This is a very productive site for those who wish to follow the persecution of Christians around the world. Follow the website descriptions at: http://www.compassdirect.org/
Archive for the ‘Evangelism’ Category
Compass: Tracking Persecuted Christians
December 9, 2011David Wilkerson: He sold his TV and Changed the World
May 5, 2011David Wilkerson impacted the life of Nicky Cruz and the gangs of New York, but he did much more, all because he was obedient to God’s whisper. If you want to change the world for the better, you might want to read this story about David Wilkerson’s journey of faith: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2011/aprilweb-only/rememberingdavidwilkerson.html
Thoughts on the Death of Osama bin Laden
May 3, 2011I’ve been pondering the significance of Osama bin Laden’s death ever since it was first announced. I was immediately struck by the celebratory mood of most Americans who rejoiced at the news of bin Laden’s demise. I didn’t feel quite the same. While I understand the reasons for America’s rejoicing, I also felt a sense [...]
Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?
January 24, 2011Ever wonder about whether Jesus really rose from the dead? I’ts the central question in the Christian faith. If you have wondered but not known where to look for answers, begin your search at this website: http://www.y-jesus.com/body_count1.php?gclid=CO_s2M_T06YCFQTNKgod1G0AJA
Celebrate Recovery
November 17, 2010A very interesting Christian “12 Step” form of recovery program. CR has developed 8 principles that are based on the Beatitudes. They are as follows: CELEBRATE RECOVERY’S EIGHT RECOVERY PRINCIPLES The Road to Recovery Based on the Beatitudes Realize I’m not God; I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and [...]
The Open Table
November 15, 2010The Open Table provides an interesting model for helping to restore individuals and communities. Find their site at: http://theopentable.org/
Esperanza
August 31, 2010Esperanza is the largest Hispanic faith-based evangelical network organization and is intimately involved in all the issues having to do with the American Hispanic community. A good resource for everyone connected issues facing our Hispanic brothers and sisters. Find their website at: http://www.esperanza.us/site/c.inKOIPNhEiG/b.5510043/k.CE9B/Esperanza__Strengthening_Our_Hispanic_Community.htm
Chicago Partners with Youth
August 11, 2010An organization dedicated to working with gangs and at-risk youths throughout the Chicago area. http://www.chicagopartnerswithyouth.org/
National Gang Crime Research Center
July 6, 2010A collection point for all sorts of information on gangs and gang life. See the website at: http://ngcrc.com/
Jesus, Soccer, and Gangs in South Africa
July 5, 2010A great story about using soccer to fight gang violence in South Africa. Go to: Also go the following ABC Nightline link: http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/soccer-bars-south-african-prison-soccer-team-turns/story?id=11064441
Kairos Prison Ministry
June 15, 2010A very active prison ministry that has had great success in taking the Gospel to the incarcerated. See their website at: http://kairosprisonministry.org/
To the Cross
June 14, 2010An inspiring video about leading people to the cross and to Jesus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvp0ksrMPzY
Saved by Her Enemy
June 10, 2010Saved by Her Enemy: An Iraqi Woman’s Journey From the Heart of War to the Heartland of America by Don Teague, Rafraf Barrak, Rafraf Barrak, Ann Curry . This is a fascinating look at the lengths God went to in order to save this particular Iraqi woman. A truly amazing story.
Eternal Perspective Ministries
May 28, 2010Randy Alcorn is the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching biblical truth and drawing attention to the needy and how to help them. EPM exists to meet the needs of the unreached, unfed, unborn, uneducated, unreconciled and unsupported people around the world. http://www.epm.org/
Gang Prevention Services
May 18, 2010This website provides links to numerous sites and organizations dedicated to stopping gang violence. Find it at: http://www.gangpreventionservices.org/resources.asp
May 10, 2010
A Funny (but thought-provoking) look at how you share your faith with others. Go to: http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100507/10-ways-not-to-share-your-faith/index.html
Sunshine Gospel Ministries
April 28, 2010Sunshine Gospel Ministries exists to seek renewal in the city through ministries of discipleship, mercy, and justice. It does this through building relationships, teaching and mentoring, developing life skills, care and advocacy in our community. This is what they do: Community Technology Center offers our neighbors access to computers and Internet free of charge. The Center also [...]
