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CELEBRATING SEVENTY YEARS GOLAN LINDSAY

VALUING THE PAST EMBRACING THE FUTURE

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CFN 70-YEAR TIMELINE

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SILAN CHICKEN RECIPE FROM ISRAEL

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OVERCOMING AN ORPHAN SPIRIT

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CFN ASSOCIATED BIBLE SCHOOLS

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CFNI’S SUMMER OUTREACHES

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THE ONLY POSITIVE ‘CHANGE AGENT’

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MULTIPLY YOUR GIFT WITH A HARVEST OF SOULS!

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ME E T TH E V O ICE EDITOR IN CHIEF Gordon Lindsay (1948-1973) Freda Lindsay (1973-2008) President/CEO: Dr. Dennis G. Lindsay CFN Vice Chair: Ginger Lindsay PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL Chairman, Board of Directors: Dr. James Marocco Chief Operations Officer: Golan Lindsay International Ministries Director: Randy Delp THE VOICE / ONLINE STAFF Managing Editor: Kiplin Batchelor Publishing Director/Project Manager: Polly Harder Designer/Photographer: Mari Satani Christ For The Nations THE VOICE Magazine is an interdenominational quarterly publication that seeks to encourage the unification of God’s people, especially in efforts of mass evangelism, by reporting remarkable testimonies of healing and deliverance, and promoting sound teaching, deep spirituality and humility. Christ For The Nations Inc., a nonprofit organization, publishes this magazine under the laws of Texas. The editorial offices are located at: 3404 Conway St., Dallas, Texas 75224.

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worshipper at heart. He is relatable, approachable,

CFN’s global

for people and maintains a deep-rooted

highlights

missions impact and Golan

Gordon Lindsay, the 3rd child of Dr. Dennis and Kiplin Batchelor Institute Administrator Executive Affairs Liaison CFN Magazine Managing Editor

loves God passionately, has a natural compassion

appreciation and love for Christ For The Nations’ history and legacy. In any conversation, he will

readily tell you that, “God put a love in my heart for CFNI after graduating from ORU.”

Ginger Lindsay.

Since that divine infusion in Spring 2008, Golan

Freda Lindsay

addition to being the Chief Operating Officer, Golan

Gordon and pioneered,

Dr. Dennis

and Ginger preserved, and now Golan a third generation Lindsay is positioned as the heir

apparent to carry on the anointed legacy. Golan has

been learning wisdom, Godly values and leadership principles from the past two generations to help him chart the future growth and development of CFNI. His desire is to see a thriving global

has been serving at CFNI in various positions. In

was also appointed as leader of the Institute after Pastor Hollar resigned as Director in May 2018.

This is the first time in decades that a Lindsay

will have direct oversight of the Institute without an “Institute Director.” It is a new structural

change, but one that is welcomed by staff, faculty and friends of the ministry. We celebrate his

appointment and wish him the best days ahead.

organization, focused on global missions and the

There are dreams and visions that God has and

as commanded by Jesus in Matthew 28:18-20.

pray the guiding hand of the Lord on Him and

training of students to fulfill the Great Commission

Each generation has its own expression, creativity and set of goals. Gordon Lindsay had his, Dr.

Dennis has his, and no doubt, as an emerging

leader being shaped and molded by His parents

will give him for this new season in his life. We that His presence will never depart his leadership.

As we celebrate this 70th year, we are delighted to know that CFNI’s vision continues with the next generation.

and diverse mentors, Golan is developing his

own unique, God-given set of leadership traits,

style and passion to steer the vision forward. The

good thing about Golan’s leadership is that he is a

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SEPTEMBER THE ASSOCIATION OF BIBLE SCHOOL DIRECTORS September 10-11 This is an informal gathering of leaders from overseas who will be fellowshipping and sharing with us on campus.

VOICE OF HEALING CONFERENCE September 12-15 cfn.org/vohc

OCTOBER HEALING SEMINAR

NIGHT OF WORSHIP

September 12-13, 1:00-4:00 p.m cfn.org/vohc

October 12

NOVEMBER ENVISION BANQUET September 15, 6:30 p.m.

BLESS ISRAEL DAYS

This is our big, formal banquet to celebrate our 70th anniversary and honor donors who have supported us along the way.

