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WATER WATCH RAISES STATUS CONVERSATION TO NEW LEVEL - OF PHILANTHROPY

No Author — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:10:00 EST

Peter Beaton Fashion Designer Takes On The Clean Water Cause After A Trip To Tanzania With Compassion International

NANTUCKET, MA � World Water Day is observed on March 22 each year. Compassion International is pleased to announce that construction on a water well in Okolili, Tanzania is currently underway. The water well is being built with funds raised by Peter Beaton fashion designer, Darcy Creech, through the sale of Hydrex Philanthropic watches.

The creator of high end, Peter Beaton hats had a unique, burdensome epiphany after a trip to Tanzania. Nantucket resident and fashionista, Darcy Creech, was heartbroken when she visited Joyce, the impoverished child she sponsors through Compassion International in Tanzania, and saw the desperate need for water in the village.

LEGACIES � CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP CELEBRATES ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY

No Author — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 06:01:00 EST

The word legacy is defined as: Anything handed down from the past; inheritance. God offered the promised land as an inheritance to Moses and Aaron. In the New Testament, God has promised the kingdom prepared for us since the creation of the world. (Matthew 25:34) Part of our responsibility as Christians is to pass along the legacy and promised inheritance of eternal life in Heaven with others. This year, we celebrate the 75^th anniversary of Child Evangelism Fellowship®.

Child Evangelism Fellowship, also known as CEF®, is a Bible-centered, worldwide organization composed of born-again believers whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to establish (disciple) them in the local church for Christian living. CEF has over 1,800 missionaries overseas, approximately 1,600 of whom are nationals.

TEXAS A&M'S STUDENT MINISTRY 'BREAKAWAY' TO BUILD HOMES FOR VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING THROUGH SHALOM PROJECT

No Author — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:51:00 EST

COLLEGE STATION, TX - Breakaway is a non-denominational, weekly Bible study on the campus of Texas A&M University. They exist to introduce college students to Jesus Christ and call them to walk with Him for a lifetime. They accomplish this through worship, Bible teaching and resources. While not affiliated with any one church, Breakaway works hard to connect students to local, Bible-believing churches. By God's power and for His glory, they live to proclaim the gospel of Christ to college students and connect them to Christ's community and His mission.

History of the Shalom Project

Shalom is the Hebrew word for peace. Breakaway began the Shalom project as a way to get college students involved in spreading peace and the Gospel of Jesus, both locally and around the world. The desire of Breakaway is to see the Gospel of Jesus Christ carried beyond their Tuesday evening Bible Study.

HOPE INTERNATIONAL JOINS THE 58: GLOBAL IMPACT TOUR TO FIGHT POVERTY AROUND THE WORLD

No Author — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:50:00 EST

HOPE International, a Lancaster-based nonprofit, is excited to join nine other leading poverty-fighting organizations for an innovative online experience called the 58: Global Impact Tour. The initiative, which has just launched, invites Christians to live and think differently to eradicate extreme global poverty.

58: is a global alliance of Christians, churches and 10 of the world�s leading poverty-fighting organizations working together with one goal�to end extreme poverty by 2035. 58: takes its name from the biblical mandate of Isaiah 58 to care for the poor and oppressed. HOPE is part of the 58:Alliance, which also consists of Compassion International, The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC), ECHO, Food for the Hungry, International Justice Mission, Living Water International, Micah Challenge, Plant with Purpose, and World Relief.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS GUARD SETH OLSEN SEES FIRST HAND HOW LIFEWATER INTERNATIONAL BRINGS CLEAN WATER, SANITATION, HYGIENE AND HOPE TO THE WORLD�S POOREST PEOPLE

No Author — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:41:00 EST

The former Denver Broncos guard just returned from a 10-day trip to Uganda, where Lifewater volunteers are close to completing a three-year project to help more than 60,000 people gain access to safe drinking water

DENVER, CO � As a right guard for the Indianapolis Colts, Seth Olsen uses his 6-foot, 4-inch, 305-pound frame to block his opponent�s moves.

