Therefore,
if anyone is in Christ,
they are a new đŚ creation:
The old has gone,
the new is here! đ
-2 Cor 5:17
this is my blogspot devoted to being a MISSIONARY wherever you are, whoever you are (for Christian believers)...I myself started out doing mission work in the Philippines, and later in Costa Rica ...and later various other locations not only abroad but also in the USA. I hope to post some thoughts & links & stories about being a missionary to inspire fellow believers !
My Blog List
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Friday, March 21, 2025
âď¸đ"NORTH KOREA: Fresh calls for release of three missionaries â" Church In Chains
https://www.churchinchains.ie/news-by-country/east-asia/north-korea/north-korea-fresh-calls-for-release-of-missionaries/
"The South Korean government has reiterated its call for South Korean Christian missionaries Choi Chun-gil, Kim Jong-Uk, and Kim Kuk-gi to be released from imprisonment in North Korea..."
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Free "Making Jesus Known Among Muslims â Conference Coming to Phoenix April 4th - 6th - " Christian Newswire
https://www.christiannewswire.com/making-jesus-known-among-muslims-conference-coming-to-phoenix-april-4th-6th/
"M2M Network announces the Making Jesus Known conference for born again Christians coming to Phoenix April 4-6, 2025."
FYI they charge $35 Re: Life Surge "Historic Move of God: America's Biggest Christian Tour Sets Record for Decisions for Christ "-
https://www.christiannewswire.com/historic-move-of-god-americas-biggest-christian-tour-sets-record-for-decisions-for-christ/
Sounds similar to a Greg Laurie event .
Any connection?
"Through the one-day event on February 8th with 6,500 in attendance, over 1,200 people accepted Christ....
The lineup for the event featured award-winning actor, Dennis Quaid, Australian activist and evangelist, Christine Caine, the world's #1 motivational speaker, Nick Vujicic, bestselling author and professional surfer, Bethany Hamilton, entrepreneur and top ranked podcast host, Ed Mylett and more!"
Life Surge "Historic Move of God: America's Biggest Christian Tour Sets Record for Decisions for Christ "-
https://www.christiannewswire.com/historic-move-of-god-americas-biggest-christian-tour-sets-record-for-decisions-for-christ/
Sounds similar to a Greg Laurie event .
Any connection?
"Through the one-day event on February 8th with 6,500 in attendance, over 1,200 people accepted Christ....
The lineup for the event featured award-winning actor, Dennis Quaid, Australian activist and evangelist, Christine Caine, the world's #1 motivational speaker, Nick Vujicic, bestselling author and professional surfer, Bethany Hamilton, entrepreneur and top ranked podcast host, Ed Mylett and more!"
Monday, March 17, 2025
"Over half of Sudanâs population needs help to survive - "
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/over-half-of-sudans-population-needs-help-to-survive/
"We've trained and sent out over 325 Muslim background believers from 61 tribes of Sudan, and they are all among their people, serving..."
"Bible translation breakthrough! 25 new languages may hear of Jesus' love -" Mission Network News
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/bible-translation-breakthrough-25-new-languages-may-hear-of-jesus-love/
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Two years can feel like a long wait for those desperate for hope. That's where Starlink â a satellite internet service â comes in. By equipping translators with their own internet kits, the mission removes several key barriers.
"So what's exciting about this new technology is we can upload files, back up their work, and even have video calls with people in the remotest places on Earth, so they can work with facilitators helping them translate," says Stedman"
Saturday, February 15, 2025
"From no Bibles to fruitful ministry: a second conference for pastors in Malawi " - Network News
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/from-no-bibles-to-fruitful-ministry-a-second-conference-for-pastors-in-malawi/
"The churches just have a wonderful opportunity to be the light of Christ, to look outward from themselves at their communities, and really provide people who are fleeing Mozambique with a testimony, showing them a good example of who Jesus is and what He is like", comments Patrick Anthony from FMI."
"Over one million Haitians now displaced; ministries offer relief -"
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/over-one-million-haitians-now-displaced-ministries-offer-relief/
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It sounds odd to call this an opportunity, but with these people being displaced, it's an opportunity to share the Gospel with people and to help them in physical ways .."
