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THIRD GENERATION 8 CFN 70-YEAR TIMELINE MEET THE VOICE

EDITOR IN CHIEF Gordon Lindsay (1948-1973) Freda Lindsay (1973-2008) President/CEO: Dr. Dennis G. Lindsay HEALTH/FITNESS CFN Vice Chair: Ginger Lindsay

PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL SILAN CHICKEN RECIPE FROM ISRAEL Chairman, Board of Directors: 19 Dr. James Marocco Chief Operations Officer: Golan Lindsay International Ministries Director: Randy Delp

THE VOICE / ONLINE STAFF Managing Editor: Kiplin Batchelor CFNI/MISSIONS Publishing Director/Project Manager: Polly Harder Designer/Photographer: Mari Satani OVERCOMING AN ORPHAN SPIRIT 13 Christ For The Nations THE VOICE Magazine is an interdenominational quarterly publication that seeks to encourage the unification of God’s CFN ASSOCIATED BIBLE SCHOOLS people, especially in efforts of mass 15 evangelism, by reporting remarkable testimonies of healing and deliverance, and promoting sound teaching, deep spirituality and humility. Christ For The CFNI’S SUMMER OUTREACHES Nations Inc., a nonprofit organization, 16 publishes this magazine under the laws of Texas. The editorial offices are located at: 3404 Conway St., Dallas, Texas 75224. For advertising, email managingeditor@ THE ONLY POSITIVE ‘CHANGE AGENT’ cfni.org. 20 ON THE PLANET REPRINT POLICY: NOTHING APPEARING IN CHRIST FOR THE NATIONS THE VOICE MAGAZINE MAY 22 MULTIPLY YOUR GIFT WITH A BE REPRINTED WITHOUT PERMISSION. HARVEST OF SOULS! Christ For The Nations’ mission is to impact humanity with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

2 THE VOICE FALL 2018 This issue worshipper at heart. He is relatable, approachable, highlights loves God passionately, has a natural compassion CFN’s global for people and maintains a deep-rooted missions impact appreciation and love for Christ For The Nations’ and Golan history and legacy. In any conversation, he will Gordon Lindsay, readily tell you that, “God put a love in my heart the 3rd child of for CFNI after graduating from ORU.” Dr. Dennis and

Kiplin Batchelor Ginger Lindsay. Since that divine infusion in Spring 2008, Golan Institute Administrator Gordon and has been serving at CFNI in various positions. In Executive Affairs Liaison Freda Lindsay addition to being the Chief Operating Officer, Golan CFN Magazine Managing Editor pioneered, was also appointed as leader of the Institute after Dr. Dennis Pastor Hollar resigned as Director in May 2018. and Ginger preserved, and now Golan a third This is the first time in decades that a Lindsay generation Lindsay is positioned as the heir will have direct oversight of the Institute without apparent to carry on the anointed legacy. Golan has an “Institute Director.” It is a new structural been learning wisdom, Godly values and leadership change, but one that is welcomed by staff, faculty principles from the past two generations to help and friends of the ministry. We celebrate his him chart the future growth and development appointment and wish him the best days ahead. of CFNI. His desire is to see a thriving global organization, focused on global missions and the There are dreams and visions that God has and training of students to fulfill the Great Commission will give him for this new season in his life. We as commanded by Jesus in Matthew 28:18-20. pray the guiding hand of the Lord on Him and that His presence will never depart his leadership. Each generation has its own expression, creativity As we celebrate this 70th year, we are delighted to and set of goals. Gordon Lindsay had his, Dr. know that CFNI’s vision continues with the next Dennis has his, and no doubt, as an emerging generation. leader being shaped and molded by His parents 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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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

ongratulations to CFNI on your 70th anniversary! What significance!!! It seems like yesterday that I was attending, singing and traveling C 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

he history and legacy of Christ For The Nations is sacred and holy. For 70 years now, the CFNI family has faithfully T 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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thank God for the opportunity to have studied and graduated from CFNI, where excellent I 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

express my gratitude to the Lindsay family for 70 years of hard work and excellence in ministry. The purity of the teachings I 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

6 THE VOICE FALL 2018 CONGRAT ULATIONS ON 70 POWERFUL YEARS OF MINISTERING GOD’S WORD

ow wonderful are all the blessings that flowed into this world, released by the ministry of CFNI. World-changer— H 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

reetings to our CFNI Family … and Happy Anniversary! It was 14 years ago ... but it seems like yesterday that G 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 7 From 12 years of age to 25, Golan Lindsay, 1994- son of Dr. Dennis and Ginger Lindsay, served and volunteered in many different capacities on the CFN campus; the gym, 70 2007 maintenance, bookstore, and movers. YEARS 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 position of HR/Operations LEGACY Director later in the spring.