But while his physical strength, size and stamina make a difference on the football field, when it comes to making a difference in the world, Olsen makes charitable contributions to Lifewater International, a non-profit, Christian organization that dispatches trained volunteers to visit in-country partners implementing water, sanitation and hygiene improvement projects in some of the poorest countries in the world.

MERCY SHIPS VOLUNTEER DENTISTS GIVE MORE THAN A SMILE ON 'GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAY'

No Author — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:15:00 EST

GARDEN VALLEY, TX - Today is �Give Kids a Smile Day.� While many dentists in the U.S. will contribute time to provide free oral health care services to children from low-income families across the country, Mercy Ships volunteer dental professionals are also doing the same and more in Lomé, Togo, alongside the Africa Mercy, the world�s largest privately owned hospital ship. In essence, the dental team celebrates �Bring Kids a Smile Day� everyday.

Dr. Doug Daehlin, from Spokane, Washington, is one of more than 400 Mercy Ships crew members, including dental team and oral/maxillofacial team members, who are currently volunteering their expertise in Togo. �While there are lots of opportunities to be a volunteer dentist around the world, I was immediately drawn to Mercy Ships. During my volunteer service, I will work side-by-side with dental colleagues from other parts of the U.S. and around the world. Our collaboration and exchange is an invaluable experience,� stated Dr. Daehlin.

HOMELESS DON IS HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

Ray Powell — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:52:00 EST

'Oh, great.' My first thoughts are not charitable. Someone is intruding on my evening, and Christ's unfortunate words come almost instantly to mind: '... as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.' In other words, I'm stuck.

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY EXCEEDS GOALS FOR 2011

No Author — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:28:00 EST

Ministry continues to build momentum and strengthen families worldwide

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Focus on the Family helped strengthen or save 1.2 million marriages in 2011. This figure is part of the 90 percent of projects and commitments Focus was able to fulfill in spite of the year�s economic downturn, which significantly impacted the organization.

The ministry, through licensed professional counselors on staff, provided counseling to nearly 52,000 individuals since January. Additionally, more than 106,000 searches were made on the Focus website for Christian therapists. The counseling department gave away about $42,400 as benevolence cash donations and $24,000 in resources to those in need. The ministry�s licensed counselors consider this area the heart of their work � personal, professional, one-on-one therapy and helps for people who feel they have nowhere else to turn.

PREVENTING BLINDNESS WITH BASIC MEDICAL CARE

No Author — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:30:00 EST

SOUTH ASIA - As part of Gospel for Asia's Bridge of Hope program, children receive medical care that is widely unavailable in their areas. This is monumental in regions where many children die from preventable diseases.

One Bridge of Hope center, in partnership with a humanitarian organization, took on the task of fighting one of the common ailments: blindness.

In their region, green leafy vegetables and other sources of Vitamin A are almost completely absent in children's diets. This isn't because the children don't want to eat their vegetables-it's because they can't. The food that poor families can afford is very limited and often doesn't include vegetables.

THE MISSION SOCIETY SHARPENS FOCUS ON "LEAST REACHED"

No Author — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:59:00 EST

Organization's �Unfinished' Magazine Features Renewed Emphasis on Reaching Groups with Little Access to Gospel At Home, Abroad

NORCROSS, GA � 'Least reached people' are often considered those without written or oral scriptures in their own language, often overseas. But the world's 'least reached' can also be found in the heart of the United States, in immigrant communities or the inner cities, where residents have no Christian believers in their lives.

The Mission Society, which deploys Christian missionaries across the globe, has re-examined its mission and re-affirmed its roots to reach the 'least reached' with the gospel. In the current issue of 'Unfinished,' the organization's publication, ministry leaders explain a newly galvanized attention on reaching those who have never really learned who Jesus is.

KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL AND CROSSROAD BIBLE INSTITUTE JOIN TOGETHER TO PROMOTE BIBLE STUDY

No Author — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:40:00 EST

For several years, Kairos Prison Ministry International has had a memo of understanding with Crossroad Bible Institute. Both ministries have a deep passion to equip incarcerated men, women and youth with Biblically based materials to help them better understand the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. Together, the ministries are actively promoting Bible study through the Crossroad Bible Institute's free correspondence course.

