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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.

Healing Pioneers: John & Ethel Gayner Banks – founders of Order of St Luke the Physician

December 24, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird Leave a Comment

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In 1932, when the healing ministry was neglected in many churches, Rev. Dr. John & Ethel Gayner Banks birthed an interdenominational healing ministry at St Luke’s Church in San Diego called the Fellowship of St. Luke. From that fellowship was formed The International Order of St Luke the Physician (OSL), incorporated initially in the state of California in 1935, and later … [Read more...] about Healing Pioneers: John & Ethel Gayner Banks – founders of Order of St Luke the Physician

Persecuted for their faith

December 16, 2024 by Voice of the Martyrs Leave a Comment

India: Police watch as Christians Suffer mob attack: As police officers stood by and watched, hundreds of people attacked 14 Christians in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district on October 30. The violent incident occurred after the victimized followers of Jesus refused to abandon their Christian faith, despite orders from tribal leaders to do so. Having been beaten with wooden rods … [Read more...] about Persecuted for their faith

Defining Mission

December 2, 2024 by John Hall 2 Comments

defining mission

I’ve had a few interactions recently where it has become clear to me that church tradition trumps scripture when it comes to a definition of mission. Many Christians from a Protestant background would define mission as crossing from one culture to another for the purpose of spreading the Gospel. They’re not completely wrong, but it doesn’t seem to do justice to Jesus’ … [Read more...] about Defining Mission

Lord, teach us to pray

November 14, 2024 by Roger Helland 1 Comment

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Recent months contained outbursts of screaming circumstances that cornered me into admitting, “Man is born for trouble as sparks fly upward” (Job 5:7). The world staggers from explosive devastation: Rattled and disoriented, I pondered these tragedies and muttered, “Lord have mercy.” Because I was teaching a church workshop on The Life of Prayer, I beelined it to … [Read more...] about Lord, teach us to pray

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

October 4, 2024 by P R 1 Comment

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Nov 3rd and 10th: Courageous Faith Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we gather for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) on the 3rd and 10th of November 2024, I invite you to unite with millions of believers across the globe to stand in solidarity with our persecuted family. The theme for this year, ‘Courageous Faith’, inspired by … [Read more...] about International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

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