How does one describe the powerful, 2014 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 why we have divided this amazing journey Krissia Sanabria a CFNI into several time periods, which will graduate from El Salvador. They met at CFNI and Golan appear in our magazines this year. proposed while they were on

For this issue, we will focus on a CFNI Israel Outreach/Tour. the key events and individuals from the Lindsay third generation … Golan and Krissia Lindsay, Missy Lindsay, 2015 Hawni Lindsay, Ayal and Suzie Ram, December 2015, the CFN Shani and Kobi Ferguson, board appointed Golan as the new Chief Operations Officer Michael and Anna Lindsay, (COO) and Board member. Julia and Chandler Magann, 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 2016 On July 26, 2016, they were blessed be strengthened as they continue their with the first child, Freeda, which pursuit. May your heart be strengthened they named after Mom (Freda) and encouraged as you follow their Lindsay. They are expecting their leading to serve God. second child in October. THIRD GENERATION

Missy believes in the power of prayer and in the power Missy believes is a walking miracle! about helping her She is passionate how we need the generation understand wisdom, knowledge, older generation—their She credits the and spiritual nurturing. and the countless ways legacy of her family, (Mom Lindsay) spoke into that her Grandma her life, as among her greatest treasures. Missy is also a CFN Advisory Counsel member and serves as an ambassador for Christ For The Nations and the Lindsay family at events, media, leadership roundtables and speaking engagements/ conferences, both national and international. Having miraculously come back to life back come miraculously Having in her teens, accident after a near-fatal which of the supernatural, the reality She truly her life and work. influences For the past 14 years, Hawni has worked For the past 14 years, Hawni has worked for a large corporate event planning and company based out of St. Louis, MO. is currently one of their Senior Project Managers. In addition to her full-time by career, she frequently gives of her time taking on the management and oversight of some of CFNI’s events, such as the 2016 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. Hawni is a recent member of CFN’s Advisory Council and looks forward to offering strategic input into the organization’s inner workings. Lives in Lives in TEXAS TEXAS Project Manager, CFN Teacher and CFN Teacher and First daughter of Dr. First daughter issy Lindsay is a graduate of CFNI. She has her Bachelor’s issy Lindsay is a graduate of CFNI. She Communications, Degree in Organizational Interpersonal Second daughter of Dr. awni Lindsay, Dennis and Ginger Lindsay’s youngest daughter, is a graduate of CFNI with a diploma in Practical Theology. She MISSY LINDSAY MISSY HAWNI LINDSAY Advisory Council member Advisory Council Dennis and Ginger Lindsay Dennis and Ginger Lindsay Dennis and Ginger CFN Conference/Fundraiser M Cordinator/Advisory Council H a Master of Divinity Degree and a Doctor of Ministry Degree a Master of Divinity Degree and a Doctor with her father, from Oral Roberts University. She co-teaches and legacy of CFNI, Dennis Lindsay, sharing the rich heritage of the ministry. speaking on the foundational pillars also has her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and her MBA in International Business from Dallas Baptist University. A yal was born in Tel Aviv, and spent several years in the U.S. working in AYAL RAM 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 are processing a revolutionary nano- son, Ayal Ram. technology sensor platform for monitoring

THIRD GENERATION people’s complete medical, health and Lives in wellness status. GERMANY This tiny device will be more than a million Owner and manager times more sensitive than any other sensor of RAM Group. 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 given him the inspiration for this medical two-year-old daughter, Thea. breakthrough, and Ayal is grateful that almost all of his investors are Christians and Messianic Jews.

SHANI FERGUSON

Born and lives in Co-founder of Yeshua ISRAEL Israel ministries, Israel Family Initiative, Israel’s Daughter of Ari and Fellowship of Artists Shira Sorko-Ram

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

I 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.

