Global (Page 10)

A Conversation With My Barber

By Peter, a Pioneer who served in Central Asia When I was living in Central Asia, I made it a habit to get my hair cut at the neighborhood barbershop about once a month. The quality of conversation there was hit or miss, depending on how busy the shop was that day. Starting a Spiritual…

Bible Translation

Thank you for leaving a legacy of changed lives. Here is one example of a life that was transformed… Enol speaks four languages, but reading Scripture in her own language changed her forever. Enol had read John 3:16 in English before, but something happened when she read it in Isnag: “When I read John 3:16 in my own language … I realized…

Going Out 2 By 2

As leaders from a BEYOND movement network in SE Asia began to talk about taking the gospel to a nearby island, Wahid grew interested. Passionate about spreading the Word of God, he took a long trip with some fellow disciple-makers around the island’s perimeter. They stopped at several places where Wahid already knew people, and shared Bible stories that pointed to Isa (Jesus)…

Stories of Collaboration

Written by Brooke Helder, GACX Content Creator  – I am now in the stage of life where many of my close friends are having children. It has been one of the greatest gifts in my life to meet all these little bundles of joy. Staring into their newborn eyes has prompted my prayer life to grow immensely. I pray for my friends…

Lifeline for Women

Sometimes, leaving is the only life-saving course of action. Nasrin Hasmi, 28, pictured here with her daughter Jira, suffered for four years as her husband beat and abused her.  Frequently drunk or using drugs, he didn’t work and relied upon handouts from friends and family.  After one particularly bad beating, with no money or work experience, Nasrin moved back home and immediately…

Connecting God’s People

It is with great honor and appreciation that we report on the ways in which together we were able to impact the lives of 137 men and women who were actively involved in the study of God’s word in the pursuit of a BA in Theology, or a MA in Biblical Studies at our Bible College located in Zambia. This year there…

Growing in Christ

Yan P. is a young pastor from a small town in Ukraine’s Cherkassy region. In 2016, he planted a church for people who were recovering from addictions—drugs and alcohol—as well as people recently released from prison. As Yan and the church members ministered to them, and as God worked in their lives, one after another the people found true freedom in God…

An Eager Servant Finds His Purpose in the Amazon

“I want to serve God like an instrument,” says Jardel, looking down at the small, solar-powered device in his hand. The mini audio player is no doubt one of his most prized possessions. He carries it along with his Bible to spread the Gospel. “We have the habit of picking up the Bible with just one hand, right? I took it with…

Partnering for Christ

In my recent letter, I introduced you to Wycliffe, an indigenous missionary and Area Leader. Last week, I was with him in Ethiopia as we met to see the ministry that God is doing, strategize for future growth, and train/encourage about 50 young African professionals who have sensed God’s call on their life for missionary service to reach unreached tribes in the…