In Deed and Truth
Unity Insights | Posted on February 22, 2024 at 7:53 AM by Jeff Bennett
Whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. – 1 John 3:17–18 – Christians confess with their mouths [...]
The Encouragement of Faith
Unity Insights | Posted on June 22, 2023 at 7:54 AM by Jeff Bennett
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 [...]
Our Citizenship is Not of this World
Unity Insights | Posted on February 2, 2023 at 8:17 AM by Jeff Bennett
Our citizenship is in Heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. – Philippians 3:20 – Citizens from the same country have a passport and an allegiance in common, especially when competing against rival nations. During the Olympic games we witness the enthusiasm and joy of people united under [...]
Christian Unity Glorifies God
Unity Insights | Posted on December 1, 2022 at 9:42 AM by Jeff Bennett
The ultimate aim of our unity as Christians is the glory of God. That is, to worship, honor, and exalt Him with one voice. Listen to how Paul closes his letter to the Romans: May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ [...]
Thanksgiving and Peace
Unity Insights | Posted on November 23, 2022 at 8:11 AM by Jeff Bennett
Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. – Colossians 3:15 NKJV – When our faith is rooted in Christ and His grace is conforming us to His image, thanksgiving overflows in our hearts. Deep gratitude is a natural outworking of our [...]
In Deed and Truth
Unity Insights | Posted on February 3, 2022 at 7:50 AM by Jeff Bennett
Whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. – 1 John 3:17–18 – Christians confess with their mouths [...]
Thanksgiving and Peace
Unity Insights | Posted on November 24, 2021 at 7:06 AM by Jeff Bennett
Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. – Colossians 3:15 NKJV – When our faith is rooted in Christ and His grace is conforming us to His image, thanksgiving overflows in our hearts. Deep gratitude is a natural outworking of our [...]
The Encouragement of Faith
Unity Insights | Posted on May 27, 2021 at 7:10 AM by Jeff Bennett
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 [...]
Feeding the Hungry in Matamoros, Mexico
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on May 11, 2021 at 7:08 AM by Jeff Bennett
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 [...]
Saving Lives and Sharing God’s Love
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on May 4, 2021 at 7:54 AM by Jeff Bennett
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. [...]
Partnering with Abundant Ministries to Bring Access to Water
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on April 20, 2021 at 7:24 AM by Jeff Bennett
In the slums of Lagos, Nigeria, the Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry partnered with Abundant Ministries Fellowship by providing funding for the drilling of a water well and water treatment plant adjacent to church property. In this photo, the community celebrates the dedication of the well and their now unlimited, free access to clean [...]
Supporting Education in Meru, Kenya
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on April 13, 2021 at 7:27 AM by Jeff Bennett
It has been said that in Meru, Kenya, the teacher-to-student ratio is 1:60. With classrooms of this size, it is rare for students to get the attention they need to be successful. While they may attend class faithfully, many students will end up leaving school illiterate or semi-illiterate. The Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry [...]
Ministering to the Homeless in South Africa
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on March 23, 2021 at 7:25 AM by Jeff Bennett
A Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry volunteer in South Africa gives the thumbs up that she’s ready to hit the streets. She and a team of church workers are targeting the homeless, looking for those in need of a kind word, a hug, and a Hope that will never fade away. In this part [...]
Pointing People to Christ Through Drug Rehabilitation
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on March 9, 2021 at 7:17 AM by Jeff Bennett
The Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry provides funding to a 250,000 sq.ft. Teen Challenge facility in Ohio. While attending this program, clients begin to break addictive habits and learn who God is and why they should entrust their lives to His leading. By the time the program ends, clients are ready to reintegrate within [...]
Sharing the Gospel with Bicycles
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on March 2, 2021 at 7:21 AM by Jeff Bennett
In a short-term missions trip to Matamoros, Mexico, partners from the Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry and United in Christ Ministry Worldwide worked together to bless orphans and impoverished children like this adorable boy. They repaired the children’s damaged bicycles and gifted many new bicycles to those who had none In Matamoros, a bicycle [...]
