When speaking of the poor, James said “Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, ‘Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?” [James 2:15-16] Clearly, the Bible teaches we are to share our abundance with believers everywhere, whether at home or around the world. And if we fail in that regard, our good works are for naught. In other words, we are not saved by works, but we are saved for works.

Word Within International is a teaching ministry committed to teaching the Word of God to believers worldwide, We teach both the Bible and how to study the Bible. But according to James, if we see a need and do nothing to help, then our teaching is for naught as far as our relationship with God is concerned.

How can we in good faith teach pastors in Southeast Asia how to study the Bible when these same pastors have no means of supporting themselves and their families?

For this reason, Word Within has started a program we call The Timothy Project. Through it, we hope to be able to supply start up funds for indigenous pastors and evangelists to begin home businesses through which they can feed and clothe their families. Through this fund, Asbury UMC has contributed funds for the purchase of a rice paddy for Timothy and Phoebe, two of our sponsored missionaries. We have also supplied Evangelists Timothy and Sui each with a motorbike for their travel into the remote regions of their country.

Now, we are working on funds for Sui and his wife to purchase a small plot of land for raising chickens. If you would like to be a part of this exciting project, note on your donation check: “Timothy Project.”

Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime.