The World Health Organization has determined that 1 in 4 people will be affected by a mental illness at some point in their lives. In developed countries like the United States, mental health is in a national spotlight and resources are being dedicated to improving the lives of its people. But what does mental health …
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Why Mission Trips Should Be Part of Your Church Missions Strategy Christians are called to the Great Commission, the command to “go into all the world and preach the good news” (Mark 13:14, NIV). God is calling us to international missions. The Great Commission commands that we go into all of the world to preach the …
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When a mission’s focus is primarily on long-term transformation, it means seeing the results of that transformation take time. After celebrating our 10th anniversary of working in Ethiopia, we have had the opportunity to see many amazing things that our work has made possible through Jesus Christ, even amid conflict and difficult circumstances. Ethiopia has …
Ron Clover is the HopeChest Partnership Leader at the Hope Reformed Church in Grand Haven, Michigan. He wrote the following blog about his experience with HopeChest and his personal transformation. My name is Ron Clover. I’m 66 years old, and retired. I have been married for 44 years to my wonderful wife, Annette. We have …
As churches take different shapes- from rural country churches, to vibrant urban churches, to suburban megachurches- their ministries can be just as varied. There are scores of different types of church ministries, and sometimes you can find dozens of them offered at a single church. But when we boil it down to the bare necessities, …
This article was written in collaboration with Reach The Lost. Are you looking for a way to serve your community locally or a community abroad and share the love of Christ? How about starting an outreach ministry at your church? Now, whether you’re on staff at a church or you’re a passionate volunteer who’s ready …
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Imagine if your church was given all the tools it needed to help address the complex causes of poverty, including material, spiritual, emotional, social, economic, and educational needs. Your connection to the community overseas would empower local leaders to provide food, medical care and hope to their community, while sharing love and compassion. Imagine if …
HopeChest’s ”Community-to-Community” model sets the foundation for our Survive, Thrive, and Succeed approach to transformation. Community transformation does not happen overnight; it takes time. That’s why we partner with churches and individuals in the US and Canada who commit to a long-term relationship with overseas communities. These long-term relationships allow communities to really know each …
HopeChest’s “CommunityäóñtoäóñCommunity” model sets the foundation for our Survive, Thrive, and Succeed approach to transformation. Community transformation does not happen overnight; it takes time. That’s why we partner with churches and individuals in the US and Canada who commit to a long-term relationship with overseas communities. These long-term relationships allow communities to really know each …
Interview with Justin Bowers, Pastor of New Community Read More »
