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==Bible colleges==
==Bible colleges==
GFA World has 56 Bible colleges serving a range of cultures and dialects with the purpose of training native missionaries within their own dialects and cultures to be effective ministers.<ref>Cooper, Bill. “Gospel for Asia President, K.P. Yohannan.”ChristiNet Christian News Service</ref> The program includes three years of instruction, including field instruction and experience. At one point over 9,000 native missionaries had been trained through these institutions.
GFA World has 56 Bible colleges serving a range of cultures and dialects with the purpose of training native missionaries within their own dialects and cultures to be effective ministers.<ref>Cooper, Bill. “Gospel for Asia President, K.P. Yohannan.”ChristiNet Christian News Service</ref> The program includes three years of instruction, including field instruction and experience. At one point over 9,000 native missionaries had been trained through these institutions.
==Bridge of Hope==
Bridge of Hope is a child sponsorship program that allows sponsors to donate to the support of specific children. The children come from poor families in underserved communities, especially impoverished families. Child sponsorship provides ongoing education, nutritious meals, and access to medical care.<ref>Gospel for Asia official website. “Gospel for Asia: Bridge of Hope.”</ref><ref>The Christian Post: Crossmap. “Anti-Christian Death Threats Force Closure of Bridge of Hope Center for Children in India.”Crossmap.com. 26 November 2013.</ref> In 2019, there were 138,000 children enrolled in Bridge of Hope throughout Asia.<ref>Gospel for Asia 2019 Special Report. https://www.gfa.org/special-report/2019/</ref>
==Jesus Wells==
GFA World digs wells in communities where water is scarce. These wells are built for long-term use near churches and maintained by a local pastor. These wells provide free, clean water to individuals regardless of caste, class, social designation or religion.<ref>Wooding, Dan. “Jesus Wells bring ‘living water’ to thousands in India and South Asia.” ASSIST News Service.</ref><ref>Christian Today. “5000 Jesus Wells Bringing Clean Water Across India and South Asia.” christiantoday.com. 19 March 2014.</ref> In its 2019 Special Report, GFA World reported 4,856 Jesus Wells drilled in communities needing clean water.<ref>Gospel for Asia 2019 Special Report. https://www.gfa.org/special-report/2019/.</ref> To date, GFA’s Clean Water Projects have provided safe drinking water to 37,500,000 people in south-east Asia through wells and filters.
==External links==
==External links==