- What is the nature and purpose of World Opportunities ministry?
- How long has World Opportunities been in operation?
- Where is World Opportunities located?
- Why has World Opportunities recently changed its name and logo?
- What kind of relief activities does World Opportunities engage in?
- What kind of relief does World Opportunities provide?
- How does evangelism fit into World Opportunities relief effort?
- Since World Opportunities is a Christian relief organization, do I have to be a Christian to receive donated goods?
- What has happened to Dr. Roy?
At World Opportunities we always have a listening ear for those with questions or comments. We love to hear from you. We appreciate your interest and attention to all that is occurring in our ministry.
This year we’ve seen many changes and much progress. As we look to a bright future with strong excitement and eager expectation, we would like to address your most important questions concerning this ministry.
What is the nature and purpose of World Opportunities ministry?
World Opportunities is a Christian relief organization with an earnest desire to give, an unfailing heart to serve, and an unwavering commitment to love that brings real hope to hurting people. Our vision is to fulfill our biblical mandate to provide for the physical needs of people and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, bringing hope to the hopeless.
How long has World Opportunities been in operation?
World Opportunities was founded in 1961 by Dr. Roy McKeown. He envisioned a Christian relief organization whose highest purpose was to glorify Jesus Christ by serving the forgotten children of the world. Now entering our 44th year of ministry, we stand poised to impact the lives of more children than at any time in the history of our ministry.
Where is World Opportunities located?
World Opportunities is currently located at 1875 Century Park East, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90067. We currently receive mail at P.O. Box 3011, Akron, OH 44309-3011.
Why has World Opportunities recently changed its name and logo?
We assessed the needs of the poor in the 21st century, reflected on the Scriptures, and from this contemplation came a renewed sense of vision, mission, and purpose. The Lord poured new life into our vision, which is “to fulfill our biblical mandate to provide for the physical needs of people and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, bringing hope to the hopeless.”
Our new logo is a globe containing two hands. The right hand holds up a red cross, symbolizing Christ’s victory over sin and the medical aid we provide. The left hand is raised and extended, offering a grain of wheat, a symbol of sustenance, provision, and hope for a world in need.
What kind of relief activities does World Opportunities engage in?
World Opportunities conducts ongoing relief projects in under-developed countries around the world, as well as local projects in the U.S. The projects described on this site are listed on the Relief Effort page.
What kind of relief does World Opportunities provide?
World Opportunities currently receives and distributes a wide variety of different gifts-in-kind. We accept medicines – prescription and over-the-counter, personal hygiene items, Christian literature, and clothing.
We do not accept medical equipment (oxygen tanks, tables, etc.), medical supplies (gauze, tubing, etc.), vehicles, appliances, or furniture.
How does evangelism fit into World Opportunities relief effort?
The leadership team at this ministry is committed, first and foremost, to Jesus Christ. Out of that commitment flow both the will and the work of our ministry. The passion we display for our Savior is the same passion we act on as we put shipping labels on containers full of HIV/AIDS medicine bound for a rural farmland deep in Thailand.
Since World Opportunities is a Christian relief organization, do I have to be a Christian to receive donated goods?
Absolutely not! We offer all of the goods we receive to all individuals that have need. Like Jesus, we make no distinctions, but we pray earnestly that the work we perform displays the love of Christ to those who benefit from it.
What has happened to Dr. Roy?
Due to a long and difficult battle with a challenging illness, Dr. Roy stepped down from his role as president of World Opportunities in 2001. His leadership role is described on the Ministry Team page.