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6453-905-Oasis Books and English Language Center

Oasis Books and English Language Resources teaches English as a Second Language to a wide variety of adults in the capital city of a West African Muslim nation. In addition to classroom space, it houses an English language library and bookstore, and conversation practice in a unique "cafe" setting. Oasis seeks to provide transformational development through providing access to English language training, which in turn, promotes economic and social development for the long-term benefit of the people of this country.
September 2, 2020

6486-908-Impacting Asia

To see the Gospel go forth throughout the Asia/Pacific region and for our workers to be relevant and bring transformation in the places they are working.
September 2, 2020

6456-905-Nosu Leadership Training

Six Month Leadership Training for Joy Niuniu Jike at YWAM Kona University of the Nations, Crossroads Discipleship Training School. Joy is a very key Nosu worker in the daily "Fireside Chats" brd-cast, home ch leader, SS teacher and evangelism. She is at the center of every area of ministry. This YWAM training will further equip her in her work.
September 2, 2020

6440-900-Good Sam General

While much aid has already been provided to Haiti, thousands of Haitian men, women and children have an ongoing need for food, water and medical treatment . It is our prayer to replenish our Good Samaritan Fund so our partners can continue to provide basic supplies as necessary to the Haitians, and have a substantial crisis fund that allows them to respond quickly and in the greatest time of need. The Good Samaritan Fund enables WorldVenture to respond with Christian compassion to the physical and material needs of people, especially in disaster or crisis situations. The funds may also be…
September 2, 2020

6250-918-Relief Ministry COVID 19

The spread of COVID-19 doesn't change the priority of the Gospel. But it has caused WorldVenture to become more flexible, to find creative ways to remain effective in engaging the world for gospel impact, and to trust God to cover the unexpected costs and expenses that have resulted. Your gifts to the "Relief Ministry COVID 19" fund will be used where it is needed most across the WorldVenture family that includes hundreds of workers and ministry projects, furthering the Gospel during this most unusual time. Thank you for your sacrifice and your commitment to the worldwide spread of the good…
April 21, 2020

1200-300-Mobilization Ministries Event Fund

The Mobilization Ministries Event Fund was created to provide opportunity for those who are considering serving in missions to see WorldVenture up close and personal. Currently the main event supported by these funds is the Discover WorldVenture Weekend, which happens three or four times each year. This weekend event is held at the WorldVenture home office, in The Buker Training Center!, so named for the Buker family that served in missions and faithfully recruited scores of new missionaries over the years. Invited guests learn a general overview of the mission, what it is like to apply and serve with WorldVenture,…
December 9, 2019

6477-912-Street Children Ministry

Teaching English through a language center and working with street children will allow me to build relationships where I can share the hope and love of Jesus with those whom the Father calls. Through these relationships, we seek to begin Discovery Bible Studies, which in turn have the potential to begin a Disciple-Making Movement among the unreached and unengaged people groups in the area. There are at least ten tribes that we are targeting to see a gospel movement. The major challenge is overcoming the false teachings of the dominant religion, which is mixed with animistic beliefs.
December 9, 2019

1000-000-Gospel Impact – Global Mission Fund

How much is a person worth? To the world, not very much. But to Jesus...! Thank you for making a Gospel Impact! God uses your contribution to support the global work that He is doing, and to which He has invited all of us. Because the insurmountable value of each person isn't just in saving them, but it is in the impact each one can have for Christ. We see in Christ's sacrifice the value of each person to God. We see in our global workers' sacrifices the value of each person they disciple. And we see it in the…
December 9, 2019

1300-001-Engage The World (75th Anniversary Fund)

For WorldVenture's 75th anniversary, we are asking you to "Engage The World" by supporting efforts and initiatives to reach the unreached! Billions don't know Jesus. We're not okay with that! And we know that you aren't okay with that, either. Your support of this campaign will help us send more workers to more unreached peoples throughout the earth. WorldVenture was "Founded on the Word and Focused on the World." Now, help us "Finish the Task!" Together, we are engaging the world for gospel impact.
December 9, 2019

1200-500-Public Health Initiatives

“The Poisoning of an American City” (Flint, MI) “1 of 7 Babies Exposed to Zika Has Birth Defects” “Tuberculosis Remains World’s Deadliest Infectious Disease, Says World Health Organization” What do these headlines have in common? They represent public health issues…issues that can’t be solved by treating one person at a time, issues that need to be addressed in a more comprehensive way, often over a long period of time. Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live and work. Public health efforts solve problems to bring long-term, health-related benefit through sustainable changes at…
December 9, 2019

6440-908-Good Sam Syrian Relief

As the weather turns cold, we ask that you demonstrate Christ’s compassion by giving to these refugees, especially the families, and helping them survive this winter. Please prayerfully consider a special gift this Christmas season. PROBLEM There are more than 12 million Syrians that have fled their homes and 6 million are children that now have no home. And sadly, more than 12,000 precious children have been killed. The children are on the run, many with their parents, refugees fleeing for their lives. STRATEGY WorldVenture is ministering to Syrian refugee families in places like Macedonia, Albania, Lebanon, Austria, Spain and…
December 9, 2019

