Pistol-Hot Fever Met by Compassionate Christian Care in Ghana

December 17, 2010

Pistol-Hot Fever Met by Compassionate Christian Care in Ghana

December 17, 2010

(December 17, 2010 - by Ralph Kurtenbach) What is hotter than an African day in Bolgatanga, Ghana? For Dr. Steve Nelson it was a little 6-year-old named Ajoh who looked weak and "felt hotter than a pistol!"

"I tucked the thermometer in Ajoh's armpit and waited for the beep, getting a history as we went along," wrote Nelson, who had traveled from Ecuador to Burkina Faso and Ghana with HCJB Global Hands. "Fever for five days-each of which he had attended school-and he was back at school today and probably would have sat it out had the medical team not come through."

Ajoh was running a 106-degree temperature, so Nelson prescribed medications to lower the fever and started him on malaria medicine.

The medical team served as the hands of Jesus, helping meet the health needs of residents in Burkina Faso and Ghana for three weeks. Sheila Leech, HCJB Global's vice president of international healthcare, summarized the team's ministry from mid-November until early December. Here are some highlights:

• Served about 1,000 sick patients
• Dewormed and supplied vitamins to an additional 500 to 600 schoolchildren
• Talked to thousands of children about Jesus
• Reached out in Christ's love to Muslims, including the Fulani people.
• Conducted medical clinics for two radio partners: Radio Evangile Développement (RED) in Burkina Faso and Word FM in Bolgatanga. Team members also did medical checkups at ACTS Ministry, a 75-child orphanage/school/clinic outreach founded and led by Joanna Ilboudou in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. She formerly was a manager at RED.
• Offered stories of Jesus (in video) through RED, which showed these in the communities after the clinics had closed for the day.

"What you have done is an invaluable contribution to the advance of the ministry," wrote Etienne Kiemdé, executive director of RED. "God is not unjust to forget your good work."

Source: HCJB Global

Director of Church & Donor Partnerships

Position Summary: The Director of Church & Donor Partnerships strengthens Reach Beyond’s ministry by cultivating purposeful, trust-based relationships with churches, pastors, donors, and mission-minded individuals. Serving as a storyteller, encourager, and connector, this role invites the Body of Christ to join in God’s mission to reach those with little or no access to the Gospel.

Working closely with the Mobilization and Development teams, this person helps raise up new workers, strengthen church partnerships, and resource strategic ministry initiatives—always with a posture of discernment, prayer, and long-term stewardship.

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1. Church Partnership Development

This role serves as a relational bridge between Reach Beyond, churches, and missionaries.

The Director:

Maintains strong relationships with existing partner churches and develops 2–4 new church partnerships annually
Shares the vision of Reach Beyond, helping churches understand and engage with the needs of the unreached
Equips churches with resources that support missionaries and foster long-term, healthy partnerships
Collaborates closely with missionaries as they engage their sending and supporting churches

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This role views donor relationships as ministry and discipleship, not transactions.

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Manages relationships with approximately 12 key donor accounts
Walks alongside donors with discernment—guiding them through education, cultivation, solicitation, and appreciation
Communicates clearly about ministry priorities, impact opportunities, and project funding goals
Maintains accurate, timely records in the donor management system to ensure thoughtful follow-up and accountability

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Represents Reach Beyond at 3–5 regional or national events annually, with intentional follow-up for every connection
Communicates the story of God’s work in Reach Beyond through stage presentations, small groups, and media opportunities
Participates fully in staff meetings, chapels, retreats, and organizational prayer rhythms

4. Reporting, Collaboration & Administration

This role balances relational ministry with faithful stewardship and teamwork.

The Director:

Provides quarterly written reports tracking progress toward mobilization and development goals
Works closely with the Mobilization and Development Directors to align efforts and communicate organizational priorities
Upholds organizational policies and maintains healthy, proactive communication across teams

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