I wanted to let you know about the newsletter we will be sending out 2-3 times a year to keep you updated about what is happening at ReFrame Ministries. I'm excited to share with you how God is working and how you are helping to share the gospel in 10 languages all around the world!
I also want to highlight the annual report we have just finished putting together. I hope it helps you see how your support is putting resources and God's message into the hands of people in places like China, Burkina Faso, and even here in North America.
I would love to connect with you if you have any questions or if your church is in need of any resources like the latest resource from our Prayer Ministry: "How Do I Pray: Going Deeper into Prayer".
Blessings,
Paul Vandersteen Church and Donor Relations
P.S. Please forward this email to your pastor, deacons or missions committee, if you don't mind!
Message from Kurt Selles
As the Director of ReFrame Ministries, I want to welcome you to the first new format e-newsletter from ReFrame Ministries to our partner congregations in the Christian Reformed Church of North America. In the coming months, we hope to highlight some of our ministries and special projects, introduce our church relations staff, and share ministry updates or items for prayer and praise.
I want to acknowledge the incredible support from our congregations in the past—by way of ministry shares, offerings, and gifts—and, of course, your prayers. I also want to acknowledge the work you do on our behalf, promoting ReFrame's English programs such as Today, Groundwork, and Kids Corner, as well as highlighting the work our International ministry teams are doing around the world for offerings, and placing thank you announcements in your bulletin.
ReFrame is the gospel media ministry of the CRCNA. That means we share the gospel around the world through media ministry programs with you. We partner with local ministries and denominations in many different countries around the world to share the gospel, disciple believers, and grow the church of Jesus. We are blessed to do that on your behalf and consider ourselves an extension of your church's ministry and mission.
I don't have to tell you about the many challenges and difficulties ministries increasingly face in sharing the good news. However, we are called as the Church to do just that—in our communities and around the world. I invite you continue partnering with us and your global ministry workers around the world! Please pray for us, and use and share our resources, so that together we can bring gospel light to an anxious and hurting world.
In Christ,
Rev. Kurt Selles
Executive Director
Upcoming Events & Resources
Direct Connect with French Ministry Leader, Rev. Marc Nabie
On October 24, you can join a special live online event to hear more about how God is working through ReFrame’s French-language ministry. Pastor Marc Nabié, your French-language ministry partner in Burkina Faso (West Africa), will share more about his reflections published in October’s Today devotions. Sign up for the live event or to sign up to receive the recording after it takes place.
October Today Devotions by Marc Nabie
October's Today devotions are written by our French Ministry leader, Rev. Marc Nabie. Through reflections on honesty, self-control, and generosity, these devotions encourage readers to embrace the new life offered in Christ, embodying gratitude in every aspect of daily living. Sign up for the devotions here.
As you read this annual report, I hope you’ll see ways in which your support has provided not only physical protection offered in faith-based communities around the world but also renewed faith in God’s unwavering care.
Your church is an important partner of the global reach of gospel ministry though Reframe. We can't do it without your prayers and support. Please pray for our ministry leaders, their programs, and their ministry teams here in North America and around the world. If you are supporting us through ministry shares, we thank you!
The CRCNA has also suggested the following dates for local church offering support of ReFrame Ministries (formerly Back to God Ministries International):
November 10, 2024: ReFrame Ministries Offering (International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church)
January 12, 2025: ReFrame Ministries Offering
May 25th, 2025: ReFrame Ministries Offering (Ascension Day Offering)
Would you consider holding an extra offering (or perhaps a first) this year so that we can continue good work on your behalf in places like Ukraine, West Africa, India and many other countries around the world? We serve to be an extension of the missional work in your local community and "to the ends of the earth".
Thank you for your partnership!
News & Updates
Portuguese Ministry:
During June's Direct Connect with our Portuguese ministry leader, Rev. Lopes shared a beautiful testimony of how media ministry impacted a spiritualist cult leader in Brazil. You can watch the bilingual English/Portuguese video here.
Chinese Ministry:
Several Chinese Christian posters were discovered during the 50th anniversary of ReFrame’s Chinese language ministry. You can find out more about these posters, including where they will be on display, at reframeministries.org/chinese-posters.
International:
Many of ReFrame's international ministry leaders recently shared updates from the ministry field. Watch those updates on this page.