"Hope for the praying đ Christian parent - " âď¸âĽď¸
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/hope-for-the-praying-christian-parent/
"You bring that child to Jesus and let Jesus do His mighty work in their life. But don't abandon His work. Don't back down. Don't retreat because of the attack of the enemy. You're the real target. Take your stand against the devil's schemes and let Jesus do that work in your child's heart to bring that lamb back home."
"A click away from the Gospel: Christian media in Muslim countries "- Mission Network News
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/a-click-away-from-the-gospel-christian-media-in-muslim-countries/
"Denise Godwin from the International Media Ministries says: "It's the Holy Spirit at work in the Middle East. People [are] getting a chance to peek outside the curtain of their own country, see what's happening in the world, and start exploring ideas."
Thursday, January 30, 2025
"Afghan church grows as humanitarian needs persist - "
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/afghan-church-grows-as-humanitarian-needs-persist/
"To be a Christian in Afghanistan is to daily risk your life. Everything faith-related must remain hidden from Taliban hunters, and the cost of discovery is imprisonment or death. Despite this, the church in Afghanistan is one of the fastest growing in the world. .."
Or actually perhaps BECAUSE OF THE PERSECUTION
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Sunday, January 5, 2025
you were once Darkness,but now you are Light âď¸ in the Lord.
"For you were
once Darkness,
but now you are
Light âď¸ in the Lord.
Walk as Children
of Light âď¸
-Ephesians 5:8 -
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Monday, December 9, 2024
"Discipleship gap holding back the church in the DRC |" Unknown Nations
https://www.unknownnations.com/discipleship-gap-holding-the-church-in-the-drc-back/
"Congo is over 90% Christian, Kelley says, but "It's the old adage in Africa where they say 'Christianity is a mile wide and an inch deep.'
"It comes back to the original instruction [Jesus] told us. He [didn't tell] us 'Make converts.' He said, 'Go and make disciples'! That's depth, and that's what Congo really lacks today. If you were to say, what's the one issue, it's that the church lacks disciple-making."
"Gospel miracles in Nigeria" - Mission Network News
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/gospel-miracles-in-nigeria/
"Kelley says, "It caught the attention of all of the leaders in the area, particularly the witch doctor, who had tried many times to heal this individual, but to no avail. But God healed him through the power of the Holy Spirit. Now both of these villages in northern Nigeria, near the border of Niger, are 100% Christian. It's just an unbelievable experience for us here at Unknown Nations"
"Unknown Nations "- Mission Network News
https://www.mnnonline.org/mission_groups/unknown-nations/
"Over 35 strategic outposts in the 10/40 window serve more than 1,400 indigenous missionaries. Unknown Nations equips them to spread the light of the Gospel in the darkest places of the world. Learn more about their work at www.unknownnations.com "
"Despite persecution [Or because of], Turkiye remains a field ripe for Gospel harvest" - Mission Network News
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/despite-persecution-turkiye-remains-a-field-ripe-for-gospel-harvest/
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Still, Kelley is encouraged. He says the Gospel is making progress among a sizable group: the country's nearly 300,000 refugees. Turkiye hosts more refugees than any other nation, especially from surrounding countries such as Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and Syria.."
Friday, December 6, 2024
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
About | Unknown Nations
https://www.unknownnations.com/about
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To reach the unknown nations at the ends of the Earthâcompleting the last four words of Jesus' calling .."
âď¸đđ"Gospel miracles in Nigeria "- Mission Network News
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/gospel-miracles-in-nigeria/
"
Kelley says, "It caught the attention of all of the leaders in the area, particularly the witch doctor, who had tried many times to heal this individual, but to no avail. But God healed him through the power of the Holy Spirit. Now both of these villages in northern Nigeria, near the border of Niger, are 100% Christian. It's just an unbelievable experience for us here at Unknown Nations."