10 THE VOICE FALL 2018 M ichael’s responsibilities include traveling around the world to meet MICHAEL LINDSAY 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 situations and how God supernaturally gets and Shirley Lindsay. His Word into impossible places.

Works for World Wide Michael has been married to his wife, Printing for 24 years. 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.

J ulia and her husband, Chandler have been married 16 years, and have two children, Lauren and Marcus. Chandler founded Next JULIA (LINDSAY) Exit Logistics in 2008, which handles MAGANN transportation management that offers customized solutions for transport Second child of Gilbert needs. Previously, Julia worked as the and Shirley Lindsay. accounting manager for World Wide Printing. A few years later, she joined Accounting Manager the Next Exit Logistics team as their at Next Exit Logistics. accounting manager.

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

M 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.

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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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, THIRD GENERATION 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 Golan Lindsay

INCREASE STUDENT POPULATION RENOVATE CAMPUS BUILDINGS 1 (45% GROWTH) TO 2,000 ON- 4 TO SUPPORT HOUSING AND CAMPUS AND 50,000 ON-LINE CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

BUILD A MODERN STATE-OF-THE- CREATE A SUBSTANTIAL ART 5-STORY GIRLS DORMITORY 2 ENDOWMENT FUND 5 BUILD A NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART STUDENT CENTER

RELAUNCH A DYNAMIC DEPLOY MORE MISSIONARIES AND 3 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TO 6 CHRISTIAN RESOURCES AROUND BETTER SERVE OUR GRADUATES THE WORLD TO HELP EVANGELIZE OVERCOMING AN ORPHAN SPIRIT

Nichelle (Shellie) and her twin N 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. ages 12-15, she wrestled with anger, 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.” lives - impacting institute the nations for christ

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TODD WHITE HEIDI BAKER NATHAN MORRIS

OTHER SPEAKERS: DR. GLEN LUPENITZ AND JOSEPH MWENYA

BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1) DOING MINISTRY AS A FAMILY | HUGO MARTINEZ 2) HEALING OF THE HEART | DR. PAULA BURT 3) FREEDOM OF THE SOUL | DR. PAULA BURT 4) OVERCOMING ADVERSITY | SUSAN BOZARTH 5) HEALING THROUGH WORSHIP | MIKE MASSA 66) HOW TO EQUIP CHILDREN FOR HEALING MINISTRY | CONNIE MCKENZIE PLUS BREAKOUT SESSIONS AND SPECIAL CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP 5 5 1 2 2

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n the 1970s and 80s, Freda Lindsay had so many international WE HAVE SCHOOLS IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: scholarship requests to attend • 23 schools in Africa the Dallas school, that she established a • 16 schools in Asia and the Oceanian Region new strategy. She raised monies to help • 9 schools in Europe graduates purchase properties, to facilitate • 8 schools in Mexico Christ For The Nations Bible Schools in their • 8 schools in Central America and the Caribbean own countries. She realized that starting • 7 schools in South America 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 Eluru Bible School goes to the Leper’s Village, situated next to the garbage in Romania. dump. Pastor Ebenezer goes once a In 1992, Randy Bozarth envisioned an month to supply food for these people association that would connect all of the who live as outcasts. Bible schools around the world. Today, the Association of Bible Schools has seventy- These schools were started by alumni or good friends with one colleges that are impacting every relevant ministries. inhabitable continent. 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 missions- hearted 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 Lanka Bible School 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. 15 CFNI EUROPE REPORT 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.

16 THE VOICE FALL 2018 HAITI REPORT 14 CFNI On the 2018 Haiti STUDENTS Outreach, there were 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 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. 18 JAPAN & SOUTH KOREA 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.

