Learn about an exciting and strategic venture the Reeds are part of (and how you can be involved)
Linda and I are part of an important ministry called The Open Toronto Initiative. The goal is to reach people in the G.T.A. (Greater Toronto Area) and beyond with the good news of new life through Jesus Christ.
Why Toronto?
Did you know Toronto has more unreached people groups than any city in the world. You read that correctly. There are more unreached people groups in Toronto than in Delhi, Mexico City, London or New York.
As the Open Toronto Initiative brochure explains. . .
How can we reach the unreached in Toronto?
The OTI brings together churches and like-minded ministries to actively engage people from key unreached people groups with the gospel. By God grace, we hope to reach the unreached through . . .
- supporting local churches in their outreach to the unreached
- sending out church planting teams that focus on a specific unreached people group
- training local churches to start and sustain ESL (English as a Second Language) ministires
- developing a community centre as a hub for outreach activities in a section of the G.T.A.
- other ways as God opens doors
How are the Reeds involved?
We’ve been asked to help with the OTI in several specific ways:
Rick has been asked to network with pastors and ministry leaders to invite them to partner with this important project through prayer, ministry to newcomers, and financially supporting church planters and projects in the G.T.A.
Linda has been asked to train and equip churches that want to start or sustain ESL ministries (English as a Second Language). This has proven to be a fantastic frontline ministry to serve newcomers and point them to the love and life found in Jesus.
How can you help?
Pray for the Reeds and the OTI team. Ask the Lord for a moving of His Spirit that mobilizes churches to make disciples of all nations.
Learn more about the OTI by visiting this website.
Consider how your church can become a partner with the OTI. Learn more in this brochure.