Posts by Joy Cline (Page 12)

In The Midst of War

The story is in fact the update, as Irpin Seminary in the midst of war, recovering from the destruction and rebuilding of the facility, and a change in leadership, is in fact rising from the ashes – literally. They just had a mid term graduation:  Pastoral 18; Christian education 14; Ministry to the Deaf 18;…

Dedicated Missionaries

Meet Charlin, one of the most dedicated missionaries who constantly risks his safety and security so that the next generation can know and love Jesus.  Charlin is the man whose big heart caused him to pack up his family and move to a place most people despised so that he and his family could serve…

A Briefing from The Bolick Foundtion – August 2025

CHECK, CHECK, CHECK Are you one of those people who lives for the checklist? (Be honest!) I sure am. There’s something strangely satisfying about writing down a task just so you can cross it off. Sort the laundry? ✔️ Fold laundry? ✔️ Put it away? ✔️ There’s a little rush that comes with every box…

Empowered to Grow in Christ

Elam’s mission is clear: to strengthen and expand thechurch in the Iran region and beyond. We desire to see all people in the Iran regiongiven the opportunity to know Jesus and follow Him as disciples, and for them totake the Gospel to the Muslim world. “If Iran’s Christians are empowered to grow together, theycan play…

Commissioning Missionaries

Thank you is not big enough for The Bolick Foundation’s support of our Missionary Orientation Training last month. Each session I am amazed by the goodness of God in the candidates who attend… their ministries, their plans, and the communities where they will be sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. It was an incredible, inspiring week that your past support has…

Expand the Church

Founded 35 years ago, Elam’s mission is clear: to strengthen and expand thechurch in the Iran region and beyond. We desire to see all people in the Iran regiongiven the opportunity to know Jesus and follow Him as disciples, and for them totake the Gospel to the Muslim world.

Bibles for Believers

Isn’t it wonderful when children start reading the Bible for themselves? These young believers from Ethiopia are reading their own Bibles for the first time and encouraging each other in their faith. Here’s a message from Advancing Native Missions Africa Regional Director, Meseret, who recently traveled to Ethiopia. One of the greatest challenges in reaching…

Trained for Evangelism Through Spanish Ministry

Jad* ran a successful business in North Africa. From the outside, his family was content and secure. But after he married his wife, Leila, Jad became a believer and, because his wife and her family were strict Muslims, he was afraid to share his new faith with them. Instead, he read the Bible in secret on…