October 22, 2026
Setting Our Hearts
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Independent Christian ChurchVillage MissionsVillage Missions places and supports missionary pastors in rural North American churches through long-term pastoral ministry,…Independent Christian Church · Missions
Village Missions
Village Missions — Organization Profile Village Missions is a Christian mission organization focused on helping country churches thrive by placing full-time missionary pastors in rural communities. The ministry exists to glorify Jesus Christ by developing spiritually vital country churches, especially…
Village Missions — Organization Profile Village Missions is a Christian mission organization focused on helping country churches thrive by placing full-time missionary pastors in rural communities. The ministry exists to glorify Jesus Christ by developing spiritually vital country churches, especially in small towns and rural areas where congregations may otherwise struggle to secure pastoral leadership or remain open. Founded in 1948, Village Missions serves rural North America, including the United States and Canada. Its work centers on local churches that invite Village Missions to provide pastoral leadership. The organization places spiritually qualified missionary-pastors in these congregations, where they preach, teach, provide pastoral care, and build relationships across the wider community. The ministry’s model is built around long-term pastoral presence in…
Village Missions — Organization Profile
Village Missions is a Christian mission organization focused on helping country churches thrive by placing full-time missionary pastors in rural communities. The ministry exists to glorify Jesus Christ by developing spiritually vital country churches, especially in small towns and rural areas where congregations may otherwise struggle to secure pastoral leadership or remain open.
Founded in 1948, Village Missions serves rural North America, including the United States and Canada. Its work centers on local churches that invite Village Missions to provide pastoral leadership. The organization places spiritually qualified missionary-pastors in these congregations, where they preach, teach, provide pastoral care, and build relationships across the wider community.
The ministry’s model is built around long-term pastoral presence in small-town and country churches. Village Missionaries are not sent only to lead Sunday services; they are expected to become part of the life of the community through home visits, Bible studies, youth and adult activities, Vacation Bible Schools, discipleship, and other local ministry opportunities. Many also serve in civic and community roles such as coaching, teaching, volunteering, or helping with local needs.
Village Missions operates through a support structure that includes recruiting, equipping, sending, and caring for missionary pastors and interns. District Representatives visit and encourage missionaries, while staff conferences provide ongoing training and refreshment. The organization also supports future rural ministry leaders through internships, pastoral application pathways, and leadership-development efforts such as the Contenders Discipleship Initiative and Rural Ministry Leadership resources.
The ministry is based in Dallas, Oregon, with additional Canadian leadership connected to Village Missions Canada. Its church-locator resources identify Village Missions churches across numerous U.S. states and Canadian provinces, reflecting the organization’s emphasis on preserving a gospel presence in rural communities throughout North America.
People can engage with Village Missions by praying, giving, becoming a prayer partner, subscribing to Country Matters Magazine, applying for an internship, applying to serve as a Village Missionary pastor, sponsoring Vacation Bible School, supporting specific missionaries or projects, or connecting through strategic rural ministry resources. Churches and ministry leaders can also learn through Village Missions’ rural ministry websites, conferences, books, and leadership-development materials.
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Independent Christian ChurchTEAM || The Evangelical Alliance MissionTEAM partners with churches to send and support global workers in discipleship, church planting, education, medical…Independent Christian Church · Missions
TEAM || The Evangelical Alliance Mission
TEAM || The Evangelical Alliance Mission — Organization Profile TEAM, formally The Evangelical Alliance Mission, is a global Christian missions organization that partners with churches to send workers into cross-cultural ministry. The organization states that it exists to partner with…
TEAM || The Evangelical Alliance Mission — Organization Profile TEAM, formally The Evangelical Alliance Mission, is a global Christian missions organization that partners with churches to send workers into cross-cultural ministry. The organization states that it exists to partner with the global Church in sending disciples who make disciples and establish missional churches for the glory of God. TEAM’s public materials describe its work as focused on making disciples in hard-to-reach places while supporting missionaries, sending churches, prayer partners, and donors. TEAM is headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, with mailing offices in Wheaton, Illinois, and a Canada office in Calgary, Alberta. Its ministry scope is international, with TEAM reporting workers in 40+ countries and more than 130 years of continuous missionary…
TEAM || The Evangelical Alliance Mission — Organization Profile
TEAM, formally The Evangelical Alliance Mission, is a global Christian missions organization that partners with churches to send workers into cross-cultural ministry. The organization states that it exists to partner with the global Church in sending disciples who make disciples and establish missional churches for the glory of God. TEAM’s public materials describe its work as focused on making disciples in hard-to-reach places while supporting missionaries, sending churches, prayer partners, and donors.
