Diapers, bikers, and churches. What do these three have in common? Not much, some would say, but according to Mission M:25 Director Gary Burd one thing ties them together… a love for teen mothers and their babies. In 2015, Mission M:25, a ministry to the overlooked, lost, and hurting in today’s society, began the 50CC…
Over 200 church leaders gathered in Dickson, Tennessee, August 8-9, 2019, for the second Equip Conference sponsored by Compassion Network and Evangelism USA. With a focus on equipping the local church to reach the lost effectively, the conference provided practical church growth models and examples. The host church, Compassion Dickson, demonstrated excellence through their connections…
On June 10-11, 2019, a diverse group of individuals from around the United States met in Oklahoma City to take part in a house church planting training provided by Evangelism USA (EVUSA) in conjunction with Dynamic Church Planting International (DCPI). EVUSA’s Executive Director Garry Bryant led the training which focused on the benefits and successes…
Pew Research Center has released a well-known study about the “nones,” an increasing number of Americans who consider themselves unattached, uninterested, or “nothing in particular” as it relates to religion. Many gladly wear this label as they wish to walk devoid of identifying to any creed or accountability. In turn, I would like to talk…
The congregants at Light House Covenant thought their church was dying, but God had other plans. The empty, crumbling building looked like a lost cause to the Pampa, Texas, community. The ceiling had caved in, the central heat and air no longer worked, and the moldy roof had collapsed in the foyer. Sound equipment, church…
Friends, if you haven’t noticed, they are here! Help has arrived! Back up has rushed to the scene! All over the United States, IPHC churches and conferences are rising up from complacent methods and outdated strategies, or lack thereof. Bishops are rising above real challenges and roadblocks. Pastors are rising beyond victim mentalities and thoughts…
Dallas has more churches than any other U.S. metroplex, but a significant population is still overlooked and undeserved. We’re here to change that. THE MISSION We loaded the truck on the hottest day of the year. The sun beat mercilessly down on our backs as we lugged mattresses, furniture, and box after box down three…
As the IPHC focuses this year on one of our core values, “We Prayerfully Value Justice,” it is critically important to begin by acknowledging that racism is alive in some of the churches we lead. We cannot remain silent about this. I’m not an expert in this area, although I’ve been a catalyst for racial change. Racism has many tentacles, and this article…
In continuing our efforts to help resource the conferences and IPHC local churches within the IPHC, EVUSA in partnership with Compassion Network is inviting you to attend the EQUIP Conference, March 15th – 16th at Compassion Church in Wichita Falls, Texas. The vision behind this event is to provide local church leaders easily applicable models…
M25 is gearing up for their 14th year to serve our veterans; the true heroes of the USA. We will serve those who feel overlooked and neglected many times. As crazy as it may seem, there are places in this country that our soldiers and veterans are still mocked, called names, and jeered because of…