Crossroad Bible Institute has been working since 1984 to provide students with faith-based reentry education, to equip the church to make disciples, to guide students into reentry agencies upon their release and to educate the church on criminal and restorative justice issues.

KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY EXPANDS IN 2011

No Author — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:26:00 EST

Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. is currently spanning into more communities here in the United States and abroad. All of the programs within the ministry have seen continued growth.

Kairos Inside program strategy brings positive and negative leaders of the institution together for a 3 1/2-Day Weekend event after which residents establish small Prayer and Share groups within the institution with the support of the Chaplain.

HALL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT; ALBERT REYES NAMED BUCKNER CEO

No Author — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:07:00 EST

AUSTIN, TX � Ken Hall, chief executive officer of Buckner International since 1994, announced his retirement from the Dallas-based organization during a July 22 meeting of the board of trustees. His retirement is effective April 30, 2012, when President Albert Reyes will assume the CEO title.

Hall, who was elected to the position in 1993, served as president/CEO of Buckner until 2010, when Reyes was elected president. Hall has continued serving as CEO. With his retirement, board members named Hall president emeritus as of May 1.

During Hall�s tenure at the helm of Buckner, the organization grew into one of the nation�s showcase social service organizations, serving more than 400,000 people annually through an array of services around the world.

YOUTH ON MISSION BECOMES ECFA MEMBER

No Author — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:58:00 EST

ROCKY MOUNT, NC - The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability has approved the accreditation of Youth on Mission.

YOM is an international short-term missions agency that has sent more than 60,000 people to the field since its founding in 1992. Teams consist of church groups, school classes and business people who come together to work on projects and share the Gospel both in the U.S. and abroad.

ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship�, including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance and ethical fundraising.

CONGOLESE LEADERS CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF MAF SERVICE IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

Jeremy Reynalds — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST

KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO - Members of the Congolese medical community joined church and mission leaders, relief workers and Congolese government officials in celebrating 50 years of Mission Aviation Fellowship service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. (DRC).

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian ministry organization that uses airplanes and other technologies to serve church and relief organizations in remote areas of the world.

CYBERMISSIONS: USING COMPUTER AND INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPACT LIVES FOR CHRIST

No Author — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:10:00 EST

CARSON, CALIFORNIA -  Imagine packing 500 hours of Bible college training on a $13 chip that plays from a cell phone. Add speakers to the cell phone for only $20 and a group of pastors can be trained in places far-removed or unreachable by conventional means.

'I don't need a visa to get into these countries,' says John Edmiston, founder of Cybermissions. (www.cybermissions.org) 'We tunnel in and then we blast away.'

EMPOWERED21 LEADERSHIP CABINETS IN AFRICA, ASIA, LATIN AMERICA, THE MIDDLE EAST, EUROPE, U.S. AND BEYOND

No Author — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:59:00 EST

MIAMI, FL- The Empowered21 journey is an international story of significant proportion that is changing lives and enriching ministries on every continent around the globe. It was a little over one year ago that the Empowered21 Global Congress on Holy Spirit Empowerment was held in Tulsa, OK on the campus of Oral Roberts University: the culminating event of 17 unique conversation events that were held around the world with leaders, scholars and new generation voices to ascertain their insights into the issues facing the movement in the 21st Century. Over 10,000 people from 96 nations attended the Tulsa Congress.

UNPRECEDENTED INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TO END EXTREME POVERTY BY 2035

No Author — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:42:00 EST

58: unites major anti-poverty organizations, leaders, and churches around historic goal

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO � Today, ten leading Christian anti-poverty organizations announced the launch of �58:� � an unprecedented alliance of global Christians, churches and faith-based poverty-fighting organizations working together to end extreme, global poverty by 2035. To achieve this ambitious goal, 58: aspires to become the largest, most unified effort ever by the global Church to help the 1.4 billion people living on less than $1.25 a day � a revolutionary, worldwide response to the call of Isaiah 58.

