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OM International Founder, Evangelist George Verwer Dies at 84

OM International Founder, Evangelist George Verwer Dies at 84

Author and evangelist George Verwer, the founder of the Christian missions organization, OM International, passed away last week at the age of 84. Verwer founded Operation Mobilisation, which later became OM International while living in Europe. He led the ministry until 2003, when he stepped down to focus on additional projects. “Under George’s exuberant leadership and fueled by the passion of believers from many nations to reach those who had never heard the Good News, OM expanded in the '60s, '70s and '80s,” OM International’s official biography explained. Verwer also wrote multiple books, including Confessions of a Toxic Perfectionist, Messiology, Out of the Comfort Zone and Revolution of Love.

How Are the Unreached Being Reached with the Gospel Today?

How Are the Unreached Being Reached with the Gospel Today?

The mission that Jesus entrusted to us is not just to send and support missionaries but to make disciples of all nations. It costs, on average, $300,000 to send and support a missionary family for five years. With the same amount of funds, we can equip around 2,000 indigenous pastors and church leaders who already know the language and culture. From a financial and strategic standpoint, you can see the value of Crossing Cultures International's mission.

What Is Your Missional Purpose?

What Is Your Missional Purpose?

I encourage you to focus today on your specific calling. If you cannot complete the sentence, “My ministry is _______________,” pray and reflect until you can. Then live every day in alignment with your missional purpose, remembering that “how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives” (Annie Dillard).

Former Megachurch Pastor Vance Pitman Steps Down to Focus on the “Big C” Church

Former Megachurch Pastor Vance Pitman Steps Down to Focus on the “Big C” Church

Former pastor Vance Pitman stepped down from his successful megachurch because he felt called to focus on what he calls the “big C” church.

Pastor David Platt Urges Christians to Invest More in Missions

Pastor David Platt Urges Christians to Invest More in Missions

Pastor David Platt said at a recent conference that Christians need to invest more in mission work to help reach the 3 billion people in the world who are “unreached.”

Only 46 Percent of Christians See Missions as a 'Mandate' from Christ: Barna Poll

Only 46 Percent of Christians See Missions as a 'Mandate' from Christ: Barna Poll

Pastors and laypeople have dramatically different views about the scope of missions, according to a new Barna survey that probes what Christians believe about Jesus’ commandment in Matthew’s Gospel.

Jewish Couple Gives $18 Million to Support Christian Medical Missions in Africa

Jewish Couple Gives $18 Million to Support Christian Medical Missions in Africa

A New York Jewish couple has donated $18 million to help fund Christian medical missions in Africa.

Prayer: The Greatest Act of Love We Can Offer

Prayer: The Greatest Act of Love We Can Offer

March 6 is World Day of Prayer. Initiated by women in the 1890s, World Prayer Day is a day to pray for and look for ways to support women and children in need as well as to pray for and support local and foreign missions.

Dodging Dangers, Mission Groups Weigh Risks and Rewards

Dodging Dangers, Mission Groups Weigh Risks and Rewards
This year’s many risks, from fuel-price riots in Haiti to violent unrest in Nicaragua, have forced a fresh reckoning with thorny questions: How much risk is too much?
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