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Hard Places: Here to Stay
When Alliance missionaries first entered Senegal in 1932, the work was hard, and the people were resistant. After a few years of seemingly fruitless ministry, the missionaries moved on to more fertile soil. In the early 2000s, Alliance international workers reentered Senegal. Although the work remains hard, it’s worth the cost because Jesus is worthy—and…
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Spiritual Daughters
A training center in West Africa is giving young women practical skills that will help them be self-sufficient—such as cooking and tailoring—while also showing them they are loved by God.
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Holistic Healthcare in West Africa
In a clinic in West Africa, an Alliance medical team works to bring the Kingdom through holistic healthcare that is accessible to the urban poor.
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Great Commission Day 2022: Jesus Among Africa’s Urban Poor
Africa has the fastest rate of urbanization in the world, and this rapid population increase in cities has only intensified poverty for the urban poor. In a city in West Africa, God led these international workers to an informal settlement—an entire community of people living in shanties and scrap-made structures. Ministry here isn’t just about…
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Curses Turned to Blessings
“When I was a boy, I believed I was cursed. But it was not a curse—it was just a plan of God for me to help many people in my life.” Meeting and knowing God brought forgiveness, joy, and love into this West African man’s life.
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He Holds Their Futures
In this West African country, women without husbands are extremely vulnerable, and so are their children. Opportunities are nearly nonexistent. Four years ago, three women started a handicraft business to provide skills and income for these at-risk women, along with scholarships, business loans, and emergency funds for widows and single mothers. Though the work here…
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Caring in West Africa: Street Children
An Alliance team and its church partner provide meals four times a week to 100 street boys, who have gone hungry due to COVID-19 shutdowns.
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Caring in West Africa
An Alliance team distributed face masks, food, and soap to the most destitute.
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A Harvest is Coming
Less than one-half of one percent of Japan's population would call themselves Christian–truly a place where the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Yet, as God sends and works through the Alliance family, hope remains for the unreached people who call Japan home.
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Choosing to Stay
After her son-in-law’s tragic death, Mrs. Jaan chose to stay in her small town to support her grandchildren and serve God. And in the rural communities around her that lack gospel witness, she is a light for Christ.
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Worthy of Celebration – John Stumbo Video Blog No. 115
Filmed at the 100-year celebration of The Alliance in Cambodia, John presents a remarkable story of the resilience of the gospel through adversity and persecution as told by three Alliance workers who watched it unfold.
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Thank You for Giving in 2022: Update from the Yangs
Because of the workers you generously send and support, like the Yangs, those in the hardest-to-reach places have an opportunity to receive the good news of Jesus. Your financial giving to what God is doing through The Alliance also enables breakthroughs like those mentioned in the 2022 Impact Report. Together we are making an eternal…
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Redeemed to Hope
A fatal mistake at 18 landed Dheng in prison with no hope of ever living a redeemed, fruitful life—that is, until she met Alliance workers who offered her the opportunity to lead other inmates and their families to freedom in Christ.
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Jaffray’s Unfinished Mission
Pioneer Alliance missionary Robert A. Jaffray was imprisoned in an internment camp in Indonesia during World War II. While suffering there, God gave him a vision to bring the gospel to a new country. However, Jaffray died in the camp shortly after—before this mission was realized. Today, God has called a student at the Jaffray…
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Toshi’s Story
While wandering one night in Tokyo, Toshi stumbled over what he thought was a comic book. When he picked it up, he saw it was a Bible and took it home. What God did over the next few months completely changed the trajectory of Toshi’s life.
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Turning Interns into Leaders in Taiwan
Envision's Aroma ministries in Taipei, Taiwan, birth a bold dream for an education center to help young Taiwanese men and women capture a vision for their lives, discover God’s call, and be sent out as gospel messengers to the largely unreached Taiwanese and beyond.
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A Plan for People
God is working among unreached groups in Cambodia through online Alliance ministries.
