{"id":375,"date":"2026-06-17T03:37:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T03:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/?page_id=375"},"modified":"2026-06-17T03:47:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T03:47:53","slug":"ho","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/","title":{"rendered":"HO"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"375\" class=\"elementor elementor-375\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b456333 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b456333\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f204934 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f204934\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@700;900&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\" \/>\r\n<style>\r\n    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; 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}\r\n\r\n    .nav-cta {\r\n      background: var(--gold);\r\n      color: var(--green-dark) !important;\r\n      padding: 8px 18px;\r\n      border-radius: 4px;\r\n      font-weight: 600 !important;\r\n      transition: background 0.2s !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light) !important; }\r\n\r\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 HERO \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n    .hero {\r\n      min-height: 100vh;\r\n      background:\r\n        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10,35,20,0.72) 0%, rgba(10,35,20,0.55) 60%, rgba(10,35,20,0.85) 100%),\r\n        url('https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20231006_142844-1024x473.jpg') center\/cover no-repeat;\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n      text-align: center;\r\n      padding: 120px 24px 80px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .hero-inner { max-width: 780px; }\r\n\r\n    .hero-eyebrow {\r\n      display: inline-block;\r\n      background: var(--gold);\r\n      color: var(--green-dark);\r\n      font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      letter-spacing: 0.12em;\r\n      text-transform: uppercase;\r\n      padding: 6px 16px;\r\n      border-radius: 2px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 28px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .hero h1 {\r\n      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\r\n      font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.2rem);\r\n      color: var(--white);\r\n      line-height: 1.15;\r\n      margin-bottom: 24px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .hero h1 span { color: var(--gold-light); }\r\n\r\n    .hero p {\r\n      font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.2rem);\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);\r\n      line-height: 1.7;\r\n      max-width: 580px;\r\n      margin: 0 auto 40px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .hero-buttons {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      gap: 16px;\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n      flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .btn-primary {\r\n      background: var(--gold);\r\n      color: var(--green-dark);\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      font-size: 1rem;\r\n      padding: 14px 32px;\r\n      border-radius: 4px;\r\n      text-decoration: none;\r\n      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.1s;\r\n      display: inline-block;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-1px); }\r\n\r\n    .btn-outline {\r\n      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);\r\n      color: var(--white);\r\n      font-weight: 600;\r\n      font-size: 1rem;\r\n      padding: 14px 32px;\r\n      border-radius: 4px;\r\n      text-decoration: none;\r\n      transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;\r\n      display: inline-block;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .btn-outline:hover {\r\n      border-color: var(--white);\r\n      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 INTRO STRIP \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n    .intro-strip {\r\n      background: var(--green-dark);\r\n      color: var(--white);\r\n      text-align: center;\r\n      padding: 56px 24px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .intro-strip p {\r\n      max-width: 720px;\r\n      margin: 0 auto;\r\n      font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.5vw, 1.25rem);\r\n      line-height: 1.75;\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .intro-strip p strong {\r\n      color: var(--gold-light);\r\n      font-weight: 600;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 SECTION DEFAULTS \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n    section { padding: 88px 24px; }\r\n\r\n    .section-inner { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }\r\n\r\n    .section-label {\r\n      font-size: 0.75rem;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      letter-spacing: 0.12em;\r\n      text-transform: uppercase;\r\n      color: var(--green-mid);\r\n      margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .section-title {\r\n      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\r\n      font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);\r\n      color: var(--green-dark);\r\n      line-height: 1.2;\r\n      margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .section-subtitle {\r\n      font-size: 1.05rem;\r\n      color: var(--text-mid);\r\n      line-height: 1.7;\r\n      max-width: 600px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 56px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 MINISTRY PILLARS \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n    .pillars { background: var(--cream); }\r\n\r\n    .pillars-grid {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));\r\n      gap: 28px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pillar-card {\r\n      background: var(--white);\r\n      border-radius: 8px;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);\r\n      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pillar-card:hover {\r\n      transform: translateY(-4px);\r\n      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pillar-img {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      height: 200px;\r\n      object-fit: cover;\r\n      display: block;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pillar-img-placeholder {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      height: 200px;\r\n      background: