EFCA ReachGlobal Crisis Response Updates
In times of uncertainty, Christians have a hope that overcomes the darkness. The Bible provides a great number of scriptures that talk about our hope in Christ and who we are in Christ. The following table uses the ESV version of the Bible. I hope these scriptures help remind you … Read more
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10) Christian, Government, Medical and other Authoritative sources related to COVID-19, the Coronavirus disease. Updates and additional resources will be … Read more
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isa. 41:10) This year may not have started out the way many of us thought it might. Yet, these events have … Read more
How would you answer the questions, “What defines you”? What is my life purpose? Is it work, sports, your spouse or significant other? Or perhaps it is your children. Are you a “cause” person? What is your passion? What are your dreams and aspirations? What do you value? Is it money or your position? Or … Read more
Crisis Event Trends We live in a time where major Crisis Events happen all too often. Responding to Crisis Events effectively requires a prayerful, coordinated and “people over projects” approach. As seen from this chart, the number of Crisis Events has grown significantly since 1980 to the present. We have seen massive, 1,000-year events from … Read more
One of my key roles includes raising awareness of the Crisis Response ministry amongst churches and church members. Many churches are not aware of the ministry or have a limited view of the ministry and its capabilities. In California, there are over 200 EFCA churches and over 400 EFCA churches in the western US. My … Read more
I love Christmas. It is a time of family and sharing special moments with friends. I love Christmas music, the decorations we have in our home and the ones we see around our neighborhoods. It is a time of giving and thinking of others before ourselves. But most of all, it is a time to … Read more
It has been a wonderful and eventful start to my ministry with the Crisis Response Team. One of my first activities was to attend a training session that the Crisis Response Team was giving for Zions Evangelical Church in Bland, Missouri. This training educates the church regarding the Crisis Response ministry, shows how to plan … Read more
Welcome to my blog and thank you for dropping by. I chose the title Vision Hope Partners as I believe that embodies the message of the ReachGlobal Crisis Response team. And as of September 12, I am officially part of the team. Thank you for all of you who have been praying with me for … Read more