Wooddale Articles

For God, Nothing Is Impossible – Especially in Russia!

lee.ranney — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

“Everyone said this would not work. The time for public preaching of the Gospel in Russia is over. Even more absurd is the idea that an ‘American’ western band could do this. We were the ‘enemy.’”

Following God to Hong Kong

lee.ranney — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

As I look back on my life, I can see how God has always been gently guiding me and preparing my heart for missions – and more specifically, children’s ministry. As a young teen, I remember volunteering with the Wooddale VBS as a kindergarten small group leader. I had a wonderful time with the sweet little five-year-olds and I was sad to see the week end.

3 Principles to Make the Most of Your Singleness

lee.ranney — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Is it possible for an unmarried person to be happy, fulfilled and content?

Reaching At-Risk Youth and Victims of Sex Trafficking

lee.ranney — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Nestled in the heart of the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis is a building covered in graffiti that you could easily walk past without a second glance. Inside is Source, an organization that is committed to holistically changing the lives of the residents of this very diverse neighborhood.

Praying for Here, Near and Far

lee.ranney — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Every day Wooddale Worldwide communicates with the Global Partners serving around the world via email, snail mail and Skype. Wooddale supports 86+ Global Partners in 26 countries. Almost all of the communications include ministry updates and prayer requests. These updates and requests are compiled and emailed to 400+ people weekly who faithfully pray for their needs.

Romance in Romania: 3 Keys to Choosing Forgiveness

lee.ranney — Tue, 19 May 2015 11:00:00 +0000

It’s a worldwide need: forgiveness in marriage. Dennis and Linda Beck work in eastern Europe and Russia with Family Life Teams as Wooddale Worldwide Partners to reach the lost and multiply disciples. They recently spoke at an evangelistic meeting in Romania called Always Romantic. Here are three key truths they imparted to nearly 50 participants:

The Easter Story in Her Own Language

lee.ranney — Tue, 05 May 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Sharylee Zachary was part of the Wooddale Adult Singles from 1977 to 1983. Wooddale was intricately involved in training her for full time missionary service. In 1982, Wooddale launched her on a short-term mission trip to Alaska, where she met her husband, Dan. Wooddale has been supporting their missionary work for 31 years.

Top 5 Ways to Pray for D.O.O.R. to Open

lee.ranney — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Mark and Lyndalou Sorenson have been Wooddale Global Partners for 18 years, working through Deaf Opportunity OutReach (D.O.O.R.). Here are the top five ways we can pray for them:

Giving Hope Where There Is No Hope

lee.ranney — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 11:00:00 +0000

New Life Family Services (NLFS), a Wooddale Worldwide partner organization in the Twin Cities, is engaged in a life-giving and affirming ministry of pregnancy help for men and women facing an unplanned pregnancy, post-abortion support and adoption services.

A recent NLFS report shared the following stories:

Going Behind the Bars

lee.ranney — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 11:00:00 +0000

Jesus, the Redeemer, is at work. Through an amazing program developed by Prison Fellowship Ministry known as IFI, the InnerChange Freedom Initiative, women caught in a cycle of life that resulted in their incarceration are transforming their lives through a biblical program at Shakopee Women’s Prison.

Turning Your Worries Into Blessings

lee.ranney — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 12:00:00 +0000

The weekend of January 24/25 Pastor Dale challenged us to do something tangible to confront the things that worry us. In his message “Conquering the Fear of Panic,” we were challenged to put money into a jar whenever we worried over something. The goal was to turn our worries into blessings.

Praise God for What He Has Done!

lee.ranney — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Wooddale Worldwide is the missions arm of Wooddale Church. This month, we are starting the process to plant 4,000 churches as part of Vision ’22, yet God has been doing amazing work here, near and far. Your generosity to the Worldwide (Missions) Fund and your trust has allowed Wooddale Church to partner with folks making a difference for the Kingdom of God.

Vision '22 Launch

joel.lombardo — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 20:19:35 +0000

This is an exciting time at Wooddale Church! Since the beginning of the year and our “Conquering Your Fears” series, over 400 new people have visited Wooddale. I have heard many stories of how the series, the book The Red Sea Rules by Robert J.

Imagine if the Apostle Paul had Skype!

lee.ranney — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Last fall, a Wooddale Global Partner received a request from a LinkedIn® contact to provide training for a group of disciple makers in India. Instead of traveling to India, Kirk and the local facilitator decided to deliver the training through a simple Internet video-conferencing service known as Skype®.

Challenges and Promises

lee.ranney — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Jim and Christie Lee are Worldwide global partners and lead the Navigators Military Ministry team at the U.S.

Together, We Educate

lee.ranney — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 12:00:00 +0000

Wooddale Worldwide has partnered with Daystar University in Kenya to provide a God-centered education for those who do not have the financial means. Here is the story of Davies Okoyo Mungoni, majoring in Applied Computer Science that Worldwide supports:

Hope in Urban Schools

lee.ranney — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 12:00:00 +0000

In 2000, Hope Academy was started with 35 students in grades K-2. Today, Hope serves more than 400 K-12 students and 200 families. They have close to 70 staff and they are helping lead a nation-wide education reform movement.

Physical and Spiritual Sight

lee.ranney — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 11:00:00 +0000

Wooddale Worldwide Global Partners Eric and Wendy Hofman are currently serving at Bongolo Hospital, a mission hospital in Gabon, Africa. Wendy is an ophthalmologist (a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems) and Eric is the office manager. Here is a recent story they wanted to share regarding a very important visitor.

Bringing Hope to Bulgaria

lee.ranney — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 11:00:00 +0000

In July, a team of six Minnesotans, including two Wooddalers, went to serve in Bulgaria for ten days. Karen Eilers and Emily Manno joined four others from New Hope Church and Valley Free Church on a team organized by the MCEE, the Minnesota Coalition for Eastern Europe. Their mission? To teach at a Cru summer camp for Bulgarian college students.

The Gift of Presence in a Wounded World

lee.ranney — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:00:06 +0000

Relationship is at the heart of Christian faith. It reflects the reality that we are first and foremost human beings, created for loving relationships, rather than human doings. We exist in relationship with a triune God whom we know as sustaining Creator, a fellow human being in Christ our Lord, and the inspiring and refreshing breath of the Holy Spirit.

Reaching Across Boundaries With God's Love

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:42:13 +0000

Reaching out with the love of Jesus knows no boundaries. It reaches across borders, over walls – even through prison bars. The message of God’s love is one that everyone needs to hear, prison inmates included. The Wooddale Prison Ministry seeks to share the Gospel message and provide a ray of hope to those who are behind bars.