Message of the Open Bible

12/10/2025

Where public services fail, Open Bible churches in Venezuela are stepping in with food, clothing, medical care, and the love of Jesus. Out of this ministry to the vulnerable has grown a resilient, Spirit-filled church that is planting seeds of revival.

Despite Venezuela’s fifteen-year ongoing humanitarian crisis, with nearly seventy percent of the population enduring multi-tiered poverty and almost half facing severe humanitarian needs, a movement of hope has unfolded in Open Bible Churches. Across the country, Open Bible is not only responding ...

12/03/2025

Leadership isn’t reserved for the person with the microphone. It’s built in the small acts of service—setting up chairs, preparing supplies, showing up early—that shape character and trust. When we invite youth into these moments, we raise up a generation ready to carry God’s work farther than we ever could alone.

We all have reasons to do what we do. A saying that has given me purpose in ministry is, “Don’t just live to make it into heaven yourself; make sure to bring others with you.” I’m beginning to realize there’s even more to this statement than I had originally thought. Bringing people to hea...

11/20/2025

The holidays can feel heavy for those who are grieving. 💔🎄

Katie Thompson shares 5 simple ways you can host with compassion and reflect the love of Christ to someone who’s hurting this season. 🕊️

https://openbiblemessage.org/2025/10/when-grief-comes-to-the-table-five-tips-for-hosting-guests-who-are-hurting/

11/13/2025

Hosting someone who is grieving can feel intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. These five tips will help you extend Christ’s love with courage and grace.

Have your kids ever made plans for you without asking first? Mine have, more than once! But a few years ago, one of those “surprise” plans turned into one of the most meaningful Thanksgivings for our family. Those moments of laughter around the table and story-sharing carried the quiet presence ...

11/05/2025

What happens when you trade turkey for tamales (or curry, or pierogis) and let gratitude take center stage? For one family, it transformed Thanksgiving into a holy celebration.

“Babe, I think we need to steal Christmas.” I said this to my wife, Kelley, as we were driving back from a family celebration. Without any further explanation, she knew I meant that the atmosphere of our family gatherings had left a lot to be desired. It wasn’t that they were bad; in fact, the...

11/04/2025

🚨Alert! The latest issue of Message is here! 🚨 Get ready for inspiring stories, powerful testimonies, and the latest updates from Open Bible Churches around the globe!🙌🔥

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10/15/2025

In Case you Missed it!
Five Proofs You Are Called to Be Prophetic by Sara Williams
You were made to hear God and carry His heart. Jesus’ followers know His voice; the Spirit is poured out; we’re urged to desire prophecy; the Holy Spirit lives in us; and the world needs hope. Lean in, listen, and speak life.

By Sarah Williams Have you ever received a message from God through another person? Did it make you wonder how they found themselves in a place that they could confidently articulate a divine word? Perhaps you have pondered the selection of these servants of God and what path led them to become H...

10/08/2025

God is still calling a new generation to the mission field, and Open Bible is answering that call. Meet McKendre Veenstra and Zac Anderson, two newly appointed missionaries preparing to serve in Japan and Mexico. Their unique gifts and passionate hearts are helping take the gospel to the nations.

One of wonderful things I get to do as Executive Director of Global Missions is discover new missionary candidates. God is still calling young people to be missionaries, the “sent out” ones. We are always looking for those who are called to help us reach the unreached people of the world with th...

10/01/2025

What began as a reluctant move and a tiny family-led church plant became the foundation for a multigenerational legacy of faith and ministry. Melissa Alvarez shares her powerful journey from teenage drummer to licensed pastor as she answers the call to launch an English-speaking church birthed from her parents’ Hispanic congregation. It’s a story of calling, perseverance, and the God who never forgets His promises.

At thirteen, I encountered God, and His love transformed me. Since then, I have seen His hand throughout my life, and church planting has played a central role in my story. In 2001, my parents were given the opportunity to plant an Open Bible Hispanic Church in Burbank, California. It would require....

09/24/2025

Hispanic brothers and sisters have been and continue to be an integral part of the Open Bible family: shaping our mission, expanding our reach, and enriching our story. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, this issue honors their legacy, leadership, and the powerful ways God is moving through Hispanic churches and leaders.

When I was in first grade, I attended William Carey Academy, a small private school in Pasadena, California, that primarily served the children of missionaries who were on home assignment. The school was on the campus of the U.S. Center for World Mission, a collaborative mission base, which meant th...

09/17/2025

We are better together, and this issue celebrates the many ways God is moving in and through His people. Each story is a reminder of the power of unity and the Gospel at work.

We’d love to hear from you! What stood out to you as you read? What inspires you most?

Let’s celebrate God’s goodness together.

09/11/2025

In a culture shaped by digital overload and shallow connection, how can we disciple people in a way that actually transforms lives? Gary Khan offers five timely insights for creating Christ followers who are rooted in relationship, empowered by the Spirit, and shaped by real-world mission. Ministry may look different now, but the call to make disciples remains as urgent as ever.

Recently, at an Alpha leaders’ meeting at our church, someone asked, “What does relevant ministry look like in today’s culture?” I think I decoded that question as “How do we effectively create Christ followers in a way that is relevant for today?” Cultural shifts, digital saturation, an...