As story after story surfaces, stories mixed with rage and grief of loved ones and friends trying to make some sense of the massive August 4 blast that left 6500 wounded and 171 dead, nothing has been resolved revealing the cause. Protesters have pointed fingers at a corrupt government; Lebanon was already staggered by a free-falling economy prior to the blast. Now, 300,000 homeless and millions of others affected by this blast struggle to regain their lives. This is the time, and a real way to step in with Christ’s love. Indigenous Ministries is partnering with a sister ministry in […]

Background: Beginning in 2003 when GBC was established in partnership with Indigenous Ministries, students met in rented facilities. In 2007, two acres were purchased but construction of the campus did not start until 2014 when the GBC chapel was built, and then in Spring 2015 shipping containers were turned into men’s dorms and the men’s bathroom block. The dorms were refurbished in 2019, but there were not enough funds to refurbish the bathrooms which were in badly need of upkeep. The additional year’s wear and tear has made the repairs more expensive than sensible, and the decision was made recently […]

IF YOU’VE BEEN PART OF THE Indigenous Ministries community for more than a few months, you’re aware of the regular food distributions our national teams coordinate.  And its true.  Each month, thousands in need regularly benefit from these packets. But the COVID-19 economic fallout is leaving MASSIVE gaps in the needs verses income for millions world wide, and we are seeing this firsthand.  Refugees have been clinging to the edge of the poverty shelf; now the shelf has collapsed.  The need for food is dire; 35+ families call or come to the Indigenous Ministries’ office in Erbil DAILY asking for food. […]

Central India – When the first attempt in July to re-open classes was denied by the Indian government, GBC tried again the first week in August, and again was met with orders to remain closed due to COVID-19. Pray with us that they will receive the government’s nod to resume classes in September.  Registration online has gone well and classes are almost full. Students are excited for the year to begin. GBC offers three tracks: a three year Bachelor of Theology, two year Diploma in Theology, and one year Certificate in Theology. In partnership with US sponsors, Indigenous Ministries provides […]

From Resty Enguerra – I just wanted to update you with what’s been happening since our last Newsletter. In July we distributed food to each of our sponsored children’s families. This month of August, funds were sent to buy basic food for the 45 Sponsored children’s families.  Promise Land Church and school leaders and volunteers will purchase food supplies i.e. rice, canned and packaged foods and will distribute them to these families and some volunteers. Last week, Cupang Church funds received the funds to buy basic foods to the families and volunteers. This morning, they sent me pictures on what they purchased with […]