Gospel.Com
April 27, 2010Gospel.com is a community of Christian organizations all committed to doing ministry online. You can explore hundreds of different topics or get to know the many ministries that make up our community. Each day we highlight the newest and best resources here at the Gospel.com blog, so check back regularly to see what’s happening! http://www.gospel.com/
Mission Network News
April 27, 2010A mission news service dedicated to keeping Christians informed on evangelical mission activity around the world. http://www.mnnonline.org/
Chicago Peace Campaign
April 26, 2010Looking for a means to address the out-of-control violence in Chicago? This might be an organization you want to check out. The Chicago Peace Campaign, led by Chicago Embassy Church, has a plan and has put it into practice. A wonderful example of how the Church can make a difference in their community. See their website at: [...]
Widow Connection
April 26, 2010A wonderful site that addresses the empowerment of widowed women, both here and abroad http://www.widowconnection.com/Widow_Connection/Widow_Connection.html Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27 In addition, you might want to read Kaye Warren’s bold [...]
Exciting New Veritas Website
April 20, 2010The Veritas Forum is excited to announce the launch of a brand new website! Veritas.org is now a dynamic online experience, enabling you to explore life’s hardest questions on the web and in community.Features of the new site include: – Enhanced video streaming of more than 600 recordings of leading thinkers – Speedier downloads of [...]
Salam Arabic Outreach
April 15, 2010They come from across the Middle East — Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine — and the Sudan in Africa. All are refugees, some political, some religious. They have come to the U.S. seeking a better life and safety. The name of this gathering is Salam Church (“peace” in both Arabic and Farsi) and they are meeting [...]
Christians Influencing Hollywood: Mastermedia International
April 15, 2010We are living in the second or third “media generation”–a time in which media is as ever present as the air we breathe and its influence on the human race virtually immeasurable. Since 1985, our non-profit organization–with offices in Southern California and Manhattan and international affiliates–has been serving leaders of global media in a number [...]
Urban Faith
April 12, 2010http://www.urbanfaith.com/index.html See a hard-hitting video at: http://www.urbanfaith.com/video/2009/10/black-nation.html
Lynne Hybels’ Blog
April 8, 2010Thoughts from Christian Activist and wife of Willowcreek pastor Bill Hybels. Her thought-provoking website is found at: http://lynnehybels.blogspot.com/
Willowcreek Chicago’s Easter Service
March 31, 2010Here is the announcement for Willowcreek Chicago’s Easter service, including an invitation that can be sent to friends: http://www.willowchicago.org/easter.aspx
The House that Grace Built
March 26, 2010Each year the Lake County Jail releases approximately 1,000 women back into our community. Ninety percent are single moms; 59% do not have high school diplomas, 47% are homeless (or have no positive, crime free place to return to) and only 20% had minimum wage jobs prior to incarceration. Without positive intervention many of these ladies will return [...]
Arloa Sutter and Breakthrough Urban Ministries
March 18, 2010Expanded repeat of an earlier post. Arloa Sutter is the Founder and Executive Director of Breakthrough Urban Ministries. Breakthrough restores broken networks by providing neighborhood-based holistic services to individuals and families in Chicago’s East Garfield Park community. For more information on Arloa Sutter and Breakthrough Urban Ministries please go to: http://www.breakthrough.org/ and http://arloasutter.com/
New Tribes Mission
March 11, 2010New Tribes Mission: A fascinating organization reaching the unreached in the remote parts of the world. See their websiote at: http://www.ntm.org/ and http://www.ntm.org/wp/john_steadman/ (blog page)
