When like-minded churches work together through Word & Deed, they can have a more significant impact for the Gospel of Jesus Christ than operating in isolation. Lord willing, through church support and prayers, we can help many people in the developing world. If we think about the Good Samaritan story (Luke 10:25-37), we understand that each of us is to act in obedience to God to love our neighbor. Jesus told this parable in response to the question, “Who is my neighbor?” by a lawyer who wanted to justify himself before Jesus (Luke 10:29). Through this parable, we learn that our neighbors extend to the worldwide church.
Deacons have the unique calling and privilege as God’s servants to minister to people’s needs. Word & Deed, with its connections, knowledge, and experience, can help deacons fulfill their international calling as we work with indigenous churches all over the world. If you are not already, consider partnering with us as a way to advance the Gospel and to care for human needs in the developing world.
We do this with monthly bulletin updates and prayer requests. We also send our quarterly magazine to all supporting churches, enabling your members to learn about our work at a more in-depth level. In addition, one of our staff members will gladly come and give a presentation at your church. There are three types of presentations that we offer:
1. Ministry Update: This update is usually a PowerPoint presentation giving specific updates on some projects worldwide. These are typically given after a service, during adult Sunday School, part of a weekly evening study, or during a congregational meeting. The amount of time can be flexible, but usually is between 15-45 minutes.
2. Topical Subjects: Our staff can give a presentation on subjects such as “A Biblical View of Poverty” or “Christian Persecution.” These are usually given after a service, during adult Sunday School, or part of a weekly evening study. These presentations can be tailored to the amount of time the group has, but are usually 30-45 minutes.
3. Youth Groups: These are the same as the topical subjects above, but the material is geared toward a lower age level.
If you would like a staff member to visit your church, please contact us at office@wordanddeed.org.
