MISSION

"For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is also dead."

James 2:26


  • American Bible Society
    The American Bible Society was formed in 1816. The Society’s mission is to translate, publish, and distribute the Bible to as many people as possible. On this site, you can subscribe to their email newsletter, buy Bibles, and donate to provide Bibles to others. There are many resources available on the site, such as children’s activities, how to get the most out of your Bible reading, Bible reading plans, interactive Bible maps, and Bible history resources.

    American Leprosy Missions
    Founded in 1906, this non-denominational Christian organization works glorbally to help those persons with leprosy, and also is involved in research to find a cure for the disease. You can read about current projects, and donate online.

    The Antioch Partners
    A shared ministry of The Outreach Foundation and the Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship, the Antioch Partners sends missionaries to unreached groups of people in the world. Find out how you can support this exciting new ministry!

    Bread for the World
    Bread for the World is a Christian organization working for justice for hungry people, by lobbying for legislation that addresses hunger issues. You can read reports about global hunger issues, donate to help the cause, and find out how to get involved in the ONE campaign to fight AIDS and poverty. There are action alerts on current legislation, and a sample letter and writing tips to write to a member of Congress.

    charity:water
    This non-profit brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. The founder was inspired by his Christian faith to make a difference in the world. Learn about why water is important and what you can do to help.

    Chicago Lights
    Chicago Lights is a community outreach organization at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. They offer programs for literacy, social services, and health. You can sign up to receive their newsletter, purchase holiday cards, and find out how to volunteer.

    Children's Foundation of Mid-America
    Find out how your gifts can help children in need. Read about the programs that are funded, such as mentoring, foster care, crisis shelters, and many more. Find out how to donate, or become an advocate for children. You can even read real stories of children who have been helped. The Children's Foundation of Mid-America funds the programs operated by Presbyterian Children's Services.

    Childspring International
    Childspring provides medical care to children in need, all over the world. They offer physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing for children with serious birth defects or injuries, who otherwise would never have medical treatment. On the site you can read stories about children who were helped, learn how to become a volunteer and/or pray for a child, and look into various donation options.

    Christian Associates International
    This organization focuses on the geographic area of Europe, specifically the cities. Their goal is to reach the unchurched, by working for renewal in the existing denominations. You can sign up for a monthly e-newsletter, read about recent news, and view photos of events.

    Christian Peace Witness
    This is an ecumenical group of partner organizations who are committed to a witness for peace. Read about how to get involved and plan a local vigil. Witnessing is planned to extend into 2008, with a national service on March 17 in Washington D.C.

    Church World Service
    Founded in 1946, Church World Service is the relief, development, and refugee assistance ministry of 35 Protestant, Orthodox, and Anglican denominations in the United States. Working in partnership with indigenous organizations in more than 80 countries, CWS works worldwide to meet human needs and foster self-reliance for all whose way is hard.

    Church World Service Best Gift Catalog
    Find out how to give gifts that will help people all over the world. You can search the site by gift type or by price. You can get your whole congregation involved with an Alternate Gift Fair - free materials are available for download.

    Foods Resource Bank
    Fifteen mainline Christian denominations have joined together to support food security programs in poor villages. Find out about current projects, make a donation, or download free resources.

    Family Promise
    Help the homeless by involving your church in the Interfaith Hospitality Network. There are resources available on the site, as well as news items. You can sign up to receive their newsletter, and find out how to donate or get involved to help the homeless in your community.

    The Fuller Center for Housing
    This organization is on a "quest to provide adequate shelter for all people in need worldwide". Find out how you can join this Christ-centered movement, donate, or volunteer. There are news items, a blog, and even a store.

    The Gideons International
    The Gideons organization was founded in 1899 for the purpose of providing Christian support to commercial travellers. We know that a Gideon Bible is to be found in many hotel rooms across the nation and the world. Since their founding, they are now organized in more than 190 countries, and have placed more than 1.6 billion Bibles and New Testaments! You can read more about their ministry and how you can be involved. Daily Bible readings are also available on the site.

    Habitat for Humanity
    Habitat for Humanity is a Christian ministry "dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide". Through work projects to build homes, love is put into action. Learn how to get involved with a local or global Habitat project!

    Habitat for Humanity Youth Programs
    Find out about youth programs for three age groups: ages 5-8 (Habitat Trekkers), ages 9-13 (Habitat Street Team), and ages 14-25 (Today& Tomorrow). Games, activities, and resources are available on this colorful fun site.

    Heifer International
    Heifer's mission is to end world hunger. Heifer was founded by Dan West, a Church of the Brethren relief worker, and continues to work with faith communities to raise funds. Heifer's philosophy of "passing on the gift" makes recipients of help into partners in helping their community.

    Hope for Burma
    The people of Burma are suffering under a dictatorial government, with continuing civil war. On this site you can learn about the history of this country, read news items, and commit to pray for the people of Burma.

    International Justice Mission
    IJM's work is based on the call to justice found in Isaiah 1:17. They are a faith-based organization, working to rescue victims of slavery and violent oppression. Learn about the countries where IJM is active, news items, and how you can be involved.

    Joyce Meyer Ministries
    The message of Christ combined with global humanitarian aid - a powerful combination! Read about the numerous ministries, about Joyce's books, and upcoming events. Find out how you can get involved too.

    LifeTree Adventures
    Take a vacation and also participate in a mission project! You combine a vacation in an interesting location, allowing a few days for sightseeing and relaxing; with a Christian mission project. These experiences sound exciting and rewarding - check out their schedule of upcoming adventures. You can sign up for email notifications as well.

