A devastating earthquake struck southeast Turkey on February 6, killing more than 5,000 people. Turkish Christian Fellowship, partnered with Intercede International, has put together a plan to help earthquake survivors in that region. “An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 occurred on February 6 in Kahramanmaras, and was felt strongly in Antakya, İskenderun, A., … [Read more...] about Turkish ministry helping survivors of devastating earthquake
Mission
Engaging in the mission of the church, to share the good news of Jesus to our neighbours and to the world. Encouraging those who are being persecuted for their faith, and coming alongside those ministering in the name of Jesus.
Himalaya Crusade Missionaries face challenges
Himalaya Crusade works in northeastern India and in neighbouring nations – a region difficult for its opposition to Christianity from other religions; restrictions on Christianity from local governments, and challenging travel conditions in the rugged Himalayas. Despite these challenges and the global pandemic, Himalaya Crusade’s missionaries – who partner with Intercede … [Read more...] about Himalaya Crusade Missionaries face challenges
Unity: God’s Global family
by John Hall In 1910, major Protestant and Anglican denominations and missionary societies gathered in Edinburgh for the World Missionary Conference. The major thrust of the conference was to activate the Evangelical church to evangelize the “Non-Christian” world. Eight commissioned papers were written for the conference, some of which had a lasting impact on missional … [Read more...] about Unity: God’s Global family
BIZ Group launch for Christian business leaders in local churches
The Canadian Christian Business Federation (www.ccbf.org) has launched a new program, BIZ Groups, in partnership with local churches to help business leaders create more successful and impactful businesses. It’s all about “Connecting your Sunday Faith to your Monday Work.” BIZ Groups differs from existing workplace ministry programs by helping leaders to purposefully … [Read more...] about BIZ Group launch for Christian business leaders in local churches
Is there a precedent for thanking God for persecution?
“I have found truly jubilant Christians only in the Bible, in the underground church and in prison.” ~ Rev. Richard Wurmbrand. This unrelenting question has consumed my thoughts… Is there a precedent for thanking God for persecution? After all, our reasons for expressing thanks tend toward the good things we receive, not something we regard as bad. For example, most of us … [Read more...] about Is there a precedent for thanking God for persecution?