It is with great joy that we share how God has been faithful to our ministry among pastors in Brazil. Remembering Paul's guidance to his disciple Timothy, saying: "Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this, you will save both yourself and those who hear you." 1 Tim. 4:16.
Read MoreWord from Ukraine is difficult. We have had several sleepless nights in a row. Ivan looked more tired than I had seen him in a while. With our attention focused on elections, Russia, with help from North Korean troops, has been pummeling Ukraine daily. For weeks the situation has worsened in many cities, even Kyiv. I have learned to become more understanding with staff who suddenly become less effective. Ivan was speaking about a young married woman who had been doing well until recently. Her husband and father are on the front lines, and for several days, she has not heard from her brother. This war is taking a deep toll on the people, and the number of refugees has increased greatly as winter approaches.
Read MoreNovus Foundation leaders Aneta and Pablo Montano recently returned from a fruitful trip to the United States. With help from The Outreach Foundation, they visited California, Arizona, Alabama, North Carolina, and Texas. The unique hospitality, kindness, and fellowship of the American people brought back to Aneta and Pablo’s memory the wonderful years lived in the U.S. since they met as university students in this beautiful country.
Read MoreWe are happy to share with you an update about the incredible work happening at the Philemon Project’s center in Bourj Hamoud, Beirut, Lebanon. In the midst of the challenging times that Lebanon is going through, this center is a beacon of hope and transformation for vulnerable and at-risk children. It is a safe place where God’s love is demonstrated to them in tangible ways, in acts of love that transform the hearts of these children and their families. Your generous support makes all the difference in these lives. Together, we can continue to plant seeds of hope, love, and transformation in the lives of these precious families.
Read MoreOver 30 Years of Bearing Fruit in Madagascar
Dear Friends at The Outreach Foundation,
Greetings from Madagascar. It is hard to believe that The Outreach Foundation is already 45 years old! So much has been accomplished in that time to share the good news of Christ around the world. So many lives have been transformed and improved because of Outreach and its faithful staff, supporters, and partners.
Read MoreCistern Ministry Friends,
Thank you for all your financial gifts, well wishes, and prayers asking God to continue to bless our little rainwater collection ministry. Without your steadfast support, we cannot continue to share this ministry with more families that thirst.
Read MoreHear from John McCall as he comes to us live from Montreat, NC, just two weeks before the devasting floods from Hurricane Helene. John, along with Taiwanese and Malawian pastors, perform indigenous Taiwanese traditional songs. We hope you are blessed by this video!
Read MoreA Year of Steadfast Faith, Hope, and Diligence
This year has been a powerful witness to God's work through the Pastoral and Outreach Ministries Council of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Egypt (EPCE). Thanks to the generous hearts of those who stand alongside this ministry, lives are transformed, and hope is born.
Read MoreJubal Band Ministries (JBM) is one of The Outreach Foundation’s courageous partners in the Persian Diaspora. The team shares the gospel with Farsi speakers in their countries of origin and in the diaspora. Team members have witnessed thousands of Farsi speakers come to Christ. Their ministry is creative and broad using the following methods:
Read MoreWith August comes hope borne from fresh starts. Our young ones are experiencing new teachers and the fun of classmates reuniting. Our congregations are stepping into Fall with new series, studies, and opportunities. For The Outreach Foundation, August brought a visit with the men of Radmard, one of our partners in the Persian Diaspora. Radmard, which means “men of purity,” is a ministry offering Persian-speaking families around the world a fresh start through men transformed by Christ. Our visit in August opened our eyes to the breadth and depth of this ministry.
Read MoreThe Outreach Foundation is pleased to share a wonderful story from our faithful partner in Pakistan: Pakistan Christian Recording Ministries (PCRM). 64% of Pakistan’s population is under 30 and increasingly becoming disenchanted with the economic, political, and religious systems in their country. PCRM is finding ways to reach the hearts of the majority population and working to deepen the connections with Jesus among believers. It is notoriously challenging work and is often met with threats and persecution. Every success is a significant triumph surrounded by prayer and God’s mercy.
Read MoreIn the serene town of Siavonga, Zambia, nestled along the shores of Lake Kariba, stands the Namumu Orphanage Center, a beacon of hope and love for countless children in need. Within its gates, three girls, Samalia Hamunyongo, Antia Samende, and Edina Sikavumbu, found not just a shelter but a family that embraced them as their own.
Read MoreSince February 2021, The Outreach Foundation has been following developments in Ukraine closely. The war is not going well for Ukraine, though we remain positive and want only to encourage them in their dark hours. Russia’s latest attacks have increased pressure on the fragile power grid. Ukraine now imports more than 50% of its needed energy. Attacks in Kyiv, such as the one that made our national news on Monday, July 8, are common. The age of conscription in Ukraine continues to drop, and the age of those actively fighting includes men in their sixties.
Read MoreAll children have dreams, but in Iran, these dreams are often unable to be fulfilled due to the immense pressure of child labor and trafficking. In the words of Forouzan Rajabi, Director of Gates of Heaven, “We help the children have a better understanding of the unfair world they are experiencing and help them to see some of their dreams come true.” Gates of Heaven provides a safe space among Christians for children to express their dreams. One approach they use is to have the children write their wishes on a “dream wall.” When possible, Forouzan’s team fulfills these.
Read MoreIn December 2023, Christians in China held the Eleventh Annual National Chinese Christian Conference, where they elected the new slate of executive leaders to the national China Christian Council and Three-Self Patriotic Movement of Protestant Churches in China (CCC&TSPM). The Outreach Foundation’s Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Mark Mueller, sent a congratulatory letter on behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff of The Outreach Foundation, where he reiterated our commitment to working closely with the church in China for years to come.
Read MoreThe Near East School of Theology (NEST) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Martin Accad as its 11th president, effective September 1, 2024. Dr. Accad brings a wealth of experience in theological education, interfaith dialogue, and leadership within the academic and socioreligious communities.
Read MoreBrothers and sisters, servants of Jesus Christ, may the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with each one of you. I hope that all of you and your families are doing well, enjoying health and fellowship with our good God.
Read MoreTHE VISION OF SARA - The SARA Institute is a ministry focused on the personal needs of pastors, reaching pastors of various denominations and confessions. Its strategy is organic and has led to the formation of regional groups spread throughout the country of Brazil. These regional groups are led by volunteer coordinators. In August, we will hold a retreat for the coordinators of the regional groups, who are the outstretched arm of SARA to reach, care for, and mentor pastors in different regions of the country. At the retreat, coordinators are listened to, informed, cared for, and encouraged. A retreat of coordinators is extremely strategic for the SARA Institute because the operation of this blessed ministry of the Body of Christ depends on them.
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