Honoring Rev. Frank Barker

If there is a Founder or Founding Influence for Campus Outreach, it is Frank Barker. Rev. Barker planted Briarwood Presbyterian in 1960 and pastored the church until 1999. His heart for God’s Word, for personal evangelism, for church planting and for missions were the driving forces of the church.

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The Key to Expanding in Brazil and Beyond

We often hear stories about starting ministries, the early years where things are just getting off the ground. But we rarely get insight into the transition from starting the ministry to supporting the ministry. Jeff, Amy, and their family have walked through both seasons. Recently, they re-joined the CO staff in Belo, focused on supporting campus staff and assisting the pastor of the ministry’s hub church, Comunidade Horizonte.

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Equipping In Controversy

As political and racial tensions continue to threaten church unity across the United States, we are thankful for God’s continued guidance for Campus Outreach. Our staff are dedicated to building the next generation of leaders for Christ, and equipping students during this tumultuous time is part of that mission.

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Waiting Isn't Wasted

For two years, Carrie Lewis and her team developed real friendships with a group of Thai students at Maejo University in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

“We regularly invested in the friendships and had a lot of hope for them, praying for them often,” Carrie shared. “We felt like if one or two of them came to know the Lord, their friends and boyfriends would get involved and become interested as well.”

But when Carrie’s two-year commitment with the LEAD program ended, she returned to the U.S. without seeing any real change.

Four months later, after continuing to pray, Carrie received a surprising e-mail.

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