SPEED THE
LIGHT

The concept is simple: we give so others can speed the light of the gospel to a world in darkness. This is accomplished by providing the “essential transportation and creative communication” equipment for missionary evangelism. Through modern transportation, radio, television, print, audio, and digital equipment, our missionaries can help make Jesus known.

WHY GIVE TO SPEED THE LIGHT?

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    Speed the light (STL) is a program that not only supports missionaries but also fosters a heart for missions among young people.

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    It is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the spread of the gospel worldwide.

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    $395,000,000 has been raised since 1945

    1000 missionary vehicles

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    Students are challenged to sacrificially give to missions, reach the lost in their own area, and pray for missionaries around the globe.

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    Funds raised through STL go to help missionaries travel faster, preach clearer, and be heard louder in order for all to know Jesus.

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    STL is still helping to disciple students to live a life of generosity as they become personally responsible for the mission of God by helping our missionaries make Jesus known throughout the world.

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If our missionaries are going to get to those who do not yet know Jesus, it will be because of Speed the Light. Every missionary in the Assemblies of God will at some point fly, drive, or float to their destination in transportation provided to them by our churches and students through Speed the Light.

Simply put, we give so our missionaries can travel faster, preach clearer, and be heard louder so that all will know Jesus.

UNCOMPLETED PROJECTS

STEVE BRANNAN- GREAT LAKES CHI ALPHA DIRECTOR

Chi Alpha, the Assemblies of God outreach into college campuses, exists on 280 campuses across the US, with over 50 campuses in the Great Lakes Area. Steve and Liz Brannan are the Area Directors of over 170 affiliated staff and 2250 students across a five state region, totaling over 250 million square miles. Training, mentoring, discipling and leading both staff and students is best done in person, requiring a lot of driving. The northern states of Wisconsin and Michigan provide an extra challenge to visit during the winter months, and a STL truck will enable them to get to where they need to go.

CONVOY OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL

Changing Lives Through Kindness

Convoy of Hope is a faith-based organization with a driving passion to feed the world through children’s feeding initiatives, community outreach, and disaster response.

In partnership with local churches, businesses, civic organizations, and government agencies, Convoy strategically offers help and hope to communities around the world. Their Speed the Light funds would go directly to support outreach and ministry vehicles. For more information and to get involved with Convoy of Hope, please visit their website.

DAVID AND LAUREN PERDAN- JAPAN

David and Lauren Perdan, AGWM missionaries serving the Never Reached in Tsukuba, Japan are part of a church-planting team out of Tsukuba International Christian Assembly (TICA) with the vision of planting 20 churches in the Greater Tokyo Area. Currently, they are working to establish a Deaf ministry outreach with the goal of planting a Japanese Deaf Church among the over 250,000 Deaf in Japan. In addition to Deaf ministry, they also run a language cafe outreach at their church and help oversee the short-term workers who serve with their team throughout the year. A Speed the Light vehicle will not only enable them to provide transportation for their expanding internship program, but also reach out to areas of their community that are not easily accessible through public transit. Through STL, you can partner with the Perdans to share the Gospel where it's never been before in Japan. 

JEREMIAH HEMBREE - ROYAL RANGERS INTERNATIONAL

Royal Rangers International (RRI) is a world missions program that provides resources, training, and support for national Royal Rangers ministries around the world. RRI delivers a global curriculum that is adaptable to any culture and outlets for dialogue on building better ministries for children within Indigenous cultures. This organization uses sports evangelism, leadership development, and a variety of other activities to accomplish the objectives of Royal Rangers.

AG FOSTER CARE NETWORK

AG Foster Care Network focuses on supporting children in the foster care system by providing placement services and ensuring their needs are met. They recruit and train foster parents, offering ongoing support and resources to help them effectively care for children. Their approach is centered on the well-being and development of the children, aiming to create a stable and nurturing environment. This organization also engages with the community to raise awareness and encourage involvement in foster care. Speed the Light funds would help launch, sustain, and expand their ministry. For more information about AG Foster Care Network, please visit their website.

COMPLETED PROJECTS

THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS RECEIVED SPEED THE LIGHT FUNDS IN 2023 OR 2024

MISSIONARY DANIEL CONNER- FRANCE: FIRST TERM VEHICLE

MISSIONARY JONATHAN WELLBORN- ARGENTINA: MEDIA EQUIPMENT

MISSIONARY DAVID BURDICK- ARGENTINA: FIRST TERM VEHICLE

AFRICA OASIS PROJECT: WATER WELLS IN GAMBIA

WORLDSERVE INTERNATIONAL: 75 WATER WELLS IN AFRICA

MISSIONARY ERIC MUZART- UKRAINE: VEHICLE

US WORLDSERVE NATIVE AMERICAN: GALMOBILE WATER FILTRATION VEHICLE

SENSITIVE AREA MISSIONARIES: FIRST TERM VEHICLE

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 FAQs

  • FOR INDIVIDUALS:
    If possible, we encourage you to give to Speed the Light through your local church. Talk to your pastor or youth leader for more information. 

    FOR CHURCHES:
    We request that church sends in Speed the Light funds from your local account each month. Church checks should be written to "Speed the Light". Be sure the check includes the name and address of the church to receive giving credit. Then, mail your check to Speed the Light - 1445 N. Boonville Ave - Springfield, MO 65802

    • Set Up a Giving Plan for Yourself: Decide how much you want to contribute and how frequently (e.g., monthly, annually) and then give part of your paycheck, allowance, etc... We want to lead by example!

    • Organize Fundraisers: If you want to increase your contribution, consider organizing fundraisers or events to support Speed the Light. This could be anything from a bake sale to a charity run.

    • Promote Awareness: Help raise awareness about Speed the Light within your community. The more people know about the cause, the more support it can attract.

  • Speed the Light is a student-initiated, volunteer, charitable program. It began in 1944 after Ralph Harris, then head of the National Youth Ministries department, prayed for a way to give Assemblies of God students the opportunity to help missionaries in their work. Nearly 80 years later, STL is one of the most effective youth missions ministries in existence. Since its beginning, over $395 million has been raised for missionary equipment around the world. STL is still helping to disciple students to live a life of generosity as they become personally responsible for the mission of God by helping our missionaries make Jesus known throughout the world.

  • 1 in 100 is a state-wide challenge where students and leaders will be 1 of 100 people trying to raise $1,000 for Speed the Light in one year. If you complete the challenge, you will get: exclusive 1 in 100 merch only provided to those who complete the challenge, recognition on stage at our youth convention- Reach Conference, your name will be placed on our 1 in 100 website and featured on Instagram. Sign up for the challenge today on our 1 in 100 website!