November 7-9

NIGHT OF WORSHIP November 9

VETERANS DAY November 12

FALL SEMESTER SPEAKERS LINE UP Robert Madu

Nathan Morris

Hugo Martinez

Caroline Leaf

Adam McCain

Heidi Baker

David Barton

Brandon Hollar

Mike Massa

Susan Bozarth

Eric Gilmour

Larry Huch

Dr. Dennis

Jason Upton

Frank DeMazio

Kayle Mumby

Lindsay

Lindell Cooley

Rod Brewer

Joel Chernoff

Zane Anderson

Sharon Hobbs

Cindy Jacobs

Daune Sheriff

Will Ford

Sean Smith

Dave Roever

Karen Wheaton

Tommy Tenney

Andrew Brown

Bryan McLemore

Dr. Glen Lupenitz

Chris Estrada

Connie McKenzie

Denny Nissley

Dr. Paula Burt

Todd White

Patsy Milam

John Tranel

Schedule Info: cfn.org/events/

CONGRATULATIONS ON 70 POWERFUL YEARS OF MINISTERING GOD’S WORD

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ongratulations to CFNI on your 70th anniversary! What significance!!!

It seems like yesterday that I was attending, singing and traveling with Living Praise—learning New Testament and Old Testament Survey! The lessons that I learned and the seeds of worship that were planted are still being harvested in my life!

I celebrate you for training us from every nation to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to the same! Thank you for what you do and for the contribution you have made to my life ... Your faithfulness is being multiplied. Great is your reward.

Nicole C. Mullen Recording Artist / Songwriter My Redeemer Lives

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he history and legacy of Christ For The Nations is sacred and holy. For 70 years now, the CFNI family has faithfully carried Gordon and Freda Lindsay’s mandate to impact nations by stewarding the hearts and minds of its students through the gospel of Jesus Christ. I have personally been impacted by the students CFNI has empowered and equipped to touch the earth. From serving with missionaries in foreign lands to hiring dozens of alumni—my life, ministry, and family have been deeply impacted by the institution. Now, we have the privilege of impacting the nations together. Congratulations on reaching this remarkable 70-year milestone! I believe the latter glory will outweigh the former, and the best days still lie ahead for CFNI. Michael and Lorisa Miller Founders and Senior Pastors of UPPERROOM

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ON 70 POWERFUL YEARS OF

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thank God for the opportunity to have studied and graduated from CFNI, where excellent teachings and preparation were poured out into my life, enabling me to accomplish God’s calling. With the foundation and tools we received, my wife, Reina, and I planted our first church CRISTO A LAS NACIONES (CHRIST TO THE NATIONS) in El Salvador. Today, we’ve planted over 43 churches in the United States, Mexico and Central America. During the years, we were assisted by elders/mentors, like Dr. Eric Belcher and Dr. Jack Hatcher, who strengthened our arms in missions, church planting and evangelism.

Currently, I am a Presbyter of CFN-Fellowship of Ministers and Churches (FMC).

Ricardo Antonio Salazar Pastor CRISTO A LAS NACIONES, El Salvador

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express my gratitude to the Lindsay family for 70 years of hard work and excellence in ministry. The purity of the teachings of CFNI have been a pillar for over 28 years of our ministry to touch people’s lives with the Word of God. As the Director of CFNI Central America, my mission has been to pass on to our students these teachings with the spiritual essence of their founders, Gordon and Freda Lindsay, to impact generations. We are very honored to be a part of this powerful and prestigious legacy.

Reina de Salazar Director of CRISTO A LAS NACIONES, El Salvador

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U L AT I O N S MINISTERING GOD’S WORD

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ow wonderful are all the blessings that flowed into this world, released by the ministry of CFNI. World-changer— the name says it all! Without CFNI there wouldn’t be a Glaubenszentrum. The founders came to Germany inspired, motivated, empowered by the Holy Spirit and supported by CFNI Dallas. Throughout the years, CFNI as our “mother” remained faithful. They strengthened us in our pioneering phase, as well as giving backing in difficult times. The spiritual focus to train people for the harvest and in discipleship is a mission and mandate of our Lord Jesus we desire to fulfill with devotion.

Likewise, our advanced training School of Worship has evolved by inspiration of CFNI. Many thanks! May future generations be equipped and trained to be sent into this world.

Markus Germann Director Glaubenszentrum, Germany

Ernst Looser - Leader Family/Youth/Kid’s Ministry, Markus Germann - Lead Director, Gerry Klein - Leader Bible School

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reetings to our CFNI Family … and Happy Anniversary!

It was 14 years ago ... but it seems like yesterday that we were in the back row of the IB during a time of worship. The auditorium was full—all I could see were hundreds of hands raised in worship—all I heard were hearts crying out— in love with Jesus. I fell to my knees as I heard the Lord speak to me in almost audible words: “Help Me do this in Colombia!”

At the end of this year, 2018, CFNI Colombia will be celebrating 10 years! Over 600 graduates from 20 nations.

