45 Years of Fueling Global Missions
45 Years of Fueling Global Missions

Founded in 1979, The Outreach Foundation celebrates 45 years of global ministry this year. While talking with donors, trustees, pastors, and lay leaders this winter, we heard rich reflections and insightful observations about our executive leadership here at Outreach. These skilled, tireless, and Spirit-filled executive directors have been a blessing to The Outreach Foundation. Around the globe, much has changed socially, politically, and economically; but the ministry of The Outreach Foundation has remained Christ-centered and partner-focused. We’ve also been alert to the ever-evolving needs and circumstances of God’s people through disasters, war, persecution, and explosive growth of the global church.

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Mourning The Loss of Richard "Dick" Swayze
Mourning The Loss of Richard "Dick" Swayze

We mourn the loss of Richard “Dick” Knox Swayze, Sr., who died peacefully Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Highland Home in Ridgeland, MS. Rick and his wife Bibby served as Brazil Consultants for The Outreach Foundation, taking short-term mission groups to various areas of Brazil, including the Northeast, South Brazil, and the Amazon River Basin.  They facilitated the formation of partnerships between the partner denomination in Brazil and Presbyterian congregations throughout the United States.

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Ethiopia Partnership Appeal
Ethiopia Partnership Appeal

One of our core priorities at The Outreach Foundation is investing in the capacity of the global church through efforts to strengthen church leadership by providing theological training and helping equip conferences put on by our global mission partners. Our friends at the Western Gambella Bethel Synod in Ethiopia are planning to host a conference that will do just this for 128 active pastors in their synod.

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IFAK's Delivered to Ukraine: An Update
IFAK's Delivered to Ukraine: An Update

We know them as Immediate First Aid Kits, “IFAKs” for short. Dr. Ivan Rusyn tells us that other than ammunition and missiles, these are the number one request from soldiers and their commanders. Outreach Foundation donors, churches, and a partnership through Delta Airlines all came together to deliver 1,000 IFAKs to Ukraine during our April 2024 visit. This was just in time for the anticipated escalation of military activity this summer.

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A Call For Prayer in Pakistan
A Call For Prayer in Pakistan

Friends of Pakistan, on Saturday, May 25 The Outreach Foundation received word of a wave of violence against Christians in Sargodha, Pakistan. Sargodha has a population of nearly 700,000 and is north of Faisalabad in an area that has increasingly experienced violence by radicalized Muslims. The current situation is yet another example of a mob’s misapplication of “blasphemy laws” in Pakistan. A recent article gave some explanation for those unfamiliar with the situation.

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Church Job Opportunity - Associate Pastor of Missions
Church Job Opportunity - Associate Pastor of Missions

Village Church in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking an Associate Pastor of Missions. This is a great opportunity for a pastor interested in full-time ministry serving on the west side of Portland in a uniquely missional, multicultural community in Christ.  The preferred qualifications include a graduate degree in intercultural studies (missiology) with rich intercultural and pastoral experiences

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Training Conference for Female Leaders of Syrian and Lebanese Churches
Training Conference for Female Leaders of Syrian and Lebanese Churches

The National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon, or NESSL, has been pouring into its female leaders equipping them for the next decade of ministry and outreach in their communities. These women represent their churches in the biblical cities of Sidon (Lebanon) and Damascus (Syria), in cities prominent in international news such as Beirut and Aleppo, and in many lesser-known but vital communities. Each participating church sent one long-time leader and one emerging female leader.

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Help Provide Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs) to Soldiers in Ukraine
Help Provide Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs) to Soldiers in Ukraine

Our team is traveling to Ukraine in the next month and we don’t want you to miss this wonderful opportunity to help Ukrainian soldiers still in the throes of war. These brand new U.S.-made first aid kits are crucial for the safety of the soldiers as it's been said that those who receive these kits have an increased survivability rate nearing 90% over those who do not have them.

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A Call to Prayer in Southern Mexico
A Call to Prayer in Southern Mexico

The Outreach Foundation recently received a request from one of our key partners in Mexico, the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico, to join them in prayer on March 20th (6 am to 9 am CDT). The request for prayer stems from the growing violence in the southern state of Chiapas, which borders Guatemala. Large numbers of immigrants from Central and South America as well as Asia and Africa funnel through the mountainous terrain between these two countries. The Outreach Foundation partners with a church plant in the capital city of Tapachula which ministers to the large volume of immigrants that are passing through the state on their way north. A high volume of drugs also transit through this area.

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Fueling Christ's Mission in China!
Fueling Christ's Mission in China!

ECO congregations are fueling Christ’s mission in China! The Outreach Foundation is pleased to introduce Chris Bin Wang as our China Mission Specialist. When asked about his excitement for joining our team, Chris said that “The Outreach Foundation has been a friend to Chinese Christians for decades. I’m honored to be part of this amazing legacy!” With Chris on staff, we are excited about our expanding ministry in China and for the emerging opportunities that will excite churches here in the United States. Tom Boone, Associate Director for Mission with The Outreach Foundation and Chris Bin Wang will be co-leading a visioning trip from October 11-23, 2024. Individuals and churches are invited to travel with us as we see the tremendous work of the Gospel taking place in China. What we offer in this season is to show you just how vast the harvest in China and the diaspora has become. Make their story part of your own!

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Church Partners: Crestwood Church in Richmond, Va
Church Partners: Crestwood Church in Richmond, Va

Our church has figured out a way to give away an extra $100,000 each year and have a ton of fun doing it! It happens through a special offering we take up over 8 days each May. We have taken a really good idea from NorthPoint Church (Andy Stanley), modified it to fit our context, and God has used it to bless our members and ministry partners…

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Grateful for Our Church Partners: Woodside Presbyterian Church
Grateful for Our Church Partners: Woodside Presbyterian Church

Woodside “Welcomes the Child”

“Open the eyes of my heart Lord, I want to see you.” That’s how Dove-award-winning Christian singer Paul Baloche and friends helped Woodside Presbyterian Church in Yardley, PA kick off their “Welcome the Child” Christmas offering. The special benefit concert not only opened the Advent season but also launched the congregation’s support for two missions in Zambia: the Bill and Bette Bryant Crisis Nursery and the Namumu Orphanage. Woodside started its partnership with Namumu in 2001 in response to an appeal from The Outreach Foundation.

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