1200-008-Jamison and Kathryne Pals Memorial Fund

The Jamison and Kathryne Pals Memorial Fund will be used to accelerate Appointees in their departure for their missionary assignments. With great sorrow we share that WorldVenture appointees Jamison & Kathryne Pals, along with their three children, three-year-old Ezra, 23-month-old Violet, and 2 ½-month-old Calvin, were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Sunday, July 31. The Pals were traveling in their van from Minnesota to Colorado to participate in their final training before deploying to serve as missionaries in Japan, when a semitrailer truck in Nebraska struck their van. Their WorldVenture supervisor notes, “Jamison & Kathryne were all about the…
December 9, 2019

6489-903-Africa Spiritual Life Fund

Celebrate Africa is a periodic gathering of all Africa International Workers intended to provide renewal and intentional recognition of exceptional work done on the continent. VISION Celebrate Africa will celebrate the hard work and dedication of Africa workers and provide tools for them to return to their respective fields affirmed, refreshed and restored. This fund will cover the on the ground costs for the missionaries. STRATEGY WorldVenture Africa International Workers work as Bible Translators, Church Planters, Discipleship Leaders, Leadership Development Workers, Business As Mission Entrepreneurs, Sports Leaders, Refugee Camp Workers, English As a Second Language Helpers and so much More.…
December 9, 2019

6489-901-Medical Care in Africa and Asia

A medical relief program to help children crushed by extreme poverty and deeply ill from preventable conditions. Everyday, WorldVenture medical facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Indonesia and Pakistan see people die from preventable conditions such as malaria, parasites and amoebic dysentery because it is just too late for treatment. Unfortunately, families often don't receive medical care until it comes down to life or death. Jesus healed the sick and dying, and God has continued healing by giving wisdom to mankind to develop technology and medicines. But unless we are able to reach far enough, these healing…
December 9, 2019

6491-900-Global Leaders Team General Fund

Despite what some experts are saying about the U.S. recession being over, the ripple effects of our economic downturn continue to hurt individuals, businesses and ministries like ours. So far in 2010, giving to WorldVenture is lower than last year. Currently, 71% of our missionaries under supported and experiencing an average, annual shortfall of about $________10,142 per year or $845 per month. As you can imagine, this can dramatically affect their lives, the lives of those to whom they minister and the work of God's Kingdom. The truth is that when most missionaries experience a deficit in their support they…
December 9, 2019

Underfunded Missionaries

The fund helps us keep worker on the field pressing forward on their ministry when they enter a season of low support. These seasons occur naturally over a careers, and instead of seeing their work interrupted, we can help them bridge this period while God brings other more permanent support.
December 9, 2019

1000-000-Global Mission Fund

When you give to the Global Mission Fund, you are, quite literally, giving to God's global effort through WorldVenture in more than 65 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, South America, and the South Pacific. God uses your gift to the Global Mission Fund to help make possible the global ministry of hundreds of workers, projects, and initiatives that are engaging the world for gospel impact. Thank you for partnering with us.
December 9, 2019

6426-910-EMT Europe

The first position responsibility for an International Ministries Director (IMD) is regional leadership team development. The IMDs are responsible for building and empowering a cohesive regional leadership team multiplying the directors' leadership in overseeing, coaching-in-ministry, caring for, and administrating WorldVenture personnel in the region. The IMDs are also responsible for the budgeting and financial management of the regional leadership team needs. VISION IMD leadership will develop new ministries and fields, and face-to-face time with missionaries will increase member care and strategic planning-implementation coaching. CAPACITY The projected travel expenses for Dave and Sherie Henderson, Tim and Janet Hall, and Terry and…
December 9, 2019

6426-907-MEGA II Conference

Missional Educators in a Globalized Age (MEGA) is a professional symposium for WorldVenture missionaries and nationals partnering with WorldVenture. This project will help cover the conferences expenses. Costs may include travel and accommodations, program resource materials and conference follow-up networking. VISION MEGA II will strengthen the Church of Christ, help in making disciples, and encourage theological education to become more missional. STRATEGY Participants work in the areas of church-based training, institution-based education, theological education by extension, missionary preparation education, educational associations and community education. The purpose for the gathering is three-fold. First, the MEGA II conference seeks to expand the…
December 9, 2019

6440-965-Good Sam Japan Earthquake

With each passing day, the news out of Japan remains grim in the aftermath of the March 11th earthquake and tsunami disasters. News of the crippled nuclear reactors and release of radiation only compound the stress and grief of survivors. In these dark hours, many individuals and churches want to express the love of Jesus by giving to help relieve the immediate and overwhelming needs in Japan. The WorldVenture team in Japan is hosting the coordination of relief efforts in their ministry center in Tokyo. Several of our missionaries are in the most devestated parts of Sendai right now volunteering…
December 9, 2019

Good Samaritan – Yogyakarta Earthquake

Early in the morning on May 27, 2006, a 6.2 earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Java, flattening buildings in the densely populated area south of the city of Yogyakarta, killing thousands and leaving many more homeless and vulnerable to disease. WorldVenture offices in the area and two key churches were severely damaged.. WorldVenture was able to respond almost immediately, releasing $10,000 in emergency funds to buy and distribute rice, instant noodles, sardines, biscuits and milk, as well as distributing water purification units and plastic sheeting for shelter. Medical personnel associated with WorldVenture are also in the area of assist,…
December 9, 2019