CLC: A Diverse Family (Welcome to CLC World Magazine 2019/03)
Posted by Neil Wardrope on 02.12.2019
As you probably realise, CLC is an extremely diverse group of people. Operating in 46 countries, with national workers in each of them, alongside a smaller number of cross-cultural workers, CLC is made up of many nations, languages and church backgrounds. We come together under a shared vision to help people on their spiritual journey through the Bibles, books and Christian resources that we distribute.
CLC Mozambique: Book Café
Posted by Abel Chau on 01.12.2019
Café do Livro (Book Café) is a new initiative for CLC Maputo. The goal is to strengthen fellowship and friendship with customers, motivate their faith and expand the vision and mission of CLC.
CLC France: Restoration and Extension
Posted by Hervé Lessous on 01.12.2019
Our Toulouse store has been completely renovated. It was the first time we have renewed the flooring and shop furniture since the opening more than 30 years ago!
CLC Italy: Divine appointments
Posted on 01.12.2019
Every October there is an outdoor event in Turin called Portici di Carta. It is known as ‘the longest bookshop in the world’ as booksellers’ tables stretch out for about two kilometres! Luigi Gravina, CLC Turin, shares a story about an encounter at the CLC bookstall at this event...
CLC Korea: Congratulations!
Posted on 01.12.2019
CLC Korea’s publishing work was recognised by the Ministry of Publications, a Department of the Korean Government, with an award presented to CLC’s National Director, Dr. Young Ho Park, in October 2019.
When Two Become One: Kingsway CLC Trust
Posted by Neil Wardrope on 01.12.2019
In just a few months, discussions led to prayer, which led to a decision: CLC UK would merge with the Kingsway Trust. The legal process was completed on September 25, and the joint operation is now known as the Kingsway CLC Trust. This new structure is fully recognised by, and remains part of, CLC International...
Passing on the Baton in Boroko
Posted by David Scouler on 01.12.2019
Pioneered by CLC missionaries from Australia and New Zealand, CLC opened in Papua New Guinea (PNG) in 1959. Now, 60 years later, the CLC ministry in this country has closed down. David Scouler outlines some of the history of the work, the situation that led to the closure and, importantly, plans for the future of the bookshop.
The Bible Story Book for Starters
Posted by Sohee Yoo on 01.12.2019
When my husband and I first encountered The Bible Storybook for Starters, published by Copenhagen Publishing House, at CBA (Rights and Licensing Fair) in 2018, we immediately felt that many children and their parents would love this book. I definitely wanted to read this story, in both English and Korean, to our own two young daughters.