Gospel for asia is providing education for the less fortunate children of asia, involved in ministering to leprosy patients, helping victims of floods and. Financial fraud lawsuit against gospel for asia causes. Gfa gospel for asia transforming communities through. Warren throckmorton shines a light on gospel for asia and. Simply give out free copies of revolution in world missions, the book that has impacted thousands of heartsincluding yours your friends and family will be challenged to walk closer to jesus, and you will have a huge part in inspiring others to help reach the lost in asia for christ. Yohannan but the gfa board of directors says the lawsuit stems from a misunderstanding. National missionary through gospel for asia supported national missionaries, thousands of villages are hearing of jesus name for the first time, and experiencing his love.
In addition to the normal workplace benefits like insurance, vacation days, job training, staff at gospel for asia have the freedom, and are encouraged to practice our faith and grow spiritually, we recognize our dependence on the. Continue reading the gospel in asia, or begin receiving tabletalk magazine by signing up for a free 3month trial. Gospel for asia can document the legal and ethical use of funds donated and clearly answer every question, he noted in an email to cp. As you read these books, you will be encouraged by powerful stories and also challenged to walk closer with jesus. Gospel for asia made all sorts of explicit guarantees to donors and then broke its promises. Gunnar myrdal published his magnum opus, asian drama. The road to reality is a practical book for those who desire to walk more like christ. Soliciting charitable donations to benefit the poorest of the poor while covertly diverting the money to a multi million dollar personal empire is reprehensible. Free resources from the global gospel check out the forewords foreword by steven hawthorne 2 pages, click here. Gfa, alleging the texasbased international ministry has engaged in fraud and racketeering. About us gospel for india reach the unreached at any cost. Federal judge sanctions gospel for asia in fraud case. Lawsuit claims gospel for asia misused most donations to 1.
Millions in asia have no choice but to go to the bathroom out in the open, which poses many risks, especially for women and girls who venture into open fields under the cover of darkness. A network of reformed believers who want to see an increasing number of christians, pastors, and missionaries in southeast asia grounded in a reformed worldview and able to apply the scriptures faithfully to life and ministry in southeast asia. Dec 07, 2015 gospel for asia was stripped of its membership in the evangelical council for financial accountability ecfa due to noncompliance with ecfa standards back in october. Free christian book no longer a slumdog gospel for asia.
The court found that gfa needlessly squandered the resources of the partiesand put an extraordinary drain on the courts resources, and that gfas abusive conduct in. Vision for asia is a uk based christian charity operating within asia. Get the new edition of revolution in world missions free. Buy a set of life in the spirit, get a second set free. I was intrigued, and read the book, and i can honestly make the same statement now myselfwhat a change this ministry has made in my life. Private outdoor toilets spare families from disease found at communal waste grounds and protects the dignity of men and women. Download an album of exciting asian music recorded in india and nepal by asian believers.
A financial affair led the national religious broadcasters nrb, an international association of christian broadcasting networks, to cut ties with gospel for asia gfa, a missionary organization that aims to spread the gospel throughout asia. Warren throckmorton has posted the entire lawsuit that has been filed against gospel for asia the suit alleges that gospel for asia has engaged in fraud and racketeering for the benefit of its directors. Gfa has claimed that hundreds of millions it has received in donations have gone to help the poor and preach the gospel. In this book, real children share their real stories of need and how our loving god intervened to redeem them with his love. More on the gospel for asia lawsuit phoenix preacher. We are a small, voluntary organisation passionate about the huge vision we.
With literacy books already translated into 10 different languages by gospel for asia, hope is stirring among the women who are learning the power of the written word. Sewing machines help impoverished families get out of debt, pay for meals and other daily expenses. Gospel for asia 1800 golden trail ct, carrollton, tx 75010. The organization is located about five miles southwest of wills point, texas, a small community east of dallas. Provide the funds needed to translate this program into many other languages. Do you long to let go of selfcenteredness and be more eternally minded. Mobile media and social intimacies in asia reconfiguring local. Gospel for asia apologizes for scandal of misappropriated. The leadership and coworker are always open to new ideas and never angry or rude. Thankfully, many of gospel for asias friends and supporters have chosen to stand with the organization and provide greater and great degrees of prayer and support as the ministry works to put this all to rest.
