Encouragement Ministries, Inc.
Encouragement Ministries, Inc. is the 501(c)3 Non-Profit Ministry of Lana Bach and her late husband, Rev. Steven A. Bach, founded in 1993. You can become a ministry partner with Lana, either through prayer or financial support.
The Heartbeat Of Steve & Lana
Both Steve and Lana shared a passion for missions.
When Steve and Lana were married, they shared this ministry partnership as soulmates and a united passion for ministering the healing power of Jesus.
The ministry’s vision has always been to bring healing through the love of Jesus to those who are broken and bruised, particularly within the body of Christ.
It leads through prayer, bringing people into the power and presence of God and helping them discover their continued God-given destiny.
Our Mission Outreach Around The World
Encouragement Ministries, Inc. continues to support long-term and short-term missionaries and missionary projects at home and abroad with project endeavors in Africa, Thailand, India and more.
Every servant of Christ is called to be committed to the “Great Commission” of missionary outreach.
Christ For India – Naomi Fund Widow Ministry
Encouragement Ministries, Inc. partners with Christ for India in supporting widows of pastors in India. Joyce Abraham established the Naomi Fund to provide support to widows of pastors in India. Many of these women lose everything, including their social standing, when they become widowed.
Terry & Peggy Schmitt, Missionaries In Thailand
Encouragement Ministries, Inc. supports Terry and Peggy Schmitt, missionaries in Thailand. Peggy is presently Director of Trauma Healing Thailand (THT) and actively training professionals in her capacity as a Master Facilitator In Training for the Trauma Healing Institute (THI) Group.
Africa Missions – Pastor Ron & Rina Kinnear
Encouragement Ministries, Inc. continues to partner with the founders of Africa Missions, Pastor Ron and Rina Kinnear, by funding support and planned hands-on ministry outreach endeavors. Africa Missions trains pastors and missionaries across the continent. They have Bible colleges and training camps in many countries in Africa, and they have planted churches that are now planting even more churches.
Ministry To The Widow
Lana’s loss of her life partner and soulmate, Steve, has brought new realities into her life. Since Steve went to be with the Lord in February 2022, she has experienced how difficult it can be to live life as a widow and recover from such a loss.
Lana wants others to know that God is truly the only way to “turn mourning into joy.” She shares the hope and healing that God has for the widow and how much He loves them.
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”
James 1:27 (NIV)
Lana helps guide churches on reaching out to their widow community and gives practical ways to establish a widow ministry.
Steve & Lana – 1993
You will always love and miss your spouse, but God is not done with you yet!
Thirty Years Of Missions Work
God placed the heartbeat for missions in Lana’s heart at the age of 16. She had the privilege of training and leading church youth drama teams for many years, ministering overseas to countries like France, England, Russia, and the Netherlands. She is committed to wherever the Lord may call her and is open to opportunities that arise.
Through Encouragement Ministries, Inc., Lana and her late husband, Rev. Steven A. Bach, served as pastors and missionary evangelists for three decades, conducting Marriage Seminars, Pastor Seminars, and church conferences across the United States and overseas. The Lord opened doors of ministry for them around the world.
Become A Ministry Partner
You can become a ministry partner with Lana and Encouragement Ministries, Inc. through prayer or financial support, and your gift, regardless of the amount, is appreciated! Whether it be home, or foreign missions, each of us can play a part in evangelism outreach. Both young and old are called to be part of the great commission.
Pray
Pray for Christ for India, Terry & Peggy Schmitt in Thailand, Ron & Rina Kinnear in South Africa, the ministry team of E.M.I. and for God’s direction and provision for all the endeavors of E.M.I.
Give Once
A one-time gift to the General E.M.I. Fund.
Give Monthly
Give monthly to support a widow or to the general fund.
Non-Profit Organization
Encouragement Ministries, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization recognized by the federal government, so all donations are tax-deductible.
We feel privileged to follow the teachings of our Lord, who said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15 NKJV).