Mission work is becoming more complex and therefore we must become more sophisticated in our approach. Shall we remove the human element and rely upon technology? Absolutely not. Our sophistication must take place in our approach. The sophistication happens when we get into research, analyze the data, and then build strategic plans on real data, not assumptions. Joshua Nations is finishing a…
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Ali, a twenty-three-year-old East African, is from a prominent Muslim family. His father leads an organization devoted to Islamic youth education. After completing his Islamic theological training, Ali began law school and was on his way to becoming a Muslim leader. Then Ali met some Christians and became interested in Jesus. Increasingly intrigued, Ali began to investigate Jesus on the Internet. After…
One of the stories *Charlie and *Sarah love to share with their neighbors on the island where they live, is the story of Jesus calming the storm. A vibrant batik painting of this scene hangs prominently in their living room, serving as both a piece of art and a conversation starter. But sometimes, God doesn’t…
I wish you could be with me as I travel across Europe this week. My heart breaks over the many young people here who are lost, “without hope and without God.” Young people around the world need Jesus. But who is going to share with them the Good News of a Savior? I believe the answer lies in the group I call…
During the advent season, the birth of Christ is on our hearts and minds. Like Mary giving birth to Jesus in a stable, women around the world find there is “no room at the inn” during their tender days of pregnancy, delivery and early motherhood. With generous support from The Bolick Foundation, Lutheran World Relief…
A POSITIVE RESOLUTION A POSITIVE RESOLUTION While working to fulfill my New Year’s resolution, I decided to join The YMCA. I signed up online through an offer from my insurance carrier. Ready to rock this resolution, I arrived at The Y determined to exercise more and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Much to my dismay, the…
An Egyptian teenager named Sonya* contacted our team, distraught because of her difficult relationship with her parents. She lamented, “I pray to God, but I feel He does not want to hear from me, nor does He want me! I have lost all self-confidence.” After explaining God’s love for her, Sonya wanted to pray with us and went on to commit herself…
Over 270 young people packed out an electric HowToLife Miami student-led outreach event this past weekend. Nathan, age 17, was the HowToLife Miami local event director. Nathan and his team prayed, and prepared for God to show up. The prayers of these young leaders were answered in a big way! The worship music was spirit-led…
Over the last few years, WME has strategically moved to connect with like-minded Christian organizations involved in mission and evangelism around the world. These new connections create opportunities for WME to join the broader evangelistic efforts of the Church worldwide, especially in places where many are still unreached by the Gospel of Jesus. Recently, we had the opportunity to develop a significant relationship…
At the end of the day, the mission is very clear: serving those who are more disenfranchised gives you a closer look at the ways of Jesus. – Emily Mitchell, Full-time missionary in Philadelphia, PA. As a nation, we are broken, lost, and in desperate need of hope. When people feel like there’s no one who can help them or when they’ve…