18 THE VOICE FALL 2018 ISRAEL REPORT SILAN CHICKEN RECIPE We opened up with worship and training at Dugit FROM ABRAHAM’'S TENT Messianic Outreach Center where Avi Mizrachi, a While the team was in Israel, they CFNI graduate, gave a practical training lesson: 4 visited Abraham’s Tent. It wasn’t key points to evangelism in Israel. Then we heard much to look at, but the food was Jacob Damkani’s powerful testimony about how great. One of their most popular he became a Christian. We encountered many dishes is the Silan Chicken. Silan (Date Honey) is a at the beach through worship, playing volleyball, rich syrup made from dates that are native to Israel, and just simple conversation. Arriving in Israel is which adds sweetness to the chicken. Local kosher truly like coming home. Everywhere we went—we markets carry Date Honey. encountered the tangible presence of God. This is not a sightseeing tour; it is an encounTOUR with INGREDIENTS our Father and Savior. It was quite the experience ½ cup silan to see what Jesus saw, walk where He walked and 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 4 chicken leg quarters or 3 breasts joy. It was a time of reflection as to just what that 2 teaspoons oregano empty tomb really means to us as believers. My best description of this trip would be life-changing. 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.

CFNTheVoice.com 19 THE ONLY POSITIVE ‘CHANGE AGENT’ ON THE PLANET

FRED MARKERT

HRIST FOR THE through the church, YOU NEED TO C NATIONS INSTITUTE the manifold wisdom of God BE A NEW KIND has an important place should be made known to the OF LEADER— in my heart. I was here in 1976- rulers and authorities in the UNDERSTAND 77, and it shaped my life, my heavenly realms …” thinking, and it prepared me for HIS NATURE, my future. While I was here, I The church is the answer. The CHARACTER was able to take time with God. U.S. military is not the answer. AND WAYS. I learned how to hear His voice The United Nations is not the and how to obey His commands. answer. Christ is the only bad shape is due to the lack positive ‘change agent’ on of leadership in present-day The world has drastically the planet. If you know God Church leaders. The Church changed since then. Things and know His voice, and you is the only transformational are going bad everywhere, are willing to make radical agent the world has. We need countries are rising up in war, changes with faith, we could to be led in new ways … His and potentially, we are aligned have the greatest move of God ways. Leaders are not leading to have WWIII by 2025. There is we’ve ever seen. The Word says, the way God wants us to lead. only one solution to the world’s “Where sin abounds, grace You need to be a new kind of issue—the Church of Jesus abounds much more” (Romans leader—understand His nature, Christ. Paul writes in Ephesians 5:20). This generation has the character and ways. Many don’t 3:10, “His intent was that now, greatest opportunity to see God even live faithful lives; they are move because sin is abounding like Paul wrote about. We have everywhere you look. You can fix a thousand guardians, but very this world with faith. few fathers. God reveals His CHRIST IS THE purposes for the world, but very ONLY POSITIVE I have expressed this many few use them to lead. Think ‘CHANGE AGENT’ times to church leaders. The differently. Look at the Bible in a ON THE PLANET. reason the world is in such 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.

20 THE VOICE FALL 2018 HEALING THE GOSPEL a peaceful life, low GOD IS A Jesus said all creation, not all people. He wants infant mortality, etc. GRACIOUS, to save cultures, cities, countries. All creation is God is a gracious, WONDERFUL, groaning for the Son and to be set free from sin and wonderful, forgiving, the devil. We are only 1 out of 20 countries in the abundantly giving FORGIVING, world where the Gospel is declining. Other nations God. This is the ABUNDANTLY are increasing. information that will GIVING GOD. change the world. Most people don’t hear good news when they hear This is the only thing that will fix the world. preachers preaching. It sounds judgmental, angry; we’re not preaching the message of Christ. They More people received salvation in the decade of the ran to Him. If they are not running to us, then it’s 90s than in all of history. It was almost 1/3 of a billion not good news. Good news is very different than people who were saved in 10 years. What was the we’ve been taught. In the Bible, one verse defines impact? Before the 90’s, 52 percent lived in poverty. an idea and the rest of the Bible fills in that idea. By 2014, it was 24 percent; by 2016, the poverty rate Let the Bible define the good news. In Galatians 3:8 was down to 16 percent. What changed it—newly God announced the gospel in advance to Abraham Christianized countries. Through the Church, wisdom saying, “All nations will be blessed through you.” conquered poverty, sin, and disease. The majority of That’s different than Jesus dying on the cross for remaining poverty is in countries where there are no your sins. Jesus dying on the cross is the pivotal churches, missionaries, or the Bible. We learned to point in all of spiritual history. I’m not lessening the establish a “Gospel Attitude.” cross or the importance of it.

