During their time at WEC, General Secretary Marian Rebro welcomed the guests and introduced the broader vision of the organization, including updates on the ongoing development of the campus. A key announcement was the designation of the Media & Information Center (MIC) as the new headquarters for CDI, marking a step forward in the partnership between the two ministries.

While visiting WEC for a series of meetings, Rev. Gordon Showell-Rogers was also invited to preach at Immanuel Chapel in Dover for its Pentecost Sunday service. He delivered a message from the book of Jonah, reflecting on God’s mercy, second chances, and the call to obedience.

The visit served as a meaningful time of renewed connection and shared reflection for both teams, strengthening their partnership as they continue their distinct yet united efforts in service to the global church.

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Over two days, participants engaged in strategic discussions on advancing the gospel, sharing best practices in disciple-making, and strengthening mission efforts worldwide. The gathering also provided an opportunity for building new relationships and reinforcing existing partnerships with Christian leaders and institutions committed to expanding God’s kingdom.

Before departing, WEC leaders toured Regent University, learning about its history and academic initiatives supporting Christian leadership development. Reflecting on the event, Pastor Mark Spisak shared, “This was a valuable opportunity to connect with global evangelical leaders and strengthen strategic partnerships. These relationships are essential as we work together to advance God’s kingdom and fulfill the Great Commission.”

Through these engagements, WEC continues to expand its collaborative efforts, reinforcing its commitment to global mission and evangelism.

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On a recent July Saturday, the World Evangelical Center (WEC) hosted the first annual youth golf event called “Swinging with Spirit” on its Harlem Valley Golf Course. The aim of the event was to provide an opportunity for children and youth from Poughkeepsie and the local Dover town community to learn how to play golf, while also introducing attributes and values that reflect those that the Bible teaches, such as truthfulness, integrity and loyalty.

After participants enjoyed breakfast, Pastor Mark Spisak, WEC General Secretary, extended a warm welcome to all and opened the event in prayer.

Former Dutchess County Executive William F.X. O’Neil, a devout Christian and passionate golfer, then shared his greetings and explained how Swinging with Spirit came about. He recounted how several Christian leaders from various walks of life came together with a vision to do something for children and youth in the community. They desired to use golf to teach principles of life that are embedded in both the game and the Bible.

Participants then learned the basic skills in three different golf clinics focused on driving, chipping and putting. Three groups took turns as experienced golfers showed them the techniques for each skill and the respective golf clubs.

After the morning session, everyone enjoyed lunch fellowship, which was followed by a scramble golf tournament in the afternoon.

Nine teams, each led by their captains, started at different holes and competed for the best scores. Each of the holes featured a Bible verse, which encouraged the team’s captain to share a brief word of wisdom or teaching from the Word of God.

The event then concluded with an award ceremony recognizing the three best teams as well as two individual disciplines: the longest drive and the closest to the pin, which each getting a trophy. It served as an encouragement to the participants to keep practicing in the future.

“We were very encouraged by the joy that the event brough to the children and youth who participated in the event, and that they learned not only about golf but also about the Bible and principles of life,” Spisak said after the event.

“We’re very thankful to the many people who made this first Swinging with Spirit possible, especially Bill O’Neil who envisioned the event and brought together a group of people who are committed to serving the youth in our county,” he said.

He also recognized Mental Health of America of Dutchess County, the Recreation Department from Town of Dover, Olivet Academy and Esperanza church in Poughkeepsie as key partners, and thanked Robert Ranieri and David Petrovits for their support as sponsors.

“We hope that ‘Swinging with Spirit’ can become an annual event. It is one way how we wish to contribute to the local community in beautiful Dutchess County, and we are glad we could provide kids from diverse backgrounds with an opportunity to be introduced to golf,” Spisak said.

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A team from the World Evangelical Center (WEC) and partner ministries participated in the annual Dover Clean-Up Day, joining forces with a few dozen other volunteers from the local community. Walking along New York State Routes 22 and 55, they picked up litter from the sides of the road and contribute to a cleaner and more beautiful town.

“I’m truly thankful that we could again participate in the Dover cleanup day and do something good for the local community. It is always a good experience to connect with others and together serve in this small but meaningful way to make the environment in our town cleaner,” said Rev. Mark Spisak from WEC.

“The Lord Jesus Christ cleaned our hearts through his sacrifice. So as a small practical expression of our gratitude, we as his disciples wish to clean the environment where the Lord has placed us.”

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Several representatives from the World Evangelical Center (WEC) attended the 11th annual Dutchess County Prayer Breakfast on May 7^th at Grandview in Poughkeepsie, New York. The event was hosted by Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino and gathered over 400 participants from various spheres of society in unity to pray for Dutchess County, its officials, and leaders.

