A New Chapter for SET in Cuba: Hope, Growth, and the Gospel Amid Hardship
Since June of last year, something remarkable has been unfolding at Seminario Evangélico de Teología (SET) in Matanzas, Cuba. Through perseverance, prayer, and the faithful support of partners like you, we have embarked on a season of renewal—both in spirit and in infrastructure.
Read MoreOne year ago, our team at the NOVUS Foundation gathered in prayer, seeking direction for the next step in our mission. On February 18, 2024, we simply asked: "Lord, show us what's next."
Exactly one year later, to the day, God answered in the most extraordinary way.
Read MoreFrom the windswept high desert of Durango to the sweltering tropical Pacific coast lowlands of Colima, the Spirit of God is on the move in a mighty way in this predominantly Catholic country. Since 2021, The Outreach Foundation has partnered with the National Presbyterian Church of México (INPM) to advance the Gospel and mature disciples for Christ’s kingdom. The Presbyterian church is alive and thriving south of the border, with 8,000 congregations and over six million members.
Read MoreAt The Outreach Foundation, we are continually inspired by the vibrant and courageous ministry of our partner, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Egypt. We are deeply grateful for your support and prayers, which empower this church to fulfill its mission. Today, we are happy to share a glimpse of how God is moving through our partners in Egypt.
Read MoreLast year, Zimbabwe experienced its worst drought in over 40 years. The skies stayed silent, the crops withered, rivers dried up, and cattle died in alarming numbers. It was a year of scarcity, sorrow, and struggle.
Read MoreIt’s with hearts full of gratitude that we share what God is doing through your prayers and support in Varginha, Florianópolis, and Curitiba, Brazil. These aren’t just cities on a map—they are fields where the seeds of faith are taking root, growing into thriving communities of Christ-followers. Here are just a few glimpses of the Kingdom work unfolding:
Read More“Our region desperately needs your prayers and support.” This is the heartfelt plea from our partner, Together for the Family (TFF). In the land where believers were first called Christians (Acts 11:26), Christians and other minority groups are enduring unbearable economic, religious, and social hardships. Syria’s collapsed economy and Islamist rule have forced millions to flee in search of safety. Many have sought refuge in Lebanon, a country grappling with its own deepening crisis.
Read MoreThe Compassion Ministries in Brazil are focused on preventing and rescuing people living on society's margins. Operating in the old downtown area of São Paulo, in the region known as Crackland, many lives are devastated by marginalization and poverty.
Read MoreDariush Golbaghi and his energetic team with Safehouse Ministries have shared some updates with us! For security purposes, we cannot share locations, and names have been changed.
Read MoreYour partnership with Musalaha continues to give hope in challenging times. For that, we say thank you! The resilience and perseverance of Musalaha inspire us, and despite the painful realities facing the region, their ministry is not impeded. They excel in their mission of promoting and fostering peace and reconciliation. Here are some of the remarkable highlights of Musalaha’s work in 2024:
Read MoreThe Outreach Foundation’s Persian Diaspora Partnership supports a wide variety of ministries sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ among the Persian-speaking population living throughout Europe and in their home countries. We are pleased to connect U.S. congregations and donors with their work through visits to Türkiye, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, and Greece. In 2025, we will be hosting a November visit to Türkiye and Greece in the footsteps of Paul, and our lead ministry partner will be Mehrdad Sajadi of Quest.
Read MoreThe church in Erbil now has a new home. This encouraging news from our partners in Iraq lifts our hearts with joy. We are grateful for our partner’s journey of faith, resilience, and growth and your faithful support of their ministry.
Read MoreOur long-term friendship with Christians in China is witnessing fresh developments in a context of adversity. This October, The Outreach Foundation fielded two teams totaling 19 people from 11 congregations and four denominations. We witnessed a church sharing the people’s adversity while persevering in hope. We heard of adult baptisms in the hundreds, ministry among young adults, and families committed to raising their children in the Christian faith.
Read MoreIn September, The Outreach Foundation fielded a team of 21 people from six congregations to meet with Pastor Sargez Benjamin and his congregation in the heart of Germany. For most of our team, it was their first experience to be with this congregation, and we emerged with a deeper appreciation for Sargez and the role he serves as an anchoring voice in the Persian Diaspora of Europe.
Read More2024 witnessed three visits to our partners in the Persian Diaspora, and a Spring visit from Dariush Golbaghi, founder of Safehouse, to several congregations in the United States. In August we met with the men of Radmard in Türkiye. The visit allowed for a small group of men to engage with Muslim Background Believers for Bible study, coaching, and mutual sharing of testimonies. In September we conducted a visioning visit to a Persian congregation in Brussels. The year concluded in Türkiye where people from six congregations throughout the US facilitated a leadership conference for Gates of Heaven, hearing stories from PARS students, meeting other ministry leaders in the Persian diaspora, and visiting the ancient sites of the “7 churches.
Read MoreThe Advent season calls us to reflect on the four foundational virtues of our Christian faith: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. These pillars resonate uniquely with each of us, shaped by our spiritual journeys, lived experiences, and cultures. Yet, it is in the most challenging times that these virtues shine brightest, revealing the beautiful work of God’s Spirit within us. Our ministry partner, Bethlehem Bible College (BBC), has shared with us profound reflections on the meaning of Christmas/Advent from their students and staff amidst the ongoing war.
Read MoreA 16-year-old boy arrived at Home of Hope (HOH) with no support system, no future, and no faith in God’s goodness. Abandoned by his parents and society, his scars—emotional and physical—ran deep. With five siblings scattered, his youngest sibling was even traded for a mobile phone, he questioned God’s goodness, power, and presence with the powerless. But at Home of Hope, his story began to change. Through the power of God’s Word and genuine love, his journey toward healing, restoration, and purpose commenced. He, like many others, has discovered hope, resilience, and a brighter future—a witness to the miracles God is working at Home of Hope every day.
Read MoreIt is with great joy that we share how God has been faithful to our ministry among pastors in Brazil. Remembering Paul's guidance to his disciple Timothy, saying: "Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this, you will save both yourself and those who hear you." 1 Tim. 4:16.
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