Prior to my first trip to Haiti with CWO founder Dean Yoder, my wife was worried about the trip. It was just before Christmas in 1981 and she was concerned it would change me and ruin our Christmas. And she was right, but only about the first part. I was 20 years old and God changed my perspective about life on that trip. Praise God for the work he has done through CWO these past 40+ years! Through the leadership of Dean and Ellen and now Greg, it has grown to encompass so many things that, yes, include programs, but change one life at a time through relationships. The blending of compassion and Gospel is the true example of how Jesus lived his life and has commanded us to do. CWO exemplifies this in every person’s life they touch. Having made many more trips after that first one, I look forward to helping in the work yet undone. I so enjoy reading the newsletters of individuals in CWO countries whose lives have been touched by training, medical care, job finding, food donations and the love of Jesus through the staff and many volunteers. Making a difference one life at a time. Indeed.
My name is Catherine, and I first experienced CWO through a servant of Christ, Greg Yoder. The Summer of 2019, I was able to take my second trip down to Haiti, this time, through CWO. While my first trip to Haiti was memorable and God-serving, my eyes were opened even further with the opportunity to see Haiti and its people from a completely different perspective. I didn't have the close-minded view of oppression and poverty, but instead one of hope and restoration. With the help of Greg Yoder and CWO, I saw how two very different parts of Haiti were in the process of being restored. I witnessed love that wasn't bound to one visit, but love that had lasted through years of trips returned. I saw a family that was already built but continued to build through the daily addition of brothers and sisters.
We have been involved with CWO for the entire time the ministry in Zambia was operational. My wife made several trips over (leading 3 teams). In 2003, I saw first hand the love for Christ and the people of Zambia on display by Bill and Marci. God has truly blessed the people of N'dola trough them. It is encouraging to hear the one of their native helpers has continued to serve after the ministry official closed. That is a testament to the faithfulness of a great God and faithful servants to Him.
We have worked with CWO since 2007 and seen first-hand how their staff, leadership, and volunteers work tirelessly to serve the lost, hurting, and vulnerable in Haiti, Burkina Faso, and Zimbabwe. They are changing lives by meeting basic physical needs such as food, clothing, education, and medical treatment. Their message of hope in God is further impacting lives by modeling the love of Jesus, sharing the gospel, and providing ongoing discipleship, counseling, and encouragement.
We are to pass the good news of the Lord around through missions, service or our everyday walk to name a few. I want to tell you about a God driven organization. Any organization is only as good as its leaders. I can tell you first hand these leaders walk with God not only walk but have a heart for God
Let me tell you about this organization. This is a place where God is thanked, loved and taught. There is a women’s center that takes women from the street, teaches them about Gods love, feeds them and also teaches them a trade.
Matthew 25:35 ESV /
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me,
CWO gives women a eternal hope. The look in these women’s faces when God becomes their Savior will make you cry. But also CWO does even more. Every day you walk down the streets with a full stomach. You will see people who try so hard to earn a few cents so their family can eat. This amazing organization not only shows Gods love. But they take children off the streets and feed them. Usually this is the only meal some may have for a while. But through all this you will see a smile that will light up a room. Toys these children think a small piece of sidewalk chalk is the most wonderful toy. How do I know this you may be thinking. I saw first hand people with little and who except God become rich. I have had the pleasure to look in the eyes of women who have excepted Jesus receive a new make over from God. Before I stop I have to challenge you as you sit down to your next meal know there are people who are doing without. Also when you sit in church know there are people who desperately need God. It starts with you
God bless,
Tracy Golden
Last June - 2019, our church, Lighthouse Bible Church partnered with CWO on a trip to Haiti to minister to a women's conference. Greg the leader was very knowledgeable about the Haitian people and what to expect. We went to their church and participated in their Sunday worship which was incredible. They sang praises to the Lord for 2 hours. Wow! Then during the week our ladies were able to share their testimonies with the women in the conference, showed them how to make crafts that they could sell and fed all the children each day. At the end of the week we were literally attacked by the spirits of darkness and the battle raged for almost 2 hours . An experience I'll never forget. Overall I think we all enjoyed our time there ministering to the ladies. I felt like I was blessed far more than they were. CWO is a fantastic missions outreach program. Hoping to work with them again.
