1988 Word for the World is founded. 1989 Dr. Charles Schism directs expansion of Elm Springs Bible School towards a four year curriculum. 1989 Amor Divino joins with Ecclesia to spread the gospel through radio to Spanish Speakers worldwide. First Ecclesia outreach to Eastern Europe takes place in conjunction with the World Cup Outreach to Italy. Ecclesia targets the former Soviet Republic of Belarus for outreaches and efforts to plant a long term work.
Numerous outreaches follow.
Ecclesia College makes arrangements to teach courses on Christianity in the Belarussian State University. First Ecclesia team ministers for the first time in Latvia. Ecclesia is officially recognized by the government of Belarus as on official humanitarian aid organization. 1995 Ecclesia staff lead by Phil and Lori Yeoman move to Belarus. Renewed emphasis is placed on unifying local pastors through prayer and fasting.