Indonesia
The Hidden Battles of Gospel Workers
The road to the mission field isn’t easy. Imagine traveling ten hours from where your home is just to get to where you serve: four hours by motorbike to reach the church where your lodging is, then six hours on foot through winding paths before finally arriving in the village…
More“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…
MoreDiscovering Sabbath in Remote Islands
“We came to live with our relatives in the Aha village to try and have a better education and future, but more than that; we found a deeper Revelation of Jesus Christ.” Three young people, David, Eka and Farah,* are from the remote village of Hangke in the Northern islands…
MoreCan a barbershop be center of influence to share the gospel? With God’s inspiration, that’s exactly what Pastor Otniel Christian is doing in the Muslim community of Masamba in Sulawesi, Indonesia! “When I got assigned to Masamba, I began to pray and search for a place to live, and also…
MoreThe tranquil countryside of Tararang Village, Indonesia, is home to Edward and his family. As a gardener and rice farmer, Edward’s days are filled with the rhythms of nature and the responsibilities of nurturing both crops and children. Beyond his agricultural duties, Edward is a man of deep faith, often…
MoreHow far would you travel to share Jesus? Is any distance or sacrifice too much, for the One who gave all to save us? Truly the Lord’s matchless love compels these Indonesian pastors to respond to the gospel commission with, “I will go!” Pastors Tanga Rerung, Julianto Patana, Yos Dalihi…
MoreGod Opening Doors in Indonesia
“Pastor, I need to talk to you. Can the construction be stopped?” asked Mulyadi, the village head. Pastor Denny’s heart started pounding, and he lifted up a silent prayer—but he wasn’t prepared for what the village head said next! For months, QHM international partners were praying and planning for outreach…
More“What kind of Christian are you?” asked Mikha. “How do you worship? By jumping around, screaming, or speaking a language you don’t understand?” As Mikha asked these rapid-fire questions, they gave Paul a glimpse into Mikha’s spiritual journey. Mikha grew up in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia and had a difficult youth.…
More“How can I give up my work on Saturday? That’s our busiest day!” Hendri and his wife, Dian, found themselves in a tense discussion Friday evening with Pastor John Calvin Pasuhuk. For the past week, Hendri and Dian had been attending evening meetings in Peling Island, Indonesia. After the first…
MoreLight in Farrell’s Darkness
In a tiny remote village in the Wasuponda district of Indonesia, QHM gospel worker, Pastor Thando, met a 74-year-old man named Farrell. Farrell grew up Muslim, but he converted to Christianity when he married his wife, Bunga. They have 7 children, some who are Muslim, and some who are Christian.…
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