A Rwandese Boarder Guard in Cyangugu watches as people cross back and forth between the two countries This summer, Shine in the World International Ministries (SWIM) is partnering with churches and Christian ministries in the Rwandan region of Rusizi, Western Rwanda, to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to the residents of the border cities of Cyangugu and Kamembe. Through the outreach, we expect to reach at least 90,000 people. In 2007, we proclaimed the gospel to the community across the border in the city of Bukavu in the eastern DRC. Now, we are joining forces with the Rwandan churches to proclaim salvation and hope through Christ to the residents of Cyangugu, directly across the border on the Rwandan side. The Ruzizi River Seperating Rwanda and DRC Amidst the chaos and trauma that have characterized this region of the world for decades, the Rusizi River, of which the region is named, flows as a constant reminder that there is hop...
The major cities of the United States are changing both in their belief systems and ethno-cultural makeup. How should the Good News be presented to them in order to be Good News? Besides sharing biblical inspiration plus stories of God's grace at work through our ministry in various parts of the world, I hope to address this and many other issues important to our Christian faith.