CHARITY ASKS VOLUNTEERS TO SHARE THEIR HARVEST TO RAISE $30K TO SUSTAIN LIFE IN AFRICA

No Author — Tue, 24 May 2011 08:04:00 EST

Rural Empowerment Initiative (REI), a Wisconsin charitable organization, announces Harvest Shares Initiative (HSI), a program which invites supporters across the nation to 'share their harvest'. From sharing a portion of their farms' proceeds, donating part of the revenue from a yard sale, to contributing one day�s paycheck to REI's Harvest Shares Initiatives, every penny donated will go directly to support impoverished families in West Africa.

MERCY SHIPS RECOGNIZES NU NURSING STUDENTS FOR NATIONAL NURSES WEEK

No Author — Thu, 12 May 2011 08:44:00 EST

GARDEN VALLEY, TX - Without a qualified staff of nurses from all over the world, Mercy Ships would not be able to fulfill its mission of serving the forgotten poor. During National Nurses Week, observed by the American Nurses Association (ANA) May 6-May 12, 2011, Mercy Ships would like to highlight a group of nursing students who played an active role in preparing for the 2011 Mercy Ships Field Service in Sierra Leone � one of the world�s poorest countries.

In a unique opportunity, four nursing students from Northwest University in Seattle, Washington, traveled half-way across the world to help prepare for the arrival of the Africa Mercy, Mercy Ships hospital ship. Accompanied by a professor, they took part in a hands-on medical experience that was dramatically different from textbooks or lectures.

NEW MINISTRY PARTNERSHIP EXPANDS POSSIBILITIES

No Author — Wed, 11 May 2011 08:49:00 EST

Sum of the Whole Greater than the Parts Creates True Synergy

BRENHAM, TX - Christian Devotions Ministries and Kathy Carlton Willis Communications join forces to provide new opportunities for Christian writers. We aim to make sure the message is clear through our devotions, radio programs and books. And now KCWC is getting the word out so the ministry touches even more people.

The mission of Christian Devotions is two-fold: First, to provide personal and relatable devotions for those who may not otherwise be exposed to the Word of God. Second, to promote Christian writing, publishing and reading. Our writers include famous authors as well as new writers with a voice, message and passion for tithing their talents.

WATCHING MTV AND POPULAR HIP HOP STATIONS, TEENS ARE INTERRUPTED WITH ANSWERS TO LIFE

No Author — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:38:00 EST

Groundwire offers teens comfort, guidance, and answers to life issues delivered through multi-media communication.

Groundwire is a ministry that leverages media and technology to meet teens exactly where they are � viewing, listening, texting, or chatting � and to invite them to voice their questions and struggles so they can find answers in the message of the Gospel. With a raw and real approach, the ministry builds its burgeoning impact through broadcasting that strategically places television and radio spots on secular stations. Teens listening to popular radio broadcasts or viewing favorite shows on networks like MTV, VH1, Cartoon Network�s Adult Swim programming, and Comedy Central are interrupted by direct spots. These spots catch their attention, resonating with where they are today. Groundwire�s targeted, authentic, and well-produced commercials are grabbing the attention of teens by the millions. Teens responding to the broadcast messages are invited to visit Groundwire�s website where they can chat with a live spiritual coach available day and night, as well as find a collection of resources such as podcasts by Groundwire�s founder and executive director, Sean Dunn, and daily devotionals.

WHAT ABOUT THE "MEAN GOD"?

Ray Powell — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:38:00 EST

One thing about social networking is that deep theological discussions can emerge out of thin air.  Such was the case yesterday, when a dear friend of mine posted a celebration of God's goodness:

'But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.' - Psalm 86:15

Now who could dispute such a wonderful, affirming statement? Well, actually, her dubious friend 'Ned' could ... and with a vengeance!

'I AM SECOND' FIRST EVER SECOND CAMP FOR YOUTH

No Author — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:28:00 EST

I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others. Actors like Stephen Baldwin. Athletes like Josh Hamilton and Colt McCoy. Musicians like Brian Welch and Jason Castro. Business leaders. Drug addicts. Your next-door neighbor. People like you. The authentic stories on iamsecond.com provide insight into dealing with typical struggles of everyday living. These are stories that give hope to the lonely and the hurting, help from destructive lifestyles, and inspiration to the unfulfilled. You�ll discover people who�ve tried to go it alone and have failed. Find the hope, peace, and fulfillment they found. Be Second.