Mission Stories & News

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?”

The Sword and the Spirit

Democratic Republic of the Congo

May 24, 2014

Joseph felt his heart pounding as the mob of angry men pushed and jostled him. Their angry voices rose as they accused him of stirring up trouble by introducing a new God to the village.

What I Learned from My Suitcase

Virgin Islands

May 21, 2014

Gradually, I found that it was possible to be thankful for the things we don’t have. I tried it, and it really kept me from becoming sad or depressed.

Meet the Cities

None

May 21, 2014

For the past few years, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has focused attention on Mission to the Cities which calls on members to get involved in sharing Christ’s love with people in the largest cities of the world.

It's Time!

None

May 19, 2014

For the first time in history, more than half of earth’s population lives in urban areas. By 2050, that number is expected to be 70 percent. Our volume and rate of ministry haven’t kept pace with the global movement towards urbanization.

I Hated Adventists

Tanzania

May 17, 2014

Although I didn’t like their religion, I knew that young people who studied in Adventist schools were disciplined and better prepared to face the future.