Prayers4 Muslims 4 Christ âď¸"Christian testimony films reaching into closed countries for Christ "- Mission Network News
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/christian-testimony-films-reaching-into-closed-countries-for-christ/
"Some of our films have gone into all parts of the Muslim world, 100% Muslim areas, and we're getting responses from Muslims all over the world wanting to know who Jesus is," says Josh* with Uncharted Ministries. "We [connect with] Muslims that become Christians and then [who] use the films to as tools to evangelize to Muslims.."
đđâď¸"After case dismissal, Koher family plans return to Mozambique "- Mission Network News
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/after-case-dismissal-koher-family-plans-return-to-mozambique/
"Mozambique (MNN) â With the recent dismissal of Ryan Koher's case by Mozambican authorities, the Koher family is preparing to return to Mozambique where Ryan served as a pilot with Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) â known in Mozambique as Ambassador Aviation. The family, including their two young boys and soon-to-arrive daughter, is hopeful as they look forward to resuming ministry in 2025..."
Friday, November 8, 2024
"Always Moving Forward: The Evolution of ICCâs Bibles & Motorbikes Program -" International Christian Concern
https://www.persecution.org/2024/11/07/always-moving-forward-the-evolution-of-iccs-bibles-motorbikes-program/
"We are now working with more than a dozen evangelists to make their ministries even more effective so they can shepherd more Christians and reach more nonbelievers with the gospel. Our model is the same: provide them with a bicycle or motorbike and a stack of Bibles so they can live out their God-given gifts of evangelism in their communities..."
Thursday, November 7, 2024
đâď¸đ "Rescued by Faith "- International Christian Concern
https://www.persecution.org/2024/10/28/rescued-by-faith/
"Amid their struggle, a pastor visited the family and prayed for Ravi's mother's healing. By the grace of God, his mother experienced a complete recovery. This experience compelled Ravi's whole family, including Ravi, to embrace Jesus Christ as their savior..."
"How to become a missionary overseas" - Mission Network News
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/how-to-become-a-missionary-overseas/
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That's why Global Outreach International exists â to bridge the gap between spiritual calling and practical execution. CEO John Darnell describes the organization as a "mission-sending organization" that helps "missionaries who have a calling from the Holy Spirit to go around the world..."
"Extremists kill son of Mission India partner for his Gospel work "- Mission Network News
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/extremists-kill-son-of-mission-india-partner-for-his-gospel-work/
"Mission India is supporting Shukar and his family as they grieve. Pray that Shukar and his family would know the Holy Spirit's comfort. Ask God to gird up Shukar's faith, that he would be a steadfast example for Christ in persecution..."
"Church plants are a spiritual oasis in the Sahara Desert -" Mission Network News
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/church-plants-are-a-spiritual-oasis-in-the-sahara-desert/
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Did you know there are communities of people living in the Sahara Desert? In fact, 2.5 million nomads, shepherds, and desert dwellers call the Sahara Desert home â and most are unreached with the Gospel..."
"New needs call for new solutions and skills in Bible translation fields - "Mission Network News
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/new-needs-call-for-new-solutions-and-skills-in-bible-translation-fields/
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There are not enough of those people in the world to handle all of the translation demand that is out there. We cannot train them fast enough."
To help with this need, unfoldingWord and other ministries have compiled open-license resources they hand to church-based teams of translators.."
"The Far East: Ripe for the Gospel, yet not enough pastors -" Mission Network News
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/the-far-east-ripe-for-the-gospel-yet-not-enough-pastors/
"Eric Mock with Slavic Gospel Association (SGA) says, "The area that's considered the Far East of Russia is a landmass the size of the lower 48 States of America â yet, with 5% of our population.."
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
condolences âď¸đâ¤ď¸"Detroit Lakes missionary Beau Shroyer killed on mission trip in Angola, Africa -"
https://www.dl-online.com/news/local/detroit-lakes-man-killed-on-mission-trip-in-angola-africa
"Shroyer had a wife and five children.
"Moments like these create so many unanswerable questions for us and it adds to the pain to know that we may never understand why our Father has allowed something like this to happen," Easton's notice read. "And yet, amidst the shock and grief, we must not forget the truths found in the scriptures that point to His wise, merciful, gracious, faithful, trustworthy, and always loving character as well as the truth that Beau was a man who, because of his love for the Lord, gave His life to pointing the lost, the hurting, the desperate and the broken to the God who rescued, saved and transformed his life."
