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	<a href='whoweare.php' title='Who We Are'>Who We Are</a>
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<ul class='page_toc'>
	<li><a href='#introduction'>introduction</a></li>
	<li><a href='#contactinfo'>contact info</a></li>
	<li><a href='#taxexemptstatus'>tax exempt status</a></li>
	<li><a href='#purposestatement'>purpose statement</a></li>
	<li><a href='#missionstatement'>mission statement</a></li>
	<li><a href='#corevalues'>core values</a></li>
	<li><a href='#statementoffaith'>statement of faith</a></li>
	<li><a href='#boardandadvisors'>board and advisors</a></li>
	<li><a href='#visionforministry'>vision for ministry</a></li>
	<li><a href='#goalsandobjectives'>goals and objectives</a></li>
	<li><a href='#howcanyoupartner'>how can you partner?</a></li>
	<li class='last'><a href='#childprotectionpolicy'>child protection policy</a></li>
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<h2><a name='introduction'>Introduction</a></h2>
<p>
	Discipling the Nations  is an evangelical, inter-denominational Christian missionary agency 
	- incorporated as a non-profit religious organization in the state of Missouri, and 
	recognized by the US government as a  501(c)(3)  tax-exempt organization - whose present 
	primary focus is on Europe.
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<p>
	Our purpose is: 
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	Making Jesus Christ known and seeing lives - even nations -  transformed by the power of God!
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<p>
	Our mission's activities are predominantly discipleship and evangelistic in nature.  
	The foremost source of strategic direction and guidance for these comes from the Bible - 
	which we believe to be God's inspired Word - and through prayer.  The key benefit of each of 
	these activities is that local churches and individuals are able to grow and mature according 
	to God's wishes and plans, becoming more functional members of their communities and nations.  
	As this is accomplished in one local setting or in one person's life, the focal point of activities 
	would shift to a different locale or person.  One of the secondary benefits of this ministry is to 
	help connect the people and churches in Europe to the people and churches in North America, for 
	mutual growth and encouragement.
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<p>
	The name Discipling the Nations is taken from Matthew's Gospel, chapter 28, verses 
	18-20 - where, after Jesus Christ was raised from the dead on that Easter Sunday long ago, 
	He gave to His disciples what has been referred to as the  "Great Commission", where He says:
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	"I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth.  Therefore, as you go forth from here, 
	disciple the nations … baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Teach 
	these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you.  And be sure of this:   I am with you always, 
	even to the end of the age."
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<p>
	In its simplest form, this command to disciple the nations (where "nations" refers to people groups of identifiable ethnicity, rather than to geopolitical
	entities defined by recognizable borders) includes a variety of tasks, for example:
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<ul>
	<li>evangelizing, or proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those people who have not yet heard it</li>
	<li>gathering those who respond to the Gospel with a desire to entrust their lives into the hands of God and follow Christ's teachings, 
		into local fellowships or churches where they can receive training from the Bible about how to live as Christians … this occasionally requires the
		establishment of new local fellowships or churches if none exist in their close proximity</li>
	<li>providing guidance and teaching so that these believers and fellowships and churches will continue to grow and develop in their 
		new relationship with God</li>
</ul>				
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	The main activities of the Mission are intended to help make progress toward these goals of evangelizing, gathering together, 
	and teaching.  Yet they are so broad and have such far-reaching implications, that no one mission organization or church could hope to 
	complete the task alone.  Consequently,  Discipling the Nations  will work with, and be in partnership with many other mission agencies and 
	churches (and individual members belonging to these organizations) in the pursuit of these objectives.  At present there is only one legal 
	affiliation in which  dtn  has entered, signing an inter-agency agreement with Action International Ministries of Canada to co-labour in 
	European ministries.  Others represent merely informal relationship/ cooperation on a case-by-case basis.  Once again, the key is partnership 
	through relationships !  Examples include:  ResourceLinks, CBI, Ministry Essentials, GEM, Operation Mobilization, the Missionary Church, BEE,
	Campus Crusade, CMML, and InterVarsity/ IFES.
