training, long-term missionary support, Appalachian outreach, and leadership development.
The organization’s core focus is helping churches and individuals fulfill the Great Commission through evangelism, discipleship, leadership development, mission trips, and support for local, regional, and international mission work. Mission Journeys states that it exists to direct people to Jesus as Lord and Savior, assist churches with leadership and strategic planning, give Christians a heart for missions and the lost, coordinate mission trips and projects, and support mission work.
Mission Journeys serves from Lexington, Kentucky, with ongoing ministry efforts in Appalachia and Eastern Kentucky. The organization also has full-time missionaries serving in Belize, Central America, and its Global Bible School outreach is active in the Philippines, Kenya, Guyana, Zambia, Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Pakistan. Its website also highlights work in Guyana, Tanzania, Leyte in the Philippines, and Islamabad, Pakistan.
The ministry began through Teen Mission, USA, which was founded in 1970. Mission Journeys was born after a mission trip to Haiti in 1985 and later became the ministry’s primary working name in 2010. Over time, its short-term teams have helped start congregations, build church buildings, repair children’s homes, schools, and homes for the elderly, assist disaster recovery, preach, teach, baptize, strengthen new Christians, and encourage missionaries.
A distinctive part of Mission Journeys’ current work is combining short-term mission trips with longer-term Bible training and full-time ministry partnerships. Its Global Bible School began in 2005 and has become a major priority, training church leaders and providing Bible study opportunities in multiple countries. The Barnabas Project, launched in 2010, supports year-round ministry in Belize, including work among disadvantaged people and at-risk children from a ministry center near Belmopan.
People can engage with Mission Journeys by giving, praying, joining mission trips, supporting Global Bible School, helping the Appalachian Christmas Project, or contacting the ministry about service opportunities. Current trip opportunities include Eastern Kentucky, Belize, and Guyana, with work such as home repairs, needed distributions, VBS, worship, witnessing, cross-cultural evangelism, discipleship, church planting support, medical clinics, and youth, music, or sports camps.
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Independent Christian ChurchBLOC MinistriesBLOC Ministries serves neighborhoods in Cincinnati, Knoxville, and Louisville through relational ministry, youth programs, recovery support,…BLOC Ministries
BLOC Ministries — Organization Profile BLOC Ministries is a Christian nonprofit organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on neighborhood-based ministry, relationship building, and practical support for vulnerable students, adults, and families. The organization states its mission as “building relationships with…
BLOC Ministries — Organization Profile BLOC Ministries is a Christian nonprofit organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on neighborhood-based ministry, relationship building, and practical support for vulnerable students, adults, and families. The organization states its mission as “building relationships with our neighbors and sharing hope in brokenness.” BLOC was started in 1998 by Dwight and Stephanie Young after years of youth ministry work among students and adults facing broken neighborhoods, limited support systems, and barriers to stability. The ministry serves communities in Cincinnati, Ohio; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Louisville, Kentucky, with a strong emphasis on staff living in the neighborhoods where they serve. BLOC’s public materials describe the ministry as creating connections and safe spaces for students, families, and adults to…
BLOC Ministries — Organization Profile
BLOC Ministries is a Christian nonprofit organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, focused on neighborhood-based ministry, relationship building, and practical support for vulnerable students, adults, and families. The organization states its mission as “building relationships with our neighbors and sharing hope in brokenness.” BLOC was started in 1998 by Dwight and Stephanie Young after years of youth ministry work among students and adults facing broken neighborhoods, limited support systems, and barriers to stability.
The ministry serves communities in Cincinnati, Ohio; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Louisville, Kentucky, with a strong emphasis on staff living in the neighborhoods where they serve. BLOC’s public materials describe the ministry as creating connections and safe spaces for students, families, and adults to thrive in difficult circumstances. Its work includes programs for youth, men, women, families, immigrants, people affected by addiction or trafficking, and neighbors needing food, housing support, job training, mentoring, and spiritual care.
BLOC operates through several ministry pillars: women’s ministry, men’s ministry, student ministry, community ministry, and job training. Its women’s ministry includes Weightless Anchor, Redeemed Home, and jail ministry for women impacted by addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and survival sex. Its student ministry includes mentoring, tutoring, character-building, sports, after-school programs, and residential support. The organization also describes community programs such as Side by Side, For His Glory Food Pantry, Farm to Table, Horses on the Hill, and the Ola Immigrant Welcome Center.
A distinctive part of BLOC’s model is living where it serves and building long-term, personal relationships rather than operating only as a service provider. The organization says its staff live and raise their families alongside the people they serve, and many staff members raise support in a missionary-style model. BLOC has also developed job-training businesses and programs designed to help hard-to-employ teens and adults learn practical skills, gain work experience, and move toward stability.
BLOC’s impact pages describe work that includes serving women through a day shelter, providing food through For His Glory Food Pantry, training students through the Teaching Kitchen, offering healthy food access through Farm to Table, assisting immigrant families through the Ola Immigrant Welcome Center, and providing equine-assisted learning through Horses on the Hill. These programs combine practical care with mentoring, recovery support, education, and relational ministry.
People can engage with BLOC Ministries by volunteering, joining a mission team, applying for staff roles, giving to the general fund, supporting specific programs, donating through its online giving platform, or contacting the organization about local involvement. Churches, schools, groups, and individuals can also participate through BLOC Missions, which provides short-term service experiences in Cincinnati’s Price Hill community.
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Church of ChristChallenge Youth Conference (CYC)Challenge Youth Conference (CYC) is a churches-of-Christ–directed youth conference that gathers teens and youth groups for…Challenge Youth Conference (CYC)
Challenge Youth Conference (CYC) — Organization Profile Challenge Youth Conference (CYC) is a large youth-focused Bible conference planned and directed by members of churches of Christ. CYC describes its purpose as helping teens focus on the positivity of living for…
Challenge Youth Conference (CYC) — Organization Profile Challenge Youth Conference (CYC) is a large youth-focused Bible conference planned and directed by members of churches of Christ. CYC describes its purpose as helping teens focus on the positivity of living for Jesus Christ and navigating the challenges of growing up in a culture that often conflicts with faithful Christian living. It is designed primarily for teenage students who attend with church youth groups, youth ministers, parents, and adult chaperones. CYC typically operates in two primary geographic settings—Dallas, Texas and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee—drawing groups from across the United States. The conference is structured around large-group worship and keynote-style Bible teaching, supported by additional class and learning options that help churches bring students…
Challenge Youth Conference (CYC) — Organization Profile
Challenge Youth Conference (CYC) is a large youth-focused Bible conference planned and directed by members of churches of Christ. CYC describes its purpose as helping teens focus on the positivity of living for Jesus Christ and navigating the challenges of growing up in a culture that often conflicts with faithful Christian living. It is designed primarily for teenage students who attend with church youth groups, youth ministers, parents, and adult chaperones.
CYC typically operates in two primary geographic settings—Dallas, Texas and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee—drawing groups from across the United States. The conference is structured around large-group worship and keynote-style Bible teaching, supported by additional class and learning options that help churches bring students for a concentrated time of Scripture, encouragement, and shared spiritual focus.
In addition to the in-person gathering, CYC maintains a growing library of teaching resources. Through its “CYC Resources” area and its official YouTube presence, CYC makes past conference content and video class materials available for continued use by individuals, families, and youth ministries. This extends the conference’s impact beyond a single weekend and gives youth leaders practical tools for follow-up study and discussion back home.
CYC also highlights pathways for student development and support. One example is its scholarship initiative, which provides a way for eligible high school seniors to apply for scholarship opportunities connected with the conference and its sponsoring universities. CYC also promotes additional ministry-adjacent programming through its website, including Transform Ladies Conference (TLC), reflecting an effort to provide equipping and encouragement for multiple audiences.
Churches and families can engage with CYC by registering groups through its official event registration portal, preparing students for a spiritually focused experience, and using the available media resources to support ongoing discipleship. Sponsors and partner schools can also connect through the sponsors page, and churches can stay informed through official communication channels and social platforms.
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Independent Christian ChurchWorkers for Mexico MissionWorkers for Mexico Mission supports Mexican evangelists, church planting, benevolent outreach, children’s ministry, deaf ministry, education,…Workers for Mexico Mission
Workers for Mexico Mission — Organization Profile Workers for Mexico Mission is a Christian mission organization focused on taking the gospel of Christ to the people of Mexico through national evangelists, church planting, and benevolent ministry. The ministry describes its…
Workers for Mexico Mission — Organization Profile Workers for Mexico Mission is a Christian mission organization focused on taking the gospel of Christ to the people of Mexico through national evangelists, church planting, and benevolent ministry. The ministry describes its work as a loving outreach that includes evangelism, preacher training, children’s ministry, camps, clinics, feeding programs, construction, maintenance, student homes, and support for Christian education. The organization is based in Grayson, Kentucky, and serves throughout Mexico. Workers for Mexico traces its roots to the ministry of Clinton Looney, who began missionary work in Mexico in 1961. In 1996, Looney began turning mission functions over to Mexican leaders in key cities and asked Francis Nash and Pam Nash to serve as…
Workers for Mexico Mission — Organization Profile
Workers for Mexico Mission is a Christian mission organization focused on taking the gospel of Christ to the people of Mexico through national evangelists, church planting, and benevolent ministry. The ministry describes its work as a loving outreach that includes evangelism, preacher training, children’s ministry, camps, clinics, feeding programs, construction, maintenance, student homes, and support for Christian education.
The organization is based in Grayson, Kentucky, and serves throughout Mexico. Workers for Mexico traces its roots to the ministry of Clinton Looney, who began missionary work in Mexico in 1961. In 1996, Looney began turning mission functions over to Mexican leaders in key cities and asked Francis Nash and Pam Nash to serve as stateside director and forwarding agents so the work could continue and expand into new areas.
Workers for Mexico operates by supporting Mexican ministers and evangelists in churches across multiple states of Mexico. Its website describes support for more than 50 ministers in churches in 13 Mexican states, along with benevolent works connected to children, students, churches, and communities. The ministry emphasizes the role of national workers and local congregations rather than building its work around U.S.-based personnel.
The ministry’s program areas include Con Mis Manos Deaf School and Center, camps, feeding programs, a medical clinic, student homes, Mexican Christian University in Querétaro, extension and correspondence courses, and construction projects. Current and past construction needs listed by the ministry include church buildings, classroom space, repairs, sanctuaries, parsonage work, and recreation areas in communities such as Nuevo Laredo, Monclova, Matamoros, Reynosa, Guadalajara, Saltillo, Monterrey, Apodaca, and Veracruz.