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Many Hands Feed Many Mouths
In an effort to help their families combat the potential of future economic difficulties sparked by the COVID pandemic, members of the Ecclesia Alliance Fellowship Church of Indonesia came together to till the land and form a farmers’ cooperative. CAMA Services has come alongside this congregation to "strengthen their hands" as they provide their families…
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Believers in the Baliem Valley
Alliance international worker Buzz Maxey talks with believers from the Dani tribe in Papua, Indonesia, about the gospel legacy amongst their people.
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Hidden From the World
80 years ago, Alliance pioneers embarked on a journey to bring the gospel to the isolated Dani people of Western New Guinea. Watch never-before-seen footage of this historic event.
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Out of the Ashes
Kong was a violent man, but Jesus saved and miraculously healed him. Now, he has given his whole life to serving God and sharing Christ with anyone he can. When he asked God to bring more workers, God answered him, sending Alliance international workers to the field. The work remains unfinished, but the gospel is…
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Caring in Indonesia
Across this island nation, Alliance teams are distributing hundreds of bars of soap and cloth masks while taking the lead in educating about the value of handwashing and social distancing.
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Caring in the Philippines
An Envision team partners with the C&MA in Manila to provide rice and meat to 2,000 urban poor.
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Caring in Cambodia
An Alliance worker in Cambodia shares how God prepared her team months ago for what is unfolding today.
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Beyond Ordinary
“When I was leaving, my father said, ‘How can you go there when your own family needs you?’ But God had to be first, even above my family,” says Judy Gaskins, an Alliance international worker for nearly 45 years. For more of her story, see “Judy’s Kids” in the January/February 2017 issue of Alliance Life…
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Worthy of Celebration – John Stumbo Video Blog No. 115
Filmed at the 100-year celebration of The Alliance in Cambodia, John presents a remarkable story of the resilience of the gospel through adversity and persecution as told by three Alliance workers who watched it unfold.
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A Plan for People
God is working among unreached groups in Cambodia through online Alliance ministries.
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Out of the Ashes
Kong was a violent man, but Jesus saved and miraculously healed him. Now, he has given his whole life to serving God and sharing Christ with anyone he can. When he asked God to bring more workers, God answered him, sending Alliance international workers to the field. The work remains unfinished, but the gospel is…
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Greenhouse of Peace
Brandon and Bethany Nutter are developing the next generation of missional leaders in the Dominican Republic. As they were looking for a space to use for ministry, God led the Nutters to a building in Santo Domingo—a space that was previously a brothel. Now, the Greenhouse student center serves as an environment where God is…
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Caring in Berlin
An Alliance team is grateful for the Alliance family’s generosity, allowing them to continue serving their community during the COVID-19 crisis, which has generated more questions about faith.
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Caring in the Balkans
A newly formed Alliance team partnered with civic leaders, distributing food to 330 families in need.
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Jaffray’s Unfinished Mission
Pioneer Alliance missionary Robert A. Jaffray was imprisoned in an internment camp in Indonesia during World War II. While suffering there, God gave him a vision to bring the gospel to a new country. However, Jaffray died in the camp shortly after—before this mission was realized. Today, God has called a student at the Jaffray…
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Many Hands Feed Many Mouths
In an effort to help their families combat the potential of future economic difficulties sparked by the COVID pandemic, members of the Ecclesia Alliance Fellowship Church of Indonesia came together to till the land and form a farmers’ cooperative. CAMA Services has come alongside this congregation to "strengthen their hands" as they provide their families…
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Believers in the Baliem Valley
Alliance international worker Buzz Maxey talks with believers from the Dani tribe in Papua, Indonesia, about the gospel legacy amongst their people.
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A Harvest is Coming
Less than one-half of one percent of Japan's population would call themselves Christian–truly a place where the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Yet, as God sends and works through the Alliance family, hope remains for the unreached people who call Japan home.
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Toshi’s Story
While wandering one night in Tokyo, Toshi stumbled over what he thought was a comic book. When he picked it up, he saw it was a Bible and took it home. What God did over the next few months completely changed the trajectory of Toshi’s life.