Sharing the Gospel in Peru
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on February 16, 2021 at 12:35 PM by Jeff Bennett
The Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry contributed to a missions trip to Huaycan, Peru. Huaycan is a depressed suburb of the city of Lima. Dirt streets, broken down homes, and an arid landscape is the location this sweet little girl calls home. The missions team we sent worked to rebuild local homes, share the [...]
Medical Missions in Ethiopia Open Doors for the Gospel
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on February 2, 2021 at 7:26 AM by Jeff Bennett
In Ethiopia, it is estimated that around 33,000 children die every year from diarrhea caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation. With more than half of the population with no choice but to collect dirty water from unsafe sources, sickness and disease run rampant. This family came out to receive medical assistance at one of [...]
Caring for Orphans in Nairobi, Kenya
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on January 19, 2021 at 7:08 AM by Jeff Bennett
It's hard to believe that this adorable little boy was left abandoned with his siblings in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. But his fate is all too common for children throughout this region. This is why the Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry felt led to help establish a Christian orphanage in Nairobi. Now this [...]
Everyday Acts of Love Open the Door for the Gospel
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on January 12, 2021 at 8:19 AM by Jeff Bennett
A hot day in Florida is best enjoyed with a cup of fresh lemonade, so Christian workers at a local homeless ministry pass out lemonade to those less fortunate. It is a small act of kindness, but it opens the doors for the receiver to also receive the truth of God’s love for them and [...]
Our Citizenship is Not of this World
Unity Insights | Posted on December 31, 2020 at 8:30 AM by Jeff Bennett
Our citizenship is in Heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. – Philippians 3:20 – Citizens from the same country have a passport and an allegiance in common, especially when competing against rival nations. During the Olympic games we witness the enthusiasm and joy of people united under [...]
Volunteering at a Children’s Event in Motonto, Kenya
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on December 22, 2020 at 7:03 AM by Jeff Bennett
In this photo, Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry volunteers get ready to kick off an open-air children’s event in Motonto, Kenya. This event brought more than 5,000 children out to hear the gospel message — many for the first time! What joy to see children respond to the invitation to make Jesus Christ the [...]
Supporting Bible School in Davao, Philippines
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on December 15, 2020 at 11:36 AM by Jeff Bennett
Across Davao City, Philippines, local churches connect in Christian unity to perform a joint community outreach: the Davao Vacation Bible School. The Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry was honored to partner with these churches to reach into the impoverished neighborhoods of Davao City and its surroundings with the goal of ministering to every child [...]
Love Like Christ
Unity Insights | Posted on December 10, 2020 at 7:15 AM by Jeff Bennett
“Love one another; as I have loved you.” – John 13:34 – Christians, you also are to love one another not because of the gain that you get from one another but because of the good you can do for one another. I once heard a minister grumble about the Baptist denomination. He said, “I [...]
Helping with Drug Rehab in Latvia
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on December 1, 2020 at 7:24 AM by Jeff Bennett
One of the ministries that we have been honored to support is Teen Challenge in Riga, Latvia. This program helps men to break drug and alcohol addiction and introduces them to Christ. This branch of Teen Challenge was established in 2004 and has graduated more than 400 men since that time! These are just a few of the lives that [...]
Caring for Orphans in Haiti
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on November 24, 2020 at 7:24 AM by Jeff Bennett
By God’s grace, the Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry helped care for 50 orphans in Carrefour, Haiti. Every day these children are being fed, clothed, taught, and loved as the precious and wanted individuals that they truly are. This act of God’s love extended to them will change their lives forever! “The Lord … [...]
Sharing Without Dividing
Unity Insights | Posted on November 19, 2020 at 8:43 AM by Jeff Bennett
Avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. – 2 Timothy 2:23 – Beliefs about God are personal but not private. Christians are to share what we believe with nonbelievers and to talk about our faith with other believers. Yet talking about religion is notoriously divisive, so how do we share our convictions [...]
