We have had a good response to the encouragement and ministry support that PastorWell provides. For Missionary Church lead pastors, time is running out to enroll for the grant-covered year of PastorWell services underwritten by the Missionary Church Investment Foundation (MCIF). That offer must be accepted by September 30, 2020. All other church staff can […]
As of early August, World Partners has distributed funds from the World Partners COVID-19 Relief Fund to World Partners staff in Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Malawi, Nigeria, Cameroon, India, and Nepal. Donations to help those in need in Egypt, Tunisia, and Bangladesh are in process. Due to the lockdown, many households in these regions have […]
Rev. Bill Armstrong, 73, passed away on July 28, 2020. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 28, 1947, the son of the late Rev. Frank and Jeannette Armstrong. Bill attended Fort Wayne Bible College. He served as part-time youth pastor at West Berne Missionary Church, where he met his wife of 52 years, […]
These are incredibly difficult times for pastors. Many of you are facing real health threats (which in some cases are heightened through your faithful ministry to people) as well as tough decisions, congregational divisiveness, an atmosphere of hostility, and many other challenges. And of course, being isolated from our congregations (our church brothers and sisters) […]
Tegenu Negi has recently been accepted as a World Partners missionary. He travels to and from northeast Africa, serving as a liaison and facilitator to discipleship leaders in the region. Tegenu has been working with World Partners leaders informally for over ten years and became known to World Partners through his late father, Magerssa, who […]
Registration deadline is Sunday, August 9, 2020. Whether pursuing MC credentials or seeking spiritual development, meeting prescribed educational requirements or selectively cherry-picking, PLI courses could provide just what you’re looking for! All courses meet weekly in an online classroom and include required reading, assigned writing, and hands-on projects. Level One PL271: Fundamentals of Church Leadership Tuition: $200 eProf: […]
Our 3rd annual Prayer Awakening is scheduled for September 21-22, 2020. Dave Butts, chairman of America’s National Prayer Committee, will be our speaker. There will be a total of five sessions spread over the two days. The three sessions on Monday will be at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM. There will then be […]
Perhaps because of all the changes that have taken place in the past several months due to COVID-19 and the impact on the ministries of the Church, I have been reflecting on my memories of “church” when I was growing up. What is interesting to me is that my most vivid and warmest memories are […]
This could be one of the most challenging school years that students and school administrators have faced. If and when students are able to return to school, they will likely be faced with some form of social distancing and perhaps be required to wear some form of face covering. In many regions of the country, […]
“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to […]