Short-term worker teams may also participate in the mission’s work in Mexico, especially through construction, children’s ministry, and special church programs. Workers for Mexico notes that Spanish-language ability is helpful for team members and that skilled laborers are needed to lead and supervise construction projects. The ministry asks interested churches to contact the office for trip details and scheduling information.
People can engage with Workers for Mexico Mission by praying, giving, supporting a minister, adopting a church or individual through monthly support, helping with construction needs, donating toward vehicles for ministers, sending short-term worker teams, or requesting information for a church mission committee. The ministry states that designated gifts go to the Mexico mission field, national workers, missionaries, or mission efforts selected by donors.
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Church of ChristAbilene Christian UniversityAbilene Christian University (ACU) is a Christian university based in Abilene, Texas, with a Dallas Campus…Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University — Organization Profile Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs through both residential and online learning. Founded in 1906, the university describes its mission as educating students for…
Abilene Christian University — Organization Profile Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs through both residential and online learning. Founded in 1906, the university describes its mission as educating students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU’s academic work is paired with a campus culture that emphasizes spiritual formation, service, and community life alongside classroom learning. ACU is based in Abilene, Texas, and also operates a Dallas Campus in Addison, Texas. Through its on-campus programs, distance education, and ACU Online offerings, the university serves students from Texas and beyond, including learners preparing for service and leadership in communities around the world. The institution’s mission and values emphasize teaching, research,…
Abilene Christian University — Organization Profile
Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a private Christian university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs through both residential and online learning. Founded in 1906, the university describes its mission as educating students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU’s academic work is paired with a campus culture that emphasizes spiritual formation, service, and community life alongside classroom learning.
ACU is based in Abilene, Texas, and also operates a Dallas Campus in Addison, Texas. Through its on-campus programs, distance education, and ACU Online offerings, the university serves students from Texas and beyond, including learners preparing for service and leadership in communities around the world. The institution’s mission and values emphasize teaching, research, and meaningful service as part of a Christian calling.
As a university, ACU organizes learning through academic colleges and degree programs, while also supporting students through advising, campus services, and student-life programming. In addition to traditional undergraduate study, ACU provides graduate and professional pathways that support working adults, ministry leaders, and others seeking flexible formats. This combination of residential and online delivery is a key way ACU extends access to education shaped by its Christian commitments.
ACU’s approach includes multiple avenues for students and supporters to engage. Prospective students can connect through admissions and campus visit opportunities, while alumni and friends can contribute through giving initiatives that support scholarships, projects, and programs. Donors can also participate through ACU’s giving platform and related alumni association giving opportunities, helping fund student support and institutional priorities.
Those who want to connect with ACU can use the university’s contact resources for the Abilene and Dallas campuses, follow official social media channels for university updates, and explore opportunities to support students through giving. Information about senior leadership is also publicly available, offering clarity about who is responsible for guiding the university’s academic, operational, and student-focused work.
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Independent Christian ChurchKiamichi Mountains Christian MissionKiamichi Mountains Christian Mission serves churches and families through Christian camps, preaching training, evangelism resources, and…Kiamichi Mountains Christian Mission
Kiamichi Mountains Christian Mission — Organization Profile Kiamichi Mountains Christian Mission is a Christian mission and retreat campus near Honobia, Oklahoma, commonly associated with Christ’s 40 Acres. The ministry states that it has served Christians and their families since 1940…
Kiamichi Mountains Christian Mission — Organization Profile Kiamichi Mountains Christian Mission is a Christian mission and retreat campus near Honobia, Oklahoma, commonly associated with Christ’s 40 Acres. The ministry states that it has served Christians and their families since 1940 and describes its purpose as helping the church activate the power of God in Christian families. Its work centers on gatherings, camps, teaching programs, evangelism resources, and church-focused events. The mission is based in Honobia, Oklahoma, in the Kiamichi Mountains, north of Hochatown. Its stated scope begins with New Testament and Restoration churches, extends to other churches, and also includes secular institutions in the surrounding community. The organization describes its broader aim as building the New Testament Church in the…
Kiamichi Mountains Christian Mission — Organization Profile
Kiamichi Mountains Christian Mission is a Christian mission and retreat campus near Honobia, Oklahoma, commonly associated with Christ’s 40 Acres. The ministry states that it has served Christians and their families since 1940 and describes its purpose as helping the church activate the power of God in Christian families. Its work centers on gatherings, camps, teaching programs, evangelism resources, and church-focused events.
The mission is based in Honobia, Oklahoma, in the Kiamichi Mountains, north of Hochatown. Its stated scope begins with New Testament and Restoration churches, extends to other churches, and also includes secular institutions in the surrounding community. The organization describes its broader aim as building the New Testament Church in the Kiamichi Mountains, surrounding areas, and other parts of the world.
Kiamichi Mountains Christian Mission operates through a mix of campus events, training opportunities, and church-support programs. Its recurring ministries include Christian Camping, The Greatest Gathering, Kiamichi School of Preaching, Kiamichi Jumpstart, Kiamichi Preaching & Teaching Clubs, Good News Game Company, and related special events. The mission also hosts event registrations and camp opportunities on its website, including First Chance Camp and age-specific Christian Service Camp weeks.
A key distinctive of the ministry is its focus on family-friendly activities that share the Gospel, encourage churches, and provide practical tools for congregational ministry. Kiamichi School of Preaching is presented as a training effort connected to preaching roles and Restoration Movement churches. Kiamichi Jumpstart is described as a way to help churches share the Gospel while building relationships in their communities. Good News Game Company provides Christian reality board games intended to teach practical evangelism and discipleship skills.
People engage with Kiamichi Mountains Christian Mission by attending events, registering for camps, volunteering, using ministry materials, and contacting the mission directly. The Greatest Gathering is held annually beginning on the Monday evening before Memorial Day Weekend, and camp registrations are listed through the mission’s special-events pages. The organization also notes that guests and partners may make arrangements to stay in campus facilities such as Legacy Lodge, A.B. McReynolds Guest Lodge, or other cabins when available.
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ConsultingBlessing Ranch MinistriesBlessing Ranch Ministries (BRM) provides intensive counseling, ongoing coaching, and team assessment tools to support pastors…Blessing Ranch Ministries
Blessing Ranch Ministries — Organization Profile Blessing Ranch Ministries (BRM) is a Christian leader care organization providing professional counseling and coaching for pastors, missionaries, and other ministry leaders. With a stated mission to restore, renew, and equip Christian leaders for…
Blessing Ranch Ministries — Organization Profile Blessing Ranch Ministries (BRM) is a Christian leader care organization providing professional counseling and coaching for pastors, missionaries, and other ministry leaders. With a stated mission to restore, renew, and equip Christian leaders for effective kingdom service, BRM focuses on the spiritual, emotional, and relational health that supports long-term, sustainable ministry. BRM is based in Lutz, Florida (Tampa Bay area) and serves leaders “around the world” through a combination of in-person intensives and virtual coaching. The organization describes its approach as an intentional integration of psychology and theology—grounding care in Scripture while using clinically informed tools and processes to help leaders identify what hinders healthy life and leadership. A core service is Intensive Counseling,…
Blessing Ranch Ministries — Organization Profile
Blessing Ranch Ministries (BRM) is a Christian leader care organization providing professional counseling and coaching for pastors, missionaries, and other ministry leaders. With a stated mission to restore, renew, and equip Christian leaders for effective kingdom service, BRM focuses on the spiritual, emotional, and relational health that supports long-term, sustainable ministry.
BRM is based in Lutz, Florida (Tampa Bay area) and serves leaders “around the world” through a combination of in-person intensives and virtual coaching. The organization describes its approach as an intentional integration of psychology and theology—grounding care in Scripture while using clinically informed tools and processes to help leaders identify what hinders healthy life and leadership.
A core service is Intensive Counseling, a focused five-day experience designed for leaders navigating crisis, transition, burnout, marriage strain, or the need for renewed clarity and direction. Intensives are structured around several hours of guided sessions per day, along with reflection and assignments that reinforce insight and change. BRM notes that intensive sessions are led by Dr. Charity Byers or Dr. Brian Stone, and are offered in Lutz, Florida and Kalamazoo, Michigan (with Dr. Stone providing most Kalamazoo sessions and periodic availability in Florida).
Beyond counseling, BRM offers Ongoing Coaching conducted virtually via Zoom, typically in recurring sessions that provide goal-oriented support and accountability for leaders and couples. Coaching options include individual, couple-focused, and group coaching, as well as Restoration Teams—a structured support process for leaders recovering after crisis or moral failure, facilitated by a BRM professional coach and a surrounding team.
For churches and organizations, BRM has developed the Unhindered Clinical Index (UCI), an assessment and debrief process intended to strengthen ministry teams through deeper emotional and spiritual health insight. In addition, BRM is developing The Ridge, a retreat and renewal hub set on 195 acres in Simpsonville, Kentucky, described as a place for rest, renewal, and transformation for ministry leaders.
People can engage with Blessing Ranch Ministries by referring leaders who need care, inviting team support through UCI and staff experiences, praying for pastoral health, and giving financially to support BRM’s counseling and coaching work and its developing initiatives.
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Church of ChristChurches of Christ National Lectureship (Georgia)Churches of Christ National Lectureship (COCNL) is an annual Bible lectureship associated with the Atlanta area,…Churches of Christ National Lectureship (Georgia)
Churches of Christ National Lectureship — Organization Profile The Churches of Christ National Lectureship (COCNL) is a long-running annual Bible lectureship associated with the African American Churches of Christ. The lectureship gathers Christians for concentrated preaching, teaching, worship, and fellowship.…
Churches of Christ National Lectureship — Organization Profile The Churches of Christ National Lectureship (COCNL) is a long-running annual Bible lectureship associated with the African American Churches of Christ. The lectureship gathers Christians for concentrated preaching, teaching, worship, and fellowship. The lectureship traces its beginnings to 1945 and has continued as a national gathering where attendees hear Bible-centered lessons from a wide range of speakers and teachers connected with churches of Christ. COCNL is designed to strengthen faith and encourage congregations through Scripture-focused instruction and practical teaching for Christian living and congregational life. While themes and presenters change from year to year, the consistent purpose is to build up the church through lessons that address topics such as biblical interpretation,…
Churches of Christ National Lectureship — Organization Profile
The Churches of Christ National Lectureship (COCNL) is a long-running annual Bible lectureship associated with the African American Churches of Christ. The lectureship gathers Christians for concentrated preaching, teaching, worship, and fellowship. The lectureship traces its beginnings to 1945 and has continued as a national gathering where attendees hear Bible-centered lessons from a wide range of speakers and teachers connected with churches of Christ.