TEAM is headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, with mailing offices in Wheaton, Illinois, and a Canada office in Calgary, Alberta. Its ministry scope is international, with TEAM reporting workers in 40+ countries and more than 130 years of continuous missionary sending. The organization serves churches, missionaries, ministry candidates, and communities across many regions through evangelism, discipleship, church planting, education, medical ministry, community development, international church ministry, and member care.
The core of TEAM’s strategy is sending and supporting workers who serve alongside the global Church. TEAM emphasizes that missionary roles are not one-size-fits-all. Its opportunity listings include categories such as Unreached People Groups, Education Ministries, Medical Ministries, Church Planting & Evangelism, International Church Ministries, and TEAMtrek short-term missions. The organization also offers short-term, mid-term, and long-term service pathways for people exploring cross-cultural ministry.
TEAM’s process includes personal missions coaching, application guidance, training, member care, language and cultural preparation, and on-field support. Public materials describe missions coaches who help candidates explore their gifts, interests, and possible ministry settings. TEAM also describes individualized care for missionaries, including pre-departure mentoring, on-field language and cultural education, financial guidance, and support for workers and their families.
A distinctive part of TEAM’s approach is working through local church partnership while keeping church ministry central to every missionary role. TEAM states that wherever its workers serve, the goal is connected to gospel witness and the formation or strengthening of communities of believers. This church-centered approach may take place through traditional pastoral ministry, medical work, education, community development, business, counseling, or other professional and service roles.
People can engage TEAM by applying to serve, connecting with a missions coach, exploring TEAMtrek or other mission opportunities, praying for global workers, supporting missionaries and ministry projects, giving to TEAM, or using TEAM’s church resources to strengthen missions engagement. Churches can also partner with TEAM to mobilize, send, care for, and support disciples who serve in global mission contexts.
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Independent Christian ChurchPension Fund of the Christian ChurchPension Fund of the Christian Church provides retirement, savings, financial wellness, and ministerial relief programs for…Independent Christian Church · Missions
Pension Fund of the Christian Church
Pension Fund of the Christian Church — Organization Profile Pension Fund of the Christian Church, also known as Pension Fund, is a financial ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that exists “for the support of ministry.” The organization…
Pension Fund of the Christian Church — Organization Profile Pension Fund of the Christian Church, also known as Pension Fund, is a financial ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that exists “for the support of ministry.” The organization provides retirement, savings, financial wellness, and relief programs for people serving churches and church-related organizations within the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement. Pension Fund is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and serves members and employers across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and related international ministries. Its members include pastors, ministers, seminary students, church employees, missionaries, university employees, ministry staff, spouses where applicable, and lay employees serving congregations and related organizations. The organization’s work centers on helping ministry workers and church employees prepare…
Pension Fund of the Christian Church — Organization Profile
Pension Fund of the Christian Church, also known as Pension Fund, is a financial ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that exists “for the support of ministry.” The organization provides retirement, savings, financial wellness, and relief programs for people serving churches and church-related organizations within the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement.
Pension Fund is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and serves members and employers across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and related international ministries. Its members include pastors, ministers, seminary students, church employees, missionaries, university employees, ministry staff, spouses where applicable, and lay employees serving congregations and related organizations.
The organization’s work centers on helping ministry workers and church employees prepare for a strong, smart, and secure retirement. Pension Fund offers employer-sponsored products such as the Pension Plan, Tax-Deferred Retirement Account 403(b)/Roth 403(b), and 457(b) Plan. It also offers individual retirement and savings products, including Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, and Benefit Accumulation Account options.
Pension Fund also provides Ministerial Relief & Assistance programs designed to meet the evolving needs of new, active, and retired clergy and their families. These programs include support for new and active clergy, active and retired clergy, retired clergy, and Cornerstones. The relief and assistance work reflects the organization’s long history of supporting ministers and their families during financial hardship, transition, and retirement.