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<h2><a name='contactinfo'>Contact Info</a></h2>
<h3>In the USA</h3>
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	<em>Discipling  the  Nations</em> | <a href="mailto:DtNations@CompuServe.com">DtNations@CompuServe.com</a><br />
	P.O. Box # 335<br />
	Fairfax,  MO   64446-0335<br />
	USA<br />
			<br />
	tel/ <span style="font-variant: small-caps">fax</span>: 660/ 686.2766<br />
	web site: <a href="http://www.discipling-the-nations.org">www.discipling-the-nations.org</a>
	</p>
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<h3>In Canada</h3>
<p>
	<em>Action International Ministries</em> | <a href="mailto:Wayne.Whitbourne@ActionCanada.net">Wayne.Whitbourne@ActionCanada.net</a><br />
	P.O. Box # 280<br />
	Three Hills,  Alberta   T0M  2A0<br />
	Canada
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	tel:      403/ 443.2221<br />	
	web site:
	<a href="http://www.ActionCanada.net">www.ActionCanada.net</a><br />
	<a href="http://www.actionintl.org">Action International Ministries: International</a><br />
	<a href="http://www.actionuk.org">Action International Ministries: UK</a>
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<h3>In Europe</h3>
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	<em>Discipling  the  Nations</em> | <a href="mailto:TheCarters@CompuServe.com">TheCarters@CompuServe.com</a><br />
	Postfach  180<br />
	A-2500  Baden<br />
	Austria/ Europe
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	tel:+43-650/ 250.88.05<br />
	fax: +43-650/ 250.88.052
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<h3>Austrian Bank Information</h3>
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	Bank Austria / CreditAnstalt -  IBAN / acct. # AT59 11000 0299-38545-00<br />
	[BIC / SWIFT routing  # BKAUATWW]
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<h2><a name='taxexemptstatus'>Tax Exempt Status</a></h2>
<p>
	Discipling the Nations is officially certified as a non-profit religious corporation by the State of Missouri, 
	and officially registered by the IRS as a fully functional  501(c)(3)  corporation, legally approved to provide 
	tax-exempt receipts to donors for US income tax purposes.
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		IRS Tax ID/ EIN:    45-049 0990
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<p>
	Action International Ministries operates as a registered tax-exempt religious organization in Canada, issuing 
	tax-deductible receipts for all donations made payable to Action International Ministries for the  'ministry of 
	Warren &amp; Leanne Carter'  in east &amp; central Europe.
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<h2><a name='purposestatement'>Purpose Statement</a></h2>
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	Making Jesus Christ known and seeing lives - even nations -  transformed by the power of God!
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<h2><a name='missionstatement'>Mission Statement</a></h2>
<ul>
	<li>multiplying leaders - especially the next generation of leaders - in local churches</li>
	<li>enabling, encouraging, and exhorting pastors, leaders, believers, and churches to mission - locally and  beyond</li>
	<li>mobilizing the Body of Christ to prayer and an ever-deepening relationship with God</li>
	<li>providing discipleship opportunities for believers and those seeking spiritual truth</li>
</ul>

<h2><a name='corevalues'>Core Values</a></h2>
<ol>
	<li>commitment to God's Word and prayer</li>
	<li>Holy Spirit led</li>
	<li>live in bold faith and obedience and trust</li>
	<li>focus on character/ pursuit of righteousness/ integrity/ ethical behaviour/ financial and ministry accountability</li>
	<li>love for the family of God, the local church, and the priesthood of all believers</li>
	<li>passion for those who don't yet know Christ;   concentrating on the harvest</li>
	<li>servanthood-based partnerships where genuine friendships develop with those being served</li>
	<li>innovation and cooperation - emphasizing the delivery and impact of ministry</li>
	<li>generosity and humour</li>
	<li>life-long learning</li>
</ol>

<h2><a name='statementoffaith'>Statement of Faith</a></h2>
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	<a href="javascript:SoF( 'long' )">Read DtN Statement of Faith</a>
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	<a href="javascript:SoF( 'short' )">Read DtN Statement of Faith--Short Form</a>
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<h2><a name='boardandadvisors'>Board and Advisors</a></h2>
<h3>Board of Directors for DtN</h3>
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	Warren D. Carter, Chairman | <a href="javascript:BoD( 'warren_carter' )">more info</a><br />
	e-mail: <a href="mailto:TheCarters@CompuServe.com">TheCarters@CompuServe.com</a>
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	Leanne B. Carter, Secretary | <a href="javascript:BoD( 'leanne_carter' )">more info</a><br />
	e-mail: same as above</p>
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	Kevin McKee, Treasurer | <a href="javascript:BoD( 'kevin_mckee' )">more info</a><br />
	e-mail: <a href="mailto:KJMcKee@sbceo.org">KJMcKee@sbceo.org</a>
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	J. Steven Ramey | <a href="javascript:BoD( 'steven_ramey' )">more info</a><br />
	e-mail: <a href="mailto:Steve@ResourceLinks.org">Steve@ResourceLinks.org</a>
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<p>
	Dr. Scott R. Walt | <a href="javascript:BoD( 'scott_walt' )">more info</a><br />
	e-mail: <a href="mailto:S.Walt@aon.at">S.Walt@aon.at</a>
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<h3>Advisors for DtN</h3>
<ul>
	<li>Kevin &amp; Eloise Dyer | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'dyer' )">more info</a></li>
	<li>Gordy &amp; Julie Duncan | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'duncan' )">more info</a></li>
	<li>Karmelo &amp; Ivon Kresonja | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'kresonja' )">more info</a></li>
	<li>Brian &amp; Ruth Mills | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'mills' )">more info</a></li>
	<li>Nik &amp; Grace Nedelchev | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'nedelchev' )">more info</a></li>
	<li>Ioan Peia | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'peia' )">more info</a></li>
	<li>Mike &amp; Martina Potts | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'potts' )">more info</a></li>
	<li>David &amp; Jeanni Shepherd | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'shephard' )">more info</a></li>
	<li>Leszek &amp; Ania Wakula | <a href="javascript:Advisors( 'wakula' )">more info</a></li>
</ul>

<h2><a name='visionforministry'>Vision for Ministry</a></h2>
<h3>Vision for Ministry to east/central Europe and Russia</h3>
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	Place your mouse over the different sections of the circles to see each section's aspects.
