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 ‘Missions’ Category
Compass: Tracking Persecuted Christians
December 9, 2011Judging Jesus by his Followers
November 17, 2010A sobering reflection on what it means to be a Christ follower can be found at: http://www.reasons.org/judging-jesus-his-followers
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/
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/
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
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: [...]
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 [...]
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/
Why Do You Fear Me?
April 8, 2010An honest conversation, live and unscripted, about America and the Middle East…and how Jesus changes everything. An excellent read. http://www.whydoyoufearme.com/
Code of the Streets
April 7, 2010This is an original and worthwhile study that builds an understanding of a culture and set of values that is challenging to comfortable middle class sensibilities. There is an underclass culture out there with different and more immediate priorities, morals and horizons. Elijah Anderson has opened that door and described a model that is certainly [...]
Doctors Without Borders
April 2, 2010http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/aboutus/
Serving the Forgotten: The Institute for International Medicine
April 2, 2010The Institute of International Medicine (Inmed) has a wide variety of opportunities for healthcare professionals and students who are going on medical mission trips. For information, contact: Skylar Rolf, MA Chief Operations Officer INMED – Institute for International Medicine 6700 Troost Ave., Suite 224 Kansas City, MO 64131-4401 “Equipping healthcare professionals to serve the [...]
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)
Way of the Master
December 9, 2009Way of the Master is a website intended to help Christians to share their faith with non-believers. It contains articles, videos, resources, and training that may be useful in preparing people to share Christ in a powerful and effective way. The site, originated by Ray Comfort, can be found at: http://www.wayofthemaster.com/
The Hole in Our Gospel: A MUST read
May 5, 2009This is an amazing book about what God expects from us who claim to be followers of Jesus. A MUST READ book for every person who claims to be a Christian. Find the official site at: http://www.theholeinourgospel.com/ Endorsements: http://www.theholeinourgospel.com/endorsements/ Read an interview with Dr. Richard Stearns, president of World Vision. http://blog.sojo.net/2009/04/24/the-hole-in-our-gospel-interview-with-world-visions-richard-stearns/ A Book Review: http://blogcritics.org/books/article/book-review-the-hole-in-our/
Living Waters Evangelism Site
March 25, 2009Check out this site dedidcated to reaching the lost for Jesus. Find Living Waters at: http://www.livingwaters.com/
Thug Exposed Website
March 7, 2009A site about getting out of the gangs. Listen to the podcasts at: http://www.thugexposed.com/
Mastermedia International
March 3, 2009This is the website for an interesting and very successful Christian group working with the media in Hollywood, California: https://www.mastermediaintl.org/sitemap-404
SALVO
February 11, 2009SALVO: A Christian Magazine on Science, Sex, and Society. Find it at: http://www.salvomag.com/index.php Search the “archives” for some thoughtful and interesting articles on, well, Science, Sex, and Society!
An Aetheist Who Says Africa Needs God!
February 10, 2009An interesting article from England about an Aethist who sees the change that belief in the Christian view of God makes in Africa. Access the article at: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/matthew_parris/article5400568.ece
Mark Driscoll and Mar’s Hill Church
January 28, 2009The dynamic and controversial pastor of a rapidly growing Church in one of the most unchurched areas in the US. http://www.theopedia.com/Mark_Driscoll You can also see Mark Driscoll interviewed on Nightline (1/28/09) by clicking on: http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/FaithMatters/story?id=6711206&page=1
Jay Smith Confronts Islam
January 20, 2009An interesting story about an unapologetic apologist for the Christian faith: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2008/june/21.34.html
Gang Outreach
January 15, 2009A ministry to the Chicago Area Street Gangs http://www.geocities.com/~gangoutreach/tattoo-removal.html
Gangstyle: Gangbangers Investigating Christianity
January 15, 2009An impressive site about gang life with all its trauma, passion, and pain. Stories, testimonies, videos, and poetry. What gang life is about and how to get out. A site for gang members who want to change their lives, get clean, and find peace. A positive alternative through Jesus Christ. http://www.gangstyle.com/gangs_art_and_life.php
Nice Girls Don’t Change the World
April 19, 2008Website for Lynne Hybels, wife of Willowcreek pastor Bill Hybels. This is a website set up in response to her book Nice Girls Don’t Change the World. Here is the site: http://www.lynnehybels.com/
Open Doors USA
March 20, 2008The Persecuted church around the World. When one part of the body suffers, the entire body suffers. http://www.opendoorsusa.org/ http://www.persecution.com/ Also see The Gospel for Asia and pray for the suffering christians of Sri Lanka who are growing but caught in the midst of a civil war and experiencing terrible persecution from the Buddisht majority on [...]