Financial education is another important part of Pension Fund’s service. Its public resources include member and clergy tools, employer resources, financial wellness materials, annual reports, forms in multiple languages, events, webinars, and publication resources. Pension Fund also partners with services such as Your Money Line and Learn to Live to support financial and mental wellness for members and clergy families.
People can engage with Pension Fund by enrolling through an eligible employer, opening individual savings or retirement products, contacting Client Relations, using member and employer resources, supporting Ministerial Relief & Assistance, donating to relief programs, or participating in financial education opportunities. Its distinct contribution is retirement and financial wellness ministry designed specifically for clergy, missionaries, church employees, and church-related workers of the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement.
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Independent Christian ChurchImpact Ministry GroupImpact Ministry Group plants reproducing churches, trains leaders, and supports ministry projects in Canada, Europe, Eastern…Independent Christian Church · Missions
Impact Ministry Group
Impact Ministry Group — Organization Profile Impact Ministry Group, also known as IMG, is a Christian church-planting ministry based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The organization is incorporated in Canada and the United States and is made up of two divisions:…
Impact Ministry Group — Organization Profile Impact Ministry Group, also known as IMG, is a Christian church-planting ministry based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The organization is incorporated in Canada and the United States and is made up of two divisions: Impact Canada and Impact Europe. Its ministry theme is “Plant / Train / Transform,” reflecting its focus on church planting, leadership development, and gospel-centered community impact. The organization’s core focus is planting reproducing New Testament Christian Churches in highly unchurched regions of Canada, Europe, and Russian-speaking communities. Impact Ministry Group states that it seeks to ignite individuals and churches with purpose in the planting of churches that continue reproducing through new disciples, new leaders, and additional church plants. Impact Ministry…
Impact Ministry Group — Organization Profile
Impact Ministry Group, also known as IMG, is a Christian church-planting ministry based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The organization is incorporated in Canada and the United States and is made up of two divisions: Impact Canada and Impact Europe. Its ministry theme is “Plant / Train / Transform,” reflecting its focus on church planting, leadership development, and gospel-centered community impact.
The organization’s core focus is planting reproducing New Testament Christian Churches in highly unchurched regions of Canada, Europe, and Russian-speaking communities. Impact Ministry Group states that it seeks to ignite individuals and churches with purpose in the planting of churches that continue reproducing through new disciples, new leaders, and additional church plants.
Impact Ministry Group serves Canada, Eastern Europe, Europe, and Russian-speaking communities. Its current plants and projects include work connected to Guelph, Ontario, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Burlington, Ontario, and Eastern Europe. The organization also identifies future ministry sites in London, Ontario, Mississauga City Centre, the Greater Toronto Area, and Eastern European or Russian-speaking communities.
The ministry operates through partnership, training, networking, and church-planting support. It partners with churches and church planters to start new churches, trains leaders through events, classes, and coaching, and networks with Christ-centered individuals, churches, and organizations to create strategies and provide needed resources. Its work includes church plants, a Training & Equipping Center in Eastern Europe, and Orphan Kid’s Camp in Eastern Europe.
A distinctive part of Impact Ministry Group’s approach is raising up leaders and resources to reach lost people in densely populated, unchurched communities with churches designed to reproduce. The ministry’s strategy connects established churches, emerging church planters, and local movements so new congregations can be planted among diverse people groups that call Canada or Europe home.
People can engage with Impact Ministry Group by praying for staff, church planters, and emerging movements; giving monthly; sending one-time gifts; requesting updates; supporting specific church plants or projects; or exploring a call to church planting. U.S. and Canadian donors can give online, and all donors may give by check or contact the office about pre-authorized electronic funds transfer.
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Independent Christian ChurchGFA WorldGFA World supports national missionaries, child sponsorship, clean water, medical ministry, and community development among underserved…Independent Christian Church · Missions
GFA World
GFA World — Organization Profile GFA World, formerly known as Gospel for Asia, is a Christian nonprofit mission organization based in Wills Point, Texas. Founded by K.P. Yohannan in 1979, the ministry focuses on serving people and communities through national…
GFA World — Organization Profile GFA World, formerly known as Gospel for Asia, is a Christian nonprofit mission organization based in Wills Point, Texas. Founded by K.P. Yohannan in 1979, the ministry focuses on serving people and communities through national missionary work, child sponsorship, clean water initiatives, medical ministry, poverty alleviation, disaster relief, and other compassion-centered programs. The organization’s core focus is transforming communities through Christ-centered compassion and national missionary partnerships. GFA World describes its work as serving people who have not yet experienced Christ’s love, especially in places where access to Christian witness and practical care is limited. Its ministries combine proclamation of the gospel with tangible support for people facing poverty, illness, isolation, or crisis. GFA World serves…
GFA World — Organization Profile
GFA World, formerly known as Gospel for Asia, is a Christian nonprofit mission organization based in Wills Point, Texas. Founded by K.P. Yohannan in 1979, the ministry focuses on serving people and communities through national missionary work, child sponsorship, clean water initiatives, medical ministry, poverty alleviation, disaster relief, and other compassion-centered programs.