So, how do we need to talk about the Gospel? How A GOSPEL ATTITUDE TO EXHIBIT: does God want to be known? The good news is that God is a God of blessing. Acts 3:26, sums up what 1. Loving without Limits. Unconditional love, Peter shared after the beggar was healed, “When regardless of how sinful someone is. God raised up his servant, he sent him first to 2. Embrace without embarrassing. Embrace you to bless you by turning each of you from your everyone without embarrassing them. wicked ways.” 3. Compassion without compromise. This takes having a personal relationship God made a Covenant with your fathers. This is the and walking with people, which most second time it’s said in the New Testament. Then, it Christians don’t want to do because was said again in Hebrews 6:14, “When God made it takes time and self-sacrifice. It’s not His promise to Abraham saying, ‘I will surely bless our words, but how we live—we need you and give you many descendants.’” God wanted to have acceptance, but also make them to make this unchanging fact clear, so for the third accountable. This is the message of time the same message is quoted. Genesis 12:1-3 the Gospel. 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! We need to be radical servants of the living God so The Gallop polls show that Christianized countries we can express Who He is to make the changes that have the highest quality of life. Why? Because God will cause the world to be saved. The bottom line is, wants to bless us with health, wealth, education, He is a good God, and He loves us unconditionally.

CFNTheVoice.com 21 4 MULTIPLY YOUR GIFT WITH A HARVEST OF SOULS!

By Nickie Geldenhuys

ango trees must be among the And as useful as a thatched hut or mango most holy trees in the world. tree might be, it will always have some tag Why? Because in the requests to it—of poverty, inferiority—of an uncaring M for funding from the Native God. The Native Church Program offers an Church Program, the mango avenue where individuals, families, churches, tree is very often named as the place where businesses and Sunday School classes can be 1 congregations first gather. Likewise, thatched blessed to be a blessing. mud huts serve that purpose in many nations. That’s where churches are planted. Your partnership is not a handout; it is a way to say to fellow A sturdy and recognizable church building is believers, ‘we care.’ what gives a congregation a real foothold in It is a way to build 3 their community. Missiologists say the best a lasting legacy all way for church growth is church planting. around the world. Yes, believers are the church, but having a place One church in to meet­—a building—provides much more than an unchurched a meeting place. community is often the firstfruit from It becomes a notable presence, and offers an which more spring identity. It tells unbelievers and adherents of forth, whether it’s other religions that the God of the Bible is in close by or farther their midst. afield.

Here are some of our current projects. Please HAVING A PLACE TO MEET—A­ BUILDING— do not let this opportunity pass you by! PROVIDES MUCH MORE THAN A MEETING PLACE. IT BECOMES A NOTABLE PRESENCE, AND OFFERS AN IDENTITY. IT TELLS UNBELIEVERS AND TO GIVE TO THE NATIVE CHURCH PROGRAM, ADHERENTS OF OTHER RELIGIONS THAT THE 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 SRI LANKA to during pending disasters, a beacon of hope. GHANA Zambia Guatemala

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PROJECT LOCATION COUNTRY FULL HALF needed NICKIE GELDENHUYS Nickie Geldenhuys 1 12906 KABWE ZAMBIA $ 3,980 $ 1,990 $ 2,080 graduated from Christ For The Nations 2 12907 MAMPROBI-ACCRA GHANA $ 3,950 $ 1,975 $ 3,350 Institute, completing the School of Missions 3 12908 KODUNGOOR INDIA $ 2,500 $ 1,250 $ 510 P.O VAZHOOR in 1996. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Bible DELGOLLAWATHTHA, 4 12909 SRI LANKA $ 3,980 $ 1,990 $ 640 and Theology degree MAWATHAGAMA from Global University. 5 12910 BHIKHIWIND INDIA $ 3,980 $ 1,990 $ 1,980 He teaches “Cross- Cultural Dynamics” in EL LIMÓN, 6 12911 GUATEMALA $ 3,800 $ 3,980 $ 1,990 the Global Missions SANTA ELENA Major at CFNI. He is married to Sandi. They 7 12912 KOTTA VALSA INDIA $ 2,500 $ 1,250 $ 2,500 live in Dallas, Texas.

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