**While we believe the links on this page will be helpful to you in numerous ways, a link’s inclusion does not mean we endorse everything to be found there. Please read and/or listen with discernment.
Ministries:
Biblical Spirituality (headed up by Donald S. Whitney)
Desiring God (headed up by John Piper)
Eternal Perspective Ministries (headed up by Randy Alcorn)
Grace To You (headed up by John MacArthur)
Ligonier Ministries (headed up by RC Sproul)
Peacemaker Ministries (headed up by Ken Sande)
Church-strengthening/ Equipping/ Planting:
Acts 29 – “A network of pastors seeking to help qualified leaders who desire to plant new churches and replant declining churches.” Acts 29 is a network associated with Mark Driscoll and the theologically conservative stream of the emerging church.
Shepherds’ Fellowship / Shepherds’ Conference
Sovereign Grace Ministries (includes free downloads of excellent books!)
Missions, Ministries of Mercy:
Beacon Light Rescue Mission (Wilmington, CA)
Bethesda Outreach Ministries (Hammanskraal, South Africa)
Children’s Hunger Fund (Local and International)
Compassion International (International)
Heartbeat International (Local and International) – Heartbeat has supported, strengthened, and started nearly 1,100 pregnancy centers in 42 countries to provide alternatives to abortion.
International Justice Mission (International)
Lambano Sanctuary (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Long Beach Rescue Mission (Long Beach, CA)
Olive Crest (Local) – homes and services for abused children. Foster Care and Adoption.
Open Arms Ukraine (Sumy, Ukraine) – started by Anika Bachle, a young lady from our church, and her friends from Biola
Show Hope (USA) - Headed up by Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman. Established to care for orphans by engaging the church and helping Christian families reduce the financial barriers to adoption.
Tools, Resources:
Bible Gateway - Look up Bible passages in different translations, even in several different languages. Search the Bible by key word or topic…
Biblical Training - Excellent courses in Bible from some of the foremost, theologically sound Christian theologians and leaders today. Completely free!!
Discerning Reader – An excellent website headed up by well-known Christian blogger, Tim Challies. Challies is theologically sound and very discerning. I very much recommend checking out his review of a book before buying it.
Theology:
Exemplary Churches with helpful resources:
Bethlehem Baptist Church (John Piper, senior pastor)
Capital Hill Baptist Church (Mark Dever, senior pastor)
Cornerstone Community Church (Francis Chan, senior pastor)
Covenant Life Church (Josh Harris, senior pastor)
Grace Community Church (John MacArthur, senior pastor)