The organization’s core focus is transforming communities through Christ-centered compassion and national missionary partnerships. GFA World describes its work as serving people who have not yet experienced Christ’s love, especially in places where access to Christian witness and practical care is limited. Its ministries combine proclamation of the gospel with tangible support for people facing poverty, illness, isolation, or crisis.
GFA World serves in Africa and Asia, with its official materials emphasizing communities in least-reached and underserved regions. The organization identifies its work with national missionaries who already know or can learn local languages, live among the people they serve, and minister within their own cultural contexts. Its public materials also describe international offices and supporters in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Germany, Finland, and South Korea.
The organization operates through several ministry areas. GFA World supports national missionaries, helps children at risk through education and basic care, provides clean water through wells and BioSand filters, offers medical ministry through free care and health services, supports marginalized women and widows, and responds to poverty and disasters with practical aid. Its gift catalog and sponsorship programs allow donors to direct support toward needs such as income-generating gifts, child sponsorship, missionary support, clean water, and relief efforts.
A distinctive part of GFA World’s model is working through local believers and church-centered ministries rather than relying primarily on foreign workers. The organization describes national missionaries as people who are able to serve within their own nations and communities, often in places where outside missionaries may face barriers. This same local-partnership approach is reflected in its emphasis on community development, education, health initiatives, practical gifts, and long-term spiritual formation.
People can engage with GFA World by sponsoring a child, sponsoring a national missionary, giving to clean water or compassion projects, joining the prayer team, requesting resources, inviting a speaker, attending ministry experiences, applying for staff or apprenticeship opportunities, or donating through the organization’s website. Supporters can also follow GFA World updates to learn about field stories, prayer needs, and ongoing projects among communities in Africa and Asia.
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Church of ChristBibleTalk.tvBibleTalk.tv provides free Bible-teaching videos, study plans, books, podcasts, and downloadable resources for individuals, small groups,…Church of Christ · Missions
BibleTalk.tv
BibleTalk.tv — Organization Profile BibleTalk.tv is a Christian Bible-teaching platform that provides free video classes, sermons, devotionals, books, articles, podcasts, study plans, and downloadable teaching materials. The ministry’s stated mission is to provide free, high-quality, doctrinally sound Bible teaching that…
BibleTalk.tv — Organization Profile BibleTalk.tv is a Christian Bible-teaching platform that provides free video classes, sermons, devotionals, books, articles, podcasts, study plans, and downloadable teaching materials. The ministry’s stated mission is to provide free, high-quality, doctrinally sound Bible teaching that covers every book of the Bible. Its resources are designed for personal Bible study, church classes, small groups, and teachers who need structured biblical content. The ministry is overseen by the elders at Choctaw Church of Christ in Choctaw, Oklahoma, and serves users through a digital platform available to people in the United States, Canada, and worldwide. BibleTalk.tv began through the media and teaching work of Mike Mazzalongo, including earlier Bible-teaching programs in Québec, Canada. The online platform later developed…
BibleTalk.tv — Organization Profile
BibleTalk.tv is a Christian Bible-teaching platform that provides free video classes, sermons, devotionals, books, articles, podcasts, study plans, and downloadable teaching materials. The ministry’s stated mission is to provide free, high-quality, doctrinally sound Bible teaching that covers every book of the Bible. Its resources are designed for personal Bible study, church classes, small groups, and teachers who need structured biblical content.
The ministry is overseen by the elders at Choctaw Church of Christ in Choctaw, Oklahoma, and serves users through a digital platform available to people in the United States, Canada, and worldwide. BibleTalk.tv began through the media and teaching work of Mike Mazzalongo, including earlier Bible-teaching programs in Québec, Canada. The online platform later developed through the work of Mazzalongo and Hal Gatewood, combining Bible teaching, video production, streaming, and web-based distribution.