We’re so thankful that Gordon and Freda obeyed the Lord’s challenge. We’re so thankful that the Lord has allowed us to be a part of this awesome story.

Jerry and Barb Manderfield Directors of CFNI Colombia Associated Bible School CFNTheVoice.com

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70

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From 12 years of age to 25, Golan Lindsay, son of Dr. Dennis and Ginger Lindsay, served and volunteered in many different capacities on the CFN campus; the gym, maintenance, bookstore, and movers.

2008

January 1, 2008, after graduating from ORU, Golan was hired full-time as the purchasing

CHRIST FOR THE NATIONS

manager and moved into the

LEGACY

position of HR/Operations Director later in the spring.

2014

How does one describe the powerful, impact a ministry has demonstrated

On October 23, 2014, after

for 70 years on just a few pages of a

receiving his MBA from

magazine? The truth is, “We can’t.” This is

DBU, Golan Lindsay married Krissia Sanabria a CFNI

why we have divided this amazing journey

graduate from El Salvador.

into several time periods, which will

They met at CFNI and Golan

appear in our magazines this year.

proposed while they were on

For this issue, we will focus on the key events and individuals from the Lindsay third generation …

Golan and Krissia Lindsay, Missy Lindsay, Hawni Lindsay, Ayal and Suzie Ram, Shani and Kobi Ferguson, Michael and Anna Lindsay, Julia and Chandler Magann,

a CFNI Israel Outreach/Tour.

2015

December 2015, the CFN board appointed Golan as the new Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Board member.

Marcy and Chad Barton.

The legacy continues. These family members have all gone in different directions, but being a part of ministering the gospel of Jesus Christ is still what they have chosen to do. May their hearts be strengthened as they continue their pursuit. May your heart be strengthened and encouraged as you follow their leading to serve God.

2016

On July 26, 2016, they were blessed with the first child, Freeda, which they named after Mom (Freda) Lindsay. They are expecting their second child in October.

MISSY LINDSAY First daughter of Dr. Dennis and Ginger Lindsay Lives in

TEXAS

CFN Teacher and Advisory Council member

after a near-fatal accident in her teens, Missy believes in the power of prayer and the reality of the supernatural, which influences her life and work. She truly is a walking miracle!

She is passionate about helping her generation understand how we need the older generation—their wisdom, knowledge, and spiritual nurturing. She credits the legacy of her family, and the countless ways that her Grandma (Mom Lindsay) spoke into her life, as among her greatest treasures.

Missy is also a CFN Advisory Counsel

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issy Lindsay is a graduate of CFNI. She has her Bachelor’s

member and serves as an ambassador

Degree in Organizational Interpersonal Communications,

for Christ For The Nations and the Lindsay

a Master of Divinity Degree and a Doctor of Ministry Degree

family at events, media, leadership

from Oral Roberts University. She co-teaches with her father,

roundtables and speaking engagements/

Dennis Lindsay, sharing the rich heritage and legacy of CFNI,

conferences, both national and

speaking on the foundational pillars of the ministry.

international.

For the past 14 years, Hawni has worked for a large corporate event planning

HAWNI LINDSAY Second daughter of Dr. Dennis and Ginger Lindsay

company based out of St. Louis, MO. and is currently one of their Senior Project Managers. In addition to her full-time career, she frequently gives of her time by taking on the management and oversight of some of CFNI’s events, such as the 2016

Lives in

TEXAS

Project Manager, CFN Conference/Fundraiser Cordinator/Advisory Council

Vision Cup Golf Tournament, the 2018 Worship and Leadership Conference and Founders Day for the past two years. She has also assisted with the Israel Tours in 2016 and 2018. She has a heart to see CFNI’s events succeed and increase in excellence. She has a strong desire to use her skills for the Kingdom of God.

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awni Lindsay, Dennis and Ginger Lindsay’s youngest daughter,

Hawni is a recent member of CFN’s

is a graduate of CFNI with a diploma in Practical Theology. She

Advisory Council and looks forward

also has her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and her

to offering strategic input into the

MBA in International Business from Dallas Baptist University.

organization’s inner workings.

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Having miraculously come back to life

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AYAL RAM

yal was born in Tel Aviv, and spent several years in the U.S. working in

high-tech security. He then returned to Israel and Germany where his scientific labs ‘RAM Group’ are located. Ayal and his scientists

Ari and Shira’s son, Ayal Ram.

are processing a revolutionary nanotechnology sensor platform for monitoring people’s complete medical, health and

Lives in

wellness status.

