Mission Stories & News
Renato’s Unexpected Mission
January 26, 2025
Renato, a volunteer from Brazil, expected to serve in remote places but was sent to the busy city of Bangkok, Thailand. He was surprised but soon realized that cities have their own mission challenges. Through teaching, Renato has found ways to connect with people and share the love of Jesus!
Read MoreJohn and Hannah Tay
January 26, 2025
Back in the United States, Tay appealed to church leaders to begin spreading the Adventist faith throughout the Pacific islands. One attempt to do this in the late 1880s failed because of the mysterious disappearance at sea of the Adventist missionary ship Phoebe Chapman.
Read MoreSticking Out Ears
January 26, 2025
He bent over on the bench, one hand clutching his stomach, which hurt. He closed his eyes and prayed, “Our dear Lord, thank You for always being with me. Thank You for always hearing me. Please hear me now. Help me to have friends who don’t tease me. Help me to have friends who are a good influence. Amen.”
Read MoreTeacher’s Helper, Part 2
January 26, 2025
At 6 o’clock every morning, the teacher poked Bold with a wooden stick to wake him up. Then Bold sat for hours, learning the Tibetan language and memorizing texts from the sacred writings. He also had many chores, cooking for the teacher and cleaning his house.
Read MoreCenters of Education in Korea
January 24, 2025
Destiny's adventure in Trinidad and Tobago, a snakebite in Costa Rica, and mission on the campus of Sahmyook University. Join us as we explore mission around the world.
Read MoreBetter than Cocaine
January 19, 2025
Genis Mansilla, once worked in coca fields and had little interest in religion. However, after meeting his future wife and studying the Bible with her Adventist family, his life started to change.
Read MoreGeorge and Mary-Ann Keough
January 19, 2025
Adventists in Egypt still tell stories of how this European did what Westerners never did. He came into their mudbrick houses, sat on their dirt floors, talked to them in their own language, and ate their food.
Read MoreBullied Missionary Kid
January 19, 2025
She told Mom, and Mom spoke with the school principal. A security camera in Ninjin’s classroom had recorded the whole thing. Ninjin watched the video recording. It showed Ninjin leaving the classroom to go to the restroom. It showed several girls rubbing glue all over her chair. Ninjin could see their faces.
Read MoreSeeking Answers, Part 1
January 19, 2025
Bold had been close to Dad, and he couldn’t imagine life without him. He wondered, “If everyone is going to die, what’s the point of living?” He heard no answer.
Read MoreBugs, Lizards, and Cats
January 12, 2025
Haon, Sion, and Jooyoung were best friends who loved playing outside, catching bugs and lizards, and caring for stray cats. While Haon and Sion knew Jesus, Jooyoung didn't, so they began to pray that she would come to know and love Him.
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