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'''Midwest Christian Outreach, Inc''' (MCOI), is a non-denominational, [[evangelicalism|evangelical]] organization.<ref>http://www.midwestoutreach.org/01-AboutUs/01-PeopleAndPurpose/MissionCaseVisionStatements.html</ref> It is a "a big Chicago support group that encourages people to leave cults" |
'''Midwest Christian Outreach, Inc''' (MCOI), is a non-denominational, [[evangelicalism|evangelical]] organization.<ref>http://www.midwestoutreach.org/01-AboutUs/01-PeopleAndPurpose/MissionCaseVisionStatements.html</ref> It is a "a big Chicago support group that encourages people to leave cults"<ref>{{cite news |
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It has branches in Lohrville, Iowa; Salisbury, North Carolina; Scranton, Kansas; and Spring Hill, Florida.<ref>http://www.midwestoutreach.org/01-AboutUs/01-PeopleAndPurpose/01-BranchOffices/index.html</ref> |
It has branches in Lohrville, Iowa; Salisbury, North Carolina; Scranton, Kansas; and Spring Hill, Florida.<ref>http://www.midwestoutreach.org/01-AboutUs/01-PeopleAndPurpose/01-BranchOffices/index.html</ref> |
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Its mission statement: "Midwest Christian Outreach, Inc., is a non-denominational, evangelical organization that exists to intelligently present and compassionately defend the [[Gospel]] of [[Jesus]] [[Christ]], especially to those who consciously reject it due to false beliefs, and to challenge and equip believing [[Christian]]s to do the same."<ref>http://www.midwestoutreach.org/01-AboutUs/01-PeopleAndPurpose/MissionCaseVisionStatements.html</ref> |
Its mission statement: "Midwest Christian Outreach, Inc., is a non-denominational, evangelical organization that exists to intelligently present and compassionately defend the [[Gospel]] of [[Jesus]] [[Christ]], especially to those who consciously reject it due to false beliefs, and to challenge and equip believing [[Christian]]s to do the same."<ref>http://www.midwestoutreach.org/01-AboutUs/01-PeopleAndPurpose/MissionCaseVisionStatements.html</ref> |
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MCOI is headed by Don Veinot, who acts as president.<ref>{{cite news |
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}}</ref> His wife and 3 others serve as board members of the organization.<ref>http://www.midwestoutreach.org/01-AboutUs/01-PeopleAndPurpose/BoardOfDirectors.html</ref> |
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Since 1995, MCOI has produced a self-published journal which is mailed out 3-4 times a year. It is also available online in Adobe PDF format called the ''Midwest Christian Outreach Journal''. The journal consists of three or four articles each issue, with either Don Veinot or his wife writing at least one article each time, and a small group of other people that are frequent contributors.<ref>http://www.midwestoutreach.org/02-Information/02-OnlineReference/04-Etc/01-TheJournal/index.html</ref> |
Since 1995, MCOI has produced a self-published journal which is mailed out 3-4 times a year. It is also available online in Adobe PDF format called the ''Midwest Christian Outreach Journal''. The journal consists of three or four articles each issue, with either Don Veinot or his wife writing at least one article each time, and a small group of other people that are frequent contributors.<ref>http://www.midwestoutreach.org/02-Information/02-OnlineReference/04-Etc/01-TheJournal/index.html</ref> |
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Midwest Christian Outreach, Inc (MCOI), is a non-denominational, evangelical organization.[1] It is a "a big Chicago support group that encourages people to leave cults"[2] and "an apologetics ministry in suburban Chicago"[3].
It has branches in Lohrville, Iowa; Salisbury, North Carolina; Scranton, Kansas; and Spring Hill, Florida.[4]
Its mission statement: "Midwest Christian Outreach, Inc., is a non-denominational, evangelical organization that exists to intelligently present and compassionately defend the Gospel of Jesus Christ, especially to those who consciously reject it due to false beliefs, and to challenge and equip believing Christians to do the same."[5]
MCOI is headed by Don Veinot, who acts as president.[6] His wife and 3 others serve as board members of the organization.[7]
Since 1995, MCOI has produced a self-published journal which is mailed out 3-4 times a year. It is also available online in Adobe PDF format called the Midwest Christian Outreach Journal. The journal consists of three or four articles each issue, with either Don Veinot or his wife writing at least one article each time, and a small group of other people that are frequent contributors.[8]
Midwest Christian Outreach is based in Wonder Lake, Illinois.[9]
References
- ^ http://www.midwestoutreach.org/01-AboutUs/01-PeopleAndPurpose/MissionCaseVisionStatements.html
- ^ Dugan, Ianthe Jeanne (2000-10-30). "Church Lady of Diet Weighs In On Trinity and Her Flock Flees". The Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones & Company. Retrieved 2008-05-19.
- ^ "'Boston movement' founder quits: facing growth problems, controversial group changes leadership structure". Christianity Today. 2003-03-01. Retrieved 2008-05-19.
- ^ http://www.midwestoutreach.org/01-AboutUs/01-PeopleAndPurpose/01-BranchOffices/index.html
- ^ http://www.midwestoutreach.org/01-AboutUs/01-PeopleAndPurpose/MissionCaseVisionStatements.html
- ^ "Former atheist to share thoughts on questioning faith.(Neighbor)". Daily Herald. 2005-08-06. Retrieved 2008-05-19.
- ^ http://www.midwestoutreach.org/01-AboutUs/01-PeopleAndPurpose/BoardOfDirectors.html
- ^ http://www.midwestoutreach.org/02-Information/02-OnlineReference/04-Etc/01-TheJournal/index.html
- ^ http://www.midwestoutreach.org/index.html
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