COCNL is designed to strengthen faith and encourage congregations through Scripture-focused instruction and practical teaching for Christian living and congregational life. While themes and presenters change from year to year, the consistent purpose is to build up the church through lessons that address topics such as biblical interpretation, discipleship, worship, leadership, evangelism, and doctrinal study. The multi-session format allows attendees to learn across several subjects in a single gathering.
The “National Lectureship” is also a relational gathering point. Over the years it has served as a place where Christians reconnect across regions, encourage one another, and share ministry experiences. COCNL is widely recognized for its historic roots and influence within the African American churches of Christ tradition, while remaining open to participants from a broad range of congregations who want Bible teaching and fellowship in a national setting.
Geographically, the lectureship is commonly associated with the Atlanta area and is coordinated in cooperation with host-area congregations. Administrative information is publicly provided through the official COCNL website, including a mailing address in McDonough, Georgia, which serves as a consistent point of contact for registration help, general questions, and correspondence.
Beyond attending in person, people can engage by sharing the lectureship with their congregation, supporting the work financially, and following official communications for updates. The organization also maintains an official Facebook presence, and public resources include online registration and participation information for attendees, vendors, and sponsors.
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Independent Christian ChurchAsian Children’s MissionAsian Children’s Mission serves vulnerable children and families in Myanmar through education, orphan care, community development,…Asian Children’s Mission
Asian Children’s Mission — Organization Profile Asian Children’s Mission is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on caring for, protecting, and educating vulnerable children of Myanmar in the name of Jesus Christ. Commonly known as ACM, the ministry practices holistic Christian…
Asian Children’s Mission — Organization Profile Asian Children’s Mission is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on caring for, protecting, and educating vulnerable children of Myanmar in the name of Jesus Christ. Commonly known as ACM, the ministry practices holistic Christian ministry, intentionally addressing both spiritual and physical needs through education, children’s homes, emergency aid, community development, and evangelism. ACM is based in Ellettsville, Indiana, and serves children, families, churches, and communities in Myanmar, also known as Burma. The ministry’s work is carried out through native Myanmar staff members who lead programs in local contexts. ACM notes that Myanmar includes many ethnic people groups and that poverty is especially severe in remote areas. Its ministry also responds to displacement and instability…
Asian Children’s Mission — Organization Profile
Asian Children’s Mission is a Christian nonprofit ministry focused on caring for, protecting, and educating vulnerable children of Myanmar in the name of Jesus Christ. Commonly known as ACM, the ministry practices holistic Christian ministry, intentionally addressing both spiritual and physical needs through education, children’s homes, emergency aid, community development, and evangelism.
ACM is based in Ellettsville, Indiana, and serves children, families, churches, and communities in Myanmar, also known as Burma. The ministry’s work is carried out through native Myanmar staff members who lead programs in local contexts. ACM notes that Myanmar includes many ethnic people groups and that poverty is especially severe in remote areas. Its ministry also responds to displacement and instability connected to Myanmar’s civil conflict.
The organization began after its founder visited Myanmar in 2007 and committed to help open a home for children without a safe place to live. That children’s home opened in 2008 and remains part of ACM’s work. Since then, the ministry has expanded beyond orphan care into schools, relief operations, community development projects, and churches. ACM states that it now supports staff members in Myanmar who facilitate these efforts locally.
Education is a central part of ACM’s strategy. The ministry supports preschools, elementary education, and Joshua School, a program serving children with special needs in Myanmar. Its education work includes instruction for children from pre-K through high school and beyond, with particular concern for women and children facing poverty or limited opportunity. ACM also supports teachers who serve in remote areas and communities where educational access is limited.
ACM’s community development work includes the Samaritan Practical School of Nursing, Myanmar Community Development Center, Community Health Evangelism, vocational training, health clinic work, farm projects, and evangelist training. These programs are designed to strengthen families and communities so children can be fed, protected, educated, and discipled within healthier local environments. Vocational training includes practical skills such as computer classes, sign making, engine repair, sewing, chicken farming, English classes, construction, painting, and restaurant internships.
The ministry also engages in emergency aid, refugee resettlement support, and evangelism. ACM has assisted internally displaced people through food, bamboo homes, schools, churches, and gospel-centered encouragement. People can engage with Asian Children’s Mission by praying, giving one-time or recurring gifts, following ministry updates, contacting the board, or supporting education, orphan care, community development, emergency relief, and evangelism among vulnerable children and families in Myanmar.
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Church of ChristOne KingdomOne Kingdom is a West Monroe, Louisiana–based global Gospel ministry partnering with local leaders, radio outreach,…One Kingdom
One Kingdom — Organization Profile One Kingdom is a Christian nonprofit ministry that describes its purpose as a global Gospel ministry focused on getting the message of Jesus to “every nation” and “every language.” The organization emphasizes a simple framework…
One Kingdom — Organization Profile One Kingdom is a Christian nonprofit ministry that describes its purpose as a global Gospel ministry focused on getting the message of Jesus to “every nation” and “every language.” The organization emphasizes a simple framework for its work: sharing Jesus, speaking Jesus, and showing Jesus—language it uses to describe evangelism, discipleship, and compassionate service in practical ways. The ministry is based in West Monroe, Louisiana, and operates in partnership with White’s Ferry Road Church (WFR Church). From that home base, One Kingdom supports a wide scope of ministry efforts that include international relationships, training, and media-based outreach designed to connect with people in their own language and culture. A major part of One Kingdom’s strategy…
One Kingdom — Organization Profile
One Kingdom is a Christian nonprofit ministry that describes its purpose as a global Gospel ministry focused on getting the message of Jesus to “every nation” and “every language.” The organization emphasizes a simple framework for its work: sharing Jesus, speaking Jesus, and showing Jesus—language it uses to describe evangelism, discipleship, and compassionate service in practical ways.
The ministry is based in West Monroe, Louisiana, and operates in partnership with White’s Ferry Road Church (WFR Church). From that home base, One Kingdom supports a wide scope of ministry efforts that include international relationships, training, and media-based outreach designed to connect with people in their own language and culture.
A major part of One Kingdom’s strategy is discipleship and leadership development through on-the-ground partnerships. The organization notes that it invests in local leaders through discipleship programs, church networks, schools, and radio broadcasting (including “World Radio”). In addition, One Kingdom facilitates short-term mission trips that aim to build relationships with ambassadors and ministry partners while helping participants better understand local contexts.
One Kingdom also highlights compassionate service as an expression of the Gospel, including disaster response and long-term recovery support. Current relief efforts on the organization’s site include responses to ice storms in the southern United States, hurricane-related relief in Jamaica and Cuba, and rebuilding efforts connected to hurricanes and flooding in Swannanoa, North Carolina. In these settings, One Kingdom describes partnering with local churches to help meet immediate needs and support longer-term restoration.
Across its global projects, One Kingdom features ministry initiatives such as refugee-focused discipleship work in Athens, Greece (through the AcroCenter / Athens Christian Refugee Organization), women’s prison ministry that includes delivering hygiene bags and Gospel encouragement, and global radio broadcasts with partners and speakers in multiple regions. The organization also invites supporters to participate through giving, praying (including a guided prayer resource for global partners), connecting their church or group for presentations, and serving through mission trips and volunteer relief teams.
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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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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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EducationLouisville Bible CollegeLouisville Bible College (LBC) is a Bible college in southeast Louisville, Kentucky, offering ministry-focused degrees and…Louisville Bible College
Louisville Bible College — Organization Profile Louisville Bible College (LBC) is a private, co-educational Bible college founded in 1948 to serve the training needs of Christ’s Church. Based in southeast Louisville, Kentucky, LBC centers its academic life on Scripture and…
Louisville Bible College — Organization Profile Louisville Bible College (LBC) is a private, co-educational Bible college founded in 1948 to serve the training needs of Christ’s Church. Based in southeast Louisville, Kentucky, LBC centers its academic life on Scripture and ministry preparation, with an institutional mission “to educate preachers and other Christian leaders for Christ’s Church.” The school operates as a religious institution authorized to grant degrees in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, with an exemption letter on file with the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. LBC’s programs are designed for students pursuing church leadership and ministry service, whether they are preparing for preaching, Christian education, or broader congregational leadership. Its academic offerings include the Certificate of Christian Leadership, associate degrees…
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Louisville Bible College (LBC) is a private, co-educational Bible college founded in 1948 to serve the training needs of Christ’s Church. Based in southeast Louisville, Kentucky, LBC centers its academic life on Scripture and ministry preparation, with an institutional mission “to educate preachers and other Christian leaders for Christ’s Church.” The school operates as a religious institution authorized to grant degrees in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, with an exemption letter on file with the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.
LBC’s programs are designed for students pursuing church leadership and ministry service, whether they are preparing for preaching, Christian education, or broader congregational leadership. Its academic offerings include the Certificate of Christian Leadership, associate degrees (including Sacred Literature and Christian Education), bachelor’s degrees focused on Bible with ministry concentrations, and the Master of Sacred Literature. Across these pathways, LBC emphasizes biblical and practical ministry formation intended to support long-term service in local churches and related Christian work.
Instruction is delivered through multiple scheduling formats, including semester classes and short, intensive modules. LBC also lists outreach classes as part of its approach to making training accessible for students who may be balancing ministry, work, and family responsibilities. In addition to coursework, the college highlights chapel gatherings and student support processes such as academic advising, aiming to help students plan their degree path and prepare for ministry opportunities.
Because LBC’s primary focus is training leaders for congregational ministry, it also provides services that connect churches with ministry candidates. One example is its Open Ministry List, which allows congregations seeking a preacher to submit information for distribution. LBC also curates a podcasts page featuring links to alumni-created resources, reflecting the school’s interest in ongoing encouragement and ministry communication beyond the classroom.
People can engage with Louisville Bible College in several practical ways: prospective students can complete the admissions application and connect with the school for next steps; churches and individuals can support the mission through donations; and ministry leaders can utilize LBC’s resources for staffing and training connections. From Louisville, Kentucky, LBC serves students and churches across Kentucky and surrounding regions through its degree programs, ministry-focused learning formats, and church-facing services.
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Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies — Organization Profile The Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies (often abbreviated NSP) is a non-accredited Bible training program operated under the oversight of the elders of the Crieve Hall Church of…
Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies — Organization Profile The Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies (often abbreviated NSP) is a non-accredited Bible training program operated under the oversight of the elders of the Crieve Hall Church of Christ. The school exists to equip Christians for ministry by providing Bible and Bible-related instruction that trains Bible teachers and gospel preachers to work with churches of Christ, while welcoming any student committed to learning and doing God’s will. NSP is based in Nashville, Tennessee, meeting at the Crieve Hall Church of Christ campus on Trousdale Drive. Its student body includes adults with varied backgrounds—ranging from full-time ministers and Bible teachers to families and church members who want deeper understanding…
Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies — Organization Profile
The Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies (often abbreviated NSP) is a non-accredited Bible training program operated under the oversight of the elders of the Crieve Hall Church of Christ. The school exists to equip Christians for ministry by providing Bible and Bible-related instruction that trains Bible teachers and gospel preachers to work with churches of Christ, while welcoming any student committed to learning and doing God’s will.
