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The Vision Trip That Almost Didn’t Happen
by Karen Hatley Trip off. Visas denied. The news couldn’t have been more blunt. For over a year, I had invited pastors and others to accompany me on a Persian Journey to tour Biblical sites much off the beaten path of the Holy Land into the heart of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and just 10 days before the trip, my bubble burst. Walking along the path of Queen Esther in the palace of Susa and visiting the tomb of the prophet Daniel revered by both Muslims and Christians quickly vanished, as did hours of preparation and prayer. My husband and… Read More
Vision Trip Interview
Frank Dang, Pastor of the Vietnamese Baptist Church of Fort Worth and Ethnic Networker with WorldconneX, speaks about his experiences and the value gained in taking a vision trip. Frank’s interview is about 5 minutes and can be heard in English or Vietnamese. English Interview Vietnamese Interview Read More
Pastor PLUS Africa
by Victor Upton I read an article recently that indicated there are more than 50,000 volunteers from the United States working in foreign countries every year. Half of those volunteers go with “faith based” groups. Many volunteers return and remark that their service was a “life changing” experience. My experience was like that last year after traveling to Guatemala, Nigeria and Kenya. I returned convinced more than ever, that Christ’s mandate to go to the outermost parts of the world meant more than the disenfranchised areas of our local communities. Additionally in my sanctified imagination, I believe He didn’t merely provide… Read More
Standing in the Gap
The Gap is not a shopping spot for blue jeans, nor is it an unbridgeable distance. It is a place where pastors of predominantly Asian American churches were challenged to stand. “Standing in the Gap” sponsored by WorldconneX and hosted by the First Philippine Baptist Church in Houston March 27 brought together Asian church leaders from across the state and as far away as Berlin, Germany. Phuc (Frank) Dang, pastor of Vietnamese Baptist Church of Fort Worth and ethnic networker for WorldconneX, helped coordinate the event. He challenged leaders to rise and “…stand before Him in the Gap on behalf of… Read More
Inside Out Weekend
Three days can transform your church’s understanding of its unique design (the gifts and abilities of your members) and of God’s desire to use your congregation for Kingdom impact. • see… Read More
Inside Out Weekend Promotional Video
For more information about the Inside Out Weekend, see the following link: Inside Out Weekend information Read More
Plaza Global Sparks New Hispanic Mission Network
As conversation became contagious the Plaza Global group concluded by making some… Read More