Mission Work at Home and Abroad
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” – Isaiah 6:8 (ESV)
India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
Hershel Bearden
Hershel’s work in Asia includes:
- Establishing frame buildings “buildings without walls” to serve as a meeting place for the local congregations
- Providing training for local preachers
- Distributing funds to congregations and preachers
- Administering a children’s home for the most vulnerable within the community
Individuals can donate funds to:
- Build new church buildings
- Purchase Bibles
- Assist in funding training for preachers
- Purchase bicycles for preachers
- Provide assistance to the children’s home
- General benevolence
This work is overseen by Angelina Church of Christ in Lufkin, TX
Alaska Missionary
Ben Buchanan
Ben’s mission work in Alaska includes:
- Preaching and teaching at the Spring Brook Church of Christ in Eagle River
- Performing weddings and funerals
- Building maintenance
- Working with teens and young adults as a family minister
- Planning events with other congregations within the area
- Helps to coordinate efforts for a soup kitchens in the area
This work is overseen by Summit Church of Christ in Cold Spring, KY
World Bible School
Online
The World Bible School programs include:
- Basic lessons for learning about biblical Christianity
- Students can learn online at https://worldbibleschool.org
- Printed booklets are also available for students to mail in
- All of us can participate by becoming a WBS Study Helper
- Helpers are needed to grade lessons and encourage students