Mission Stories & News

Yiddish on a Soap Box

NoneUnited States

June 10, 2014

He was the target of death threats and bottles filled with rocks. Sometimes his head was drenched in blood, other times his body was wracked with pain from pummeling. Yet all this he counted joy, to suffer for his Messiah.

"I Won't Bow Down!"

June 7, 2014

While Priya was asleep, she dreamed that Satan came to her and told her that the mango she had eaten would make her die. While still dreaming, she prayed that God would make Satan go away. “I’ve given my heart to Jesus,” she told Satan. “I belong to Him.”

Friends Take a Stand

Congo

June 7, 2014

When the topic of the Sabbath came up, Sonneo sighed. It seemed to him that these Adventists were stuck on an unimportant Old Testament teaching that had no relevance after Jesus’ time on earth and the New Testament.

Donovan's 180˚

United States

June 2, 2014

“I can’t believe he’s the same kid,” says Michelle. “I never let my kids play with him before, but he’s totally different now!”

Who Is That Man?

May 31, 2014

Kumari wondered about the new neighbors who had just moved in. They were friendly, but somehow different from the people in her small mountain village in northern India. One afternoon as she walked home from school she had an idea. She hurried home and ran into the house. “Mama, may I go visit the new neighbors?” she asked.

From High Priest to Global Mission Pioneer

Congo

May 31, 2014

As a high priest I knew Christianity existed, but knew nothing about what they believed. There were a few Christians in our village, but I paid no attention. I had my gods, and didn’t need another one!

Tentmaking: Mission Without Limits

None

May 28, 2014

Simply put, tentmakers are devoted believers who use their profession to work in a restricted access part of the world for the purpose of sharing God’s love in both word and deed.

God Was in Charge

Ghana

May 28, 2014

Volunteering was 11 months of intense learning, making discoveries, meeting challenges, and witnessing miracles and blessings. Most of all, it was an opportunity for God to transform the realities of many people, including myself!

Malaria x3

Chad

May 27, 2014

I didn’t get to do many amazing things. I don’t even know how many people I may have helped. But I do know one thing: Jesus loves me. And I have experienced it for myself. And that is more than worth it.

Renu's Song

May 24, 2014

“We are Sharan and Sonia,” the man said. “We are visiting people in the village and praying for their needs. We heard that your husband is sick. Could we pray for him?”