GERMANY

This tiny device will be more than a million

Owner and manager of RAM Group.

times more sensitive than any other sensor currently on the market and is already being clinically validated and tested for use in other industrial fields. He believes that God has

Ayal Ram, his wife, Suzie, and their two-year-old daughter, Thea.

given him the inspiration for this medical breakthrough, and Ayal is grateful that almost all of his investors are Christians and Messianic Jews.

SHANI FERGUSON Born and lives in

ISRAEL

Daughter of Ari and Shira Sorko-Ram

Co-founder of Yeshua Israel ministries, Israel Family Initiative, Israel’s Fellowship of Artists

Kobi and Shani Ferguson, Sela 7, Nevaeh 9, Illit 13, Nesher 2, Lahav 11

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n 1999, Kobi and Shani married and moved to

With a desire to see dedicated worshippers in Israel,

Israel. Together they founded Yeshua Israel

like the Levites of old, Kobi and Shani launched Israel’s

ministries to develop Israeli worship and raise up the

Fellowship of Artists. Its purpose is to build unity and

next generation of Israeli leaders with healthy families.

cooperation among local musicians and network both local

and international artists. Their ministry center in Jerusalem

Through raising their five children in Israeli culture and its

includes an award winning recording studio. Their

challenges, they established the Israel Family Initiative to

second studio in northern Israel recruits and trains young

provide basic, educational and medical support, spiritual

musicians, singers and songwriters, who are recording and

and practical training for parents.

distributing their original Hebrew songs at no cost.

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MICHAEL LINDSAY

ichael’s responsibilities include traveling around the world to meet

with customers. One of the favorite parts of his job is to hear the testimonies of people who have received the Gospel in difficult

First child of Gilbert and Shirley Lindsay.

situations and how God supernaturally gets His Word into impossible places.

Works for World Wide Printing for 24 years.

Michael has been married to his wife, Anna, for 13 years. They have been blessed with two children, Jason and Emily. Anna

Jason 9 and Emily 6.

and Michael have been blessed with the opportunity to travel to many interesting places around the world.

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ulia and her husband, Chandler have been married 16 years, and have two children, Lauren and Marcus. Chandler founded Next Exit Logistics in 2008, which handles transportation management that offers customized solutions for transport needs. Previously, Julia worked as the accounting manager for World Wide Printing. A few years later, she joined the Next Exit Logistics team as their accounting manager.

JULIA (LINDSAY) MAGANN Second child of Gilbert and Shirley Lindsay.

Accounting Manager at Next Exit Logistics.

MARCY (LINDSAY) BARTON Third child of Gilbert and Shirley Lindsay.

Marcy Barton is the youngest child of Gilbert and Shirley Lindsay. She is married to Chad Barton and they have 2 children—Ryan age 10 and Allie age 7.

arcy and her husband, Chad, have two children, Ryan and Allie. Marcy previously worked for World Wide Printing for 13 years. Now she stays at home to be involved with the kid’s school and local Bible studies.Chad works in commercial remodeling.

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WORLD WIDE PRINTING Gilbert Lindsay started World Wide Printing in 1990. They have printed and shipped to over 120 countries with a staff of 250. Over the years, almost 4 million Bibles, 25 million NewTestaments, and over a 100 milllion pieces of Christian literature have been printed.

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5-YEAR GOALS christ for the nations institute

People often say, “Life is full of surprises!”

Lord. Over the years, I watched God take my

Although Christ For The Nations has been

broken pieces and put things back together,

a part of my family’s legacy for decades,

filling me with His joy and peace.

I never thought I would be working here.

I grew up on this campus and watched

Now I have a passion in my heart for CFN to

God use my family to impact the lives of

help rebuild it—like Nehemiah—and to help

thousands of students, even people living

raise up undignified student worshippers in

overseas, but like most Christian leaders’

my generation who will love and serve God

kids, looking back now I realized I didn’t care.

without reservation; worshippers who are not ashamed of Him, but fearless and full of

I didn’t really value the great work God had

faith to do what God has put in their hearts.

been doing at CFN, even though I heard it

God has been putting some dreams in my

from so many people I encountered. All this

heart for the future development of CFN,

changed in my last semester in 2007 while

and I just wanted to share them with you, so

studying Business Management at Oral

you can agree with me in prayer as we build

Roberts University in Tulsa. God grabbed a

and develop what God has blessed us with.

hold of my heart and mind. He literally gave

Some of my 5-year goals are listed below.

me a love and care for CFN that I had never known. This encounter inspired a journey that led me into seeking God and growing spiritually in my personal walk with the

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INCREASE STUDENT POPULATION (45% GROWTH) TO 2,000 ONCAMPUS AND 50,000 ON-LINE

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CREATE A SUBSTANTIAL ENDOWMENT FUND

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RELAUNCH A DYNAMIC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TO BETTER SERVE OUR GRADUATES