BibleTalk.tv operates by organizing Bible-teaching content into series, sermons, devotionals, books, student workbooks, teacher’s guides, audiobooks, podcasts, quizzes, study plans, and topical collections. The website also offers an “Entire Bible” pathway, allowing users to follow a structured study through every book of the Bible. Many materials include video lessons, notes, transcripts, discussion questions, and downloadable resources so that individuals and congregations can use the content in multiple teaching settings.
A distinctive part of BibleTalk.tv’s work is its open-source approach to Bible-teaching materials. Most materials are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike license, allowing users to play, download, teach, and share the content as long as it is not resold. The ministry also provides apps, help guides, a Church 101 section, and resources for congregations that want to use BibleTalk.tv in classes, small groups, or local teaching ministries.
BibleTalk.tv’s current team includes teachers, production staff, viewer response, church relations, outreach, platform management, and administrative support. The ministry’s public materials state that its resources are supported by individuals and congregations, with ongoing support from multiple churches. Its content is distributed through BibleTalk.tv, YouTube, Twitch, apps, podcasts, and other platforms.
People can engage with BibleTalk.tv by using its free study materials, creating a free account to track progress, sharing lessons with others, downloading resources for classes, using BibleTalk.tv in a congregation, subscribing on video or podcast platforms, or supporting the ministry financially. Donations may be made online, through Zelle, or by check through Choctaw Church of Christ with BibleTalk.tv designated in the memo.
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ConsultingDisciple Heritage FellowshipDisciple Heritage Fellowship is a Decatur, Illinois-based network that supports churches and pastors across the United…Consulting · Independent Christian Church
Disciple Heritage Fellowship
Disciple Heritage Fellowship — Organization Profile Disciple Heritage Fellowship (DHF) is a Christian ministry network that supports local churches and pastors with a common heritage in the Stone-Campbell movement. Based in Decatur, Illinois, the organization describes its mission as helping…
Disciple Heritage Fellowship — Organization Profile Disciple Heritage Fellowship (DHF) is a Christian ministry network that supports local churches and pastors with a common heritage in the Stone-Campbell movement. Based in Decatur, Illinois, the organization describes its mission as helping churches and pastors thrive and fulfill the Great Commission. DHF traces its founding to 1985, when three congregations in Illinois and Texas helped launch the fellowship. Its current ministry base is connected to First Christian Church in Decatur, which provides staff support for the network’s work. DHF’s core focus is empowering churches and pastors to thrive and fulfill the Great Commission. Its ministry is aimed especially at congregations seeking encouragement, practical ministry support, and a shared identity rooted in Restoration…
Disciple Heritage Fellowship — Organization Profile
Disciple Heritage Fellowship (DHF) is a Christian ministry network that supports local churches and pastors with a common heritage in the Stone-Campbell movement. Based in Decatur, Illinois, the organization describes its mission as helping churches and pastors thrive and fulfill the Great Commission. DHF traces its founding to 1985, when three congregations in Illinois and Texas helped launch the fellowship. Its current ministry base is connected to First Christian Church in Decatur, which provides staff support for the network’s work.
DHF’s core focus is empowering churches and pastors to thrive and fulfill the Great Commission. Its ministry is aimed especially at congregations seeking encouragement, practical ministry support, and a shared identity rooted in Restoration Movement convictions. The organization also provides a framework for connection among church leaders who want relationships with like-minded congregations while remaining centered on local church ministry. DHF presents itself as a fellowship that helps pastors and lay leaders remain both faithful and effective in their ministry settings.
The fellowship serves churches across the United States and Canada, with a church directory that highlights congregations from around the country. Its reach is broader than a single region, even though it is administratively based in Decatur, Illinois. DHF’s public materials emphasize support for pastors, elders, and congregational leaders who may need guidance, resources, or connections during seasons of ministry challenge, leadership development, or transition.
DHF operates through several identifiable channels. It offers resources and networking opportunities for pastors and church leaders, including its Pastor’s Network, which provides affirmation, relationship, accountability, and ministry support for those in pastoral leadership. It also promotes Interim Pastor Ministries, a missional network of interim pastors who serve churches in transition. In addition, DHF hosts Elder Forums and a national conference, creating spaces where church leaders can learn together, address ministry questions, and strengthen leadership teams. Video and other media resources extend that support beyond in-person events.
