If you had asked Wendwaoga as a child what he wanted to be, he might have told you something practical — something that fit within social expectations. A teacher, perhaps. Maybe a shop owner. Something steady, something that would provide. But sometimes, the smallest spark sets fire to something much bigger than itself. At first, Lycée Béthanie Academy was simply a humble…
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In Zambia, a landlocked country in southern Africa with more than 70 different languages, owning a Bible in one’s own language is considered a rare and treasured privilege. They are expensive and hard to come by – in fact, Pastor Kebby from the village of Lukulu, explained that the cost of a single Bible is…
I wish you could have been at our recent women’s training seminar in Malawi. You would have seen firsthand the incredible impact of your support. When 20 women first began BEE World training a few years ago, many had only a 6th-grade education. One woman could hardly read or write. Another was so nervous that…
Across Vietnam, the number of believers is steadily growing despite opposition. In one village, local Christians took the Gospel to a neighboring community fiercely loyal to the Communist regime. To their amazement, their message transformed the hearts of the village leaders—once staunch opponents of the Gospel—who are now passionate followers of Jesus. Multiple churches have since been planted in that region, and…
Every Saturday, a field in Thailand comes alive—not just with the sound of footballs being kicked, but with laughter, stories, and the quiet work of transformation. For Coach Bas, it’s never been just about the game. It’s about being there. In a village where many children are raised by grandparents and rarely see their parents, consistency is rare. But Coach Bas shows up. Week after…
Maysaa, a Syrian mother of four boys, has faced years of hardship and uncertainty. Before the war in Syria, she lived a simple, peaceful life in Aleppo. But when the conflict erupted, everything changed overnight. And after a year of displacement, her family settled in Southern Lebanon. “I come from a strict [Muslim] background,” she shared. “In…
The grace of God is renewing lives in Zambia through the construction of a new church for the RCZ Lumezi congregation. Outgrowing their small space, the congregation prayed for a larger building to welcome more people. God answered, and through the generosity of ICM supporters, their new church is now complete. The congregation continues to…
*Chakir and his family met *Nuh, who is serving in South Asia, when he visited their village. During his visit, Nuh shared the good news of Jesus and invited Chakir to start a Discovery Bible Study (DBS) group with his family. When Chakir learned that the stories of Jesus were available in their own language,…
Pastor Charles participated in Impact Latin America’s 2025 vision trip to Coveñas Colombia, bearing witness to all that God is doing to plant His peace in Latin America. Alba Rodríguez had to face one of the most painful experiences as a mother. She lost her daughters to leukemia, leaving her to care for her grandchildren…
High in the steep mountains of Northern Asia, where the terrain allows only foot travel, pastors and church leaders gather for BEE World training. Many have traveled for six to seven hours to attend, arriving with smiles on their faces, hospitality in their hearts, and traditional Hamat Chali* hats in their hands. Warm greetings are exchanged,…