Golan Lindsay

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RENOVATE CAMPUS BUILDINGS TO SUPPORT HOUSING AND CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

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BUILD A MODERN STATE-OF-THEART 5-STORY GIRLS DORMITORY BUILD A NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART STUDENT CENTER

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DEPLOY MORE MISSIONARIES AND CHRISTIAN RESOURCES AROUND THE WORLD TO HELP EVANGELIZE

OVERCOMING AN ORPHAN SPIRIT N

Nichelle (Shellie) and her twin sister, Chantelle, were left with a note in Nanning, China, on

April 8, 1995. They were taken to a state orphanage, where workers put them in a “dying room.” A Christian woman, Kit Ying, worked with Mother’s Love orphanage

Shellie & Billy Summer

and rescued them.

Around this time, God called Tim and Pam

and flee. His mom remarried, but he didn’t get along with him;

Alder, in California, to adopt a girl from

eventually, his stepdad became abusive. “I really had a ‘father’

China. They were obedient, and on May 13,

void in my heart. I had no sense of identity; no man in my life

1996, they adopted Shellie and Chantelle.

whatsoever. I was really bitter and angry.” All of which led to him

They now have seven adopted children.

cutting himself and using drugs. By high school, he was addicted to meth. He left home at 15 to live in a drug house. One day, he

However, Shellie struggled, and from

got so high, he ended up in the hospital.

depression and her purpose. At 16, she

He was taken home to be with his mother and stepdad. Then in

realized something needed to change, so

January 2014, he went to a Christian rehab program called Teen

she went on a mission trip to Thailand for

Life Challenge. During his first day there, Billy and the others

three weeks. Here, Shellie’s relationship

went to church. “From the moment my foot touched the carpet, I

with the Lord began; later that year, she

felt God for the first time.” Following the service, one of the guys

rededicated her life to Him.

from the program led Billy to the Lord. He was instantly delivered from his addictions. Three months later, the Lord told him, “You’re

The next two years, she took mission trips

gonna be a missionary. You’re gonna go to Christ For The Nations

to Africa, and after high school, she worked

to get your training.” Two years later, in 2016, he attended CFNI,

in children’s ministry. Then God led her to

where he also met Nichelle. They were married July 2, 2017.

CFNI in the Fall of 2015. “I had a dream for missions, of children, and of the nations;

Billy and Shellie plan to move to Asia to be a father and mother

but here, the Lord really narrowed it down

to orphaned children. Both Billy and Shellie have overcome an

to places and specific callings.”

orphan spirit. Shellie says that one of the keys to overcoming is, “taking the focus off of yourself and reaching out to others …

Billy Summers’ father was an alcoholic,

loving others … you’re not alone.” They know that “God’s a Father

which drove his mother to take him

Who always redeems.”

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christ for the nations institute - impacting lives

ages 12-15, she wrestled with anger,

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ASSOCIATED BIBLE SCHOOLS By

Dr. Randy Delp (Director of International Ministries)

n the 1970s and 80s, Freda Lindsay had so many international scholarship requests to attend the Dallas school, that she established a new strategy. She raised monies to help graduates purchase properties, to facilitate Christ For The Nations Bible Schools in their own countries. She realized that starting international extension schools would allow more students to connect with Christ For The Nations. These schools would be like seeds whose DNA had been transplanted

by CFNI graduates, returning to their home countries to put into practice what they had learned in Dallas.

Her good friend, the late Stanley Walters, helped build nine schools in two continents: Belarus, Brazil, Columbia, Moldova and Poland. He also helped build three schools in Romania.

In 1992, Randy Bozarth envisioned an association that would connect all of the Bible schools around the world. Today, the Association of Bible Schools has seventyone colleges that are impacting every inhabitable continent.

Lanka Bible School

WE HAVE SCHOOLS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

• 23 schools in Africa • 16 schools in Asia and the Oceanian Region • 9 schools in Europe • 8 schools in Mexico • 8 schools in Central America and the Caribbean • 7 schools in South America

Eluru Bible School goes to the Leper’s Village, situated next to the garbage dump. Pastor Ebenezer goes once a month to supply food for these people who live as outcasts.

These schools were started by alumni or good friends with relevant ministries.

Like any healthy plant, schools are now starting to reproduce.

Christ For The Nations Mexico has started two schools. Last year, the association received Christ For The Nations, Albania, which was started by a graduate from Glaubenszentrum in Germany. Also, Reina and Ricardo Salazar oversee Escuela Apostolica Ministerial Cristo a las Naciones, El Salvador. They have established schools throughout Central America, including: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua and two schools in Honduras.