Caring for the Homeless in Ohio
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on November 17, 2020 at 7:13 AM by Jeff Bennett
By God’s grace, the Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry was able to bless City Rescue Mission, a Christian homeless shelter in Ohio, with a donation to help lodge and feed 25 to 30 people each day. “Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to [...]
The Love of Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Unity Insights | Posted on November 12, 2020 at 12:15 PM by Jeff Bennett
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. – 1 John 3:14 NKJV – The assurance of our salvation, to know that we truly belong to Him, is a precious gift from the Lord. Evidence of love for our brothers and sisters in Christ is one of these [...]
Christian Unity Glorifies God
Unity Insights | Posted on November 5, 2020 at 8:19 AM by Jeff Bennett
The ultimate aim of our unity as Christians is the glory of God. That is, to worship, honor, and exalt Him with one voice. Listen to how Paul closes his letter to the Romans: May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ [...]
Teaching and Promoting Christian Unity in Ghana
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on November 3, 2020 at 4:41 PM by Jeff Bennett
Students at a Christian university in Accra, Ghana, receive funding from the Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry. This university is devoted to training students to be critical thinkers, morally sound, entrepreneurial in outlook and able to provide solutions to societal challenges. The students pictured here are being trained for ministry so that they can [...]
Supporting Humanitarian Work after Hurricane Irma
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on October 27, 2020 at 8:28 AM by Jeff Bennett
Unaltered Ministries, a ministry helping people to experience fullness of life through the gospel, and the Be United in Christ Outreach Ministry joined together to serve families who had been devastated in Hurricane Irma's descent upon Florida. Volunteers showed up at the first trailer home not knowing what the conditions would be like. The roof [...]
Supporting At-Risk Children with Urban Impact
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on October 20, 2020 at 1:54 PM by Jeff Bennett
At-risk students in 6th–12th grade who are vocally talented are invited to join the Urban Impact Choir, where they will learn not only to develop their vocal talent but who God is and why they should use their voices to glorify the Lord. This is a photo of the kids during one of their many [...]
Supporting Outreach to the Homeless in New Jersey
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on October 13, 2020 at 11:36 AM by Andrew Mackay
This Christian homeless shelter in New Jersey offers emergency shelter to the homeless men and women of their community. They also offer a 36-week rehabilitation program designed to assist individuals in the recovery and healing of their lives — spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Through spiritual mentorship, life classes, and accountability, those who participate regain [...]
Supporting Medical Outreach in Mexico
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on September 29, 2020 at 2:55 PM by Andrew Mackay
This Christian soup kitchen in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico, meets the needs of indigent families through the supply of food and friendship with local believers. On Saturdays, a medical doctor visits the kitchen, examining those who need medical attention. This service is of great importance to the underprivileged, as there are not any medical clinics nearby [...]
Supporting Christian Orphanages in Uganda
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on September 22, 2020 at 9:10 AM by Andrew Mackay
Two girls celebrate a safe place to call home. For many children throughout the nation of Uganda, there is no assurance of safety. Abuse, neglect and abandonment run rampant, and those whose parents have become victims of the growing AIDS epidemic are often dropped off by relatives at local dumps or turned out into the [...]
Christian Drug Rehabilitation in Mexico
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on September 1, 2020 at 9:42 AM by Andrew Mackay
Believers gather to pray over a new Christian rehabilitation center in Mexico. At this center, men will be provided with housing and food at no charge as they go through the program. We've been blessed to support the international ministry that oversees the center. They work to take the message of Jesus Christ to the [...]
Supporting Christian Schools in Kenya
Impacting the World with Christian Unity | Posted on August 18, 2020 at 8:24 AM by Andrew Mackay
In Narok, Kenya, children under the age of 14 make up 51% of the total population. Families throughout this region are often large and struggle with poverty. There is not enough money for them to send their children to local private schools, so elementary-aged students like the boys pictured here walk miles to attend a [...]