The Role of the North American Church

“Cultivate a heart, just by coming….”

“It’s critically important for North American Christians to get outside of America to see literally how the rest of the world is. Over half of the world lives in the very small region [of China, India, and Nepal]. And so if we are not able to understand some of that region then we won't be nearly as able to participate with God in his love that is reaching out to all the people of the world.” – The Rev. Bill Haley, Chairman, ARDF-US

How do we do that? By supporting the local church.

What are three things the North American Church can do to engage with the global church?

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