Last month we shared about developing younger leaders from various countries. This focus on mentoring ministry leaders around the world continues this month. Mike is currently meeting with a group from 14 countries who are Cru leaders in their nations. This is part of a 2-year program highlighted in an email several months ago (Oct […]
We are hosting 22 young leaders from 16 countries for a one-week kickstart of a 2-year mentor program. These leaders were selected from among all the Cru staff around the world who are working with our church planting division of the ministry. Mike will be helping to mentor some of them during this short launch
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We are thrilled to announce The Jesus Film Project’s newest cinematic undertaking: JESUS (2025) — a new, animated family film about the life of Jesus. This animated film, slated to release Christmas 2025, will be designed to reach families, new generations, and people of all ages with the story of Jesus. The film will be
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Mom Waid peacefully departed this earthly life surrounded by her loving family at home on November 24, 2023. A devoted servant of Christ, she has reunited with her eternal heavenly Father. Mom found the utmost fulfillment in motherhood, family life, church, and neighborhood community. She lovingly guided three sons through countless life experiences, including sports,
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By God’s grace, Jesus Film Project has translated the JESUS film into its 2,100th language. The latest translation is Waorani, a language spoken by approximately 3,000 Indigenous people in Amazonian Ecuador. The completion of this project in particular warrants celebration, as five Christian Missionaries were martyred by warriors from this tribe in 1956. The translation
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The Greats A meeting of the “greats” took place at the parent’s home in MO. Our daughter, Jessica, and granddaughter, Amaya, came for the weekend for the first visit. Mom Waid Mom is currently in hospice care at home. Mike’s brother is providing care along with some additional help that comes in for a few
Two years ago we shared about developing the Next Generation of Global Leaders. Many of those 21 leaders from 13 countries are now leading the ministry in their home country or building solid partnerships with local ministries and denominations. They view the 2-year leadership program we conducted as instrumental in their advancement as an individual
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Cambodia (also known as Kampuchea) is a nation with a rich history in architecture, culture, and tradition. Cambodia continues to recover from the ravages of past regimes, and while it has one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies, most of its population still lives in poverty. I visited several churches this weekend in the countryside near
We want to announce the birth of our first grandchild. Amaya Louise was born August 5, 2023 in Chicago, IL. She weighed 8.5lbs at 21inches. We were able to spend 5 days with our daughter, Jessica, prior to the delivery. We will stay in Chicago for a few weeks. Pray for Jessica’s adjustment, health and
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Although Amy and I each work in different divisions of our ministry, we are both involved in resourcing our national ministries in various countries. Ethiopia may not be in the news very much but there is much strife and war in parts of the country that have been going on for decades. Recently The Jesus