Inspirational
It’s never too late to give your life to Him. We saw that firsthand just how true that was in Bolivia. On our mission trips, we make an effort to spend time with the local community where our evening meetings take place. It’s an opportunity for both our team and…
More about It’s Never Too LateEmbracing Life’s Wildfires
Sometimes the only way to grow, is through fire, figuratively and literally. Just as the Redwood tree’s seeds are only able to sprout after encountering fire, the wildfires we face in our lives can ignite a deeper faith within us. “I know what it’s like to lose everything,” said Leslie,…
More about Embracing Life’s Wildfires“Your faith in Jesus can illuminate even the darkest situations,” said Grace*, a QHM Gospel worker, as she met with Amina*, a young woman and new believer in a closed country. “Sometimes I feel like a hypocrite,” said Amina, sharing her inner conflict during one of their discreet meetings. “I…
More about Shining for JesusWe Would Never Have Arrived Safely Without It
“The skies were gray and ominous in North Luwu, Indonesia,” recalled Pastor Simon. “As we embarked on our journey, but a glimmer of hope was tucked away in a large shipping box that had just mysteriously arrived all the way from the United States. “The relentless rains had transformed the…
More about We Would Never Have Arrived Safely Without ItAt just 28 years old, Suzzy faces a challenge that many in Northern Ghana share: she is unable to read. In a region where 67.5% of people struggle with illiteracy due to high levels of poverty and limited educational resources, Suzzy’s inability to read the Bible left her feeling isolated…
More about Making Faith Accessible“Don’t you dare embarrass me!” Irina’s mother’s voice raised in anger. “If you want to become an Adventist, you will have to move out!” While living with her parents, Irina is expected to conform to their rules and lifestyle, even though she is an adult. For the most part she…
More about Secret Midnight BaptismDuring our mission trip to Malawi, we had evangelistic meetings every evening in three different villages: Yudea, Mwanje, and Namingazi. Each night without fail, there would be hundreds in attendance, from toddlers who just learned how to walk to great-grandparents. During the day, each speaker accompanied a gospel worker to…
More about Faith Comes by HearingFinding the Reason for the Chaos
“What’s behind the chaotic behavior of these kids?” thought Paula after their first night doing the kid’s program in Ghana. Paula shared her thoughts about how her past teaching experience prepared her for this unique mission trip: “I’m normally a high school science teacher. And it’s not that high school…
More about Finding the Reason for the ChaosHow can you share God’s love on a mission trip, especially when you don’t speak the language? Traditional preaching often creates a sense of separation between the preacher and the congregation, with the preacher elevated on a platform and the congregation sitting below. This dynamic can be particularly challenging in…
More about “I Love You Too”Salutubu Center of Influence
The Salutubu Center of Influence in Indonesia has been a 40-year dream, but by God’s grace is becoming a reality! “We are very happy and excited! Finally, we’ll have a church building for worship! We plan to have a special thanksgiving ceremony,” shared Yusuf, a long-time church member. “But this…
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