Outreach
Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
—Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:19-20)
Desert Vista takes seriously Jesus mandate to go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone (cf. Mark 16:15-18). In addition to a variety of short-term outreaches and special projects ranging from construction trips to build homes in Mexico to support of local compassion ministries and agencies, Desert Vista also provides ongoing financial support to the following ministries and missionaries (click on names to learn more):
Troy Leslie/Book of Hope USA - Book of Hope publishes the story of Christ in a dynamic and relevant way, and distributes it to students in book form through ministries, churches, campus clubs and other youth organizations in schools, assemblies, concerts, and events throughout the United States.
Tony Simon/La Fuente Ministries - Tony and Azucena are actively planting new churches on the west coast of Mexico and Latin America. To date they have started three churches and continue to make plans for future plants.
Bruce Swanson/Wycliff Bible Translators - Bruce and Janet are involved with translating the Bible into languages that do not yet have the Scriptures in written form. Wycliffe is part of an international association of organizations dedicated to seeing God's Word become accessible to all people in the language that speaks to their heart.
Mike Sanfratello/Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA, the largest Christian sports organization in America, focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ.
Joe & Mishael Newell/Book of Hope South Africa - Since 2003 the Newell’s have overseen the reaching of more than two million children and youth in Southern Africa by partnering with and training local churches. In addition, Joe & Mishael started an internship to train young adults to reach the children; to date more than 40 young adults have come through the program. With Book of Hope programs now established in seven Southern Africa countries, Joe & Mishael’s team is targeting more than three million children in 2007.
Missionaries in North Africa - Desert Vista is excited to actively support missionaries in sensitve regions in this part of the world; however, due to inherent risks, details of their ministry cannot be provided here.
How can I get involved? We're glad you asked. To actively participate in DVC's outreach ministries, please consider one or more of the following:
1. Give financially. It's a simple as designating a "missions" offering above and beyond your regular tithe. 100% of what you give goes to support these missionaires and ministries.
2. Pray. All of our outreach partners need and desire prayer. Consider praying for one of these missionaries and their ministries each day. Pray for their health and protection; for God's anointing over the ministry; and for favor with people to whom they are ministering.
3. Go. Watch for short-term trips and outreach opportunities, and plan to participate. You might consider saving money now for in preparation for a future trip.