    Living Waters for the World
    Clean water is the mission emphasis of this organization, affiliated with the Synod of Living Waters (Presbyterian Church U.S.A.). They provide training in the installation of clean water treatment systems. You can read news articles, donate to help provide materials for the mission, or apply to attend the training at Clean Water U.

    Marion Medical Mission
    This mission group's focus is the provision of clean water wells, in order to prevent medical problems. The mission field is Africa. You can read about their programs and trip reports, access newsletters, and find out how you can get involved. Specific projects and the cost for each, are listed, so it is clear where the money is going.

    Medical Benevolence Foundation
    The Medical Benevolence Foundation performs a Christian ministry of healing. Read news about projects around the world, donate online, or subscribe to the "Mission Connect" newsletter. Find out how you and your church can be involved in prayer, support, and hands-on involvement.

    Ministry of Hope
    Ministry of Hope works with community groups in Malawi specifically to help children orphaned by the AIDS epidemic. Besides feeding and caring for the orphans, the group provides Bible study, worship, and discipleship. You can read news bulletins about their work, and help by donating or volunteering.

    Mission Coffee Roasters
    Fresh coffee at a fair price for the growers, that supports missionaries - what could be better? You can also use their fundraising program to help your school or youth group raise money. The site also contains useful information about coffee beans and brewing.

    Mission Resources
    This directory site points you to resources oriented toward mission and evangelism. Categories are listed alphabetically. Books and periodicals, as well as websites, are listed.

    National Religious Campaign Against Torture
    Find out how you can take action against torture. You can sign up for their email list, donate to the cause and read news articles.

    One by One
    This is a ministry for equipping Christians to help people who are conflicted about their sexuality. You can read testimonies by people who have been helped, find out about conferences and seminars, order books, and read sermons and articles.

    The Outreach Foundation of the Presbyterian Church, Inc.
    Read about missionary projects around the world that you can support. You can download a free screen saver, read about prayer concerns, and check out the calendar of events. You can order educational materials as well.

    Prayer Shawl Ministry
    Prayer shawls can be given to people undergoing any kind of situation where they need support and love. This site tells how the Prayer Shawl Ministry began, contains stories, prayers, and inspirations, and includes instructions on how to make the shawls. You can join an existing Prayer Shawl Group or start your own!

    Prayers and Squares
    This interfaith outreach ministry promotes prayer through the use of quilts. As the quilts are knotted, a prayer is said. You can read the newsletter, and learn about how the ministry started. View photos and read inspirational stories, then find a chapter close to you, if you would like to join.

    The Presbyterian Council for Chaplains
    Military chaplains are critical to our armed forces, and the Presbyterian Council for Chaplains recruits, supervises, and supports them and their families. Presbyterian chaplains have served our military since the days of the Continental Army and Navy. You can read news items here, and find out how you can support our chaplains.

    Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship
    Their motto is "For every people: an indigenous church. For every church: a mission vision." Find out about mission projects, how to support the mission, and how your church can be involved. You can also view videos and sign up for their newsletter.

    Presbyterian Peace Fellowship
    News about peace initiatives, opportunities to become involved in peacemaking, reports from the field - all are available on this website. You can sign up for an e-newsletter, sign the Pledge for Peace, or donate to the cause.

    Presbyterian Media Mission
    You can download audio and video clips of inspirational messages from this site. Tips for radio ministry are also available here.

    Rev. Jean Kim
    Rev. Jean Kim has been called by God to a ministry to the homeless. On this site you can find information on homelessness, Rev. Kim's personal testimony and her Dr. of Ministry Dissertation, as well as Biblical studies on homelessness.

    Samaritan's Purse
    This international relief agency is a nondenominational Christian organization helping people in crisis all over the world. You can learn about 'Operation Christmas Child' where shoeboxes of gifts for children in need are prepared and shipped. There are many other opportunities as well. There is a page on the website listing prayer needs, so even if you can't give much money, you can pray for this good work.

    SERRV
    Here you can purchase handcrafted items from around the world, as well as fair trade coffee, tea, and chocolate. Your purchases help people in developing nations by giving them a market for their products. Several fair trade partners are Christian organizations, such as Lutheran World Relief and Christian Children's Fund.

    The Souper Bowl of Caring
    This site deals with "Utilizing Super Bowl weekend to mobilize youth to fight hunger and poverty in their local communities." Find out how to involve your youth group in the fight against hunger. Since 1990, they raised over $33 million for this cause!

    Teen Challenge USA
    Teen Challenge Centers provide a Christian approach to alcohol and drug issues for people of all ages. Center locations are listed, as well as testimonials and a description of the curriculum used in the Centers. The information is detailed and clearly presented.

    Vital Churches Institute
    The VCI promotes new vitality in established mainline churches in the areas of discipleship and missional endeavor. They provide congregational consulting and have a small online bookstore. Free Word-Share-Prayer studies can be downloaded, for use before any committee or board meeting.

    World Relief
    World Relief works with local churches to make a difference for the most vulnerable people all over the world. Their first value is the Example of Jesus, and Prayer is their first priority. Find out about volunteer opportunities, sign up to receive e-news, or donate to help the cause.

    Youth with a Mission
    More than just youth can now be involved in YWAM! Their ministries include evangelism, training, and mercy ministry. Find out how to get involved, or donate a contribution. There is also a YWAM bookstore with books, DVDs, and CD-Roms.

    Zatoun
    This organization assists Palestinian people living in areas occupied by Israel, by providing their organic olive oil for sale in the United States. Growing the olive trees and making the oil gives economic opportunity to people in these communities. The founders of Import Peace (which merged with Zatoun) participated in a Presbyterian Peacemaking program visit to Palestine and were led to start this partnership.