In a rural area in the Rift Valley in northern Malawi, a ministry leader named Ben started a Bible club for the children of a small village. Every week, he met with a small group of children who came to…
Lisa BrockDecember 18, 2020
TRANSFORMING CHILDREN TO TRANSFORM THEIR WORLD
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Stories of Transformation
Look what God is doing around the world thanks to the generosity of people like you!
In times of crisis, the church steps in. Ministry leaders are often the first ones to stand in the gap to help meet the needs of their communities after a natural disaster, health crisis, or tragedy. These leaders become the…
Lisa BrockNovember 10, 2020
For ministry leaders like Carlos, it can be challenging on any Sunday to reach the children in his class. In the area of Chile where he lives, it's not uncommon for children to live without fathers. "The children come from…
Lisa BrockOctober 22, 2020
Ministry leaders all over the world are facing unprecedented challenges—and your prayers make a difference! The Bible tells us that there is power in the prayers of many, so will you please join us in praying for the needs of…
Lisa BrockOctober 14, 2020
Our heavenly Creator is the author of creativity—and He inspires those who follow Him to innovate as they advance His kingdom. Ministry leaders around the globe have been relying on God's creative spirit to find new ways to share His…
Lisa BrockOctober 6, 2020
Without question, COVID-19 has changed ministry around the world. Ministry leaders all over the globe have been innovating, adapting, and learning how they can continue their ministries in spite of the challenges. Many are struggling to find ways to keep…
Lisa BrockSeptember 30, 2020
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Influence today’s generation—and the next
With your help, ministry leaders are equipped with resources and training to share God’s love and truth with vulnerable children around the world.
Nearly 150 years after David Caleb Cook began a Christian publishing ministry for at-risk children on the streets of Chicago, the legacy of his life’s work continues to introduce children to God’s love and encourage them to develop lifelong faith.
You can take part in God’s work by supporting the global church!
God is changing hearts around the globe.
Children all over the world are finding hope in Jesus—and their lives are being transformed.
Where will you make a difference?
41
children*
*in the past fiscal year
97
countries
53
languages
20
per child in the Life on Life discipleship program
Initiatives
EVANGELISM:
Would you help children fall in love with Jesus?
Story of Jesus Booklets
Cost per child: $0.15
Goal: 2.3M children
BIBLE ENGAGEMENT:
Would you help children go deep in His Word?
The Action Bible
Cost per Action Bible: $8.00
Cost per New Testament: $2.00
Goal: 300,000 children
DISCIPLESHIP:
Would you help children grow deep and wholistic in their faith?
Life on Life Project
Annual cost per child: $0.20
Goal: 20M children
Countries & Regions
CURRENT PROJECTS
Life on Life is currently operating in 31 countries.
FUTURE PROJECTS
Life on Life is looking to expand into more countries.
Meet Our Team
Say hello to our team, each one a dedicated member of our ministry.
Having lived on four continents and worked in 30 different countries, Gary excels at building and managing teams in rapidly changing economic and technological environments. Before joining Cook as the Chief Global Officer in 2014, Gary lived in China for 10 years, starting two businesses focused on publishing services and distribution.
He has a graduate degree in business from Northwestern in Chicago and decades of international business and ministry experience, including 18 years at United Parcel Service and various positions at Perimeter Church in Atlanta. Gary and his wife, Lissa, first met at Wheaton College where they were both Christian Education majors. They have been married 39 years and have three grown children and three grandchildren.
Mission and ministry has been a great part of my life, both growing up and now in almost my 15th year with David C Cook. As the global scene has changed, with culture, economic and missional shifts, I am so glad that as a ministry, we at David C Cook continue to stay true to our calling. That is, coming alongside the global Church in partnership with nationals to reach their countries with the message of Jesus. My family, wife, three children and six grandkids, who all live in Minnesota, are blessed beyond measure as we continue to be involved in Kingdom advancement.
Caroline has been with the ministry since 2016. She is the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director and works as Director of Client Services for the David Caleb Cook Foundation. She has been amazed by the kindness and generosity of donors, and is continually astounded by what can be accomplished together.
Robin has been with the David C Cook Ministry family for almost 18 years in accounting, processing and receipting donations. She enjoys working with the donations as it shows her on a daily basis how blessed the Ministry is, and she loves the faithfulness of our donors.
Craig has been involved in ministry at Cook since 2012. He currently manages the donor database for the David Caleb Cook Foundation and is the Web Content & Asset Database Specialist at David C Cook. He truly believes that with God, anything is possible (Luke 1:37).
Lisa has been with David C Cook since 2015, where she writes and edits Life on Life curriculum in addition to sharing the ways God is bringing transformation in the lives of children around the world through the David Caleb Cook Foundation. She has a heart for all children and considers it a blessing to help share God’s love with them.
