The wonder of Pentecost is not lost on any of us. However, there is a special connection between Pentecost and Persians, who are among some of the most vibrant church growth occurring in the world today. Persia encompasses modern-day Iran, where Parthians, Medes, and Elamites were able to witness the miraculous birth of the church as recorded by Luke in Acts 2:9.

For several years, The Outreach Foundation has quietly labored among Persian-speaking believers, but now we support over a thousand house churches in Iran that are bearing witness to Christ. We also support ministries like satellite television programs, theological training, leadership development, and even the publication of Christian literature inside Iran.

The Outreach Foundation invites you and your churches to participate in this church special offering, supporting the work of our friends in the Persian Diaspora. With your help we can provide hope, standing among those who were the first to bear witness to the glory of Jesus Christ. See the bulletin insert belowl

Be on the lookout for more information about the Refugee Sunday special offering.

Be on the lookout for more information about the World Communion Sunday special offering.

Be on the lookout for more information about the Christmas special offering.

The development of Chinese pastors and trained lay leaders is important for the ongoing health of the church in China. Last year nearly 3,000 men and women graduated from various Bible training centers and seminaries. As part of our commitment to building the capacity of global partners, The Outreach Foundation has responded to requests from the Church in China for Chinese language resources to help them with preaching and practical ministry.

In partnership with Hong Kong based Christian Communications Limited we are providing mini- theological libraries to graduating pastors and lay leaders. Additionally we are helping to fuel their long term ministry by making it possible for them to receive discipleship materials for new believers.

We invite you to join us in prayer for Christians in China who are facing many challenges. However, hope persists and we have been invited to deeper partnership in multiple provinces. Celebrating this broader invitation, this Easter we invite you to give a gift of $160 to sponsor one full mini-theological library and “Jesus Driven Ministry” discipleship materials for a pastor and church leader in remote areas where access to resources is extremely limited.