Mission Stories & News
A Safe Place to Learn
December 13, 2014
Five-year-old Kenisha didn’t know what it was like not to be afraid. Ever since she could remember, people were firing guns on the street where she lived in Trench Town.
Read MoreSomething Magnificent
December 7, 2014
The shiny BMW slowly driving through the slums of Kingston, Jamaica looked strangely out of place on the crowded, dirty roads.
Read MoreOne Too Many Students
December 6, 2014
Every morning Rolandito greeted his teacher with a smile. As Miss Gonzalez watched him, she realized that he was different from the other children. He was so good, so obedient, so kind.
Read MoreTrench Town Teacher
November 30, 2014
“Trench Town is very scary,” says Robert Taylor, a police sergeant who has worked in this area of Kingston for more than 20 years.
Read MoreThe Bar That Became a Church
November 23, 2014
Victor was the owner of the local bar and dance hall in Cotton Tree. After his decision to follow Jesus, Victor closed his business, but he didn’t close his influence in Cotton Tree!
Read MoreCurb Appeal
November 18, 2014
There’s no doubt that the Happy Hand secondhand store has curb appeal. But beautiful décor and high-quality merchandise aren’t the only draw for shoppers on this busy street in Copenhagen.
Read MoreIn What Do You Believe?
November 16, 2014
When I was 27 years old, God changed my life. I was an alcoholic, took acid, smoked two packs of cigarettes a day, and was out on the streets. But then the Lord stepped in.
Read MoreDivine Appointment
November 15, 2014
As we rode back to our friend’s home, I remembered that I hadn’t wanted to include a stranger in our plans for that day. But I know now that meeting José was God’s plan—a divine appointment, Dad would call it.
Read MoreMaking Friends for Jesus
November 15, 2014
Sharing God’s love with others comes naturally for Milenny. Her mother produces a children’s program for the Adventist radio station in town, and Milenny gets to help her.
Read MoreLessons From a Prostitute
November 11, 2014
As I sat in my pew relishing in the fact that I was living the life most others only dream about, I had no idea that God was about to teach me my first mission-field lesson and that my teacher would be that high-heeled, scantily clad woman.
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