Hamid (name changed for protection) crossed a border to attend a secure gathering of Pashtun believers, where indigenous leaders were strengthened and equipped to return home and multiply disciples in one of the world’s hardest places. Carrying a Treasure audio Bible back to a remote Afghan village, Hamid shared the stories of Jesus with a…
Across the country, conversations about the Ten Commandments in public schools continue to surface. While opinions may differ on the posting of the Ten Commandments, there is an often-overlooked opportunity to teach about them. Many state academic standards already invite students to explore ancient civilizations, moral codes, and the development of laws and values. Within that framework, the Ten Commandments naturally fit as a…
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The South Pacific region is as varied as it is vast. With many student groups and movements geographically isolated, opportunities to gather together as a region for fellowship and training are invaluable. At the SPARC regional conference every few years, students are encouraged to think missionally about their campus, country and region. This has helped…
Just one year ago, people living in two villages in Myanmar were completely unreached by the gospel—no one had heard of Jesus Christ. But a worker with an indigenous ministry shared the Good News with them, and 44 people from 11 families accepted Christ and began attending the ministry’s church. Not everyone was happy with…
All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name” Psalm 86:9 (NIV). A pastor’s daughter in the Chinese Christian church environment, Esther Chan grew up familiar with what it meant to follow Jesus. Going to multiple services every Sunday — in English and Chinese — Esther was raised…
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Gulnara*, a 75-year-old grandmother in the Caucasus region, had always been “too shy” to share her faith with others. Then, one day, she overheard her grandson, Samir*, sharing the gospel over the phone. Samir graduated from OM’s teenager discipleship school in the Caucasus in 2024, and even though he is only 17 years old, he is already an active disciple-maker. For the…
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As we settle into this Sunday evening, I want to speak to something that weighs heavily on many hearts, even if it’s rarely said out loud. The fear of being a burden. Scripture offers us a very different picture of how God sees us: “Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in…