People can engage with Disciple Heritage Fellowship in several ways. Churches can connect with the network, pastors can inquire about joining the Pastor’s Network, and supporters can give online or by mail. Leaders can also attend events such as the DHF National Conference and Elder Forums, or make use of the organization’s videos and ministry resources. The fellowship invites churches and leaders to build relationships, receive encouragement, and participate in a network focused on helping congregations navigate ministry, transition, and renewal.
As of the organization’s current leadership transition plans, Rick Grace serves as church liaison, and DHF has announced Randy Roberts as its next executive director beginning in March 2026. Public leadership information also lists a board of directors and support staff connected with First Christian Church in Decatur. Together, those details show a ministry structured to encourage, strengthen, and lead churches while maintaining a practical focus on pastoral care, leadership development, and church health.
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Church of ChristMedical Ministry International (MMI)Medical Ministry International (MMI) is a Hamilton, Ontario-based Christian ministry mobilizing short-term project teams and supporting…Church of Christ · Missions
Medical Ministry International (MMI)
Medical Ministry International (MMI) — Organization Profile Medical Ministry International (MMI) is a Christian healthcare ministry that describes itself as an opportunity to serve Jesus Christ by providing spiritual and compassionate health care in communities with limited access to medical…
Medical Ministry International (MMI) — Organization Profile Medical Ministry International (MMI) is a Christian healthcare ministry that describes itself as an opportunity to serve Jesus Christ by providing spiritual and compassionate health care in communities with limited access to medical services. MMI mobilizes volunteer healthcare professionals, students, and non-medical support personnel to come alongside in-country partners with a focus on care that is both clinically responsible and rooted in Christian compassion. MMI is based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, with a U.S. office connection in Olive Branch, Mississippi, and it serves partners across 23 countries. Rather than operating as a stand-alone short-term trips model, MMI emphasizes long-term collaboration—supporting local leadership and structures so that care continues between visiting teams and grows…
Medical Ministry International (MMI) — Organization Profile
Medical Ministry International (MMI) is a Christian healthcare ministry that describes itself as an opportunity to serve Jesus Christ by providing spiritual and compassionate health care in communities with limited access to medical services. MMI mobilizes volunteer healthcare professionals, students, and non-medical support personnel to come alongside in-country partners with a focus on care that is both clinically responsible and rooted in Christian compassion.
MMI is based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, with a U.S. office connection in Olive Branch, Mississippi, and it serves partners across 23 countries. Rather than operating as a stand-alone short-term trips model, MMI emphasizes long-term collaboration—supporting local leadership and structures so that care continues between visiting teams and grows over time.
A key part of MMI’s strategy is facilitating 1–2 week Project Teams that serve in strategic communities alongside established partners. These teams can include medical, dental, vision, physical therapy, and other skill sets, depending on local needs and the project design. MMI outlines a participant funding model that includes application and project costs (such as accommodations, meals, local transport, and basic insurance) alongside personal travel expenses, with many participants fundraising or giving toward the overall work.
MMI also invests in healthcare development through support of Health Centers, assisting local facilities as they work to expand access to affordable, quality care. The organization notes that many centers are largely self-supporting, while MMI may assist with specific needs such as land, buildings, renovations, equipment, and training. Health Centers operate with independent local boards who oversee operations in compliance with local legal requirements, while still partnering within MMI’s broader standards and support structure.
In addition to direct care and facility support, MMI highlights Residency Training and Fellowship Programs that strengthen the skills of international medical professionals with the goal of improving access in their home countries. This capacity-building emphasis reflects MMI’s intent to serve not only through visiting teams, but also by equipping local doctors and healthcare systems for sustainable impact.
MMI organizes its work across multiple program areas, including Vision Care, Dental Care, Primary & Preventive Care, Physical Therapy, Surgical Care, OB/GYN Health, and Integrated Health, along with ongoing health-center collaboration. Individuals, churches, and medical professionals can engage by applying to serve on a team, giving toward projects and long-term development efforts, and staying connected through organizational updates and annual reporting.
