Monica spent her early childhood living in a small hut in rural Uganda with 13 other children. Though she had very little, Monica had big dreams. More than anything, Monica wanted to go to school and learn, but her family…
Danielle RiceJuly 31, 2019
TRANSFORMING CHILDREN TO TRANSFORM THEIR WORLD
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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?
163
children
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.
Stories of Transformation
Look what God is doing around the world thanks to the generosity of people like you!
How a young Ivory Coast daughter helped bring her family back together. As Giving Tuesday 2018 approaches, we would like to share a story of transformation with you that only God could make happen. In its second year using Life on…
Matt RugglesNovember 15, 2018
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (John 3:17 (NIV)) Phil Svalya, with Prayer Covenant Ministry, distributed David C Cook's The Story of Jesus booklets (SOJs) in…
Global ResourcesMarch 12, 2018
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 (NIV) All of us at David C Cook want to say thank you. Your financial and prayer support made 2017 - well - amazing!…
Global ResourcesJanuary 18, 2018
Her name is Thorani. She is 13 years old, studies in 8th standard and comes from a poor Hindu family. Her mother left her and her brother when they were very young. Her father worked as a mason, a daily…
Global ResourcesDecember 5, 2017
“Action Bible for gang-rapists and murderers?” Ravi, a program coordinator for the Life on Life Project in Hyderabad could not believe his ears. He asked Manoj, the volunteer to narrate the story as how The Action Bible and Life on…
Global ResourcesAugust 22, 2017
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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).
Karen has been with David C Cook, since 2014. She contacts donors to express appreciation of their kindness in giving to the Global Mission. Karen considers it a privilege to speak with our donors, and is honored to pray with them. It is a gift and blessing to be a part of the David Caleb Cook Foundation.
With a heart for helping others to reach their maximum potential, Pete has extensive experience in strategy, leadership development, and technology innovation. He has served as a consultant for Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, helping them to innovate and grow.
Pete also has a passion for international ministry, serving short term in more than 15 countries and living in China for three years. He has been a pastor, church planter, and mission mobilizer, continually working to spread God’s truth and love around the globe. He is blessed to be able to continue this calling through his work with the David Caleb Cook Foundation.
Pete earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Citadel in South Carolina and his master’s degree in Christian leadership from Asbury Seminary. He has been married for 15 years to his wife, Heather, and they are proud parents of three children.
In addition to his work with the David Caleb Cook Foundation, Pete hosts a weekly podcast dedicated to helping Christian parents with practical wisdom.
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.