NSP is based in Nashville, Tennessee, meeting at the Crieve Hall Church of Christ campus on Trousdale Drive. Its student body includes adults with varied backgrounds—ranging from full-time ministers and Bible teachers to families and church members who want deeper understanding of Scripture. The school’s format is intentionally accessible for working adults, with structured classes offered in an organized “school situation” and an emphasis on consistent study habits.
Instruction is delivered through term-based evening schedules. During Fall and Spring terms, NSP meets three nights each week—Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday—for thirteen weeks, with 50-minute class periods beginning at 6:00, 7:40, and 8:40 p.m. The Summer term runs for eight weeks and meets on Tuesday evenings, and the school also offers opportunities to participate via ZOOM-based learning (including short courses offered during Summer terms in recent years).
NSP offers two primary certificate tracks: a Preaching Certificate and a Biblical Studies Certificate. The school notes that men may complete either course of study, while women may complete the Biblical Studies Certificate track. For students pursuing completion, 36 credits are required for graduation, and each course typically counts as one credit. At the same time, students can attend classes for learning without necessarily aiming for graduation, building a schedule that fits their needs and stage of life.
A key distinctive of NSP is that there are no fees from registration through graduation (though students may need to purchase textbooks for certain classes). In addition to classroom instruction, students benefit from onsite resources, including a substantial library collection made available to support serious Bible study. Those who want to engage can review the current term schedule, pre-register as directed for individual classes, and participate in person or online as the term offerings allow.
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Christian Ministry Alliance — Organization Profile Christian Ministry Alliance (CMA) is a nonprofit ministry service organization that helps churches and ministry nonprofits reduce administrative burdens so leaders can focus more fully on their mission. The organization’s stated emphasis is “More…
Christian Ministry Alliance — Organization Profile Christian Ministry Alliance (CMA) is a nonprofit ministry service organization that helps churches and ministry nonprofits reduce administrative burdens so leaders can focus more fully on their mission. The organization’s stated emphasis is “More Mission. Less Administration,” with services designed to help ministry leaders clarify direction, improve operations, and use practical tools for sustainable growth. Christian Ministry Alliance is based in Arizona, with general mail handled through Phoenix, Arizona, and its services are available to churches, ministry nonprofits, missionaries, church planters, ministry interns, fiscally sponsored organizations, and smaller ministry organizations. Its materials especially speak to leaders who feel overwhelmed by the business, financial, digital, fundraising, and administrative responsibilities that often come with leading churches…
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Christian Ministry Alliance (CMA) is a nonprofit ministry service organization that helps churches and ministry nonprofits reduce administrative burdens so leaders can focus more fully on their mission. The organization’s stated emphasis is “More Mission. Less Administration,” with services designed to help ministry leaders clarify direction, improve operations, and use practical tools for sustainable growth.
Christian Ministry Alliance is based in Arizona, with general mail handled through Phoenix, Arizona, and its services are available to churches, ministry nonprofits, missionaries, church planters, ministry interns, fiscally sponsored organizations, and smaller ministry organizations. Its materials especially speak to leaders who feel overwhelmed by the business, financial, digital, fundraising, and administrative responsibilities that often come with leading churches and nonprofits.
The organization operates through a “Just For You” consultative approach. CMA states that it gets to know each organization’s budget constraints, culture, needs, and hopes before recommending practical and affordable options. This approach supports churches and ministry nonprofits with consulting, bookkeeping, digital services, learning resources, fiscal sponsorship, fundraising support, and people-related administrative tools.
CMA’s consulting services include organizational review, leadership coaching, community assessment, church and ministry interviews, facility analysis, financial and stewardship analysis, and help identifying obstacles or opportunities. Its finance and bookkeeping services include monthly bookkeeping, transaction reconciliation, accounting software setup, net asset tracking, internal controls, financial reporting support, and review by a licensed CPA.
The organization also offers digital services such as web development and branding, as well as learning resources and ministry content for leaders. Through related Alliance sites, CMA connects ministry workers with Donor Fund for support raising, fiscal sponsorship tools, Movie Bank, REIGN Global, and The Bridge Fund. Donor Fund serves missionaries, campus ministry staff, ministry interns, church planters, churches, ministries, and sponsored projects that need help processing and managing fundraising.
People can engage with Christian Ministry Alliance by scheduling a call, becoming a member, using its consulting or bookkeeping services, applying for fundraising support through Donor Fund, exploring fiscal sponsorship, attending events, subscribing to updates, giving financially, or using CMA’s free ministry tools and resources. Donations may be made online or mailed to the organization’s listed donations address in Chicago.
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The Listener’s Commentary — Organization Profile The Listener’s Commentary is a digital Bible teaching ministry that provides clear, accessible teaching through the books of the Old and New Testaments in audio format. Rather than offering isolated topical messages, the ministry…
The Listener’s Commentary — Organization Profile The Listener’s Commentary is a digital Bible teaching ministry that provides clear, accessible teaching through the books of the Old and New Testaments in audio format. Rather than offering isolated topical messages, the ministry is built around sustained, book-by-book teaching that helps listeners follow the flow of Scripture in context. Its official materials describe the project as an “audio commentary,” giving users a way to engage substantial biblical teaching while commuting, walking, working out, or setting aside focused study time. That format makes it especially useful for people who want more depth than a short devotional but prefer listening over traditional print commentaries. The ministry’s core focus is helping people understand what the biblical…
The Listener’s Commentary — Organization Profile
The Listener’s Commentary is a digital Bible teaching ministry that provides clear, accessible teaching through the books of the Old and New Testaments in audio format. Rather than offering isolated topical messages, the ministry is built around sustained, book-by-book teaching that helps listeners follow the flow of Scripture in context. Its official materials describe the project as an “audio commentary,” giving users a way to engage substantial biblical teaching while commuting, walking, working out, or setting aside focused study time. That format makes it especially useful for people who want more depth than a short devotional but prefer listening over traditional print commentaries.
The ministry’s core focus is helping people understand what the biblical text is actually saying in its original setting and how that meaning connects to faithful Christian living today. On its About page, The Listener’s Commentary explains that it teaches through whole Bible books paragraph by paragraph, paying attention to historical context, culture, key words, and other details that shape interpretation. This approach positions the ministry as a resource for people who want to move beyond surface-level reading and learn how to read Scripture more carefully. Its stated purpose is not merely to distribute information, but to help people “learn and live the Bible” through teaching that is both thorough and understandable.
The Listener’s Commentary is led by Dr. John Whittaker, whose teaching anchors the resource. The broader ministry presence connected to his work describes him as a pastor and Bible college professor with many years of ministry and teaching experience. Within The Listener’s Commentary itself, that experience is translated into a structured audio library covering major portions of the New Testament and selected books of the Old Testament. The site currently organizes content into sections such as the Gospels, Acts, Paul’s letters, Hebrews, the General Epistles, Revelation, Genesis, and Exodus. Each section is arranged to help listeners move through an entire biblical book rather than consuming disconnected episodes, which is one of the ministry’s most defining strengths.
In addition to the public listening library, the organization provides supporting tools that extend its teaching model. The website promotes a free ebook for subscribers and offers access to a Study Hub that includes additional materials for deeper study. Public-facing descriptions of the Study Hub mention resources such as articles, maps, charts, pictures, and links to other study aids that help users study the Bible for themselves. The presence of English and Spanish language options on the site and app interface also suggests an effort to broaden accessibility for different listeners. Because the ministry is delivered online, its reach is not limited to one congregation or local region; it is structured to serve individuals, small groups, teachers, and church members online and, by its own support-page language, around the world.
The ministry also explains clearly how its work is funded and how people can participate. The Listener’s Commentary identifies itself as a listener-supported Bible teaching ministry and says the project is made available for free so that anyone who wants it can access it. Its giving page describes the work as crowdfunded and sustained by supporters who believe in its value for helping people grow through Scripture. Donations are processed in partnership with World Family Mission, and the ministry encourages recurring support as one way to strengthen and expand the work. People can also engage by subscribing for updates, listening through the website or podcast channels, downloading the mobile app, joining the Study Hub, and sharing the resource with others who want a more contextual and book-by-book approach to Bible study.
Overall, The Listener’s Commentary serves as a focused online teaching platform rather than a broad institutional ministry with many unrelated programs. Its distinctiveness lies in its audio-first, commentary-style teaching through whole books of the Bible, its emphasis on context and practical understanding, and its effort to make substantial biblical teaching freely accessible. For Christians looking for a guided path through Scripture, the ministry offers a structured resource that combines digital accessibility with sustained exposition. That combination of depth, portability, and ongoing support materials helps explain why The Listener’s Commentary presents itself not simply as a podcast, but as a long-term Bible study tool for everyday discipleship.
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Independent Christian ChurchTraining Tomorrows LeadersTraining Tomorrow’s Leaders supports indigenous church planting, discipleship, community development, and children’s ministry in Ghana, Togo,…Training Tomorrows Leaders
Training Tomorrow’s Leaders — Organization Profile Training Tomorrow’s Leaders, often abbreviated T.T.L., is a 501(c)(3) Christian missions organization registered in the United States. The ministry exists to facilitate the planting of new churches in western Africa by financially supporting indigenous…
Training Tomorrow’s Leaders — Organization Profile Training Tomorrow’s Leaders, often abbreviated T.T.L., is a 501(c)(3) Christian missions organization registered in the United States. The ministry exists to facilitate the planting of new churches in western Africa by financially supporting indigenous church planters, training indigenous church planters, and facilitating projects that enable new churches to be planted. Its public materials describe the work as “Expanding the Kingdom together” through church planting and missions in West Africa. Training Tomorrow’s Leaders is based in McConnelsville, Ohio, and its ministry work is focused in northern Ghana, Togo, and Burkina Faso. The organization serves unreached people groups, local churches, indigenous church planters, pastors, evangelists, lay leaders, children, and communities in areas where gospel access and…
Training Tomorrow’s Leaders — Organization Profile
Training Tomorrow’s Leaders, often abbreviated T.T.L., is a 501(c)(3) Christian missions organization registered in the United States. The ministry exists to facilitate the planting of new churches in western Africa by financially supporting indigenous church planters, training indigenous church planters, and facilitating projects that enable new churches to be planted. Its public materials describe the work as “Expanding the Kingdom together” through church planting and missions in West Africa.