My church Lighthouse Bible Church went last summer to Port-A-Prince last summer to teach at a women's retreat at the CWO church, where we had the opportunity to minister to over 100 non believing young women. We handed out free Bible's to all the ladies in their own language during that week, and a few of our team members shared testimonies and led them in bible studies. Many young ladies come to know the Lord that week, along with many spiritual encounters with evil. I'm honored that our church has worked with CWO, and we still support them today. This ministry (CWO) is a blessing to wherever it serves, along with its leadership
CWO is a faith based outreach that is not only financially responsible and accountable but culturally sensitive in sharing the Gospel and meeting the needs of others. I have been involved with CWO since it was founded and they have remained true to their mission. I appreciate that they are not paternalistic rather nationals are treated with reverent respect. It is a grass roots organization that is compassionate regarding the needs of others. I would whole heartedly endorse CWO.
My husband and I have been supporters of CWO for many years. We have been on mission trips to Haiti and Africa and have seen first hand how the ministry of CWO changes lives both physically and spiritually. I will never forget a statement from one of CWO's founders that goes something like this, "How can I share the love of Christ, when a women's child is starving? We must take care of the physical to share the spiritual." Also, CWO's strong training of leaders (pastors, teachers, administrators) then pours down upon women, children, and congregations so they may know Christ and His saving grace. It has been a privilege to be a supporter of this Christ-lead ministry.
We have supported and been involved with CWO since 2007. We've traveled to Zimbabwe many times to work with the director and staff to minister to the orphaned children. It is a solid organization that has a significant impact on the children and communities it serves.
On a relatively small budget, using indigenous leadership and staff, CWO provides vocational training, church support, evangelism, leadership training, orphan care, education, and more in Haiti and two African countries. I’ve seen a commitment to good stewardship of ministry funds and financial transparency. Many lives are being touched with God’s love every year. It’s an honor to serve with CWO.
Larry Weeden
I cannot say enough about CWO and Greg Yoder. Our church has supported CWO for years, but I this past summer I had the opportunity to serve with Greg and a team in Haiti. His knowledge of ministry and love for all God's people is evident in everything he does. Faith, hope, and love are the backbones of this non-profit and why it is one of the best!
I’ve been associated with CWO from its beginning since my parents, Dean and Ellen Yoder, are two of the founders. Subsequently I participated on several work projects established by CWO, and met my future wife in Port-au-Prince. Additionally, I have known the Haiti national director and his family for more than 30 years.
Integrity and compassion have been paramount to the leaders of CWO since its beginning. I have no reservations in recommending CWO as an organization worthy of your support. I personally support the organization financially and will continue to do so. I hope you will, too.
Clearly a Christ centered, people serving organization. The staff and volunteers go to great lengths to fill the needs spiritually, relationally and physically to the ministries they serve.
In 1996 I went on my first ever short-term mission trip and my life was changed forever. A group of 24 women, 2 pre-teen girls and 2 men traveled to Haiti to work at the Christian World Outreach (CWO) Feminine Training Center. We cleaned and painted the building, taught sewing and cooking classes to the women who attended the school. The center is specifically to provide women with skills that will enable to them earn money to support their families. The part about changing my life forever? Being with those women, seeing the conditions in which they live, knowing how they are often treated as second-class people and then seeing the difference in their lives after graduating from the 2-year program touched my heart and mind. Before going on that trip, I was really, really scared and figured my husband would say he didn't want me to go. He didn't say that so - gulp! - the next thing I know I'm headed to Haiti! After that trip? I told God I would go wherever
He wanted me to go. Since then I have been to Africa 3 times and Haiti a number of times. Christian World Outreach also has a training center for women in Burkina Faso, Africa, as well as a program for orphaned children in Zimbabwe. The ministries of Christian World Outreach in Africa and Haiti are changing lives. CWO has an active Board of Directors in Littleton CO who meet regularly with the President of the organization. The administrative fees are kept to a minimum in order to put as much money as possible into ministry. Christian World Outreach is making a difference in the lives of hundreds of women and children. You, too, can help make a difference by giving to CWO.
What an amazing organization! I’ve been involved with CWO for 1.5 years. They have minimal overhead costs, which allows nearly all financial donations to go into the mission field in Haiti, Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe. They work tirelessly with the missionaries in the field to provide quality programs for the people they serve. They truly are an extended family on mission for Jesus!