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March 24, 2025 - by Eric Schmidt

The Gospel in Word and Deed: A Journey Through E4’s Work in Pakistan

I traveled to Pakistan in May with one of our board members and his wife. The trip was incredible in so many ways and very difficult as I contracted Cholera and was very sick for much of the trip. I am thankful I could still push through most days. There was so much to be encouraged by. We heard testimonies, met beneficiaries, saw visible fruit from simple yet meaningful interventions, and witnessed God at work through programs that meet both physical and spiritual needs. At the same time, the trip gave us a sober recognition of the complexity of the work. The needs are significant.

July 7, 2026 - by Brynn Schmidt

Hope Returns to Northern Uganda Through Livestock, Food, and Faith

We are excited to announce a new partnership with a small team of volunteers led by Richard Oceng, a Ugandan attorney and partner of Pepperdine University's Sudreau Global Justice Institute. This relationship with Richard developed through E4 founders Eric and Brynn Schmidt’s older son, Ryan, who graduated from the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law in 2025.

March 24, 2025 - by Eric Schmidt

Why Pakistan

85 families now have goats. 45 young women trained in sewing over six months and given a machine to earn income. Over 70 young adults received career training. 60 persecuted Christian families received food and household supplies after their homes were burned down. All while the Gospel was presented to them in some form. All of these programs over the last three years cost ~$20,000.

August 5, 2024 - by Brynn Schmidt

Pakistan Updates

Over 80% of the poorest of the poor live in the 10/40 Window, surviving on less than $1 a day. Yet only 3.3% of Christian missionaries work among them. At E4 Project, we began praying over five years for God to open doors for us to a country in this area as we read about the need for more believers to serve here. About a year and a half ago, the doors started to open. We are currently working with three partner organizations in Pakistan as God has clarified that this is where our additional focus should be.

August 1, 2024 - by Brynn Schmidt

Made For So Much More

I had one of those moments this past weekend that felt like a gut punch to my soul - a reminder from the Lord that I am not fully focused on His heart and His desire for us. It was both a beautiful and painful reminder. We were moving our son’s girlfriend out of her apartment in downtown Boulder where many of the university students live, as well as a growing number of people experiencing homelessness.

July 29, 2024 - by Brynn Schmidt

Equipping leads to Empowerment

Our Family Stabilization Program in Gabon is through a partnership with MINE (Ministere de L’évangélisation et de l’enseignement des enfants - Ministry of Evangelism and Children’s Education). The team creates an annual plan each year based on community development principles, meeting physical needs and is rooted in evangelism.

December 12, 2023 - by Brynn Schmidt

Nebobongo Hospital Medical Debt Forgiveness

Every month, we receive reports, stories of surgeries and treatments, and testimonials from Nebobongo Hospital in response to the funds we send.

November 1, 2023 - by Eric Schmidt

Trust and Obey

In the two books of 1 and 2 Kings, there are 32 kings in both the northern and southern kingdoms and only eight (25%) of them actually chose obedience in their reign over God’s children.

July 26, 2023 - by Brynn Schmidt

Living through a Gray Zone

Yes, there are times when it appears as if the darkness is winning. When the direction of culture, the circumstances of our lives, the poverty of spiritual life among God’s people seems tilted toward difficulty, decline, and even death rather than renewal.

April 14, 2022 - by Brynn Schmidt

Munguanenzo Story

We serve with incredible partners in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Gabon who have sacrificed their lives to serve the poor and needy in the name of Christ.

November 19, 2021 - by Brynn Schmidt

What We Do and Why

I recently read the book, Something Needs to Change by David Platt. He talks a lot in the book about the need to meet people where they are at with their most urgent physical needs without losing our crucial role of sharing the gospel.

September 7, 2020 - by Eric Schmidt

How Rich Are You?

We have recently been going through a series at church about giving and generosity. For me, this is always a refreshing series because I am constantly challenged in thinking about how we are generous toward God. Giving is a spiritual matter, it is not a financial matter.

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