Training Tomorrow’s Leaders is based in McConnelsville, Ohio, and its ministry work is focused in northern Ghana, Togo, and Burkina Faso. The organization serves unreached people groups, local churches, indigenous church planters, pastors, evangelists, lay leaders, children, and communities in areas where gospel access and basic social resources may be limited. The ministry states that it works among unreached people groups, including groups in Ghana, Togo, and Burkina Faso.
The organization’s core ministry is church planting among unreached people groups through trained indigenous leaders. T.T.L. reports that it has planted churches in multiple regions of Ghana, Togo, and Burkina Faso and that its workers include college-trained church planters, college-trained preachers, and lay helpers. Its history traces the work to 1991, when the first church planter was sent out after training and financial support through partner churches.
Training Tomorrow’s Leaders also emphasizes training and discipleship for pastors, evangelists, church planters, lay leaders, and helpers. The ministry organizes seminars and provides training in both literary and non-literary methods of evangelism and discipleship. Because some communities include high levels of illiteracy, T.T.L. uses oral methods to help communicate the gospel and disciple believers. The organization also identifies Charis School of the Bible and Missions as part of its effort to develop future church planters and missionaries.
Beyond church planting and training, T.T.L. works through community development and children’s ministry. Its public materials describe assistance with school fees, medical costs, small-business grants, agricultural projects, schools, clothing, and wells for safe drinking water. The ministry also trains children’s ministry leaders, organizes Vacation Bible School programs, provides materials for children’s ministry, and starts Christian schools in West African communities with the aim of raising students who can serve their communities.
People can engage Training Tomorrow’s Leaders by praying, giving, volunteering, fundraising, contacting the ministry, or helping share its work with churches and families. The organization states that it depends on partnership to support church planters, training, community development, and children’s ministry efforts. Supporters can give through the ministry’s website or contact T.T.L. directly to learn about volunteer opportunities, events, and ways to help expand the work.
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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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ConsultingD Vaughan ConsultingD Vaughan Consulting provides church coaching, leadership development, and congregational health consulting for churches across the…D Vaughan Consulting
D Vaughan Consulting — Organization Profile D Vaughan Consulting is a ministry coaching and church consulting organization focused on helping congregations become healthier and more effective in their mission. Founded by David Vaughan, the organization provides consulting, coaching, assessments, and…
D Vaughan Consulting — Organization Profile D Vaughan Consulting is a ministry coaching and church consulting organization focused on helping congregations become healthier and more effective in their mission. Founded by David Vaughan, the organization provides consulting, coaching, assessments, and strategic guidance for churches seeking renewed leadership systems, healthier congregational culture, and sustainable ministry growth. The organization is based in Summerville, South Carolina, and works with churches and ministry leaders across the United States. The organization’s mission centers on developing healthy churches and strengthening senior church leaders through practical coaching and organizational assessment. D Vaughan Consulting works primarily with Christian churches and ministry leadership teams that are navigating seasons of transition, stagnation, growth challenges, leadership crises, or succession planning. Its…
D Vaughan Consulting — Organization Profile
D Vaughan Consulting is a ministry coaching and church consulting organization focused on helping congregations become healthier and more effective in their mission. Founded by David Vaughan, the organization provides consulting, coaching, assessments, and strategic guidance for churches seeking renewed leadership systems, healthier congregational culture, and sustainable ministry growth. The organization is based in Summerville, South Carolina, and works with churches and ministry leaders across the United States.
The organization’s mission centers on developing healthy churches and strengthening senior church leaders through practical coaching and organizational assessment. D Vaughan Consulting works primarily with Christian churches and ministry leadership teams that are navigating seasons of transition, stagnation, growth challenges, leadership crises, or succession planning. Its approach combines ministry experience, leadership coaching, and organizational systems thinking to help churches improve both spiritual and operational health.
Founder David Vaughan brings decades of ministry leadership experience to the consulting practice. Before launching D Vaughan Consulting full time, Vaughan served for approximately twenty years at Whitewater Crossing Christian Church in the Cincinnati area, where he led organizational and congregational revitalization efforts. He also serves as Program Director for the Healthy Church Initiative with the Christian Church Leadership Network (CCLN). His ministry background includes previous leadership roles in Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi, and Ohio.
D Vaughan Consulting offers several structured ministry services and programs. These include Church Health Assessments, strategic planning support, leadership coaching, and “Church Working Right” retreats designed to help churches evaluate systems, leadership alignment, and ministry effectiveness. The organization also operates the First Response program, an emergency consulting and support initiative that assists congregations during leadership crises, conflict situations, or sudden ministry disruptions. In addition, D Vaughan Consulting facilitates coaching cohorts focused on pastoral development and leadership sustainability.
The consulting organization serves churches of varying sizes and ministry contexts, including congregations in rural communities, suburban settings, and growing regional ministries. Its consulting model emphasizes practical implementation rather than theory alone. Churches typically engage through assessments, personalized coaching relationships, retreats, or cohort-based leadership development processes. The organization also publishes articles and ministry resources focused on church leadership, congregational health, baptism culture, and ministry renewal.
Individuals and churches can engage with D Vaughan Consulting through coaching consultations, retreats, cohort participation, and ministry assessments. Churches interested in leadership development or organizational evaluation can schedule introductory conversations directly through the ministry website. Ministry leaders can also access blog resources, leadership articles, and program information online.
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Independent Christian ChurchACM InternationalACM International is a Concord, North Carolina-based missions organization focused on disciple-making, church formation, missionary support,…ACM International
ACM International — Organization Profile ACM International is a Christian missions organization formally named the Alliance of Christian Missions. The organization describes its work around three connected commitments: Teams of Jesus’ Disciples, Forming Kingdom Churches, and Building Global Community. Its…
ACM International — Organization Profile ACM International is a Christian missions organization formally named the Alliance of Christian Missions. The organization describes its work around three connected commitments: Teams of Jesus’ Disciples, Forming Kingdom Churches, and Building Global Community. Its current identity developed from the earlier African Christian Mission, with the official name ACM International adopted in 2008 and the ACM letters defined as Alliance of Christian Missions in 2009. The organization is based in Concord, North Carolina, with a stated history beginning in Central Africa, now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ACM International’s public materials identify current travel and ministry regions as Africa, Southeast Asia, Central America, and South America. Its mission focus is cross-cultural disciple-making, church formation,…
ACM International — Organization Profile
ACM International is a Christian missions organization formally named the Alliance of Christian Missions. The organization describes its work around three connected commitments: Teams of Jesus’ Disciples, Forming Kingdom Churches, and Building Global Community. Its current identity developed from the earlier African Christian Mission, with the official name ACM International adopted in 2008 and the ACM letters defined as Alliance of Christian Missions in 2009.
The organization is based in Concord, North Carolina, with a stated history beginning in Central Africa, now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ACM International’s public materials identify current travel and ministry regions as Africa, Southeast Asia, Central America, and South America. Its mission focus is cross-cultural disciple-making, church formation, and community transformation through teams of missionaries and supporters.
ACM International’s approach emphasizes relationship-based ministry in local cultures. The organization states that each accepted mission is ultimately about people, and that entering a foreign culture requires meaningful relationships with new neighbors. Its stated priorities include language and cultural learning, respect for different values, and sharing the good news about Jesus within the soil of relationships.
The organization operates through field teams, missionary support, member development, prayer partnership, giving, and travel. Its public stories describe ministry contexts involving Bible studies, media strategies, worship, evangelism, and work among specific communities. ACM International also describes a “Media to Movements” strategy as one way teams pursue targeted ministry contacts through media-based outreach.
Leadership and member care are part of ACM International’s operating structure. Executive Director Bob Wallace describes his role as providing tools, training, and resources for the organization’s vision and mission, supporting the spiritual, emotional, physical, and financial health of missionaries, increasing national awareness, inviting new team members, and expanding into new fields. Tim and Cheryl Doggett serve in Member Development, a department focused on training, ongoing support, and walking alongside new and existing ACM International field teams.
People can engage with ACM International by praying, giving, beginning a dialogue about mission service, completing an interest form, or supporting specific missionaries. The organization invites financial support online through its get-involved page and also receives mailed donations. ACM International’s engagement model includes those called to go and those called to support those who go, treating both as essential parts of its mission work.
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Independent Christian ChurchBe There MinistriesBe There Ministries serves vulnerable families, children, and women in Ethiopia through sponsorships, projects, partnerships, medical…Be There Ministries
Be There Ministries — Organization Profile Be There Ministries (BTM) is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Amissville, Virginia. The organization’s stated mission is to be a Christ-centered ministry that assists vulnerable people by meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs…
Be There Ministries — Organization Profile Be There Ministries (BTM) is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Amissville, Virginia. The organization’s stated mission is to be a Christ-centered ministry that assists vulnerable people by meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through equipping youth, families, and Christian leaders. Its public materials summarize the ministry with the phrase “Equip. Grow. Serve.” and describe its work as a response to poverty, family instability, lack of education, medical needs, and spiritual needs. BTM’s primary geographic focus is Ethiopia, with public project and sponsorship pages describing work among families, children, women, and vulnerable communities there. ECFA identifies the organization’s ministry sectors as children, family, and missions, and its ministry types include international missions, children’s ministry,…
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Be There Ministries (BTM) is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Amissville, Virginia. The organization’s stated mission is to be a Christ-centered ministry that assists vulnerable people by meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through equipping youth, families, and Christian leaders. Its public materials summarize the ministry with the phrase “Equip. Grow. Serve.” and describe its work as a response to poverty, family instability, lack of education, medical needs, and spiritual needs.
BTM’s primary geographic focus is Ethiopia, with public project and sponsorship pages describing work among families, children, women, and vulnerable communities there. ECFA identifies the organization’s ministry sectors as children, family, and missions, and its ministry types include international missions, children’s ministry, children’s homes, child sponsorship, community development, family services, medical and health services, and orphan care. The organization also lists activity connected with Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, including work among street orphans and families in poverty.
The ministry operates through a combination of sponsorships, projects, partnerships, and direct giving opportunities. Its sponsorship program is designed to help families living in extreme poverty in Ethiopia by providing support for rent, food, and medical expenses. BTM also describes sponsorship as a way to help children continue education, assist families affected by generational poverty, and support women leaving exploitation. Public sponsorship listings include individual sponsorships as well as group-home needs.
BTM’s project work includes biblical counseling, budgeting help, self-sustaining business development, Christian education, medical care, temporary housing, Gospel proclamation, missional outreach, and church-building support. The organization states that its goal is to help families in ways that can affect their communities, not only immediate needs. Its partners page also describes work involving medical care, education, Christian counseling, and income-generation support through local partners.
