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Month: May 2021

The Encouragement of Faith

For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established—that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. – Romans 1:11-12, NKJV –   The apostle longed to see the Christians in Rome for a marvelous reason: “that I may impart to you some spiritual gift.” He...

Sharing the Gospel through Medical Missions

Each day, crowds assemble from miles around at a medical clinic in Zimbabwe. Some arrive on foot, others on donkey-led carts, stretchers, and wheelbarrows. Still others, like this elderly woman, are carried to the clinic by relatives. The Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry was able to help make a powerful difference in the lives of 9,645 patients by providing critical medical assistance. “There will always...

Christian Unity Does Not Come Naturally

Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Then may you also do good who are accustomed to do evil. – Jeremiah 13:23, NKJV – As fallen human beings, Christian unity only comes to us through the grace of God in Christ and diligent effort on our part. True Christian unity is “good and pleasant” (Psalm 133:1, NKJV). This means no group of...

Training Pastors in Gabon

Partnering with six churches in the United States, the Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry helped establish a Bible School in Gabon, Africa. Many local congregations are now sending their pastors, church leaders, and future ministers to the Bible School for training. We are excited about the growth this school has already experienced and know that God will continue to use this location to raise up...

Differing with Deference

“Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father” – 1 Timothy 5:1 – Disrespecting respected people is divisive. When we demean those whom others esteem, we offend people who then defend their leader, often by attacking us. So how should we differ with notable figures without creating conflict? Jeremiah Burroughs offers six pieces of advice. Our first response should be to humbly and...

Feeding the Hungry in Matamoros, Mexico

The Victor Mata Soup Kitchen is located in an extremely impoverished area of Matamoros, Mexico, where thousands of people live in shacks without electricity, fresh water or sewers. The soup kitchen offers these precious individuals the gospel of Jesus Christ and supplemental meals twice a week. By serving the physical needs, a spiritual fruit is being harvested. In this photo, young missionaries make an impact...

What Does It Mean for Me to Be United in Christ?

The Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry exists to teach and promote Christian unity. There are many ways to learn more about us, but one that often gets overlooked is our FAQ section. We’ve answered over 90 questions on a variety of topics. Here are just a couple: What does it mean for me to be united with Christ? Every born-again believer who is saved by grace through...

Saving Lives and Sharing God’s Love

4-month-old Collen’s life wasn’t off to a great start. He had six fingers on each of his little hands and six toes on each foot. He also had a more critical need. Collen had a large growth on his tongue — so large he couldn’t nurse. He was undernourished and small. His health was declining. By God’ grace, the Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry...