What: Trip to Israel and Jordan 2023
When: May 9 – May 22, 2023
Where: Israel and Jordan
Info: This trip will be Steve Thompson’s 59th trip to Israel. Text Steve at 214-725-0697 with interest.
The year was 2001. We had just returned from a trip to Israel, where we distributed the Gospel of John and the Jesus Film on CD to the Druze people group in Galilee. Over 90 families had asked for a return visit. This moment was the spark that led several men from Hunters Glen Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, to believe that we could do more to reach the world for Christ. Soon, the name “The Center for Global Ministries” was selected, and our story officially began. In May of this year, “The Center” celebrated its 21st year as an organization. Looking back over those 21 years, it is amazing how God used this ministry to touch the lives of thousands of people worldwide.
Russia, Israel, West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, Philippines, India…
Places where The Center has worked to reach underserved people with the gospel of Jesus Christ
15,000+ people have been saved and been baptized through The Center
12,000+ people reached and taught by The Center’s pastors and teachers
350+ people have partnered and ministered with The Center worldwide
We reach underserved people groups. The Center is called to reach those who might otherwise never hear the gospel. We work where it is not likely that an American-style church will ever be founded. Government and cultural issues prevail. We seek God’s direction to places and people who are a minority in some way – meaning they are being overlooked.
We work in the 10-40 Window. This window is a rectangular area that covers from 10 degrees north of the equator to 40 degrees north. In this area covering 68 countries, most people haven’t heard the Gospel of Christ.
We need your support. The work relies on your prayers and willingness to give. We are frugal with what you give to this ministry. The Center is all volunteer, and 100% of what you provide goes to the ministry without any overhead or administration charges. Will you consider a financial gift at this time? Can you give $21 a month for the next year to remember the work being done for Christ?
How You Can Help
Support The Center For Global Ministries through prayer and financial support. Give at https://centerforglobalministries.org/donate.
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on many people, completely reshaping the way we lived for nearly two years. One of the countries we serve was hit especially hard. In India, our beloved Dr. Chris lost his life to a severe bout of the respiratory disease, which left his wife and daughter with a house to pay off, a local ministry to run in his absence, and more.
Who Was Dr. Chris?
Dr. Chris was born in India and always had a heart for helping those less fortunate. He studied medicine and provided free or low-cost medical care to anyone who needed it.
Dr. Chris was more than just a doctor, though; he was a husband, a father, and a community leader. He dedicated his life to helping others, both through his medical practice and through his local ministry. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, whether it was paying for someone’s groceries or providing medical care to those who couldn’t afford it. He was truly one of a kind and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
What: The First Annual GCM Fundraiser
When: Official Date TBA
Where: Official Location TBA
Why: The Center For Global Ministries relies solely on the financial contributions from our donors. Without your generous contributions, we wouldn’t be able to continue sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with the underserved communities in the 10-40 Window.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on many people, completely reshaping the way we lived for nearly two years. One of the countries we serve was hit especially hard. In India, our beloved Dr. Chris lost his life to a severe bout of the respiratory disease, which left his wife and daughter with a house to pay off, a local ministry to run in his absence, and more.
The Center for Global Ministries has been heartbroken by the loss of Dr. Chris and is moved to support his family going forward. We are collecting donations to help pay off their family home so they can continue to care for their community. The debt remaining on the home is $15,000. Relieving them of this burden allows them to continue feeding, clothing, and providing medical care to the poor.
Who Was Dr. Chris?
Dr. Chris was born in India and always had a heart for helping those less fortunate. He studied medicine and provided free or low-cost medical care to anyone who needed it.
Dr. Chris was more than just a doctor, though; he was a husband, a father, and a community leader. He dedicated his life to helping others, both through his medical practice and through his local ministry. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, whether it was paying for someone’s groceries or providing medical care to those who couldn’t afford it. He was truly one of a kind and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Why We’re Helping
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Dr. Chris was on the frontlines, treating patients day and night. He contracted the virus himself and despite getting hospitalized and receiving treatment, he ultimately succumbed to the disease. His death has left a huge void in his community and at The Center for Global Ministries.
Dr. Chris’s death has left his family with a lot of burdens, both financial and emotional. We believe that it is our duty to help lighten that load as much as possible so that they can continue to focus on healing and moving forward. By paying off their home, we hope to give them one less worry and allow them to continue their vital work in the community.
How You Can Help
The Center for Global Ministries is committed to supporting Dr. Chris’s family in this difficult time. We are collecting donations to help pay off their family home so that they can continue to care for their community in his absence. Relieving them of this burden allows them to continue feeding, clothing, and providing medical care to the poor—just as Dr. Chris would have wanted.
If you would like to donate to help Dr. Chris’s family, give on our website or by sending a check to our mailing address. Any amount helps, and we are deeply grateful for your support during this difficult time. Thank you for helping us honor Dr. Chris’s memory by continuing his legacy of giving back.
Is there an old car or other underused vehicle sitting in the driveway or garage? Is it time to sell it and see the funds go for such a noble cause?
The loss of Dr. Chris has been devastating for his family and for our organization. He was an amazing man who dedicated his life to helping others, and we are committed to seeing his legacy live on through his wife and daughter as they continue their work in the community. If you want to donate to help pay off their family home, donate on our website.
Thank you for your support during this difficult time.
The communities that we serve are amongst the most impoverished areas, lacking access to fresh and healthy food, limited medical care which has been devastating throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and minimal access to educational and occupational resources.
In addition to the lack of access to basic necessities, these communities are also under a significant amount of religious oppression making it incredibly difficult for them to safely and freely practice their Christian faith and worship our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Every single Planting Seeds of Hope sponsorship helps bridge the gap for our volunteers to have the resources needed to cultivate healthy communities—This allows them to minister to the families in their villages by meeting the practical needs of the people through the provision of food, community gardens, literacy programs, educational resources, medical care, job training, career placement, and more.
The Planting Seeds of Hope sponsorships also enables our local pastors in these communities to continue bringing the truth about Jesus Christ to the nations.
Donate today to The Center for Global Ministries Planting Seeds of Hope campaign to help us best serve the pastors, volunteers, and communities in Israel, Bethlehem, and India. Become a Harvester, Grower, Cultivator, Seed Sower, Gardener, or Planter-level sponsor today.
Planter | Planting Seeds of Hope | Donations Up to $500
Gardener | Planting Seeds of Hope | Donations Up to $1000
Seed Sower | Planting Seeds of Hope | Donations Up to $2,500
Cultivator | Planting Seeds of Hope | Donations Up to $5,000
Grower | Planting Seeds of Hope | Donations Up to $10,000
Harvester | Planting Seeds of Hope | Donations over $10,000
Donations to the Planting Seeds of Hope campaign can be made on our website or sent by mail.
The Center for Global Ministries
PO Box 864435
Plano, TX 75086-4435 Give now to our Planting Seeds of Hope campaign by sowing into these local volunteers to, in turn, cultivate healthy communities.
