Bekele Shanko is the global vice presiden for Global Church Moments at Campus Crusade for Christ International (Cru), working in over 150 countries to build movements of multiplying churches and faith communities. A native of Ethiopia, he has served as Cru’s National Director of Ethiopia and Regional Director of Southern and Eastern Africa. Bekele is the President of GACX and leads the church planting focus for Finishing the Task.
By combining their strengths—Global Assist’s expertise in training and coaching, and NEHCS’s deep roots
in the community—they have created a model for church planting that prioritizes both
evangelism and the long-term health of churches.”
"Storytelling isn't just about being heard. The audience has to understand what is being shared."
“When we collaborate...It’s a way of celebrating the strengths and contributions of one another and accomplishing much more than doing it alone.” - Carol Magno GCM Philippines
“Sheno” fought in his South Asian country's liberation war many years ago. The experience of armed combat led him to continue fighting as a vigilante even after the war ended. One day, Sheno heard the message of the gospel. “If Jesus died for my sins, then that changes everything,”
"Wherever I go, one ongoing issue for me is that everybody is siloed. There are so many Christian organizations that work as if they're the only ones in the world doing what they do."
New York, London, Dubai, Toronto, Berlin, and Beijing. These large, global cities are familiar to us all and well-known as business and tourist destinations. In the midst of skyscrapers, restaurants, and shops, did you know that church planting is happening?
Founded in 1898, First Baptist Church of Boerne, Texas has a long history of planting church and engaging in global missions.