var(--green-mid);\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pillar-img-placeholder svg {\r\n      width: 56px;\r\n      height: 56px;\r\n      opacity: 0.4;\r\n      fill: white;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pillar-body { padding: 28px 28px 32px; }\r\n\r\n    .pillar-icon {\r\n      width: 40px;\r\n      height: 40px;\r\n      background: var(--green-dark);\r\n      border-radius: 8px;\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n      margin-bottom: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pillar-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; fill: var(--gold); }\r\n\r\n    .pillar-body h3 {\r\n      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\r\n      font-size: 1.35rem;\r\n      color: var(--green-dark);\r\n      margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pillar-body p {\r\n      font-size: 0.95rem;\r\n      color: var(--text-mid);\r\n      line-height: 1.65;\r\n      margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pillar-link {\r\n      font-size: 0.875rem;\r\n      font-weight: 600;\r\n      color: var(--green-mid);\r\n      text-decoration: none;\r\n      display: inline-flex;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n      gap: 6px;\r\n      transition: color 0.2s;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .pillar-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }\r\n    .pillar-link::after { content: '\u2192'; }\r\n\r\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 ABOUT \/ FAMILY \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n    .about { background: var(--white); }\r\n\r\n    .about-grid {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n      gap: 64px;\r\n      align-items: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .about-img {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      border-radius: 8px;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(26,61,43,0.18);\r\n      display: block;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .about-text .section-label { margin-bottom: 10px; }\r\n    .about-text .section-title { margin-bottom: 20px; }\r\n\r\n    .about-text p {\r\n      font-size: 1rem;\r\n      color: var(--text-mid);\r\n      line-height: 1.75;\r\n      margin-bottom: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .about-text .btn-green {\r\n      display: inline-block;\r\n      margin-top: 12px;\r\n      background: var(--green-dark);\r\n      color: var(--white);\r\n      font-weight: 600;\r\n      font-size: 0.95rem;\r\n      padding: 13px 28px;\r\n      border-radius: 4px;\r\n      text-decoration: none;\r\n      transition: background 0.2s;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .about-text .btn-green:hover { background: var(--green-mid); }\r\n\r\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 STATS BAR \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n    .stats-bar {\r\n      background: var(--green-dark);\r\n      padding: 56px 24px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .stats-grid {\r\n      max-width: 900px;\r\n      margin: 0 auto;\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));\r\n      gap: 40px;\r\n      text-align: center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .stat-number {\r\n      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\r\n      font-size: 2.8rem;\r\n      color: var(--gold-light);\r\n      font-weight: 900;\r\n      line-height: 1;\r\n      margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .stat-label {\r\n      font-size: 0.875rem;\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);\r\n      line-height: 1.4;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 PROJECTS \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n    .projects { background: var(--cream); }\r\n\r\n    .projects-grid {\r\n      display: grid;\r\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));\r\n      gap: 28px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .project-card {\r\n      background: var(--white);\r\n      border-radius: 8px;\r\n      padding: 32px;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);\r\n      border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .project-card h3 {\r\n      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\r\n      font-size: 1.3rem;\r\n      color: var(--green-dark);\r\n      margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .project-card p {\r\n      font-size: 0.95rem;\r\n      color: var(--text-mid);\r\n      line-height: 1.65;\r\n      margin-bottom: 24px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .progress-wrap { margin-bottom: 12px; }\r\n\r\n    .progress-labels {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      justify-content: space-between;\r\n      font-size: 0.825rem;\r\n      font-weight: 600;\r\n      color: var(--text-mid);\r\n      margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .progress-labels .raised { color: var(--green-mid); }\r\n\r\n    .progress-bar-bg {\r\n      background: #e0ebe5;\r\n      border-radius: 999px;\r\n      height: 10px;\r\n      overflow: hidden;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .progress-bar-fill {\r\n      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green-mid), var(--gold));\r\n      height: 100%;\r\n      border-radius: 999px;\r\n      transition: width 1s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .project-pct {\r\n      font-size: 0.8rem;\r\n      color: var(--text-light);\r\n      margin-top: 6px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .project-card .btn-gold {\r\n      display: inline-block;\r\n      margin-top: 20px;\r\n      background: var(--gold);\r\n      color: var(--green-dark);\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      font-size: 0.9rem;\r\n      padding: 11px 24px;\r\n      border-radius: 4px;\r\n      text-decoration: none;\r\n      transition: background 0.2s;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .project-card .btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }\r\n\r\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 EMAIL SIGNUP \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n    .signup {\r\n      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-dark) 0%, var(--green-mid) 100%);\r\n      text-align: center;\r\n      padding: 88px 24px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .signup h2 {\r\n      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\r\n      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);\r\n      color: var(--white);\r\n      margin-bottom: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .signup