Shroyer joined the Detroit Lakes Police Department in 2013 before becoming a real estate agent in the area. In 2021, he, his wife and their five children moved to Africa to become missionaries. They have been there since..."
Thursday, October 17, 2024
"Rock Star Says He's Surprised By Reaction He Gets When Sharing His Christian Faith - "
https://thinkamericana.com/rock-star-says-hes-surprised-by-reaction-he-gets-when-sharing-his-christian-faith/
"Rock singer Brad Arnold, from 3 Doors Down, says he won't stop sharing Jesus' love with his fans. He believes it's the best use of his platform..."
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
''The Unstoppable Gospel in North Korea" - International Christian Concern
https://www.persecution.org/2024/09/19/the-unstoppable-gospel-in-north-korea-2/
"Despite relentless efforts to extinguish Christianity (and any religion for that matter), brave souls like Illyong Ju, a North Korean defector, continue to spread the message of hope and resilience..."
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Monday, September 16, 2024
đđ"Seattle pastor arrested for reading the Bible WINS legal battle "
https://www.christianpost.com/news/seattle-pastor-arrested-for-reading-the-bible-wins-legal-battle.html
"The legal agreement allows the pastor the freedom to share the Gospel in Seattle without the threat of arrest, coupled with monetary compensation for past grievances and attorneys' fees..."
Friday, September 13, 2024
Re 3rd -culture kids: military brats & missionary kids & their occasional air of supremacy
Shame on you, oh child of three lands,
With pride so high, like shifting sands.
You speak of places far and wide,
But hide your heart, so full of pride.
You claim the world is yours to own,
Yet arrogance has grown and grown.
Repent, for you are not above,
Come down, and learn the way of love.
Your culture's not a crown to wear,
But something deeper, if you dare.
Apologize for looking down,
For every heart in life's a crown.
Shame on you, with eyes so blind,
True wealth is found in being kind.
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Between worlds we wander, we third-culture kin,
Missionary, military, all of us spin.
From lands far away, we have learned to belong,
In cultures so different, yet never felt wrong.
We speak with the tongues of places we've seen,
In cities and villages where we have been.
We've danced to their rhythms, breathed in their air,
But coming back "home" feels strange and unfair.
America greets us with its bright, loud hue,
Yet something is off, something we knew.
The slang, the fashion, the jokes that they shareâ
They laugh, but we stand in confused, quiet stare.
They don't understand how we grew up apart,
The pieces we carry stitched into our heart.
Our histories tangled, not easy to tell,
From faraway homes we've loved far too well.
We smile and we nod, but still feel the strain,
Like tourists in crowds who can't quite explain.
The foods that we miss, the sights that we crave,
Live on in our minds, like waves after waves.
We long for a space where we fit in-between,
A blend of the old and the new, yet unseen.
But while we adjust, we'll carry with pride,
The cultures we hold, deep down inside.
So though we are awkward, and though we seem lost,
We'll find our own way, no matter the cost.
For we are the bridge, the voices that blend,
Between worlds, forever, we'll always transcend.
They say we're arrogant, distant, aloof,
As if our stories are mere bragging proof.
"Who cares where you've been? This is here, this is now!"
But we stumble on norms we don't know quite how.
We talk of the places we've lived overseas,
Of customs and foods, of languages' ease.
Yet to them, it sounds like we're placing ourselves
Above their small towns and familiar shelves.
But we're not trying to boast or to show,
We're just sharing the world we've come to know.
It's hard to explain that we're out of sync,
Not arrogantâjust caught on the brink.
It's true, some third-culture kids hold their heads high,
Believing they've seen more, flown farther, touched sky.
They've walked in the world, crossed borders with ease,
And sometimes, yes, they think they're hard to appease.
They speak multiple tongues, blend customs like art,
And feel set apart with their globalized heart.
In classrooms or towns where others don't roam,
They may wear their travels like badges of home.
But superiority's a mask that they wear,
To hide the confusion and feeling laid bare.
