CORD

CORD

Integrated Immigrant Ministries is now CORD. For more about the change, read this Christian Leader article.

Ecclesiastes 4:12 (ESV) "…a threefold cord is not quickly broken."

CORD is the umbrella term for USMB’s partnership with immigrant churches, including the CORD Program and the continued work of the CORD Committee, previously known as the Integrated Immigrant Council.

The CORD acronym describes USMB’s partnership with immigrant churches:

  • Connecting immigrant churches to resources and other congregations within our MB family.
  • Organizing and assisting with establishing a stable place of worship.
  • Retooling through biblical training and educational resources centered around our USMB Confession of Faith.
  • Developing pastors and key leaders capable of shepherding a healthy church.
CORD

USMB is committed to partnering with immigrant congregations. In a world where more than 270 million people are on the move, migration provides an opportunity for our USMB family to consider the mission of the Church. Increasingly, the mission is on U.S. soil.

The CORD Committee offers leadership and support for immigrant churches, including through a CORD initiative offering funding for three years for up to three vetted congregations.

At a cost of $55,500 per church, this initiative is funded primarily by congregations and individual partners.

Donations to CORD will be multi-faceted and will provide funding for up to three vetted immigrant congregations, reimbursement for Henri Ngolo’s travel expenses in his work with immigrant churches, and other needs as they arise.

Read more about this CORD initiative here. A seed invested in godly soil will produce a harvest for God's Kingdom!

THE FIRST CORD RECIPIENT

The first congregation to receive CORD funding, Christian Center the Hand of God (CCHG) in Hamilton, Ohio, is fully funded! Pastor Hermann Mputu’s growing congregation of 200 is meeting in a sanctuary built for 60 people. Learn more about CCHG in this May 2023 article here.

Hermann Mputu Hand of GodBecause generous donors gave to CORD:

  • Blueprints have been drawn for a building expansion, and CCHG will soon have more space to meet.
  • Pastor Hermann Mputu has quit his third job and has more time to connect with the congregation.
  • Mputu is completing training through The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI) and teaching a TUMI class in French. He has also completed LEAD Coaching.
  • Mputu has completed MCC immigration law training and is working toward accreditation from the Department of Justice allowing him to assist immigrants with legal issues.

But the needs don’t stop there.

THE SECOND CORD RECIPIENT

Restoration Church in West Chester, Ohio, about a 10-minute drive south of CCHG, has been selected as the second congregation to receive CORD funding.

Pastor Jules Mukaba and the Restoration congregation desperately need a van to transport people to church and appointments, and the congregation is saving money for a building. Mukaba is bi-vocational to support his pastoral ministry. 

Read more about Restoration Church in this Christian Leader article. 

Restoration Church Pastor Jules and kidsThanks to a gift of $55,500 from MB Foundation, Restoration Church is fully funded. That means we are focusing fundraising efforts for the third church, which is yet to be named.

More than 10 churches have requested assistance, and we cannot commit to helping a third church without funds.

 

A seed invested in godly soil will produce a harvest for God’s Kingdom!

Would you consider financial partnership through CORD? Click here to donate and select the CORD designation. For more information, contact Terry Hunt at pastortwh@gmail.com.

Make a donation to CORD today!

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