Before Christ For The Nations was ever a Bible School, we were a missions organization that touched the lives of people around the world. We are looking for local churches, pastors and missionshearted people who share our heart for the world, to invest into students at Christ For The Nations Institute and include us in your regular mission’s budget. Will you help us? Please go to: cfn.org/missions. Together we are making a difference and impacting humanity with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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ASIA IMPACT REPORT 5 countries, 5 weeks, 12 flights and a team of 18,

on foot, spreading the love of Christ to two other

comprised the Asia Impact Outreach. In Thailand, we

countries before embarking to Malaysia. When we

ministered in schools and orphanages to over 2,473

met the Orang Asli tribal people, it was like taking

children—most had never heard the name of Jesus.

a step back in time, due to their remote way of life.

The door to preaching the Gospel was unlocked

The team saw the power of Christ daily displayed as

by teaching English, and because of this, the team

the people were healed and set free from demonic

saw over 700 salvations. We traveled by boat and

oppression.

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EUROPE REPORT

CFNI STUDENTS

God has surpassed all our expectations on this trip to Europe as He moved mightily from the Italian hilltop towns to the seaside cities of Portugal. Through authentic relationships, we were able to impact the people we encountered along the way. Our unity in Christ allowed us to complete every assignment—prison ministry, street evangelism, worship nights, youth and kids’ ministry. Destinies were changed by the power of the Holy Spirit as the team became the full expression of God’s love and Joy. Our common goal and common identity became the cornerstone of this outreach.

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HAITI REPORT On the 2018 Haiti Outreach, there were

CFNI STUDENTS

14 students and 2 staff members who went to share God’s love. We ministered to over 200 children and families from L’Acajou, a small rural community outside of Ouanaminthe, one of the largest cities in northeastern Haiti. In partnership with Aslan Ministries, our CFNI students imparted the Word of God, played games, did crafts and other services, as well as had powerful worship times every day. We did what Jesus called us to do. We encountered God moving in their lives, not simply for a moment, but for a new lifestyle.

Simple things like teaching, “how to use toilet paper,” in their new restroom that we helped build, or washing their feet as a love expression of Jesus to them. These are just a glimpse of a profound desire from our students to “risk it” for the ones God loves the most, His sons and daughters. Even with a language barrier, through kisses, hugs and prayers there was always a testimony of the power of God ministering in their lives, making this outreach entirely worth it and tremendously impactful for us and the Haitian people.

FLORIDA REPORT The voice of healing has not been silenced! That was the word we got for Florida’s 2018 Summer outreach. Like Gordon Lindsay, the founder of Christ For The Nations did, we also hit the road across several states in the U.S.A. We drove 3,400 miles, across three states, and six cities. Our team visited twelve different ministries where God poured out His love and compassion for the American people. We witnessed many salvations, supernatural healings and baptisms in the Holy Spirit wherever we stopped throughout the trip. America shall be saved, and the healing movement is more alive than ever!

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JOURNEY REPORT

Journey was the name of this outreach whose purpose was to make an impact in four countries of Southeast Asia. It was a group of 30 brave students. We gave our all to bless refugee children, minister to groups of people who have never heard about Jesus before, carry heavy boxes of donations, food, clothing and Bibles and give them to groups of people who have suffered intense persecution. For over a month, the Journey team had the privilege of stepping into strategic places with the ministry of prayer.

God did so many miracles of healing, and it was a privilege to bring both a natural and spiritual refreshing to their hearts.

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CFNI STUDENTS

Without any doubt, we can say this past year was the best trip we have ever taken to Japan. God did amazing things through our students. We felt such a unity among the team, which caused the team to be proactive in their ministry time. We saw 7 people on the streets of Japan give their lives to Jesus. Four of them accepted our invitation to go to church and ended up going with us.

This year we were able to pray over the suicide forest, believing that the curse over that land has been broken. We also had a great time in South Korea. God gave us an opportunity to visit CFN South Korea, and together, we were able to go to the border of South and North Korea to pray for the unification of these two nations. God is doing great things in Asia.

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ISRAEL REPORT We opened up with worship and training at Dugit Messianic Outreach Center where Avi Mizrachi, a CFNI graduate, gave a practical training lesson: 4 key points to evangelism in Israel. Then we heard Jacob Damkani’s powerful testimony about how he became a Christian. We encountered many at the beach through worship, playing volleyball, and just simple conversation. Arriving in Israel is truly like coming home. Everywhere we went—we encountered the tangible presence of God. This is not a sightseeing tour; it is an encounTOUR with our Father and Savior. It was quite the experience to see what Jesus saw, walk where He walked and

SILAN CHICKEN RECIPE FROM ABRAHAM� ' S TENT While the team was in Israel, they visited Abraham’s Tent. It wasn’t much to look at, but the food was great. One of their most popular dishes is the Silan Chicken. Silan (Date Honey) is a rich syrup made from dates that are native to Israel, which adds sweetness to the chicken. Local kosher markets carry Date Honey.