p {\r\n      font-size: 1.05rem;\r\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);\r\n      max-width: 520px;\r\n      margin: 0 auto 40px;\r\n      line-height: 1.65;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .signup-form {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      gap: 12px;\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n      flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n      max-width: 520px;\r\n      margin: 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .signup-form input {\r\n      flex: 1;\r\n      min-width: 220px;\r\n      padding: 14px 18px;\r\n      border-radius: 4px;\r\n      border: none;\r\n      font-size: 1rem;\r\n      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n      outline: none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .signup-form input:focus {\r\n      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold-light);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .signup-form button {\r\n      background: var(--gold);\r\n      color: var(--green-dark);\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      font-size: 1rem;\r\n      padding: 14px 28px;\r\n      border: none;\r\n      border-radius: 4px;\r\n      cursor: pointer;\r\n      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n      transition: background 0.2s;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .signup-form button:hover { background: var(--gold-light); 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}\r\n      .nav-links { display: none; }\r\n      .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n      .about-img { order: -1; }\r\n      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }\r\n    }\r\n  <\/style>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2500\u2500 NAVIGATION \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\r\n<nav>\r\n  <a class=\"nav-logo\" href=\"#\">Preaching Christ<br>in PNG<\/a>\r\n  <ul class=\"nav-links\">\r\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/about-the-florences\/\">About Us<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/ministry-updates\/\">Ministry Updates<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/western-baptist-bible-school\/\">Bible Institute<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/projects\/\">Projects<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/schedule\/\">Schedule<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/projects\/#signup\" class=\"nav-cta\">Get Updates<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n<\/nav>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2500\u2500 HERO \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\r\n<section class=\"hero\">\r\n  <div class=\"hero-inner\">\r\n    <span class=\"hero-eyebrow\">Papua New Guinea Mission<\/span>\r\n    <h1>Planting the Gospel<br>in <span>Papua New Guinea<\/span><\/h1>\r\n    <p>Josh and Rebecca Florence have been serving as missionaries in Papua New Guinea since 2014 \u2014 planting churches, training pastors, and building the next generation of Christian leaders.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"hero-buttons\">\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/about-the-florences\/\" class=\"btn-primary\">Meet the Florences<\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/ministry-updates\/\" class=\"btn-outline\">Latest Updates<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gold-divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2500\u2500 INTRO STRIP \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\r\n<div class=\"intro-strip\">\r\n  <p>\r\n    Since arriving in PNG in 2014, God has been at work through this ministry in remarkable ways \u2014\r\n    a <strong>growing church<\/strong>, a <strong>Bible training institute<\/strong>, a <strong>Christian academy<\/strong>,\r\n    and ongoing outreach across the Western Province. Follow along and be part of what God is doing.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2500\u2500 MINISTRY PILLARS \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\r\n<section class=\"pillars\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\r\n    <p class=\"section-label\">The Work<\/p>\r\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">Three Pillars of the Ministry<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"section-subtitle\">\r\n      The Florence family's work in Papua New Guinea centers on three interconnected areas, each rooted in the Great Commission.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"pillars-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- Church -->\r\n      <div class=\"pillar-card\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pillar-img\"\r\n          src=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20210627_094212-1024x498.jpg\"\r\n          alt=\"Berean Independent Baptist Church\" \/>\r\n        <div class=\"pillar-body\">\r\n          <div class=\"pillar-icon\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 3L2 9v1h2v10h5v-6h6v6h5V10h2V9L12 3z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <h3>Berean Independent Baptist Church<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Started in 2019, Berean IBC has grown from a handful of families to over 75 regular attendees. The church is the heartbeat of the ministry and a light in the Western Province.<\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/ministry-updates\/\" class=\"pillar-link\">Read updates<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Bible Institute -->\r\n      <div class=\"pillar-card\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pillar-img\"\r\n          src=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20231224_134648-1024x473.jpg\"\r\n          alt=\"Western Baptist Bible Institute\" \/>\r\n        <div class=\"pillar-body\">\r\n          <div class=\"pillar-icon\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 3L1 9l11 6 9-4.91V17h2V9L12 3zM5 13.18v4L12 21l7-3.82v-4L12 17l-7-3.82z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <h3>Western Baptist Bible Institute<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Training eligible men for ministry since 2017-2018. Classes are held on the ministry's 12-acre campus, equipping the next generation of PNG pastors and church leaders.