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<h2><a name='goalsandobjectives'>Goals and Objectives</a></h2>
<h3>To facilitate the vision and command of Jesus to disciple the nations, by</h3>
<ul>
	<li>providing and encouraging leadership and discipleship training in various forms</li>
	<li>delivering foundational ministry to pastors and local churches</li>
	<li>reaching out to a world that does not yet know Jesus Christ</li>
	<li>seeking the establishment of God's Kingdom rule in the hearts of ethnic groups in the region</li>
</ul>
</p><p>
<h3>To see strong and healthy local churches established and developed where</h3>
<ul>
	<li>the priesthood of all believers is exercised</li>
	<li>believers are trained, equipped, released to grow to their full potential and maturity in Christ, and mobilized to reach out to others</li>
	<li>elders and pastors are nurtured to become proficient shepherds, ministering with integrity of heart and skillful hands</li>
</ul>

<h2><a name='howcanyoupartner'>How Can You Partner?</a></h2>
<ul>
	<li>pray for us</li>
	<li>consider responding to one or more of our current needs</li>
	<li>raise up a short-term team from your church to come and minister alongside us</li>
</ul>
<h3>Personal  Prayer  Requests</h3>
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 	<li>that we as a family will be more faithful in our obedience to live holy lives, share the Good News, serve others with a Christ-like love, and envision believers with a passion for discipleship and ministry</li>
	<li>for greater spiritual protection as we daily confront the  'accuser of the brethren'  on the front-lines</li>
	<li>for wisdom in parenting our two sons at home</li>
	<li> for godly counsel concerning the establishment of new relationships with leaders in Europe</li>
	<li>for new workers, especially leaders, to hear God's call to the harvest fields of east and central Europe</li>
	<li>for God's wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and discernment for the leadership of  Discipling the Nations  and  Action International Ministries</li>
</ol>
<h3>Current  Needs</h3>
<ul>
 				<li>increasing support - both in regular prayer &amp; intercession,  and in financial support</li>
 				<li>more people to hear God's call to radical commitment to  'go'  and  'give'</li>
 				<li>additional North American fellowships to commit to establishing links with churches in this area</li>
 				<li>work out final administrative details regarding our new mission affiliation</li>
</ul>
<h3>Partnership</h3>
<p>
 	This is a partnership in Kingdom-building that you are a full and vital member of - the total impact of which will 
	only be known in heaven.  We are co-workers with the Lord, together.        [Col 3:23-24/ Phil 1:3-6/ I Cor 3:9a]  
	This partnership is all about the work of helping the nations to walk in the light of God, and to bring their splendor into the 
	City of God.    [Rev 21:23-26]
</p>
<p>
	Nations figure prominently in God's plans, from Genesis to Revelation.  God desires to bless the nations - to 
	have them become everything that He originally intended.  The glory and honour of the nations will be brought 
	before the King of the Universe.  At that time, all the precious things of the nations will be saved " and 
	the dross destroyed.
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<p>
	Helen Keller once said,   'I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as 
	though they were great and noble.  The world is moved along not only by the mighty shoves of it heroes, but by the aggregate of 
	the tiny pushes of each honest worker.'
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<p>
	Leanne and I humbly ask you to partner alongside us in these 'tiny pushes.'
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	My meat is to do the will of Him that sent me, and to finish His work "Lift up your eyes, and look to the fields - 
	for they are white, already to harvest.  He that reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit unto life eternal;   so that both the 
	sower and the reaper may rejoice together" one sows and another reaps - this is true!
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	John 4:34-37
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<h2><a name='childprotectionpolicy'>Child Protection Policy</a></h2>
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