Beneath it all, they're just trying to find
A place to belong with peace of mind (we hope)
Sunday, September 1, 2024
MANY MISSIONARY KIDS , AS WELL AS MILITARY KIDS ARE 2nd or 3rd Culture Kids
MANY OF US HAVE ENCOUNTERED MISSIONARY KIDS & MILITARY KIDS WHO GREW UP in other parts of the world, even though their parents are Americans who grew up here. Usually the MK's also live in the USA during the periodic breaks from their military or missionary service; but their primary developmental years are in a different country often speaking in a different language, or bi-lingual. Missionary kids also especially develop a sense of being "special" because everytime they come back to America they are in the spotlight as the missionary goes from church-to-church in their denomination on different Sundays to try to raise money for their mission. So they will get the VIP treatment after the service and sometimes may even develop a disdain for their "fellow American" peers of the same age, thinking of them as stupid or provincial etc. The problem being that these MK's, although they do attend schools of course, in their foreign country; often they do not play sports in the same way, if at all. THey do not always experience the same "grind" that American kids do in terms of making their way in life and school. And so it is all the more awkward when after growing up in this other country(s) , they decide at the age of 20 or 25 they now want to settle into their "home country" (ie America) - but have no real peer relationships here. I could go on and on, but I will leave it at that for now. I've known a few of the MK's, including some cousins; and everything is awkward around them.
TCKs move between cultures before they have had the opportunity to fully develop their personal and cultural identity.[3] The first culture of such individuals refers to the culture of the country from which the parents originated, the second culture refers to the culture in which the family currently resides, and the third culture refers to the distinct cultural ties among all third culture individuals that share no connection to the first two cultures.[4][5][6].."
Monday, August 19, 2024
đâď¸đđ"Amazing 'Jesus Revolution' Reported in Iran - Mosques Close as Muslims Turn to Christianity | "
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/08/amazing-jesus-revolution-reported-iran-mosques-close-muslims/
"
And the people of Iran are looking at this and they are saying, 'Wait a minute. If this is what Islam has brought us in the last 45 years, we're not interested. We want to know what the other options are.'"
Sunday, August 18, 2024
"When a Faithful Witness is Found Within the Un-Godly" | N.AP
https://new.americanprophet.org/when-a-faithful-witness-is-found-within-the-ranks-of-the-un-godly-the-lord-is-glorified/
"Instead of cashing in, Liddell turned his back on fame and fortune and followed his parents' steps, becoming a missionary to China (Matthew 16:24)..."
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Shame on Uttar PradeshđĄđ "Indian State Strengthens Anti-Conversion Law Stoking Concerns for Christians -"
https://www.persecution.org/2024/08/01/indian-state-strengthens-anti-conversion-law-stoking-concerns-for-christians/
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The ramifications of the bill make easy targets of Christian missionary groups and are causing concern for Christian minorities living in the Hindu-majority state. .."
Saturday, August 3, 2024
TWR - Mission Network News
https://www.mnnonline.org/mission_groups/trans-world-radio/
" Broadcasts began in 1954.
TWR provides programming in more than 275 languages and dialects from 20+ high-power transmitting sites. Using radio, the internet, cellphones, video and other media, the ministry helps the Church fulfill its mission of leading people around the world to become disciples of Jesus Christ..."
Prayers for Saudis "Churches few but growing in the birthplace of Islam - "
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/churches-few-but-growing-in-the-birthplace-of-islam/
"Saudi Arabia's rate of Christian growth is about 65% greater than the global average," says Bruce Allen with FMI, citing statistics from Joshua Project. "Just because we hear that a government is closed to the gospel doesn't mean the hearts of the people are."
Friday, August 2, 2024
"Beyond Bible translation: how unfoldingWord helps church leaders create study resources -"
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/beyond-bible-translation-how-unfoldingword-helps-church-leaders-create-study-resources/
"We want to equip the Church with the ability to translate the Bible for themselves in every language. But we also want to equip the Church for spiritual formation and discipleship," Dane* with unfoldingWord says.
"We're not just handing out Bibles; we are developing Bible translators."