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Return to Our People
Fernando was the first follower of Jesus among his community—an unreached people who follow an oppressive ancient religion. He was persecuted, exiled from his village because of his faith, and ostracized by his people. Now, with the help of Alliance workers, Huichol believers like Fernando and Luis are seeking to return to their people to…
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Greenhouse of Peace
Brandon and Bethany Nutter are developing the next generation of missional leaders in the Dominican Republic. As they were looking for a space to use for ministry, God led the Nutters to a building in Santo Domingo—a space that was previously a brothel. Now, the Greenhouse student center serves as an environment where God is…
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Caring in Mexico
Because of the U.S. Alliance family's generosity, hundreds of small-business owners hard hit by closures are experiencing Jesus' compassion through gifts of food and supplies.
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Return to Our People
Fernando was the first follower of Jesus among his community—an unreached people who follow an oppressive ancient religion. He was persecuted, exiled from his village because of his faith, and ostracized by his people. Now, with the help of Alliance workers, Huichol believers like Fernando and Luis are seeking to return to their people to…
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Burdened for the Valley
In some of the world’s darkest valleys, Alliance workers are present—and God is moving. Even when we can’t see it, He has a plan to break bondage and bring light to the lost.
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We Are With You!
An Alliance team in Beirut, Lebanon, is assisting victims of the massive explosion that rocked the city last August. Our worldwide family has given generously, including gifts to CAMA Services, assuring families they “are not alone.” As a result, several have put their faith in Christ and 200 now receive daily discipleship videos in this…
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Dreams
Rima* is one of thousands of Syrian women with unfinished stories living in the dark prison of their culture where Jesus is the only key to freedom.
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Caring in the North and Central Asia Region
An Alliance team distributed a one-month’s supply of food and soap to 100 families in their network who have been hit hard by their country’s closed borders.
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Refuge
When Congolese refugees were resettled to Missoula, Montana, to escape war, violence, and political upheaval in their homeland, the Missoula Alliance Church asked, “What do we do with these families?” God’s answer was clear: Here they are for you to love, learn from, grow with, and help shepherd.
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Demo Day Recap
Katlyn and Mayor Joe Begeny discuss demolition day at the future site of the Alliance National Office, and his hope for the city of Reynoldsburg.
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Better Positioned for Missional Ministry – John Stumbo Video Blog No. 97
John explains the impact of the National Office move on our ability to fulfill the mission Jesus calls us to accomplish.
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Hope and a Future for Urban Families
Ben Douglass and Faith Community Church are engaged in urban ministry in the heart of Columbus, Ohio. Their church and ministry center help meet the needs of transient, impoverished, and spiritually underserved adults and children. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the congregation dove head-first into serving kids during the school day.
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Turning Interns into Leaders in Taiwan
Envision's Aroma ministries in Taipei, Taiwan, birth a bold dream for an education center to help young Taiwanese men and women capture a vision for their lives, discover God’s call, and be sent out as gospel messengers to the largely unreached Taiwanese and beyond.
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Council 2021 Recap
At Alliance Council 2021 our family met the Lord in many sacred spaces. Let's look back on our time together.
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Sacred: Council 2021 – John Stumbo Video Blog No. 95
“The stories of how God met us at Alliance Council 2021 are rich and abundant,” John reports. Enjoy this video recap of a powerful, significant week.
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What is Church? (Alliance Kids)
“They’re not just coming to church so they could be in heaven. Christians should go to church so they can actually know what God is like.”
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All Nations
Speaking in their native tongues, 18 Alliance family members recite Scripture and express their heart for the lost.
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Sacred Power (Senior Saints)
"The Spirit of God works, and He guides our way moment by moment."
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Sacred Calling (Senior Saints)
“God led every step of the way in a very marvelous and sacred manner.”
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Sacred Bride (Senior Saints)
“The Church matters to Him. That’s why He died for it.”
