An effective evangelism tool is to see Christ in action, to observe His people showing love through human care services to newly arrived immigrants, refugees, and others.  Many times these new neighbors are in need of basic services such as emergency food, clothing and household items.  They also need English as a Second Language, (ESL) classes, social orientation and hospitality. This project requires English text books, supplies, and office equipment. Each of our mission sites in the United States has a Human Care component connected with the missionary’s outreach.

Throughout the week, POBLO receives phone calls and letters from people requesting information on Islam and how to witness to Muslims. The Holy Spirit has already put the desire to witness in their heart, but they need practical training on how to do it.  The POBLO staff gives workshops and presentations all around the country.  Workshop DVDs, CDs, and training materials need to be produced in large quantities.  Assistance with the cost of production and duplication of these training materials allows POBLO to have the missions resources needed to help congregations in cross-cultural missions.

Ethnic missionaries who speak the languages and know the cultures to be reached in the U.S. need training.  People of the Book staff offers missions training for missionaries around the country. The training involves such curriculum as: Understanding Islam, How to Witness to Muslims, Methods of Outreach, and Church Planting.  Education, evangelism training, and ongoing missionary support make this project vital for planting new ethnic ministries all around the U.S. bringing the Gospel to Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs and others.

Each and every month, POBLO mails the monthly newsletter, The Minaret, to over 9,000 households.  The cost of the mailing is always a challenge for POBLO. Your assistance with this would ensure that supporters would receive the Minaret each and every month and be kept abreast of the latest mission opportunities.

$50,000  – Sponsor the Disciple Training Program for Lay Men and Women in the U.S.

This is a crucial project for training cross-cultural disciples across the United States.  Nearly every congregation faces opportunities for outreach to the growing number of immigrants in its midst.  Lay disciples can be trained nationwide through the production of mission training materials which can then be shared via electronic media.  These classes will consist of a wide variety of topics concerning Islam and Hinduism, Christian witness, and models of outreach for the local congregation to use.  Missions training on Islam and the changing face of religion in America can also be made available to whole congregations through POBLO’s website.

POBLO missionaries work with ethnic populations who speak numerous languages.  Many of these people have never seen a Bible in their own heart language. When someone is interested in learning more about Christ, a Bible in their own language is the essential starting point. POBLO missionaries are in need of additional printed and visual materials to use in Gospel outreach. Bibles distributed at events and on the street are needed as well as Scripture tracts and worship materials in various languages.