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An Overview of our Ministry

An Overview of our Ministry. World Renew, compelled by God's passion for justice and mercy, joins communities around the world to renew hope, reconcile lives, and restore creation. Who is World Renew?. Who is World Renew?. World Renew provides disaster response

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An Overview of our Ministry

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  1. An Overview of our Ministry

  2. World Renew, compelled by God's passion for justice and mercy, joins communities around the world to renew hope, reconcile lives, and restore creation.

  3. Who is World Renew? Who is World Renew?

  4. World Renew provides disaster response and community transformation around the world on behalf of the Christian Reformed Church and other denominations.

  5. We target poor and neglected communities, disaster areas, and slums

  6. In many areas around the world including North America, Asia, Latin America and Africa.

  7. Together, with our partners, we provide transformation in a variety of ways including: literacy education, poverty alleviation, food security, farming education, HIV/AIDS education, clean water, and health and hygiene improvement.

  8. World Renew approaches ministry from a Christian biblical standpoint

  9. Strengthening and equipping communities and church leaders to become self-sufficient

  10. And offering opportunities to be God’s hands and feet.

  11. World Renew provides immediate emergency assistance following a disaster.

  12. How does World Renew do the work? Who is World Renew?

  13. World Renew’s training programs improve lives with education and learning.

  14. We complete needs assessments in a community before beginning hands-on work.

  15. World Renew’s field staff provide local partners with training and resources.

  16. By focusing on the abilities in the community, we work together to get the job done.

  17. This includes help from the local people to rebuild and repair homes

  18. Providing local leaders the tools needed to achieve their goals

  19. And partnering with local Christian groups for long term success.

  20. World Renew also uses the help of volunteers.

  21. Where do the funds come from? Who is World Renew?

  22. People like you!

  23. World Renew receives donations from churches and individuals, depending on the regular support of God’s people.

  24. Funds also come through grants from private and governmental agencies.

  25. How can you help? Who is World Renew?

  26. Spread the news of World Renew activities in your area by becoming a “Champion”.

  27. Join a Discovery Tour and spend one to two weeks with our overseas staff around the world. Join the global volunteer program and take part in an overseas mission trip.

  28. World Renew offers internships ranging from 2 to 24 months in length.

  29. Join SWAP – a new volunteer program for young people ages 14-25.

  30. Join a team to respond to North America disasters through World Renew Disaster Response Services, also known as the “Green Shirts”.

  31. The “Green Shirts” do construction, painting, cooking, needs assessment and more, usually for 2-3 weeks at a time.

  32. All of our service opportunities can be set up for individuals or groups. Signing up is a fairly simple process.  Just give us a call and we'll walk you through the steps. Who is World Renew?

  33. World Renew also offers ministry partnerships for churches to partner with communities through prayers, letters, and support.

  34. Your church can sponsor a refugee family or individual.

  35. You or your church can help a family lead a life of hope by participating in World Renew’s Free A Family® program.

  36. World Renew seeks justice by speaking to government leaders on behalf of children, widows, and the poor.

  37. We are here to support and encourage your congregation as you seek justice.

  38. One way to join World Renew in speaking up is participating in a “Show of Hands”.

  39. What is a “Show of Hands”? Who is World Renew?

  40. A “Show of Hands” is a program your church can do to speak up for success in the Millennium Development Goals.

  41. What are the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)? Who is World Renew?

  42. The MDGs are eight measures to overcome the barriers that keep the poor powerless, voiceless, and vulnerable.

  43. World Renew is working with the global community to achieve these goals by 2015.

  44. Will you join us to help bring hope to those living in poverty and injustice?

  45. Learn more at worldrenew.net. Who is World Renew?

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