âGames Talkâ brings the gospel to the Paris Olympics -"
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/games-talk-brings-the-gospel-to-the-paris-olympics/
"What do a bus tour, Christian athletes and AI have in common? They're each part of Trans World Radio Europe's strategy called Games Talk to bring the gospel to the 2024 Summer Olympics. .."
"How North Koreans find freedom, whether or not they escape -" Mission Network News
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/how-north-koreans-find-freedom-whether-or-not-they-escape/
đâď¸đđ
"Every year, The Voice of the Martyrs Korea â by the grace of God and with the partnerships that we have with the Voice of the Martyrs organizations around the world â has gotten more than 40,000 Bibles a year into North Korea," says Foley."
"Why the 1980s were âthe Reformationâ in the Deaf world - "
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/why-the-1980s-were-the-reformation-in-the-deaf-world/
"DOOR International is hosting a celebration this month in Nairobi, Kenya, to recognize 40 years of Gospel work among the Deaf! This is just one of many international celebrations DOOR is hosting for the ministry milestone..."
Prayers for đđâď¸" Only one percent of the French population knows Christ."
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/athlete-testimonies-proclaim-christ-in-gospel-hostile-france/
"France has the fourth-highest percentage of atheists in the world, and Gospel resistance is the status quo. Only one percent of the French population knows Christ..."
Friday, May 24, 2024
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Hallelujah đ "12,000 Christians Baptized Yesterday in 'Largest Synchronized Day of Water Baptism in American History' "-
"A reported 12,000 people were baptized in and around the waters of the Pacific Ocean yesterday as part of Baptize California, billed as the "largest synchronized day of water baptism in American history..."
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Friday, March 29, 2024
"Sudanese Christians introduce desperate people to Jesus as war rages on - "
"The war is nowhere near being over, but John and his organization â which we cannot name for security purposes â remain committed to their work in Sudan. By empowering local Gospel workers, they're introducing desperate people to the HOPE OF CHRIST..."
"God's LOVE reaches and transforms Lebanon's next generation - "
"Kurds, Arabs, Lebanese, Syrian refugees, local internally displaced persons, and impoverished local farmers receive the FRIENDSHIP of Heart for Lebanon."
"Churches in Russia "resourceful" and persevering in politically charged times "
"there are areas within Russia where the gospel has not yet fully penetrated, such as in the Arctic Circle and Far East Russia. Believers are PRAYING for continued OPEN DOORS to reach these regions with the hope of Christ..."
Iranâs âfatherless and fearlessâ GenZ poised for Gospel ignition -"
" Once young people realize that the God of the Bible loves mankind and is forgiving and kind and so much more, the gospel resonates deeply within them, Shariat says. "The last six months has been an EXPLOSION OF SALVATION of young people in our ministry."
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Prayer Request for "The state of Alaska : Alaska needs missionaries"
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Saturday, November 11, 2023
đâď¸"Christian missionaries have witnessed a "massive move of God" in troubled Nicaragua,
"According to CBN News, Christian missionaries have witnessed a "massive move of God" in troubled Nicaragua, thousands of miles south of the U.S. border in the heart of Central America.
Missionary Britt Hancock reported thousands of miracles and tens of thousands of conversions to Christ among the roughly 650,000 people who have attended evangelism events in that country so far this year...."
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Monday, September 4, 2023
"North Korean Christians report acts of healing"
"
Foley tells the story of a North Korean couple who experienced healing. The husband was a Christian, but the wife didn't even know it yet.
She became sick, and he taught her to pray for healing. Foley says, "She thought was the craziest thing she ever heard. And she did it and she was healed. She asked her husband, what was that about? What does that mean? And he was able to tell her about the Lord."
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Prayers for the Sentinelese to #RepentAndBeBaptized âď¸đ#AcceptChrist2bSaved
His family in
"a statement at the time said: "We recently learned from an unconfirmed report that John Allen Chau was reported killed in India while reaching out to members of the Sentinelese Tribe in the Andaman Islands.
"He loved God, life, helping those in need and had nothing but love for the Sentinelese people. We forgive those reportedly responsible for his death..."
