Earlier this summer several Charis Women spent two weeks hiking and serving in Portugal and Spain on the St. James Way. Below is a recap written by Mandy Swain, their team leader. A version of this story appeared on the Charis Women website. See the original story along with photos and more stories here. Charis Women sponsors ministry teams that serve around […][...]
In July more than 500 people gathered at Grace College in Winona Lake, Ind., for Access, the national conference of the Charis Fellowship. The Charis Fellowship is a family of around 250 churches and ministries who are passionate about Jesus in truth, relationship, and mission. Pastors, leaders, and members from all across the country attended the conference where they engaged in biblical […][...]
“Amidst these trials, joy absolutely radiates from his face.” Pastor Walker has been pastoring and serving his local community in the Central African Republic for more than three decades. Recently he shared his story with Water for Good, a cooperating ministry of the Charis Fellowship that partners with churches and communities to provide clean water in the Central African Republic. […][...]
The annual business meeting for the Charis Fellowship was held on Sunday, July 31, online. The meeting was comprised of Fellowship Council members, Fellowship executive staff, and church delegates, totaling about 55 people in attendance. Executive Director Phil Sparling gave a recap of the past 12 months, highlighting several major changes: July 2021: Tom Avey officially retired as Fellowship Coordinator […][...]
“It was a joyful day of worship and service in the heart of our community.” Community Grace Brethren Church in Warsaw, Ind., is committed to investing in their community for Gospel impact. They have a goal for 10 all-church outreach events, called Grace in Action, throughout the year. Lego building events, conferences on specific topics, soccer camp, and preschool art […][...]
In the early 1900s, Alaska drew more than just prospectors and explorers. Missionaries also ventured into the area and many churches were built in the remote villages. More than a century later, most of these church buildings sit empty and only eight percent of Alaskans attend an evangelical church (Pew Research, 2014). Roger and Melissa Holl started VisionAlaska in 2013 […][...]
Jenn Avey began serving as the executive director for Charis Women today, August 1. At the end of July, Viki Rife retired from many years serving the organization. Below is a note from her that originally appeared in a newsletter from Charis Women. I have been privileged to serve with Charis Women for the past seven years. As the director of leadership development […][...]
Access, the national conference for the Charis Fellowship, centered its focus on our shared commitment to biblical relationships. Five speakers presented on various elements of relationships, each highlighting a different component. If you missed the livestream or want to listen again to a message, check out the YouTube links below. Dan Allan: Nobody Loves Me Like Jesus (Friday Morning) “Jesus […][...]
Not everyone likes change, and I’m personally not a huge fan. It’s hard to sleep in a hotel room instead of my own bed and pillows. I hate it when a friend moves away. On the other hand, I like change. It’s fun to be working on re-imagined landscaping for our house. I’m enjoying getting to know the new neighbors […][...]
“We have one singular goal: to make Jesus known.” Access concluded Sunday morning with a powerful message from Dr. Drew Flamm, the new president of Grace College & Theological Seminary. He spoke on the outcome of biblical relationships. He emphasized how we are all connected and how we all play a role in fulfilling the Great Commission. He highlighted the […][...]
Access participants continued fellowshipping and engaging in biblical relationships throughout the day on Saturday. Attendees enjoyed boat rides on Winona Lake, a disc golf tournament, a historical tour of the area led by Terry White, and time connecting with ministry exhibitors. Saturday’s dinner was sponsored by Momentum Ministry Partners. After their business meeting that included finance updates and board member […][...]
Access conference continued Saturday morning with breakfast sponsored by Encompass World Partners. Dave Guiles, executive director, led the business meeting portion of the morning that included a financial update, adding potential board member names to the ballot, and an announcement of his own retirement. After more than two decades of leading Encompass, Dave will transition into a role in mobilization […][...]
Access Conference attendees enjoyed a full day of activity on Friday. Following a lunch sponsored by Inspire Pastors’ Network for pastors and wives, participants had the afternoon free for fellowship and various activities. Afternoon options include a Winona Lake Historical Tour, Grace Seminary Doctoral Discussion & Dessert, and a come-and-go reception for Grace Financial. Grace College and Seminary sponsored dinner [&hell[...]
Access, the national conference for the Charis Fellowship, kicks off in Winona Lake, Ind., today. The conference is taking place at Grace College, with the celebrations happening in the Orthopedic Capital Center and meals in the newly renovated Alpha Dining Hall. Thursday afternoon early arrivers had the option to participate in the Charis Symposium. This is the second year for […][...]
Florent and Lori are global workers in France with Encompass World Partners, a national ministry of the Charis Fellowship. They are hosting five Ukrainian refugee women in their home. These women love the Lord, and despite the language barrier, Florent and Lori offer them safety and stability, play games with them, and include them in their church. As their neighbors have […][...]
Grace Brethren Investment Foundation, Inc., headquartered in Winona Lake, Ind., has officially changed its name to Grace Financial. The new name and supporting brand launched today, July 1. By simplifying its name, the organization is working to align its history and vision more closely for the future. “Moving forward as Grace Financial creates an opportunity for our team to grow […][...]
Encompass World Partners, a national ministry of the Charis Fellowship, is seeking a part-time storyteller. Below is information about the position from their website. Do you like to discover and share good stories of what God is doing? We are searching for a gifted Storyteller to join our Communications Team. Our Storyteller will proactively seek inspiring stories from the field and craft […][...]
The church is not new to hardship, challenges, or persecution. The Gospel message has always been able to penetrate hard hearts and transform broken lives. The challenging times we are living in today are no different from the past challenges the Gospel has always overcome. On May 24 pastors and leaders from the North Atlantic and Chesapeake Districts gathered at […][...]
For Elise Klawitter, her experience with Encompass World Partners is coming full circle. She is preparing to embark on a Gospel work journey that is both familiar and entirely new. Born in France to global worker parents, Elise has spent most of her life in the mission field. Her parent’s journey began shortly after college, where Paul and Louise met […][...]
Assist Church Expansion is a national ministry of the Charis Fellowship. This month they celebrate their five year anniversary. A version of this story appeared in a newsletter from Assist, written by Executive Director Nathan Bryant. See the whole newsletter here and find more information about Assist on their website here. In 2017 when I first imagined the future for Assist Church Expansion, it [&he[...]