People can engage with Be There Ministries by giving online, sponsoring a child or family, contributing to specific project funds, supporting trip participants, becoming a BTM Ambassador, purchasing through the gift catalog, or contacting the ministry directly. Donations can be made online, by text giving, or by mail. The organization also provides access to Form 990 information and is listed by ECFA as an accredited member organization.
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Independent Christian ChurchKulpahar Kid Home and Christian SchoolKulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School provides residential care, Christian education, secure facilities, and spiritual guidance…Kulpahar Kid Home and Christian School
Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School — Organization Profile Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School is a Christian ministry and educational work located in Kulpahar, Mahoba District, Uttar Pradesh, India, with U.S. donation support connected to Phoenix, Arizona. The ministry…
Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School — Organization Profile Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School is a Christian ministry and educational work located in Kulpahar, Mahoba District, Uttar Pradesh, India, with U.S. donation support connected to Phoenix, Arizona. The ministry began in 1947 when an infant girl named Sosun was given to Leah Moshier and Dolly Chitwood, the founders of Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School. The organization’s core focus is providing children with loving residential care, quality education, Christian spiritual guidance, and practical support in northern India. Kulpahar Kids’ Home reports that over the years approximately 800 children were received into the care of Dolly, Leah, and Linda. The ministry’s stated motto is to provide quality education, facilities, and…
Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School — Organization Profile
Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School is a Christian ministry and educational work located in Kulpahar, Mahoba District, Uttar Pradesh, India, with U.S. donation support connected to Phoenix, Arizona. The ministry began in 1947 when an infant girl named Sosun was given to Leah Moshier and Dolly Chitwood, the founders of Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School.
The organization’s core focus is providing children with loving residential care, quality education, Christian spiritual guidance, and practical support in northern India. Kulpahar Kids’ Home reports that over the years approximately 800 children were received into the care of Dolly, Leah, and Linda. The ministry’s stated motto is to provide quality education, facilities, and love.
Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School serves children and students in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, India, including Kulpahar and the wider Mahoba District. Kulpahar Christian School describes itself as serving children in northern India since 1948, with Hindu, Muslim, and Christian children and staff learning and working together. Public nonprofit listings describe the ministry as supporting a school and home for more than 400 children in the Uttar Pradesh region.
The organization operates through the Kulpahar Kids’ Home, Kulpahar Christian School, hostel life, worship facilities, educational programs, and community outreach projects. The school year runs from April 1 to March 31, and school days begin with morning assembly in the chapel building, including songs, responsive Bible reading, prayer, the Lord’s Prayer, and patriotic elements such as the national anthem or pledge. Kulpahar Christian School operates under The Church of Christ Mission as a religious society under Act XXI of 1860.
A distinctive part of Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School is combining residential care, school instruction, Christian formation, and secure facilities on a large mission campus. The ministry reports 32 acres divided into three compounds with 24-hour security, including girls, hospital, and school compounds. Its facilities include staff housing, classrooms, a computer lab, a spacious library, playground areas, generators, and other support spaces used for daily care and education.
People can engage with Kulpahar Kids’ Home and Christian School by praying, giving by check or money order through the U.S. donation address, contacting the ministry by email, or learning more through the official Kids’ Home and school websites. Support helps sustain the children’s home, Christian school, facilities, education, and ongoing care for children and students in Kulpahar.
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Church of ChristNorth Carolina School of Biblical StudiesNorth Carolina School of Biblical Studies (NCSBS) is a Clemmons, North Carolina preacher-training program overseen by…North Carolina School of Biblical Studies
North Carolina School of Biblical Studies — Organization Profile North Carolina School of Biblical Studies (NCSBS) is a non-profit preacher-training program overseen by the elders of the Warners Chapel church of Christ. The school’s stated model combines two years of…
North Carolina School of Biblical Studies — Organization Profile North Carolina School of Biblical Studies (NCSBS) is a non-profit preacher-training program overseen by the elders of the Warners Chapel church of Christ. The school’s stated model combines two years of biblical education with a two-year associate minister internship, aiming to help men develop the knowledge and skills needed for evangelistic preaching and congregational service. NCSBS is based in Clemmons, North Carolina, in the annex building of the Warners Chapel Church of Christ. The student handbook notes that the work is intended to strengthen brethren in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and throughout the world, reflecting both a regional emphasis and a broader vision for preparing workers who may serve wherever…
North Carolina School of Biblical Studies — Organization Profile
North Carolina School of Biblical Studies (NCSBS) is a non-profit preacher-training program overseen by the elders of the Warners Chapel church of Christ. The school’s stated model combines two years of biblical education with a two-year associate minister internship, aiming to help men develop the knowledge and skills needed for evangelistic preaching and congregational service.
NCSBS is based in Clemmons, North Carolina, in the annex building of the Warners Chapel Church of Christ. The student handbook notes that the work is intended to strengthen brethren in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and throughout the world, reflecting both a regional emphasis and a broader vision for preparing workers who may serve wherever opportunities arise.
Academically, the school emphasizes courses “directly related to the work of the preacher and his family,” including biblical text study, apologetics, and homiletics. Course descriptions also describe a second educational focus: leadership studies for men who are or hope to become effective leaders (such as elders or deacons) in local congregations. This makes NCSBS relevant not only for full-time preaching goals, but also for men seeking grounded preparation for teaching and leadership.
NCSBS offers both on-campus and online learning. According to the school’s history and handbook, online classes began in Fall 2020, and on-campus classes began in August 2021. The website posts quarterly schedules and registrations, and also notes a regular chapel gathering on weekday mornings. As students progress, the internship phase is intended to provide supervised, hands-on experience in an associate minister role alongside a congregation and an experienced preacher.
Financially, NCSBS presents itself as accessible while still requiring students to provide key study tools. The school states there is no charge for tuition, with Warners Chapel bearing the majority of operational costs. Students are expected to have a usable laptop, obtain a NET Bible with full translators’ notes, and pay a $200 per quarter textbook charge as outlined in the enrollment information.
Those interested in engaging with NCSBS can start by reviewing the student handbook, current class schedule, and enrollment steps, then contacting the director to discuss admissions and start dates. Congregations and individuals who want to support the work can pray for students and instructors, encourage qualified men to pursue training, and help strengthen the ministry that provides structured instruction and internship opportunities under local-church oversight.
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Independent Christian ChurchInternational Christian Braille MissionInternational Christian Braille Mission provides free Braille and audio Christian materials for blind and visually impaired…International Christian Braille Mission
International Christian Braille Mission — Organization Profile International Christian Braille Mission, also known as ICBM, is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Grayson, Kentucky. Since 1975, the organization has distributed free Braille and audio Christian materials to blind and visually…
International Christian Braille Mission — Organization Profile International Christian Braille Mission, also known as ICBM, is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Grayson, Kentucky. Since 1975, the organization has distributed free Braille and audio Christian materials to blind and visually impaired individuals around the world. Its ministry focuses on spreading the gospel of Jesus and helping people deepen their relationship with God through accessible Christian literature. The organization’s core focus is producing and distributing Christian resources in Braille and audio formats for people who are blind or visually impaired. ICBM identifies itself as a unique ministry within the Restoration Movement, serving people who may not be able to use traditional printed materials. Its work supports biblical authority, church unity, discipleship,…
International Christian Braille Mission — Organization Profile
International Christian Braille Mission, also known as ICBM, is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Grayson, Kentucky. Since 1975, the organization has distributed free Braille and audio Christian materials to blind and visually impaired individuals around the world. Its ministry focuses on spreading the gospel of Jesus and helping people deepen their relationship with God through accessible Christian literature.
The organization’s core focus is producing and distributing Christian resources in Braille and audio formats for people who are blind or visually impaired. ICBM identifies itself as a unique ministry within the Restoration Movement, serving people who may not be able to use traditional printed materials. Its work supports biblical authority, church unity, discipleship, and gospel access for readers and listeners who need accessible formats.
ICBM serves from Grayson, Kentucky, with worldwide outreach to blind and visually impaired individuals. Public resource listings describe ICBM materials being distributed in approximately 20 countries, including the United States, England, Malawi, Thailand, India, Australia, Bangladesh, and Cuba. The organization also has ministry activity in Liberia, where it partners with others to serve a village of blind individuals and a private school for blind children in Grand Bassa County.
The organization operates through Braille production, audio ministry, a sharing library, Africa ministry, conference attendance, and ministry partnerships. Its Braille production includes regular publications such as We Would See Jesus Magazine and Every Day in God’s Word devotional, along with a catalog of available publications. Its audio ministry provides monthly audio cartridges with devotionals, magazine articles, Christian books, and ministry updates recorded by volunteers.
A distinctive part of International Christian Braille Mission’s work is making gospel-centered materials available at no cost through specialized Braille equipment, volunteer readers, audio technology, and practical partnerships. ICBM uses embossers, a form burster, binding equipment, and other tools to prepare Braille resources. It also partners with Braille Bibles International for full Braille Bible requests and uses audio tools such as solar audio Bible devices for people who may not read Braille.
People can engage with International Christian Braille Mission by praying, giving financially, volunteering as audio readers, helping in person near Grayson, connecting ICBM with blind or visually impaired people who could use its materials, or supporting the “10-dollar Paper Mill” program that helps cover Braille paper costs. Supporters can also introduce the ministry to churches, organize fundraising events, donate supplies for Liberia outreach, or contact the ministry directly about partnership opportunities.
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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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Independent Christian ChurchMekong Multiply, IncMekong Multiply mobilizes national missionaries to multiply disciples and churches among unreached people groups in Southeast…Mekong Multiply, Inc
Mekong Multiply, Inc. — Organization Profile Mekong Multiply, Inc. is a Christian 501(c)(3) organization in Louisville, Kentucky, focused on multiplying disciples and churches in Southeast Asia. The organization exists to glorify Jesus by multiplying disciples and churches among unreached people…
Mekong Multiply, Inc. — Organization Profile Mekong Multiply, Inc. is a Christian 501(c)(3) organization in Louisville, Kentucky, focused on multiplying disciples and churches in Southeast Asia. The organization exists to glorify Jesus by multiplying disciples and churches among unreached people groups in Southeast Asia and beyond. Its public theme is “Multiplying Disciples & Churches in Southeast Asia.” The organization’s core focus is mobilizing national Christians as missionaries to unreached peoples in their own countries through reproducible disciple-making and church-planting approaches. Mekong Multiply’s stated passion is to see peoples who have never heard about Jesus receive the opportunity to become his passionate followers. Its ministry is shaped by a concern for unreached tribes and communities where people may have little or…
Mekong Multiply, Inc. — Organization Profile
Mekong Multiply, Inc. is a Christian 501(c)(3) organization in Louisville, Kentucky, focused on multiplying disciples and churches in Southeast Asia. The organization exists to glorify Jesus by multiplying disciples and churches among unreached people groups in Southeast Asia and beyond. Its public theme is “Multiplying Disciples & Churches in Southeast Asia.”