Saturday, July 22, 2023
"4 Christian Bros Homeschooled in Jungle Bring Jesus to Superstitious TribeâWho Share Survival Savvy
"They were evangelist Christian shoots in a jungle of superstition and magic. There were no roads, no internet, schools, or hospitals. The only way in was by helicopter, yet they were welcomed with open arms"
Saturday, May 6, 2023
"In India, 98% of the 1.4 billion people donât follow Jesus Christ. "
"In India, 98% of the 1.4 billion people don't follow Jesus Christ. It's not because they heard the Gospel and rejected it. Most Indians have no idea who Jesus is....India needs more church planters, but there are challenges.."
"Desperation Spikes in Myanmar â and Faith Grows"
"Such aid opens hearts to hear the gospel. The leader of another native ministry said he was recently able to provide rice and cooking oil as well as God's Word to 43 needy families..."
"From desperate wife to joyful Church Planter
"In 2018, Naveen felt called to do more to reach her neighbors and community with the Gospel, so she began Church Planter Training with Mission India..."
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Saturday, April 1, 2023
"Former terrorism hub being transformed by the Gospel"
"Notorious terrorist Osama bin Laden hid in his Abbottabad compound until U.S. Navy Seals killed him in 2011. A year ago, Mission Cry started handing out Bibles in the area near bin Laden's old compound."
"Pray for Muslims in upcoming Ramadan Prayer Challenge"
"Prayercast is hosting a Ramadan Prayer Challenge to help Christians pray strategically for Muslims during this time to know Jesus as their Savior. You can sign up now to join the Ramadan Prayer Challenge! "
"Three ways to partner with Jesus in the Middle East"
"Uncharted Ministries works alongside believers and churches in the Middle East to bring the Good News of Jesus to Jewish and Muslim communities. Learn more about Uncharted's work here."
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Burkina Faso: Bringing Good Out of Evil âWe are introducing Christ to people,
l"We are introducing Christ to people, speaking to youth, speaking to leaders, and speaking toward peace," said Nabie.
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Monday, October 10, 2022
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
unfoldingWord -
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unfoldingWord wants to see the Church in every people group and the Bible in every language. To that end, we provide our partners with free, open-licensed tools, resources and training so they can do Church-Centric Bible Translation for themselves.
For more information, please visit us at unfoldingWord.org
.."
"Church-Centric Bible Translation continues despite opposition "- Mission Network News
"Church-centric Bible translation continues despite heavy opposition in the Middle East. unfoldingWord works alongside local church planters in an undisclosed nation*.."
"Gospel Challenges in Liberia Deep and Daunting - "
"Workers use various means to share the gospel, from radio programs and revival meetings to visiting homes and offering to pray for needs. Team members also win opportunities to be heard by offering to help villagers work their farms.
Whatever the method used to proclaim the grace of Christ, local missionaries rely on the inherent power of the gospel and the Holy Spirit to bring people to faith, the leader said...."
"Faith over fear: God is more powerful than charms - "
"Mozambique (MNN) â The Lord is moving powerfully among the Deaf in Mozambique. DOOR International's Benard Thuku says many Mozambican Deaf live in fear of the spirit world..."
"Christiansâ unexpected response to Nigeriaâs persecution uptick -" Mission Network News
" kidnappers target Christians ten times more often than Muslims....
Global Disciples partners with local believers to reach unreached people groups. More about that here. In Nigeria, "the Fulani people are one of the largest unreached, unengaged people groups," Burkholder says..."
"Mission team helps plant churches in South Africa - Cypress Bible Churchâs teams up with e3 Partners for the journey."
"Mission team helps plant churches in South Africa - Cypress Bible Church's team's up with e3 Partners for the journey."
"Gospel work persists amid record-breaking Pakistan floods -" Mission Network News
"Together with FMI, Keys for Kids helps Pakistani church planters reach entire families for Christ. .."