Among the attendees were church leaders, representatives from various organizations, elected officials as well as lay people who wish to simply pray for the county and its leaders.

The Bible verse selected for this year’s Prayer Breakfast was taken from Ephesians 6:18:  “Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion.”

During the gathering, speakers shared Bible readings from the Old and New Testaments, personal testimonies of fulfilled prayer but also the struggle that Christian professionals face in an increasingly secular society in America. Testimonies and encouragement to live out the faith in Christ touched the hearts of the audience, emphasizing the need for and power of prayer.

“Participating in the Dutchess County Prayer Breakfast again this year has been a truly blessed experience. We have a great community of Christians who serve the public and the community, and that’s why we have spiritual protection in our beautiful country,” said Rev. Mark Spisak, WEC General Secretary.

“The annual event always reminds about the passage in Paul’s first letter to Timothy, where he writes: I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2:1-2)”

“Prayer has the power to unite brothers and sisters in Christ, and as we pray, the Holy Spirit intervenes in our lives and in our community. May we continue to pray with faith, hope and gratitude,” he said.

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The World Evangelical Center extends Easter greetings to neighbors and friends, and all believers around the world. The death on the cross and resurrection to life of our Lord Jesus Christ are the foundation of our salvation as we accept by faith that our sins have been atoned for through his sacrifice, and we have been reconciled to God and each other. May the light that overcomes all darkness shine in and through our lives as we follow the path of Jesus and become ever more Christ-like by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Despite the challenges and hardships that many believers face on a daily basis, we want to hold onto faith, hope and love – because Jesus Christ is risen!

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Earlier this month, the World Evangelical Center (WEC) has hosted a four-day training program focused on inspiring and equipping younger leaders. The participants from all across the country listened to Bible lectures, benefited from mentoring sessions, engaged in group conversations, toured the facilities and learned more about the vision of WEC and the ministries that based there.

Several WEC leaders presented about their work and the purpose of WEC’s existence as a global mission hub that seeks to bring greater unity to the body of Christ. Rev. Mark Spisak, General Secretary of WEC, led the tour of the facilities and shared about the history and vision of WEC.

Additional presentations were made by WEC Chief Operating Officer Marian Rebro who explained about the different uses of the facilities, and WEC Chief Communications Officer Timothy Goropevsek who presented on global Christian media, with a special focus on the importance of media in highlighting the plight of those who are persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ.

“We are very encouraged by the faith of these young leaders and their desire to dedicate their lives to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and building His Kingdom with their God-given gifts,” Rev. Spisak commented after the conclusion of the training. “We believe that by bringing them to WEC, sharing what God is doing in the different regions of the world and how WEC wishes to support evangelical churches and ministries in every country, participants are encouraged to see that they are part of something greater and that they belong to the global body of Christ.”

Further training programs, which will also include international participants, are already planned for later in the year.

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The intergenerational consultation took place in Sentul City in Indonesia focusing on the question what the Church in Asia should do in the new landscape in order to advance the Great Commission that Jesus Christ entrusted to all who believe in Him.

Through the task force working sessions, plenary sessions, informal fellowship, workshops, and interest group conversations, participants meaningfully engaged with each other and sought to identify new ways and strategies to reach multitudes with the gospel in Asia and beyond.

“What a truly beautiful and grace-filled conference and celebration of what God has done in the past 40 years in and through the Asia Evangelical Alliance,” Rev. Spisak commented. “On behalf of the Evangelical Center, I would like to congratulate the AEA and pray that God may continue to use it and increase its impact manifold over the next 40 years. And it is my prayer that the Holy Spirit may fill all the leaders and enable the AEA to strengthen its members to proclaim the salvation in Jesus’ name in a region where many have yet to hear the Good News.”

To learn more about the event, visit: https://asiaevangelicals.org/2022/11/07/asia-evangelical-alliance-40th-anniversary/

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From October 8-12, 2023, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) hosted the Future of the Gospel Forum in Istanbul, Turkey, in collaboration with the Global Strategy Forum (GSF) bringing together some 250 participants from 60 countries. World Evangelical Center’s Chief Communications Officer Rev. Timothy Goropevsek was among the participants together with GSF co-founders and Olivet University professors Dr. William and Dr. Mark Wagner.

The GSF was birthed out of the Olivet Institute for Strategic Studies led by Dr. William Wagner and his son Dr. Mark Wagner who remain involved in the leadership. It seeks to bring together thinkers in each sphere of society, such as family, arts, government, sports, media, etc. and develop strategies for gospel influence.

During the GSF track that took place in the afternoons, Rev. Goropevsek who also serves as Executive Editor of the newly launched WEC-based Christian Daily International and has headed up the media sphere of the GSF, presented the vision of CDI as well as the continued efforts to bring greater unity and strength to Christian news media around the world.

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