The organization’s core focus is mobilizing national Christians as missionaries to unreached peoples in their own countries through reproducible disciple-making and church-planting approaches. Mekong Multiply’s stated passion is to see peoples who have never heard about Jesus receive the opportunity to become his passionate followers. Its ministry is shaped by a concern for unreached tribes and communities where people may have little or no access to the gospel.
Mekong Multiply serves Southeast Asia, with a regional focus on the eleven nations south of China and east of India. The organization identifies more than 700 unreached tribes in that region, with a combined population exceeding 330 million. Its public ministry areas include Laos, Myanmar, and Sumatra, Indonesia, along with the broader Southeast Asian region where Buddhism, Animism, Islam, and communist government contexts shape the mission field.
The ministry operates by recruiting, training, mobilizing, and coaching national missionaries. Mekong Multiply seeks to develop national missionary sending bases in Southeast Asian countries with significant numbers of unreached people groups. Its strategy emphasizes national missionaries who cross cultures within their own countries, engage unreached people groups, make disciples who reproduce, and help plant indigenous churches that can continue without dependence on outside workers.
A distinctive part of Mekong Multiply’s approach is supporting national missionary movements that plant reproducible churches among unreached people groups from within their own regional context. In Myanmar, the ministry works with experienced partners to recruit, train, and send national missionaries, including tentmaking preparation for self-sufficiency. In Laos, Launch Laos and The Final 58 focus on sending and sustaining national missionaries to reach remaining unengaged unreached people groups. In Sumatra, Shine Sumatra seeks to mobilize Indonesian national missionaries to reach unreached groups on the island.
People can engage with Mekong Multiply by giving, joining the newsletter, contacting the organization, exploring future mission opportunities, participating in prayer journeys, or taking the Get On Mission course. Get On Mission is a seven-session equipping course developed to help small groups, churches, and other participants engage the lost and unreached with the love and good news of Jesus. The ministry also invites people to consider full-time missionary service, short-term trips, and partnership in prayer and support.
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Independent Christian ChurchChristian HolyLand FoundationChristian HolyLand Foundation partners with local Christians in Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and Galilee through church planting,…Christian HolyLand Foundation
Christian HolyLand Foundation — Organization Profile Christian HolyLand Foundation (CHLF) is a Christian mission organization that partners with local believers and ministries in the Holy Land. Its work focuses on supporting local Christian communities through evangelism, church planting, discipleship, reconciliation,…
Christian HolyLand Foundation — Organization Profile Christian HolyLand Foundation (CHLF) is a Christian mission organization that partners with local believers and ministries in the Holy Land. Its work focuses on supporting local Christian communities through evangelism, church planting, discipleship, reconciliation, relief, development, education, and advocacy. CHLF describes its role as standing with Christian communities in the Holy Land and helping the living church remain rooted in the region. CHLF is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and its ministry serves Israel, Palestine, Jordan, the Galilee region of northern Israel, and surrounding Holy Land communities. In the United States, the organization also provides education and advocacy for churches, small groups, and ministry partners who want to better understand the complex realities facing Christians…
Christian HolyLand Foundation — Organization Profile
Christian HolyLand Foundation (CHLF) is a Christian mission organization that partners with local believers and ministries in the Holy Land. Its work focuses on supporting local Christian communities through evangelism, church planting, discipleship, reconciliation, relief, development, education, and advocacy. CHLF describes its role as standing with Christian communities in the Holy Land and helping the living church remain rooted in the region.
CHLF is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and its ministry serves Israel, Palestine, Jordan, the Galilee region of northern Israel, and surrounding Holy Land communities. In the United States, the organization also provides education and advocacy for churches, small groups, and ministry partners who want to better understand the complex realities facing Christians in Israel and Palestine.
The organization traces its story to ministry relationships that began in the 1970s with George Awwad, an Arab Christian minister in Jerusalem. CHLF was formally established in 1985 and later deepened its partnership with churches and leaders in Galilee after Awwad’s death in 2003. Today, CHLF emphasizes that the future of the church in the Holy Land belongs to local Christians, and its role is to support that work with humility, resources, and long-term presence.
A central part of CHLF’s ministry is the Galilee Team, a partnership with six pastoring couples native to the Galilee region of northern Israel. These leaders serve established congregations and home churches, while also leading church planting, women’s ministry, youth ministry, reconciliation events, discipleship, benevolence, and local outreach. CHLF states that the Galilee Team has grown from work in six ministries across five communities to ministry with about two dozen groups in nearly 30 villages and towns.
CHLF also supports specific ministries such as the annual Women’s Ministry gathering in Eilabun, the Holiday Youth Conference, and a Benevolence Ministry that provides food and basic supplies to families in need. Its Church Services information helps visitors connect with local evangelical congregations in Beine, Eilabun, and Cana of Galilee. These ministries reflect CHLF’s emphasis on serving both spiritual and practical needs through local pastors and congregations.
People can engage with Christian HolyLand Foundation by giving financially, praying for local Christian communities, inviting CHLF to speak at a church or small group, joining ministry news updates, participating in a pilgrimage, learning about issues affecting Christians in the Holy Land, or supporting the Galilee Team and related ministries. Donations may be made online through CHLF’s giving platform or by mail to its Indianapolis post office box.
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Lifeline Christian Mission
Lifeline Christian Mission is a global nonprofit ministry that partners with local leaders to develop holistic, gospel-centered solutions for vulnerable communities around the world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Lifeline Christian Mission serves churches, families, and communities by…
Lifeline Christian Mission is a global nonprofit ministry that partners with local leaders to develop holistic, gospel-centered solutions for vulnerable communities around the world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Lifeline Christian Mission serves churches, families, and communities by investing in four key areas of impact: church development, youth, health and nutrition, and economic empowerment. Since 1980, Lifeline Christian Mission has worked alongside local ministry leaders who understand the needs, culture, and strengths of their own communities. Rather than imposing one-size-fits-all programs, Lifeline focuses on sustainable, community-driven ministry that helps churches become centers of hope, discipleship, and practical care. Through leadership development, schools, nutrition programs, healthcare access, business training, and other ministry initiatives, Lifeline helps create long-term change that…
Lifeline Christian Mission is a global nonprofit ministry that partners with local leaders to develop holistic, gospel-centered solutions for vulnerable communities around the world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Lifeline Christian Mission serves churches, families, and communities by investing in four key areas of impact: church development, youth, health and nutrition, and economic empowerment.
Since 1980, Lifeline Christian Mission has worked alongside local ministry leaders who understand the needs, culture, and strengths of their own communities. Rather than imposing one-size-fits-all programs, Lifeline focuses on sustainable, community-driven ministry that helps churches become centers of hope, discipleship, and practical care. Through leadership development, schools, nutrition programs, healthcare access, business training, and other ministry initiatives, Lifeline helps create long-term change that reflects the love of Christ.
Lifeline Christian Mission also creates meaningful opportunities for churches, families, businesses, and individuals to engage in God’s mission through giving, meal-packing, mission trips, and strategic partnership. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical mission, compassionate ministry, and equipping the church to bring spiritual and practical transformation to communities around the world.
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.
Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism
Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (FAME) is a global medical missions organization that brings help and hope in the name of Christ to underserved and unreached people through medical evangelism. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, FAME works…
Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (FAME) is a global medical missions organization that brings help and hope in the name of Christ to underserved and unreached people through medical evangelism. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, FAME works alongside missionaries, indigenous churches, and ministry partners to support sustainable healthcare projects, deliver medical supplies and equipment, and mobilize short-term mission teams that open doors for both physical healing and gospel witness. Founded in 1970 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, FAME is driven by a vision to be a global leader in evangelism through healthcare. Its ministry model emphasizes compassion, empowerment, sustainability, and partnership, helping local Christian leaders meet pressing health needs while strengthening long-term ministry effectiveness in their communities.…
Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (FAME) is a global medical missions organization that brings help and hope in the name of Christ to underserved and unreached people through medical evangelism. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, FAME works alongside missionaries, indigenous churches, and ministry partners to support sustainable healthcare projects, deliver medical supplies and equipment, and mobilize short-term mission teams that open doors for both physical healing and gospel witness.
Founded in 1970 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, FAME is driven by a vision to be a global leader in evangelism through healthcare. Its ministry model emphasizes compassion, empowerment, sustainability, and partnership, helping local Christian leaders meet pressing health needs while strengthening long-term ministry effectiveness in their communities. Through clinics, medical resources, training, and strategic project support, FAME serves vulnerable people in practical ways that reflect the love of Christ.
FAME also invites churches, donors, volunteers, and ministry partners to take part in meaningful global mission through giving, medical supply donations, prayer, and short-term service opportunities. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical mission, compassionate ministry, and advancing Christ-centered outreach that brings both spiritual hope and tangible care to communities around the world.
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.
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.
Great Lakes Christian College
Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution of higher education affiliated with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, committed to preparing students to be faithful servant-leaders in the church and world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Great Lakes Christian…
Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution of higher education affiliated with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, committed to preparing students to be faithful servant-leaders in the church and world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Great Lakes Christian College serves students through biblically grounded education, spiritual formation, and practical leadership development designed to equip the next generation for Christian service and Kingdom impact. Located in Lansing, Michigan, Great Lakes Christian College combines academic growth, spiritual maturity, and personal development in a close-knit Christian community. The college emphasizes Scripture-centered learning and ministry preparation, helping students grow in faith, develop leadership skills, and pursue their calling with conviction, humility, and purpose. With deep roots in the Restoration Movement, Great Lakes…
Great Lakes Christian College is a Christ-centered institution of higher education affiliated with Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, committed to preparing students to be faithful servant-leaders in the church and world. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Great Lakes Christian College serves students through biblically grounded education, spiritual formation, and practical leadership development designed to equip the next generation for Christian service and Kingdom impact.
Located in Lansing, Michigan, Great Lakes Christian College combines academic growth, spiritual maturity, and personal development in a close-knit Christian community. The college emphasizes Scripture-centered learning and ministry preparation, helping students grow in faith, develop leadership skills, and pursue their calling with conviction, humility, and purpose.
With deep roots in the Restoration Movement, Great Lakes Christian College continues to strengthen churches and ministries by preparing graduates for leadership in congregational ministry, Christian service, and the wider world. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to biblical truth, Christian higher education, and equipping believers to serve faithfully in their churches, communities, and vocations.