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Thursday, June 30, 2022
some of the courses I've completed at various academic institutions over my lifetime
Fuller Seminary:
American Church History (CH506)
Exegetical Method (NE502)
New Testament II Acts to Revelation (NS501)
Systematic Theology II:
Christology/Soteriology (ST502)
Pastoral Counseling (CN520) (Hammer)
New Testament I: The Gospels (NS500)
Pentateuch (OT501)
Systematic Theology I (ST501)(Miroslav Volf)
Book of Acts (NE516)
Writings (OT504) âThe course covers the books
in the third section of the Hebrew scriptures: Psalms, Job, Proverbs, the
Scrolls (Ruth, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations, and Esther), Daniel,
EzraâNehemiah, and Chroniclesâ.
Spirituality of the Psalms (OT572)
Hebrew Prophets (OT502)
Systematic Theology III (ST503)
Foundation of Ministry II (GM504)
Pauline Theology (NS531)
Person & Practice of Ministry (PM511)
Preaching II (PR511)
Christian Ethics (ET501)
New Testament Exegesis: Hebrews (NE506)
Book of Amos (OT521)
Homiletics (PR500)
Discipleship, Secular Society (ET533)
Beginning Hebrew (LG502)
Worship in a Jewish Context (MR529)
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (ST572)
Ethics of Pastoral Care (CN552)
Foundations of Ministry (GM503)
Aramaic (LG525)
Book of Jeremiah (OT516)
Apologetics (PH508)
Preaching (PR511)
Missiology Integration (MI520)
Theories of Human Nature (PH505)
Calvin Seminary:
Ethics (531A)
Church History (311A, 312A, 313A)
Missions (801A, 862A, 802A)
Worship (650A) Teaching Ministry (750A)
Theology (411A) Church &
Ministry (602A)
Chaminade University
of Honolulu
Anthropology (An200)
Biology & Lab 101
Judaism (Religion 480)
Speech (sp140)
Calvin College (University):
Psychology of Education (Educ 301)
Intro to Teaching (Educ 303)
Reading Content, secondary (Educ 307)
Reading Strategies, secondary (Educ 308)
Philosophy of Education (Phil 209)
Survey of English Literature (Engl 202)
Literature of the USA II (Engl 311)
Recent British & American
Literature (Engl319)
History of English Language (Engl330)
Aerobic Aquatics (PE 111) (Timmer)
Solzhenitsyn (Engl W50) (Ericson)
Directed Teaching, secondary (Engl346)
Semester Student Teacher (Engl359)
Shakespeare (Engl303)
Modern Math (Math 100, Zwier)
Developmental Psychology (Psy201, Weaver)
Motivational Psychology (Psy330)
Recreational Leadership (Recr303)
Intro: History of Art (Art231)
Western Civilization (Hx101, Bratt)
Intro to Philosophy (Phil153, Mouw)
Intro to
Psychology (Psy151, Terborg)
Sociology of Prisons (Soc W52)
Micro Economics (Econ221)
Written Rhetoric (Engl100 Baron)
Social Psychology (Psy310)
Biblical Theology (Rel103, Hoeks)
Christian Perspectives on learning (CPOL W10)
Growing Up Wholly/Holy (W11, Sloat)
Business Management & Organization (Bus360)
Business Marketing (Bus380)
Macro Economics (Econ222)
History of Cinema (Engl251)
Intellectual History of the USA (NA)
Therapeutic Exercise (NA)
Psychopathology (Psy212)
Statistics (Psy250)
American Religious History (Rel304)
Spanish Culture (interim)
Semester in Spain (Spanish 101-102, 103-104)
Weight Training (PE114)
Physical Science (Phys110)
Organizational Psychology (Psy301)
History of Psychology (Psy306)
Downhill Skiing (PE150)
Reformed Bible College (RBC)
(now Kuyper College):
Biblical Greek I & II (BBL 510-511, Bremer)
California State
Long Beach
Masters of Social Work
One Semester completed:
S W-500-004 Found Gen SW Prac
S W-503-001 Behave& Env-CR-Cult
S W-505-001 Oppres GRPS:
Policy
S W-550-001 Computer/Soc
Serv
S W-596A-002 Field Instruct I
( St Maryâs Long Beach Emergency Room)
Other
High School:
Grand Rapids Christian High
Junior High:
Millbrook Christian, Grand Rapids MI
Elementary:
Alger Public & Seymour
Christian,
Grand Rapids MI
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