Yohannan shares how god brought him from his remote indian village to become the founder of gospel for asia. Read more about gfa special reports get involved get your free book. Gospel for asia is a rewarding place to serve if you would like to build treasures in heaven. Southeast asia network for the gospel a network of. Free christian book revolution in world missions gospel. One of the strongest attacks of the enemy against believers is tempting us to forget our need to exercise faith in god. Temoignages french edition and millions of other books are available for. Gfa world is about loving the lord and loving others to see communities changed, both for this life and eternity.
Jun 21, 2018 provides details of gospel for asia biblical seminary gfa biblical seminary, pathanamthitta, kerala along with its profile, contacts, courses offered, important news and alerts about it. Gospel for asia for failure to produce evidence as requested multiple times by the court. Some plant, others water, but god gives the increase. On june 4, federal judge timothy brooks sanctioned mission giant gospel for asia in the ongoing fraud case of murphy v. For several years, gfa has been defending itself by saying that all funds are spent as donors intend. The church in east asia has experienced unprecedented growth in the past 30 years. Books for asia puts books and digital content into the hands of students. Order a free book revolution in world missions in this exciting and fastmoving narrative, k.
As a bonus, as soon as you order, youll also have immediate access to download the e book and audiobook. Gospel for asia video screen shot wills point, texas christian examiner gospel for asia gfa, an organization under fire this year for financial accountability and treatment of its staff, apologized for failing to uphold accountability standards in an advertisement it took out in christianity today. Gospel for asia gfa is a nonprofit missions organization, founded by k. While this is exciting news, there is a shortage of christian resources to properly teach and train pastors. Be encouraged and challenged by these free resources from gospel for asia. I first heard of gospel for asia in 2005 when someone handed me a free copy of the book revolution in world missions and told me this book changed my life more than any other book but the bible. Yohannan gives an uncompromising call to live a life of new testament simplicity in order to fulfill the great commission. But for these good news bearers, life is not always easy.
To learn more about gospel for asia or to receive additional free resources, visit gospel for asia s website. Worlds largest children books publishing and distribution company that is a leader in educational technology and helping kids and teachers around the world. Feb 26, 2020 working at gospel for asia is not a 40 hr. Gfas primary aim is to support indigenous missions to serve the least of these in asia. Christian churches are growing and thriving in countries such as singapore, malaysia, taiwan, and of course south korea, which boasts some of the largest churches in the entire world. Nov 18, 2015 gospel for asia gfa, the mission organisation founded by kp yohannan, is regarded as one of the most signicant missionary movements of the late 20th century. Many are still waiting to have a textbook in their language. Recently it has come to light that the gospel for asia gfa missionary organization lost its evangelical council for financial accountability ecfa seal of approval and accreditation, due to numerous violations of the financial standards that the ecfa requires of its member. In the early 1980s he discovered the secret of nativemissionary multiplication. We are about making a difference in communitiesboth for this life and for eternity.
Yohannan facebooka texas law firm filed a lawsuit claiming missionary organization gospel for asia, among other organizations, solicited hundreds of millions of dollars for the charity but then misdirected the money to gfa leader k. Heres an excerpt from the gospel in asia, jeffrey jues contribution to the april issue of tabletalk the advance of the gospel in asia over the last century has been extraordinary. Prayer helps you overcome anything life throws at you. Based in texas, it has a presence in asian countries including india, sri lanka, myanmar, china and thailand. Let god stir your heart for some who are truly in needthousands of children living in slum conditions in asia. Yohannan is the founder and director of gospel for asia and author of numerous books including revolution in world missions. Gospel for asia responds to claims of egregious abuse. Gospel for asia gfa, the mission organisation founded by kp yohannan, is regarded as one of the most signicant missionary movements of the late 20th century. Current independent board members of gospel for asia, david mains, francis chan, chuck zink, and bob felder. Gifts for the poor give the poor a better future and show them christs love.
