Lee University recently wrapped up Dee Lavender Missions Week, held this year on October 1-5. Each year, Lee partners with Church of God World Missions in raising money and awareness for a specific missions project. This year’s theme, in honor of the university’s centennial year, was Going Home. Funds were raised for the Smoky Mountain [...] »
A highly intelligent, yet soft-spoken individual, J. Herbert Walker, Jr. was one of the most memorable directors of World Missions. His calming presence and confidence in its employees made for an effective ministry, both at home and abroad. A native of Cleveland, Tennessee, Herb’s father served as president of BTS and Lee College and as [...] »
Ron Hepperly, regional superintendent of Southeast Asia Region, is also director of RIO Missions. Its vision and mission are “to go boldly in Christ where no one dares, to shine His light, to share His name, to meet the need, to help, to feed, to reach this world ‘til Kingdom come.” RIO Missions has experienced [...] »
The local church can have a great impact on global missions through prayer, involvement, and financial support. Local churches must be willing to intercede in prayer and involve themselves through missions projects. Of major importance is the funding needed to spread the Gospel in unreached areas of the world, especially where there is resistance to [...] »