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Church of ChristGreat Lakes Bible CollegeGreat Lakes Bible College (GLBC) is a Waterloo, Ontario-based Bible college serving churches of Christ across…Church of Christ · Education
Great Lakes Bible College
Great Lakes Bible College — Organization Profile Great Lakes Bible College (GLBC) is a private Christian post-secondary Bible college associated with the a cappella churches of Christ. GLBC states its mission is to provide a university-level program of Bible education…
Great Lakes Bible College — Organization Profile Great Lakes Bible College (GLBC) is a private Christian post-secondary Bible college associated with the a cappella churches of Christ. GLBC states its mission is to provide a university-level program of Bible education that prepares students for effective spiritual living, Christian service, leadership, and world evangelism. The college emphasizes Scripture-centered learning with an aim of equipping disciples to serve faithfully in the church and the world. GLBC is based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and describes its primary service focus as churches of Christ throughout Canada and the northern United States. While rooted in Southern Ontario, the school has expanded its delivery formats over time, noting the growth of online study (including synchronous and…
Great Lakes Bible College — Organization Profile
Great Lakes Bible College (GLBC) is a private Christian post-secondary Bible college associated with the a cappella churches of Christ. GLBC states its mission is to provide a university-level program of Bible education that prepares students for effective spiritual living, Christian service, leadership, and world evangelism. The college emphasizes Scripture-centered learning with an aim of equipping disciples to serve faithfully in the church and the world.
GLBC is based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and describes its primary service focus as churches of Christ throughout Canada and the northern United States. While rooted in Southern Ontario, the school has expanded its delivery formats over time, noting the growth of online study (including synchronous and asynchronous participation) that allows students to take courses from across Canada and beyond. This delivery flexibility supports learners preparing for vocational ministry, bivocational service, and deeper biblical formation within local congregations.
Academically, GLBC organizes its instruction around three integrated streams—Bible, Ministry, and Worldview—and offers multiple credential pathways. These include the Certificate of Biblical Studies (CBS) (one year), Diploma of Biblical Studies (DBS) (two years), Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) (three years), and Bachelor of Theology (BTh) (four years). The degree programs incorporate supervised practice components such as Field Education, Ministry Experience, and an Internship requirement within the BTh track, reflecting GLBC’s commitment to combining classroom study with practical ministry development.
GLBC also highlights an ongoing rhythm of worship and learning through its chapel and teaching resources, including a chapel archive and regular live online gatherings. In addition to term-based courses, the college hosts events and short-course learning opportunities that serve churches and individuals seeking targeted biblical teaching and ministry enrichment. These offerings function as both training and encouragement for congregations and emerging leaders.
Ways to engage with GLBC include applying for credit study or auditing courses, participating in events, and supporting the school’s mission financially. The college provides online giving options and additional giving pathways, and it also promotes planned giving through its Generation to Generation initiative—an effort to encourage long-term stewardship that strengthens biblical education and ministry training for future students.
GLBC’s publicly listed leadership includes a president and academic dean who guide institutional direction, faculty, and program development. Together with staff and adjunct instructors, this team supports the school’s goal of equipping Christian leaders from Waterloo, Ontario for service across Canada, the northern United States, and beyond.
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EducationMaritime Christian CollegeMaritime Christian College (MCC) is an online Christian college based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, equipping…Education · Independent Christian Church
Maritime Christian College
Maritime Christian College — Organization Profile Maritime Christian College (MCC) is a Christian college committed to biblical higher education and ministry formation. Based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, MCC traces its roots to 1960 and operates today with a…
Maritime Christian College — Organization Profile Maritime Christian College (MCC) is a Christian college committed to biblical higher education and ministry formation. Based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, MCC traces its roots to 1960 and operates today with a clear purpose: to biblically educate and equip people to become disciples of Jesus who make disciples. While its office and mailing address remain in Charlottetown, MCC emphasizes that its learning model is designed for students who need flexibility alongside work, family, and ministry responsibilities. MCC’s approach is built around Scripture as the central textbook and reference point for training. The college describes its role as preparing men and women for Christian service—training students to preach, teach, and live in harmony…
Maritime Christian College — Organization Profile
Maritime Christian College (MCC) is a Christian college committed to biblical higher education and ministry formation. Based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, MCC traces its roots to 1960 and operates today with a clear purpose: to biblically educate and equip people to become disciples of Jesus who make disciples. While its office and mailing address remain in Charlottetown, MCC emphasizes that its learning model is designed for students who need flexibility alongside work, family, and ministry responsibilities.
