Our Mission

Word & Deed is a Reformed Christian ministry that focuses on meeting the spiritual and physical needs of people in the developing world in accordance with biblical principles for the glory of God.

Our Approach

Our approach is to act as a bridge connecting Christian churches, businesses, and individuals in North America with churches and missions in the developing world so that together we can reach out in the name of Christ to those in need.

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    News
    John Otten
    March 2, 2026

    In His perfect timing, the Lord graciously called our dear colleague, John Otten, home to eternal glory on Saturday, February 28. Please join us in praying for his [...]

    News
    Spring 2026 – Latest News
    February 17, 2026

    Nicaragua This year our partner Palabra y Hecho plans to respond to local requests by equipping 50 additional village leaders with “Principles of Development” training. This training consists of [...]

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    Thank You For Giving Hope to Our Partners
    January 8, 2026

    Thank you for giving hope to our partners through purchasing items from this year's gift catalog! We are grateful for your continued generosity. The following items were purchased over [...]

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Donate

You can partner with us today by making a donation to a specific project, or to our general fund.

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Sponsor a Child

$43 CAD / $35 USD PER MONTH
You can make a world of difference in a child’s life!

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Business Groups

Join with other businesses in your local area to support specific projects together.

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Upcoming Events

Business Group: Owen Sound, ON

March 28, 2026 at 8:00 am to 10:00 am

Business Groups provide the opportunity for the local communion of saints to work cooperatively [...]

Business Group: Thunder Bay, ON

March 30, 2026 at 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm

What is a Word & Deed Business Group? It is a group of local [...]

Hunger Awareness Month

April 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026

  Support John Calvin Christian School with Your Classmates! Encourage your friends, [...]

Coast to Coast Bike-a-thon

June 6, 2026

With the Lord’s blessing, over 400 riders at 30 locations have participated in [...]

Featured
Projects
  • Christian Day Schools
    Adoration Christian School

    Adoration Christian Centre is a holistic Christian development foundation serving and discipling Haitians in Port-au-Prince, focusing on poverty relief [...]

  • Medical Care
    Cubulco Hospital

    The Cubulco hospital is located in one of the poorest rural areas of Guatemala. John Otten, our Project Director, [...]

  • Christian After-School Programs
    Education Plus

    This project operates in four shantytowns in San Jose, Costa Rica. Education Plus (EP) works with children and young [...]

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