INGREDIENTS ½ cup silan

see where He laid His life down for us. We took

2 tablespoons soy sauce

communion and gazed at an empty tomb, which

2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped

brought an overwhelming sense of victory and joy. It was a time of reflection as to just what that empty tomb really means to us as believers. My best description of this trip would be life-changing.

4 chicken leg quarters or 3 breasts 2 teaspoons oregano

PREPARATION Preheat oven to 375°F / 180°C. Mix the silan, soy sauce and garlic together. Place the chicken in a pan and pour the silan mixture over it. Sprinkle the oregano over the chicken. Bake on the top rack for about 45 minutes, until the skin is crispy and the inside reaches 165 degrees.

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THE ONLY POSITIVE ‘CHANGE AGENT’ ON THE PLANET FRED MARKERT

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HRIST FOR THE NATIONS INSTITUTE has an important place in my heart. I was here in 197677, and it shaped my life, my thinking, and it prepared me for my future. While I was here, I was able to take time with God. I learned how to hear His voice and how to obey His commands.

The world has drastically changed since then. Things are going bad everywhere, countries are rising up in war, and potentially, we are aligned to have WWIII by 2025. There is only one solution to the world’s issue—the Church of Jesus Christ. Paul writes in Ephesians 3:10, “His intent was that now,

CHRIST IS THE ONLY POSITIVE ‘CHANGE AGENT’ ON THE PLANET.

through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms …”

The church is the answer. The U.S. military is not the answer.

The United Nations is not the answer. Christ is the only positive ‘change agent’ on the planet. If you know God and know His voice, and you are willing to make radical changes with faith, we could have the greatest move of God we’ve ever seen. The Word says, “Where sin abounds, grace abounds much more” (Romans 5:20). This generation has the greatest opportunity to see God move because sin is abounding everywhere you look. You can fix this world with faith.

I have expressed this many times to church leaders. The reason the world is in such

YOU NEED TO BE A NEW KIND OF LEADER— UNDERSTAND HIS NATUR E, CHARACTE R AND WAYS. bad shape is due to the lack of leadership in present-day Church leaders. The Church is the only transformational agent the world has. We need to be led in new ways … His ways. Leaders are not leading the way God wants us to lead.

You need to be a new kind of leader—understand His nature, character and ways. Many don’t even live faithful lives; they are like Paul wrote about. We have a thousand guardians, but very few fathers. God reveals His purposes for the world, but very few use them to lead. Think differently. Look at the Bible in a new light—a new way.

Fred Markert leads Youth With A Mission Network for Strategic Initiatives (YWAM NSI) and the Terra Nova Project (TNP) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His ministry has taken him to 150 countries over the past 30 years. He collaborates on projects with a wide array of churches, denominations, mission agencies, universities and non-profit organizations worldwide. Fred graduated from Christ For The Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas, in 1977, and then joined Youth With A Mission.

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HEALING THE GOSPEL Jesus said all creation, not all people. He wants to save cultures, cities, countries. All creation is groaning for the Son and to be set free from sin and the devil. We are only 1 out of 20 countries in the world where the Gospel is declining. Other nations are increasing.

Most people don’t hear good news when they hear preachers preaching. It sounds judgmental, angry; we’re not preaching the message of Christ. They ran to Him. If they are not running to us, then it’s not good news. Good news is very different than we’ve been taught. In the Bible, one verse defines an idea and the rest of the Bible fills in that idea.

Let the Bible define the good news. In Galatians 3:8 God announced the gospel in advance to Abraham saying, “All nations will be blessed through you.”

That’s different than Jesus dying on the cross for your sins. Jesus dying on the cross is the pivotal point in all of spiritual history. I’m not lessening the cross or the importance of it.

So, how do we need to talk about the Gospel? How does God want to be known? The good news is that God is a God of blessing. Acts 3:26, sums up what Peter shared after the beggar was healed, “When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”

a peaceful life, low GOD IS A infant mortality, etc.

GRACIOUS, God is a gracious, WONDERFUL, wonderful, forgiving, FORGIVING, abundantly giving ABUNDANTLY God. This is the GIVING GOD. information that will change the world.

This is the only thing that will fix the world.

More people received salvation in the decade of the 90s than in all of history. It was almost 1/3 of a billion people who were saved in 10 years. What was the impact? Before the 90’s, 52 percent lived in poverty.