MCC’s approach is built around Scripture as the central textbook and reference point for training. The college describes its role as preparing men and women for Christian service—training students to preach, teach, and live in harmony with God’s Word. Historically connected with the Restoration Movement tradition (Christian churches and churches of Christ), MCC’s focus is practical preparation for disciple-focused ministry and leadership in local churches and everyday contexts.
A defining distinctive of MCC today is that its platform is completely online, which expands access beyond a single campus setting. Students engage courses through an asynchronous structure that includes readings, discussion posts, and assignments within a weekly schedule. This model supports learners who live far from a residential Bible college or who are already serving in ministry and want structured training without relocating.
MCC highlights several program pathways, including its Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership, which provides advanced leadership training for disciple-focused ministry, and certificate programs designed to build core biblical skills. The Disciple Makers Path is presented as a short sequence of courses intended to help students develop practical disciple-making confidence, and the “How to Study the Bible” certificate is designed to strengthen foundational skills for reading and interpreting Scripture.
Alongside academics, MCC builds community through shared learning and ongoing communication with supporters. The college hosts the KT Norris Lectures as an annual gathering featuring a guest speaker and worship, and it publishes the Maritime Messenger to keep students, alumni, donors, and friends updated on MCC life and events. For those who want to participate beyond enrollment, MCC offers multiple giving pathways—including general donations, a monthly FRIENDS program, and a Legacy Fund—to support disciple-making education with a global reach through online learning.
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Renew Movement
Renew Movement — Organization Profile Renew Movement is a collaborative church planting community that connects church planters, churches, and networks around a shared commitment to planting healthy, reproducing, Biblically sound, disciple-making churches. Rather than positioning itself as an institution that…
Renew Movement — Organization Profile Renew Movement is a collaborative church planting community that connects church planters, churches, and networks around a shared commitment to planting healthy, reproducing, Biblically sound, disciple-making churches. Rather than positioning itself as an institution that “does the planting,” Renew Movement emphasizes local churches partnering together—pooling resources, leadership, and experience—to make church multiplication more accessible and sustainable. At the heart of Renew Movement is a set of cultural distinctives that shape how partners work together: collaboration, theological centeredness, disciple-making, reproduction, healthy support, and accountability. This framework is designed to keep the authority of Scripture and the teachings of Jesus central while also encouraging practical multiplication—new churches that begin with the expectation of helping plant future churches.…
Renew Movement — Organization Profile
Renew Movement is a collaborative church planting community that connects church planters, churches, and networks around a shared commitment to planting healthy, reproducing, Biblically sound, disciple-making churches. Rather than positioning itself as an institution that “does the planting,” Renew Movement emphasizes local churches partnering together—pooling resources, leadership, and experience—to make church multiplication more accessible and sustainable.
At the heart of Renew Movement is a set of cultural distinctives that shape how partners work together: collaboration, theological centeredness, disciple-making, reproduction, healthy support, and accountability. This framework is designed to keep the authority of Scripture and the teachings of Jesus central while also encouraging practical multiplication—new churches that begin with the expectation of helping plant future churches.
Renew Movement serves leaders and congregations across the United States and Canada who are exploring a call to plant, to become a sending church, or to affiliate as a network partner. The movement highlights that “churches plant churches” and aims to reduce barriers that keep churches in a “someday” mindset. By inviting multiple churches or partners into a single project, a congregation does not need to carry all the financial, staffing, or technical burden alone.
Operationally, Renew Movement comes alongside church planting efforts with support services that commonly include assessment, training (including residency pathways), project management for pre-launch planning, and coaching. The movement also describes a governance approach where a management team drawn from collaborating partners provides oversight and accountability for the planter and the new church until permanent elders are established. This structure is meant to encourage health, transparency, and steady leadership development during the early stages of a plant.
For churches and leaders considering involvement, Renew Movement provides resources to help with values alignment, theological alignment (including a publicly available faith statement through Renew.org), and opportunities to ask questions through scheduled calls or webinars. People can engage by affiliating as a partner church, exploring collaboration on a specific planting project, pursuing training and coaching support, or connecting directly with the team to discern fit and next steps.
