Aid for the World is a private international humanitarian organization dedicated to establishing meaningful local and international partnerships to address critical needs in unique new ways. Aid for the World is committed to helping individuals and families in impoverished communities improve their lives by addressing immediate needs as well as developing sustainable local economies. Don Barnett is on the Board of Directors of AFTW and serves on the advisory board as well.
This church located in Adrian, Michigan has been pastored by Jerry and Sherry Lacey for the last 26 years. What a testimony to the grace and goodness of God on these two faithful servants and followers of Jesus Christ. Adrian and this entire region has been powerfully impacted by this dynamic, Spirit-filled body of believers. Don and Carol Barnett founded this church in October 1979 and pastored there for two and a half years.
This church in Manhattan is pastored by Carl and Donna Keyes. If you would like to receive their weekly e-news and ministry letter send request to stefanietagliaferro@hotmail.com
Steve and Darla Kruse are not just passionate in their love for Jesus Christ they are strong and aggressive in advancing the Kingdom of God. Their efforts have helped many area churches take great strides in becoming "kingdom minded" in their approach to ministry and in how they relate to other churches. We are honored to be one of those churches and to count them not just "family" but also friends.
Josh and Janelle and their two children are now working independently to bring the Gospel to the precious people of Alaska! We have not known them very long but we know they are sold out for Jesus. Christ Community has the honor of being able to help support them financially at 100.00 per month. They can be reached at janellerychener@yahoo.com or you can stay up to date on what is happening in their lives at the link to their blogspot.
Chris and Andrea Boeyink (she is Jack and Chris Oberlin's daughter) are working with Campus Crusade for Christ in Chicago, embracing college students from all over the world with the transforming love of Jesus Christ! They are AWESOME! Christ Community is privileged to be able to support them at 350.00 per month. They can be reached at the following email addresses. chrisboeyink@gmail.com andrea.boeyink@gmail.com Andrea.Boeyink@uscm.org
This bakery is overseen and directed by Keith and Cheryl Wyse who have also established Agape Family Life House in Beijing, a ministry devoted to caring for orphans who have been discarded by society. They were long time residents of Ridgeville Corners and a part of CCC before moving to China. If you would like to receive their newsletter send email to agapefamily1@gmail.com
Harry and Stephne and their children work with Medical Ministry International at the Soddo Christian Hospital in Soddo, Ethopia. We have known the Bowers forever! Christ Community has recently begun supporting them at 50.00 a month. They are awesome servants of the Lord and we count it a privilege to be a part of their lives. Please visit their blog for more info and to keep updated on their ministry there in Ethiopia.
Don and Carol Barnett worked with John and Joyce during their time in Haiti from 1984-1991. They founded and direct International Missions Outreach. Primary schools, churches, clinics, feeding program, and evangelistic outreaches are the primary focus of their ministry in Haiti which began in 1974. Their email address is imohaiti@aol.com
Missions - Haiti - Pastor Abner Rabouin
Pastor Abner is one of the finest nationals we have ever known. He truly pours out his life and resources to help the people, especially the children of Haiti. Christ Community supports Abner at 100.00 per month. He does not have email or a website, but you can mail him at, Pastor Abner Rabouin, c/o Lynx Air, P.O. Box 407139, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33340
Melva Lea Beacham is the Director of International Development for Christian Friends of Israel. Melva has been in full-time ministry all her adult life, serving in the roles of Church Planter, Pastor/Teacher, and Prayer leader, Psalmist, Missionary, Author and Conference Speaker. Drawing upon the wealth of past experience and also from living in Israel, she works to break down walls of division between the Body of Christ and the Jewish people. Melva is the former Mrs. Larry Lea who taught us years ago how to pray the Lord’s Prayer. Christ Community is privileged to partner with her and to support her financially at 150.00 per month.
The mission of Kairos Prison Ministry is to bring Christ's love and forgiveness to all incarcerated individuals, their families and those who work with them, and to assist in the transition of becoming a productive citizen.
Christ Community is helping to further this important ministry with a monthly contribution of 50.00. Mike Nofzinger, a member of CCC, is currently involved and would be glad to answer any questions you might have. He can be reached at mikesuenof@windstream.net.
Christ Community is helping to further this important ministry with a monthly contribution of 50.00. Mike Nofzinger, a member of CCC, is currently involved and would be glad to answer any questions you might have. He can be reached at mikesuenof@windstream.net.
Myron and Julie have traveled the USA for many years ministering to children by the thousands through their ministry Kid's Connection. Their passion to see the love of Jesus set the children free is truly contagious. Christ Community is honored to be able to help support them in this work at 275.00 per month. They can be reached at stumpcrew@juno.com
Missions - Restricted Nations
Details about the two families we support financially cannot be posted as it might endanger them and put the success of their missions at risk. These two families are serving the Lord in countries where Islam is dominant and Christian ministry is tightly restricted and/or forbidden. Each family receives 100.00 a month from this church family.
Christ Community is honored to be supporting the RIDGE Project at 100.00 per month. The RIDGE (Reality Instruction Developing Generations of Excellence) is a successful collaborative of agencies/programs united for a common vision: To empower today's teens to overcome obstacles in their journey to becoming healthy and productive adults. Our collaborators include: Community Pregnancy Centers of NW Ohio's Project Respect, Effective Educational Seminars, Heartbeat of Fremont, National Family Life and Education Center (ROP program duplication), National Hispanic Abstinence Outreach, Project REACH, and Women's Resource Center of Hancock County. Between our collaborative agencies and/or program directors, we have over 170 years of combined experience in abstinence education. We reach over 40,000 unduplicated individuals each year - not including our media campaigns!
We have known Roy and Barb forever! They have ministered to the family of Christ Community for many years. They travel the world sharing the Good News, spend countless hours training and mentoring young people to advance the Kingdom of God, and pour out the love of Jesus relentlessly everywhere they go. Christ Community is honored to be able to help support them at 100.00 per month. They can be reached at roysandiford@ywamtyler.org or barbarasandiford@ywamtyler.org