<\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/western-baptist-bible-school\/\" class=\"pillar-link\">Learn more<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Campus & Academy -->\r\n      <div class=\"pillar-card\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pillar-img\"\r\n          src=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20231006_142844-1024x473.jpg\"\r\n          alt=\"Ministry Campus\" \/>\r\n        <div class=\"pillar-body\">\r\n          <div class=\"pillar-icon\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm0 9.5c-1.38 0-2.5-1.12-2.5-2.5s1.12-2.5 2.5-2.5 2.5 1.12 2.5 2.5-1.12 2.5-2.5 2.5z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <h3>12-Acre Ministry Campus<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Purchased in 2018, the campus in Western Province now houses the church, Bible institute classrooms, a Christian academy, and the Florence family home \u2014 all serving the local community.<\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/projects\/\" class=\"pillar-link\">See projects<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2500\u2500 STATS BAR \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\r\n<div class=\"stats-bar\">\r\n  <div class=\"stats-grid\">\r\n    <div>\r\n      <div class=\"stat-number\">12+<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"stat-label\">Years on the<br>Mission Field<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n      <div class=\"stat-number\">75+<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"stat-label\">Average Weekly<br>Church Attendance<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n      <div class=\"stat-number\">12<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"stat-label\">Acres of<br>Ministry Campus<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div>\r\n      <div class=\"stat-number\">2014<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"stat-label\">Arrived in<br>Papua New Guinea<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2500\u2500 ABOUT \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\r\n<section class=\"about\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"about-grid\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"about-img\"\r\n          src=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20231217_085955-1024x473.jpg\"\r\n          alt=\"The Florence Family\" \/>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"about-text\">\r\n        <p class=\"section-label\">The Florences<\/p>\r\n        <h2 class=\"section-title\">A Family Called to Papua New Guinea<\/h2>\r\n        <p>Josh and Rebecca Florence began their missionary journey with a survey trip to PNG in July of 2010. After four years of support raising, they landed in PNG in February 2014 and have never looked back.<\/p>\r\n        <p>They are sent and supported by <strong>Charity Baptist Church<\/strong> in Cantonment, FL, under the oversight of their pastor, Dr. James McGaghee \u2014 a church that is solidly behind them and the work in PNG.<\/p>\r\n        <p>Their ministry is built on the conviction that the local church is God's plan for reaching the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/about-the-florences\/\" class=\"btn-green\">Our Full Story<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2500\u2500 PROJECTS \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\r\n<section class=\"projects\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\r\n    <p class=\"section-label\">Partner With Us<\/p>\r\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">Current Projects &amp; Needs<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"section-subtitle\">\r\n      Your giving goes directly to tangible needs on the mission field. Here's how you can invest in the work in Papua New Guinea right now.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"projects-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- School Bus -->\r\n      <div class=\"project-card\">\r\n        <h3>School Bus<\/h3>\r\n        <p>The ministry's growing Christian academy needs a dedicated bus to transport students and support outreach events across Western Province.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"progress-wrap\">\r\n          <div class=\"progress-labels\">\r\n            <span class=\"raised\">$5,300 raised<\/span>\r\n            <span>Goal: $20,000<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"progress-bar-bg\">\r\n            <div class=\"progress-bar-fill\" style=\"width: 26.5%\"><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <p class=\"project-pct\">26.5% funded<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/projects\/\" class=\"btn-gold\">Give to This Need<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Shipping Container -->\r\n      <div class=\"project-card\">\r\n        <h3>Shipping Container<\/h3>\r\n        <p>We are preparing to send a 20-foot shipping container filled with building supplies, tools, clothing, and medicines to the campus in PNG.<\/p>\r\n        <p style=\"font-size:0.875rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-top:-8px;\">Cost to be determined \u2014 contact us to contribute supplies or funds.<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"mailto:joshflorence4christ@gmail.com\" class=\"btn-gold\">Contact Us to Help<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Campus Development -->\r\n      <div class=\"project-card\">\r\n        <h3>Campus Development<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Building projects are always underway on our 12-acre campus. From classrooms to church facilities, every improvement expands the ministry's reach.<\/p>\r\n        <p style=\"font-size:0.875rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-top:-8px;\">Reach out to learn about current plans and how you can invest.<\/p>\r\n        <a href=\"mailto:joshflorence4christ@gmail.com\" class=\"btn-gold\">Request Our Plans<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2500\u2500 EMAIL SIGNUP \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\r\n<section class=\"signup\" id=\"signup\">\r\n  <h2>Stay Connected to the Work<\/h2>\r\n  <p>Sign up for ministry updates from the mission field \u2014 stories, prayer requests, and ways to get involved delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\r\n  <form class=\"signup-form\" action=\"https:\/\/preachingchristinpng.org\/wp\/projects\/#signup\" method=\"post\">\r\n    <input type=\"text\" name=\"first_name\" placeholder=\"Your first name\" required \/>\r\n    <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Your email address\" required \/>\r\n    <button type=\"submit\">Subscribe<\/button>\r\n  <\/form>\r\n  <p class=\"signup-note\">We respect your privacy. 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