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What is Sacred? (Senior Saints)
Some of The Alliance's longest serving workers explain what sacred means to them.
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Sacred Calling
A poem by Sarah Bourns expresses the heart of The Alliance in seeking God’s justice for the vulnerable and overlooked.
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Sacred Bride
Listen to a poem about how God still pursues the Church wholeheartedly regardless of how we run from Him.
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Sacred Power
I cannot alone bear much fruit . . . but I can, in Him, burrow down deep roots.
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Sacred Encounter
Here I am, Lord. I’ve come to meet with You. I don’t care how You come, Lord. Just . . . that . . . You do.
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Choosing to Stay
After her son-in-law’s tragic death, Mrs. Jaan chose to stay in her small town to support her grandchildren and serve God. And in the rural communities around her that lack gospel witness, she is a light for Christ.
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Statement of Faith Update – John Stumbo Video Blog No. 108
John invites Terry Smith, vice president for U.S. Church Ministries, to share a progress report on the updating of our Alliance Statement of Faith.
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LIFE 2022 Week in Review
At LIFE 2022, students were challenged with the truth that Jesus is greater than everything. That includes our reputation, sex, fame, our plans, our issues, and more. Celebrate what God has done as you watch this week in review.
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LIFE 2022 | Session 9 – Full Service
On Saturday evening, Megan Fate Marshman closed LIFE 2022 with a gospel message reminding students that Jesus loves us and lives in us. Our relationship with him is greater than everything, even our reputation.
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LIFE 2022 | Session 8 – Full Service
On Saturday morning, U.S. Alliance president John Stumbo recalls his story of healing, reminding students that God is in our journeys and He can only be good.
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LIFE 2022 | Session 7 – Full Service
On Friday evening, Heather Flies reminded students that our issues might affect us, but they don’t define us. What defines us is that the God of the universe created us with purpose and on purpose.
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LIFE 2022 | Session 6 – Full Service
On Friday morning Rich Villodas taught LIFE students that sexual wholeness is the prayerful integration of our spirituality and sexuality. This integration results in deep, satisfying relationships with others.
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All of Jesus: He Still Heals
In 2017, Bonnie was diagnosed with gastroparesis, an incurable disease which made it impossible for her to eat solid foods. During the healing service at Alliance Council 2021, she was surprised to feel her stomach moving as people prayed for her. And the next day, when she ate solid food without pain for the first…
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Be Encouraged to Know – John Stumbo Video Blog No. 101
John invites some of our U.S. Alliance leaders to tell us about how God is moving in their communities.
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The New Great Commission Fund: First Quarter Update
Alliance family, thank you for your giving and participation on this journey!
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Year-End Offering 2021
This Christmas, you are invited to participate in The Alliance’s Year-End Offering. Today, nearly 3.3 billion people—42 percent of the world’s population—remain unreached with the good news of Jesus. From the beginning of our movement, God has drawn The Alliance to the hard-to-reach places, and He continues to call all of us to partner with…
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Commingled Experiences – John Stumbo Video Blog No. 99
John reflects on the normalcy of having conflicting emotions while walking an unhindered life with Christ.
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Demo Day Recap
Katlyn and Mayor Joe Begeny discuss demolition day at the future site of the Alliance National Office, and his hope for the city of Reynoldsburg.
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Better Positioned for Missional Ministry – John Stumbo Video Blog No. 97
John explains the impact of the National Office move on our ability to fulfill the mission Jesus calls us to accomplish.
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Thank You!
With tears of joy and gratitude, Alliance international workers convey how the Alliance family sustained them and advanced their work during COVID.
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The Church in a Changing Culture (featuring Gary Friesen) – John Stumbo Video Blog No. 96
John invites C&MA Vice President Gary Friesen to offer insights on being the Church in today’s culture.
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Council 2021 Recap
At Alliance Council 2021 our family met the Lord in many sacred spaces. Let's look back on our time together.
