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Veldhuizen named new IM executive director
The Board of Overseers selected Rev. Ivan Veldhuizen as the new executive director of International Ministries after a year-long search. The search committee included Bill Ankerberg, David Banfield, Tannie Eshenaur, Mike Gaston, Celeste M., Keith Nyenhuis, Dan Peterson, Bruce Sumner and Doug...
Read More »Japan Relief Report
Converge churches and individuals donated more than $207,000 to aid victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan’s northeast coast March 11. Converge World Relief directed $35,000 to CRASH Love on Japan for immediate relief efforts.
The Converge Asia regional director is...
Read More »Converge World Relief responds to Ivory Coast violence
The country of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has descended into political, economic and social unrest and war due to disputed elections held November 28, 2010, as well as long-standing ideological and ethnic conflicts. One result of the hatred and violence is that hundreds of thousands of people...
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Strengthening and Starting Churches
Converge helps churches stay on mission by providing options to work together with other churches for the greatest impact. Our School of Church Leadership, National Ministries, Prayer First, World Relief and Generosity teams are focused on...
Read More »Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church November 14
The Prayer First Steering Team urges your church to participate in the Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church November 14. Your prayers can set captives free and inspire Christians around the world to stay in the fight.
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Read More »Hubley retires from Converge Northeast
Paul Hubley, executive minister for Converge Northeast (formerly Northeast Baptist Conference) since Spring 1997, retired September 30.
At least 11 churches were started or affiliated with Northeast region during Hubley’s 13-year ministry. He greatly advanced the region’s cultural...
Read More »Beraca team sees 'amazing' results in Haiti
Pastor Willie Jean Pierre led a missions team of 16 from Beraca Baptist Church, Brooklyn, N.Y., to Leogane, Haiti, July 26 to August 2. "Amazing things happened on our trip," said Pierre. The medical and dental workers on the team served more than 400 people. Scores responded to evening revival...
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