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The Children's Bible Hour (CBH) of Southern Africa is the radio ministry of the ABWE affiliated churches in the Durban area of South Africa. The radio program works in conjunction with the Children's Bible Hour in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but is produced locally, having been redesigned to meet the needs and concerns of South African children. The program provides an opportunity for children to serve the Lord. CBH produces a weekly 30-minute program aimed at children between the ages of 7-12. The program features music from the children's choir, duets, soloists, Bible quizzes, Kid's Talks, and a story narrated by "Uncle Barry" and dramatized by... Read More.


When we first arrived in the city of Coslada, Spain in 1979, we didn't know how we could reach the thousands of people in this city of 60,000. We hardly knew the language and no church existed. One thing we did notice, however; there were lots of kids. We decided that a children's ministry would be the best way to start. Kids would probably put up with us slaughtering the Spanish language if we could keep the entertained. We found we could draw quite a crowd with a trumpet or accordion and a puppet stage. We taught songs, had puppet shows, helped the children memorize Bible verses and gave out prizes. We were a big hit in the neighborhood and the kids kept coming... Read More.


It has been said that "the pen is mightier than the sword," but in Chile the pen is used to wield the Sword of the Spirit which mightily impacts lives. For almost 30 years the Holy Spirit has used La Palabra Viva (The Living Word) Bible Correspondence School in Santiago, Chile to change and challenge the lives of children, young people and adults. Chile is a land steeped in the Roman Catholic tradition where most people know little of the pure Word of God... Read More.

Beyond the Affluence and Popularity - Ministering to Pro Athletes
Building Bridges - Reaching the Young in Iquitos, Peru
The Camp That Came to the Missionaries - Camp in Colombia
The Children's Bible Hour - Radio Broadcasts in South Africa
Growing a Christian in Spain - Niños Españoles
The Living Word for Children, Too - Bible Correspondance School in Chile
What Does MK Stand For?
- An MK's Perspective
From Pasta to Pennsylvania - Intercultural Sports Outreach
God Still Has His Ravens
The Streets of Belo Horizonte - Boy's Home in Brazil
Teenagers Serving the Lord - Serving the Lord at Home
Tell Me About Jesus - Bible Club in Italy
Toward a Vibrant Youth Ministry - Central and Eastern Europe