The Solomon Foundation
The Solomon Foundation is a leading church extension fund serving churches and ministries across the Restoration Movement. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, The Solomon Foundation helps fuel church growth by connecting investors with expanding congregations, providing loans, investment…
The Solomon Foundation is a leading church extension fund serving churches and ministries across the Restoration Movement. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, The Solomon Foundation helps fuel church growth by connecting investors with expanding congregations, providing loans, investment opportunities, and planned giving solutions that strengthen local ministries and support long-term Kingdom impact. Known for its strong commitment to biblical stewardship and practical ministry support, The Solomon Foundation works alongside church leaders who are seeking to grow, build, expand, or take important next steps in their mission. Their work helps congregations access financial resources that can make new facilities, ministry expansion, and community outreach possible. Through its focus on financial partnerships that grow the Kingdom, The Solomon Foundation has…
The Solomon Foundation is a leading church extension fund serving churches and ministries across the Restoration Movement. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, The Solomon Foundation helps fuel church growth by connecting investors with expanding congregations, providing loans, investment opportunities, and planned giving solutions that strengthen local ministries and support long-term Kingdom impact.
Known for its strong commitment to biblical stewardship and practical ministry support, The Solomon Foundation works alongside church leaders who are seeking to grow, build, expand, or take important next steps in their mission. Their work helps congregations access financial resources that can make new facilities, ministry expansion, and community outreach possible.
Through its focus on financial partnerships that grow the Kingdom, The Solomon Foundation has become an important ally for churches that want to combine faithful vision with wise financial planning. Their partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to serving the church, advancing biblical truth, and helping Restoration Movement ministries thrive for the future.
Ozark Christian College
Ozark Christian College is a biblical higher education institution in Joplin, Missouri, dedicated to training men and women for Christian service. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Ozark Christian College equips students for ministry through undergraduate education, practical ministry…
Ozark Christian College is a biblical higher education institution in Joplin, Missouri, dedicated to training men and women for Christian service. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Ozark Christian College equips students for ministry through undergraduate education, practical ministry preparation, and church-connected training shaped by a commitment to biblical authority and gospel-centered formation. With deep roots in the Restoration Movement, Ozark Christian College serves future preachers, ministry leaders, missionaries, and church servants who want to faithfully lead and disciple others. The college combines academic study with hands-on ministry development, helping students grow in biblical knowledge, spiritual maturity, and real-world ministry effectiveness. Ozark Christian College also extends its impact through resources that serve churches beyond the classroom, including online learning…
Ozark Christian College is a biblical higher education institution in Joplin, Missouri, dedicated to training men and women for Christian service. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Ozark Christian College equips students for ministry through undergraduate education, practical ministry preparation, and church-connected training shaped by a commitment to biblical authority and gospel-centered formation.
With deep roots in the Restoration Movement, Ozark Christian College serves future preachers, ministry leaders, missionaries, and church servants who want to faithfully lead and disciple others. The college combines academic study with hands-on ministry development, helping students grow in biblical knowledge, spiritual maturity, and real-world ministry effectiveness.
Ozark Christian College also extends its impact through resources that serve churches beyond the classroom, including online learning opportunities, leadership training, and graduate-level preparation through Lincoln Seminary at Ozark Christian College. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to equipping Christian leaders, strengthening the church, and advancing Christ-centered ministry for generations to come.
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.
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.
David C Cook
David C Cook is a nonprofit Christian publisher that has served the church since 1875, when David Caleb Cook began producing Sunday school materials in Chicago. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, David C Cook equips churches, teachers, and…
David C Cook is a nonprofit Christian publisher that has served the church since 1875, when David Caleb Cook began producing Sunday school materials in Chicago. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, David C Cook equips churches, teachers, and families with Bible curriculum, books, and discipleship resources that help people know and follow Jesus. Today the ministry is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its work includes Sunday school and small-group curriculum for every age, Christian books and Bible resources, and resources used by churches and ministry leaders around the world. Christian Standard is grateful for David C Cook’s long commitment to Bible teaching in the local church.
David C Cook is a nonprofit Christian publisher that has served the church since 1875, when David Caleb Cook began producing Sunday school materials in Chicago. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, David C Cook equips churches, teachers, and families with Bible curriculum, books, and discipleship resources that help people know and follow Jesus.
Today the ministry is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its work includes Sunday school and small-group curriculum for every age, Christian books and Bible resources, and resources used by churches and ministry leaders around the world.
Christian Standard is grateful for David C Cook’s long commitment to Bible teaching in the local church.
World Communion Cups
World Communion Cups makes prefilled communion cups, wafers, and bread for churches. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, World Communion Cups helps congregations prepare the Lord’s Supper with care, so pastors and volunteers can focus on worship instead of…
World Communion Cups makes prefilled communion cups, wafers, and bread for churches. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, World Communion Cups helps congregations prepare the Lord’s Supper with care, so pastors and volunteers can focus on worship instead of logistics. The company began in 1983, when Indiana inventor Kenneth Hagen created the first prefilled communion cup for World Communion Day. Churches kept asking for it, and it grew into an ongoing ministry. Based in Brownsburg, Indiana, the WCC Products family of brands includes WCC Chalice, WCC Simply, and WCC Elements cups, along with communion bread and wafers from its own bakery. Christian Standard is grateful for World Communion Cups’ support of the weekly table that is central to Restoration…
World Communion Cups makes prefilled communion cups, wafers, and bread for churches. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, World Communion Cups helps congregations prepare the Lord’s Supper with care, so pastors and volunteers can focus on worship instead of logistics.
The company began in 1983, when Indiana inventor Kenneth Hagen created the first prefilled communion cup for World Communion Day. Churches kept asking for it, and it grew into an ongoing ministry. Based in Brownsburg, Indiana, the WCC Products family of brands includes WCC Chalice, WCC Simply, and WCC Elements cups, along with communion bread and wafers from its own bakery.
Christian Standard is grateful for World Communion Cups’ support of the weekly table that is central to Restoration Movement worship.
Spire Network
Spire Network is a nonprofit ministry platform built to encourage and equip leaders who inspire a movement of healthy growing churches. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Spire Network serves pastors and ministry leaders through practical support, collaborative community,…
Spire Network is a nonprofit ministry platform built to encourage and equip leaders who inspire a movement of healthy growing churches. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Spire Network serves pastors and ministry leaders through practical support, collaborative community, leadership development, conferences, digital engagement, and curated resources designed to strengthen the church and sustain healthy ministry. More than a conference or a content hub, Spire Network is designed as a year-round community where church leaders can connect with one another, access practical ministry solutions, and find encouragement for the challenges of leadership. Its emphasis on biblical authority, Christian unity, and the Great Commission helps keep its work centered on strengthening leaders for meaningful Kingdom impact. Through gatherings, mentoring, resources,…
Spire Network is a nonprofit ministry platform built to encourage and equip leaders who inspire a movement of healthy growing churches. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Spire Network serves pastors and ministry leaders through practical support, collaborative community, leadership development, conferences, digital engagement, and curated resources designed to strengthen the church and sustain healthy ministry.
More than a conference or a content hub, Spire Network is designed as a year-round community where church leaders can connect with one another, access practical ministry solutions, and find encouragement for the challenges of leadership. Its emphasis on biblical authority, Christian unity, and the Great Commission helps keep its work centered on strengthening leaders for meaningful Kingdom impact.
Through gatherings, mentoring, resources, digital connection, and pastor health support, Spire Network helps ministry leaders grow in wisdom, resilience, and effectiveness. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to equipping Christian leaders, supporting healthy churches, and advancing Christ-centered ministry for the good of congregations and communities across the country.
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.
Relational Discipleship Network
Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) is a missions organization focused on helping churches restore the Great Commission through relational disciple-making. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RDN equips pastors and church leaders through DiscipleShift training, coaching groups, memberships, and practical…
Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) is a missions organization focused on helping churches restore the Great Commission through relational disciple-making. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RDN equips pastors and church leaders through DiscipleShift training, coaching groups, memberships, and practical resources that help churches build reproducible disciple-making cultures rooted in intentional relationships. Rather than relying on program-driven ministry models alone, Relational Discipleship Network emphasizes the method and model of Jesus, helping leaders create discipleship cultures that are personal, relational, and sustainable. Through immersive training experiences, ongoing coaching, and supportive ministry community, RDN helps church leaders develop clear pathways for making disciples who make disciples. RDN also serves churches through START and SHIFT membership options, digital resources, events, and network connection…
Relational Discipleship Network (RDN) is a missions organization focused on helping churches restore the Great Commission through relational disciple-making. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, RDN equips pastors and church leaders through DiscipleShift training, coaching groups, memberships, and practical resources that help churches build reproducible disciple-making cultures rooted in intentional relationships.
Rather than relying on program-driven ministry models alone, Relational Discipleship Network emphasizes the method and model of Jesus, helping leaders create discipleship cultures that are personal, relational, and sustainable. Through immersive training experiences, ongoing coaching, and supportive ministry community, RDN helps church leaders develop clear pathways for making disciples who make disciples.
RDN also serves churches through START and SHIFT membership options, digital resources, events, and network connection for leaders who want to lead lasting culture change in their congregations. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the church, equipping disciple-making leaders, and advancing Christ-centered ministry across the United States and beyond.
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.
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.
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is a private Christian university in Malibu, California, committed to academic excellence and Christian values. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Pepperdine University serves students and the wider church by preparing men and women for lives of…
Pepperdine University is a private Christian university in Malibu, California, committed to academic excellence and Christian values. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Pepperdine University serves students and the wider church by preparing men and women for lives of purpose, service, and leadership through rigorous scholarship, spiritual formation, and faith-shaped education. Founded in 1937 and rooted in the Christian tradition and Churches of Christ heritage, Pepperdine equips students across Seaver College, the College of Health Science, and its graduate schools in law, business, education and psychology, and public policy. The university’s educational mission emphasizes both intellectual growth and Christ-centered character, helping students pursue vocational excellence while living with conviction, compassion, and a commitment to truth. Through its academic programs,…
Pepperdine University is a private Christian university in Malibu, California, committed to academic excellence and Christian values. As a strategic partner of Christian Standard, Pepperdine University serves students and the wider church by preparing men and women for lives of purpose, service, and leadership through rigorous scholarship, spiritual formation, and faith-shaped education.
Founded in 1937 and rooted in the Christian tradition and Churches of Christ heritage, Pepperdine equips students across Seaver College, the College of Health Science, and its graduate schools in law, business, education and psychology, and public policy. The university’s educational mission emphasizes both intellectual growth and Christ-centered character, helping students pursue vocational excellence while living with conviction, compassion, and a commitment to truth.
Through its academic programs, campus community, global learning opportunities, and leadership development, Pepperdine University continues to influence the church and society by shaping graduates for meaningful service in a wide range of fields. Its partnership with Christian Standard reflects a shared commitment to Christian higher education, biblical values, and equipping future leaders to make a lasting impact in the world.
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.
