June 28, 2012
Light rain, low winds, and the tireless efforts of nearly 1,000 firefighters have helped inhibit the spread of the fire throughout the night. But as some of the smoke cleared, the fire’s devastation was revealed, as approximately 300 homes in northwest Colorado Springs were destroyed.
Coffee roasted in a popcorn popper in Siberia. Such were the humble beginnings of Global Grounds, a training program for Christian leaders to learn coffee roasting and barista-ing to sustain their work. Recently, 130 people attended the grand opening of the Global Grounds coffeehouse and community center, which now offers coffee as well as Zumba Fitness and English classes.
June 27, 2012
As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, a devastating wildfire in and around Colorado Springs, CO has now consumed approximately 15,000 acres, with little hope of containment over the next several weeks.
June 20, 2012
It is difficult to be a “rich” person in a society where many are desperately poor. Although it is a blessing to help others, how far do you go and where do you draw the lines? These are issues with which I often struggle.
Curious why this normally quiet and reserved boy had been transformed into one who resembled a dog chasing after a new toy, Mr. Coleman quickly opened the envelope . . . it seems important to Steven. Mr. Coleman marked his calendar and filled out the RSVP card.
June 19, 2012
Toccoa Falls, Ga. – The Toccoa Falls College (TFC) Board of Trustees has elected Dr. Robert M. Myers as its seventh president. Dr. Myers has been a part of Christian higher education for nearly 20 years. Prior to coming to TFC, he served as executive vice president for Academic Affairs at Oklahoma Wesleyan University where [...]
June 12, 2012
The news is unsettling… “Peace is not a priority.” “The cries of terrified children calling for their mothers [can be heard].” “The streets were stained with blood.” “When she attempted to flee, she was caught; and her nose and ears were hacked off by her husband as punishment.” These news reports from North Africa, the [...]
June 8, 2012
Read an update about the continued uncertainty in Mali, following the coup in March (2012) that resulted in most of our international workers having to evacuate. Learn how you can pray.
June 7, 2012
Today in our world there about 4 billion oral learners—people who can’t, don’t, or won’t take in new information or communicate by literate means. That’s two-thirds of the world’s population. Yet an estimated 90 percent of Christian workers present the gospel and discipleship teaching in literate forms.
The Alliance believes wholeheartedly in the power and necessity of prayer. We cannot “Live the Call Together” unless prayer is central to all we do—as a denomination, as churches, and as individuals.
You can help build Christ’s Church around the world by donating online to the Great Commission Fund. This fund finances our missionaries, allowing them to focus on ministry rather than raising their own support.
Is God calling you to full-time service? Do you want to experience missions firsthand by participating in a short-term missions trip? We want to help you connect your passion with God’s purpose.
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