Click here, to read more articles about gfa books, or visit patheos. Waterborne diseases run rampant in areas where the only source of water is a filthy pond or dried up well, read the stories of how providing clean water through gospel for asia changes lives. Gospel for asias bridge of hope child sponsorship program is designed to rescue thousands of children in asia from a life of poverty and hopelessness, bridge of hope gives children an education and introduces them to the love of god. Discover some of the many ways you can touch the lives of precious men, women and children in asia using your godgiven talents. Gospel for asia is about loving the lord and loving others to see communities changed, both for this life and eternity. In the beginning of february, a lawsuit claiming the misuse of donor money was filed against gospel for asia. Beginning 1976, abraham was a successful churchplanter in the northern indian mission fields.
Thousands of people accept jesus each year in asia and it was a blessing to be a supporting element of that. However, now after months of telling judge brooks that this can be proven, gfa is no closer to producing the evidence. Gospel for asia biblical seminary gfa biblical seminary. Gospel for asia was stripped of its membership in the evangelical council for financial accountability ecfa due to noncompliance with ecfa standards back in october.
Free christian book revolution in world missions gospel for asia. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at gospel for asia. A christian community that loves and cares for one another a focus on prayer get to use your skills to farther the gospel leadership is kind kind and supportive. Foreword by samuel chiang download free sample chapters from the global gospel 16page excerpt. Provides details of gospel for asia biblical seminary gfa biblical seminary, pathanamthitta, kerala along with its profile, contacts, courses offered, important news. Participation in prayer meetings and other meetings after the work day is expected, as is working overtime when needed.
Provides details of gospel for asia biblical seminary gfa biblical seminary, pathanamthitta, kerala along with its profile, contacts, courses offered, important news and alerts about it. Thankfully, many of gospel for asia s friends and supporters have chosen to stand with the organization and provide greater and great degrees of prayer and support as the ministry works to put this all to rest. The suit alleges that gospel for asia has engaged in fraud and racketeering for the benefit of its directors. Connect with gospel for asia at fletcher street, redwood, qld. Mosquito nets save lives and offer a restful nights sleep, free from. Yohannan shares how god brought him from his remote indian village to become the founder of gfa world. Nrb terminates gospel for asias membership over financial. One of the worlds largest missions agencies, gospel for asia gfa, has long promised that it spends 100 percent of donations in the field. The global gospel will stretch your understanding of the gospel of jesus christ by uncovering a major blind spot in western theology, namely, honor and shame youll be led on a journey beyond a legal. A dallasbased law firm filed a classaction lawsuit monday against gospel for asia inc. There is joy while working there no matter the circumstances for those who follow jesus. Gospel for asias cash reserves under scrutiny christian.
These writings come with insight from walking with jesus for many years and serving him on the mission field. As a bonus, as soon as you order, youll also have immediate access to download the ebook and audiobook. Let us know in the form below where to ship your book. Foreword by steven hawthorne foreword by samuel chiang 2 pages, click here. Warren throckmorton shines a light on gospel for asia and gfa. Yohannan in 1979, focusing on helping the poor and needy in india and asian countries through the love of god. Over 9,000 gospel for asia affiliated womens fellowship groups in asia conduct free literacy training for illiterate local women in their mother tongue.
For more than 35 years the ministry of gospel for asia continues to bring legitimate aid and hope to some of the most downtrodden people in the eastern hemisphere. Gospel for asia is a legally recognized nonprofit organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. T he vision of gospel for india gfi was born in the hearts of abraham and sara varghese over 3 decades ago in new delhi, india. Do you desire to make a difference in the lives of people who havent experienced jesus love, but arent sure how. Pioneer missionary work, clean water ministry, child sponsorship and transforming communities through gods love. Clearly, the work of the gospel in asia is something we rejoice over, continue to pray for, and look for opportunities to support. Having the opportunity to use my skills to help so many people in asia is amazing. The global gospel impacts many of the basicshow we read the bible, how we preach the gospel, how we understand our mission, how we train leaders, how we collaborate in the global church. The lawsuit, though, alleges that ministry leaders were covertly. Gfa gospel for asia transforming communities through god. Through gospel for asia supported national missionaries, thousands of villages are hearing of jesus name for the first time, and experiencing his love. Gunnar myrdal published his magnum opus asian drama, in 1968, to conclude that asias development.
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