Church of God International Youth and Discipleship understands the need to target those between the age of 4 and 14 and is doing everything possible to reach those within the 4/14 window. Ministry to children has been a priority for many years.
According to Christian news outlet Charisma News, “there is no lack of statistics about pastors and depression, burnout, health, low pay, spirituality, relationships and longevity — and none of them are good.” The Schaeffer Institute reports 70 percent of pastors are dealing with depression. Another 71 percent feel burned out by the ministry. In some countries, pastors are even persecuted and killed for sharing the gospel.
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has a long history in Ukraine. In 1988, Billy Graham preached in its capital, Kiev, three years before the end of Soviet rule.
Without Walls International Church has been known to be a lighthouse to the city of Tampa, FL. The church feeds hundreds on a weekly basis, has annual outreach events such as Back to School Bash and Thanksgiving’s Table in the Wilderness.
The 2014 Church of God YWEA project is bringing hope to a lost people in a desert land.
One of the last things Jesus said to the disciples was, “‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature'” (Mark 16:15, NKJV). This Scripture applies to His followers today as well, but it doesn’t mean we all have to leave our jobs and homes and go into full-time ministry. It simply means we are to act as Jesus acted.