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Sacred: Council 2021 – John Stumbo Video Blog No. 95
“The stories of how God met us at Alliance Council 2021 are rich and abundant,” John reports. Enjoy this video recap of a powerful, significant week.
Watch Video
What is Church? (Alliance Kids)
“They’re not just coming to church so they could be in heaven. Christians should go to church so they can actually know what God is like.”
Watch Video
All Nations
Speaking in their native tongues, 18 Alliance family members recite Scripture and express their heart for the lost.
Watch Video
Sacred Power (Senior Saints)
"The Spirit of God works, and He guides our way moment by moment."
Watch Video
Sacred Calling (Senior Saints)
“God led every step of the way in a very marvelous and sacred manner.”
Watch Video
Sacred Bride (Senior Saints)
“The Church matters to Him. That’s why He died for it.”
Watch Video
What is Sacred? (Senior Saints)
Some of The Alliance's longest serving workers explain what sacred means to them.
Watch Video
Sacred Calling
A poem by Sarah Bourns expresses the heart of The Alliance in seeking God’s justice for the vulnerable and overlooked.
Watch Video
Sacred Bride
Listen to a poem about how God still pursues the Church wholeheartedly regardless of how we run from Him.
Watch Video
Sacred Power
I cannot alone bear much fruit . . . but I can, in Him, burrow down deep roots.
Watch Video
Sacred Encounter
Here I am, Lord. I’ve come to meet with You. I don’t care how You come, Lord. Just . . . that . . . You do.
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Great Commission Day 2021: The Mission Field
Thailand field director Janice Quinlan describes her excitement in welcoming new Alliance GOers—Tub and Goi-Joi Yang and their family— to the field, thanks to the prayers and generosity of Alliance SENDers. An answer to the Thailand team's prayers, the Yangs are following God’s call to proclaim the good news in this spiritually desolate land.
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A Pastoral Word for Leaders – John Stumbo Video Blog No. 94
This month, John takes us to a Bible hero, Jeremiah, whose honest story he prays will bring us some hope, perspective, strength, and encouragement during these uneasy times.
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Hope and a Future for Urban Families
Ben Douglass and Faith Community Church are engaged in urban ministry in the heart of Columbus, Ohio. Their church and ministry center help meet the needs of transient, impoverished, and spiritually underserved adults and children. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the congregation dove head-first into serving kids during the school day.
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Great Commission Day 2021: The Time is Now
Follow the journey of the Yangs—a recently appointed international worker family—and see how their struggles, adversities, and triumphs solidified God’s clear call to GO!
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Polity Update – John Stumbo Video Blog No. 93
This month, John takes the opportunity to update us on the national conversation we’re having regarding men and women in leadership in The Alliance and to foreshadow what will be coming to Alliance Council 2021.
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GO: Unfinished Journeys
This spring, through the 2021 Great Commission Day Offering, “GO: Unfinished Journeys,” you can send 40 new Alliance workers who will help establish a gospel presence where none yet exists.
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Statement of Faith Revisions: Council 2021 – John Stumbo Video Blog No. 92
This month, John presents the newly revised Alliance Statement of Faith, which was recently approved by the C&MA Board of Directors and will be presented at Council 2021 in Nashville this May/June.
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Refuge
When Congolese refugees were resettled to Missoula, Montana, to escape war, violence, and political upheaval in their homeland, the Missoula Alliance Church asked, “What do we do with these families?” God’s answer was clear: Here they are for you to love, learn from, grow with, and help shepherd.
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Where Will All of This Lead?
When C&MA founder, A.B. Simpson, told his wife, Maggie, that he was leaving his secure pastorate to start something new, she asked, “Where will all of this lead?” Over 140 years later, Simpson’s decision has led to global, exponential growth for the Kingdom.
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Unfinished: In Us
Watch the full event for Church Planting Sunday 2021, Unfinished: In Us, here!
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Caring in Chaos: ENVISION Miami
An ENVISION team weekly distributes four tons of food to 200–300 low-income students and their families, many of whom have lost their jobs due to COVID-19.
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