Host Beyond River’s Edge at Your Church
Bring the Story of Beyond River’s Edge to Your Church
Hudson Taylor. William Carey. Lottie Moon. Where are today’s stories? Who will inspire this generation to go to the nations?
Beyond River’s Edge is a 22-minute short film that tells a powerful story of faithfulness, relationship and the Gospel at work through Steve and Carol Thompson’s ministry in Ecuador.
Now, Global Outreach International CEO John Darnell is inviting churches to experience the documentary together and discover what its story means for the Church and the Great Commission today.
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More Than a Film
An Invitation for the Church to Join God in His Work
What happens when ordinary people say yes to God?
Beyond River’s Edge offers a glimpse into what God can do through decades of faithful presence, meaningful relationships and a commitment to showing and sharing His love.
But the story doesn’t end when the credits roll. Invite John Darnell III to your church to share the story behind the documentary, offer a firsthand perspective on the work God is doing through missions, and challenge your congregation to consider their own role in reaching the nations.
Missions is for every believer.
Meet John A. Darnell III
Missionary • Speaker • CEO of Global Outreach International
Before becoming CEO of Global Outreach International, John and his wife, Emily, left careers in education to serve as missionaries in Ecuador.
Those years profoundly shaped John’s understanding of missions. Having lived missions on the field and supporting it from the States, he is passionate about helping every believer participate in God’s work around the world.
Today, John leads Global Outreach International as it supports and equips missionaries serving around the globe. Through Beyond River’s Edge, he is helping share a story that demonstrates what long-term faithfulness, relationships and Gospel-centered missions can look like.
Bring Beyond River’s Edge to Your Church
A documentary showing can become more than another event on your church calendar. It can create an opportunity to gather your congregation around the Great Commission and ask an important question:
What could God do through our “yes”?
Invite John and Global Outreach International to partner with your church for a Beyond River’s Edge experience.
John can help provide context for the documentary, share stories and insights from the mission field, and encourage your congregation to see that everyone has a role to play in God’s global mission.
Ideal For:
- Churchwide Gatherings like Wednesday night events
- Missions Sundays & Conferences
- Missions Emphasis Events
- Leadership Gatherings
- Small Groups & Discipleship Events
- Christian Schools & Universities
Every Nation. This Generation.
Global Outreach International exists to show and share God’s love to every nation this generation by supporting and equipping missionaries to serve with compassion and purpose in communities around the world.
Beyond River’s Edge is one story of what that mission looks like when people faithfully say yes.
Could your church be part of what happens next?
Interested in bringing Beyond River’s Edge to your church or organization? Let us know. Our team will connect with you to discuss what an event could look like for your community.