By 2014, it was 24 percent; by 2016, the poverty rate was down to 16 percent. What changed it—newly Christianized countries. Through the Church, wisdom conquered poverty, sin, and disease. The majority of remaining poverty is in countries where there are no churches, missionaries, or the Bible. We learned to establish a “Gospel Attitude.”

A GOSPEL ATTITUDE TO EXHIBIT: 1. Loving without Limits. Unconditional love, regardless of how sinful someone is.

2. Embrace without embarrassing. Embrace everyone without embarrassing them.

3. Compassion without compromise. This takes having a personal relationship

God made a Covenant with your fathers. This is the second time it’s said in the New Testament. Then, it was said again in Hebrews 6:14, “When God made His promise to Abraham saying, ‘I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.’” God wanted to make this unchanging fact clear, so for the third time the same message is quoted. Genesis 12:1-3 are the original verses, but this is quoted more times in the Bible that any other verse—I will bless you.

God is a God of blessing—This is the Good News!

The Gallop polls show that Christianized countries have the highest quality of life. Why? Because God wants to bless us with health, wealth, education,

and walking with people, which most Christians don’t want to do because it takes time and self-sacrifice. It’s not our words, but how we live—we need to have acceptance, but also make them accountable. This is the message of the Gospel.

We need to be radical servants of the living God so we can express Who He is to make the changes that will cause the world to be saved. The bottom line is, He is a good God, and He loves us unconditionally.

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HARVEST OF SOULS! By

Nickie Geldenhuys

ango trees must be among the most holy trees in the world.

Why? Because in the requests for funding from the Native Church Program, the mango tree is very often named as the place where congregations first gather. Likewise, thatched mud huts serve that purpose in many nations.

That’s where churches are planted.

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A sturdy and recognizable church building is what gives a congregation a real foothold in their community. Missiologists say the best way for church growth is church planting.

Yes, believers are the church, but having a place to meet­—a building—provides much more than a meeting place.

It becomes a notable presence, and offers an identity. It tells unbelievers and adherents of other religions that the God of the Bible is in their midst.

HAVING A PLACE TO MEET­—A BUILDING— PROVIDES MUCH MORE THAN A MEETING PLACE.

And as useful as a thatched hut or mango tree might be, it will always have some tag to it—of poverty, inferiority—of an uncaring God. The Native Church Program offers an avenue where individuals, families, churches, businesses and Sunday School classes can be blessed to be a blessing.

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Your partnership is not a handout; it is a way to say to fellow believers, ‘we care.’

It is a way to build a lasting legacy all around the world.

One church in an unchurched community is often the firstfruit from which more spring forth, whether it’s close by or farther afield.

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Here are some of our current projects. Please do not let this opportunity pass you by!

IT BECOMES A NOTABLE PRESENCE, AND OFFERS AN IDENTITY. IT TELLS UNBELIEVERS AND ADHERENTS OF OTHER RELIGIONS THAT THE

TO GIVE TO THE NATIVE CHURCH PROGRAM, GO TO: CFN.ORG/NATIVECHURCH

GOD OF THE BIBLE IS IN THEIR MIDST.

INDIA

Unlike church edifices we know, from the simple to the relatively sublime, church buildings in developing nations are used far more than just a few hours per week. The church building becomes a lighthouse, a refuge, a community center. It often serves as a school, a place to run to during pending disasters, a beacon of hope.

GHANA Guatemala

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SRI LANKA Zambia

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PROJECT

LOCATION

COUNTRY

FULL

HALF

needed

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KABWE

ZAMBIA

$ 3,980

$ 1,990

$ 2,080

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12907

MAMPROBI-ACCRA

GHANA

$ 3,950

$ 1,975

$ 3,350

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12908

KODUNGOOR P.O VAZHOOR

INDIA

$ 2,500

$ 1,250

$ 510

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12909

DELGOLLAWATHTHA, MAWATHAGAMA

SRI LANKA

$ 3,980

$ 1,990

$ 640

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12910

BHIKHIWIND

INDIA

$ 3,980

$ 1,990

$ 1,980

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12911

EL LIMÓN, SANTA ELENA

GUATEMALA

$ 3,800

$ 3,980

$ 1,990

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KOTTA VALSA

INDIA

$ 2,500

$ 1,250

$ 2,500

NICKIE GELDENHUYS Nickie Geldenhuys graduated from Christ For The Nations Institute, completing the School of Missions in 1996. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Theology degree from Global University.

He teaches “CrossCultural Dynamics” in the Global Missions Major at CFNI. He is married to Sandi. They live in Dallas, Texas.

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