International
EMPOWERING THE CHURCH TO LOVINGLY ENGAGE THE NATIONS IN OUR CITY -- AND BEYOND
SAVE THE DATES
May 23-June 9
The global refugee crisis is the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time; it is also an unprecedented opportunity for the Great Commission.
Caring about refugees and oppressed peoples is a core value of EN Metro Vancouver. Our Türkiye trips reflect this. They also reflect our other core value -- reaching the campus!
In 2025, we are sending another multi-generational team to Türkiye. We believe that God calls ordinary people to his work -- young people, couples, families with kids, midlife people and retirees. Is he calling YOU to join the 2025 team?
We will train you! There are seven pre-field training sessions (required) to empower you -- and a debrief when we return. First session is February 2, 2025. 6-8 pm
WHAT REFUGEES NEED MOST IS RELATIONSHIPS
Every Christmas our Every Nation elf team assembles gorgeous baskets to deliver to new refugees in Edmonds and other areas of Metro Vancouver.
Each basket provides newcomers with helpful and delightful gifts to welcome them to our city. Most importantly, it provides a bridge to friendship with locals -- us!
All the baskets are funded by YOU, and delivered by YOU.
Our elves are already shopping, so now is the time to make donations to our refugee baskets. We hope to receive the majority of our funds by Nov 25 so that we can finish buying all the gifts, and have the baskets ready to give to our volunteers at the beginning of December. CLICK THE DONATION LINK ON THE LEFT.
All the baskets are also delivered by YOU -- so if you would like to deliver a basket this year, CLICK THE VOLUNTEER LINK. Our refugees represent a wide age spectrum. There are families with children that range from newborns to youth and young adults. What an opportunity for us to connect with every generation!
RELENTLESS PRAYER IS THE FOUNDATION OF EVERY DISCIPLE-MAKING MOVEMENT
We have been saturating this beautiful community with prayer for over five years. Prayer opens doors and open hearts. Prayer ushers Light into the darkness. Prayer radically transforms broken lives. Prayer multiplies disciple-makers in every language and ethnicity. Prayer is the urgent work. YOUR prayers matter. Please join us.
Reach out to the International Team for exact dates.
2022 TURKEY TEAM. Multi-cultural, multi-generational. The mission of God is the mission of every single follower of Jesus.
About Us
ENV International Ministry exists to provide ongoing vision and faith for ENV's role in the global mission of God in this hour of history. We are passionate about the nations that are pouring into Greater Vancouver; there has never been a time like this in our city -- or in history! In the past 10 years the numbers of refugees and re-settlers has exploded. Unique new diasporas are rapidly evolving and we are scrambling to identify them and welcome them. We believe that the greatest humanitarian crisis of this century is also the greatest opportunity for the Great Commission.
We are equally passionate about sending multi-generational teams OUT to the nations -- particularly to frontier people groups. We want to "wave the flag" over the earth's displaced peoples and call the Church to loving, sacrificial action. We value relentless prayer, courageous obedience -- and the raising up of a beautiful army of ordinary people.
Welcoming Newcomers
Many of us were told by our mothers not to talk to strangers. Sound advice, of course! But it turns out that Jesus actually wants us to talk to strangers. When we welcome the stranger – the newcomer – the refugee – we are welcoming Jesus. We take this seriously. Our hearts break as we listen the stories of refugees and re-settlers, and we are humbled to be able to offer both practical help and friendship.
We believe that the first aspect of Christian ministry among refugees is relationship. Giving food, providing shelter and language instruction are important services, but relationship makes a person more than a passive recipient. When Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan, we see what it looks like to extend radical mercy and kindness to a complete stranger.
"We must be global Christians with a global vision because our God is a global God." - John Stott
HEAR OUR VISION: The call to the least reached and the 1040 Window
START A DISCOVERY GROUP
What if we could sit down with someone from another faith -- or no faith at all -- and simply explore the bible together? What does the bible have to say about life, relationships and God?Millions of people around the world have been launching discovery groups. In these DG's, no one teaches the bible; everyone is exploring the bible together, following a simple question outline. This is one of the most powerful, loving journeys to share with others who have different beliefs.What if God wants to multiply these groups throughout this city?SUPPORT THIS MINISTRY
International Ministry is supported by generous partners who invest financially into our team. If you would like to join the team as a monthly financial partner -- or make an annual donation -- follow the link below. We are grateful!
