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Alan Doerksen

Alan DoerksenAlan Doerksen is Publications Editor with Intercede International and has been with Intercede for 20 years. Find his latest historical fiction novel on Amazon.

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Turkish ministry helping survivors of devastating earthquake

February 8, 2023 by Alan Doerksen Leave a Comment

A devastating earthquake struck southeast Turkey on February 6, killing more than 5,000 people. Turkish Christian Fellowship, partnered with Intercede International, has put together a plan to help earthquake survivors in that region.  “An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 occurred on February 6 in Kahramanmaras, and was felt strongly in Antakya, İskenderun, A., … [Read more...] about Turkish ministry helping survivors of devastating earthquake

Himalaya Crusade Missionaries face challenges

January 6, 2023 by Alan Doerksen Leave a Comment

Himalaya Crusade works in northeastern India and in neighbouring nations – a region difficult for its opposition to Christianity from other religions; restrictions on Christianity from local governments, and challenging travel conditions in the rugged Himalayas. Despite these challenges and the global pandemic, Himalaya Crusade’s missionaries – who partner with Intercede … [Read more...] about Himalaya Crusade Missionaries face challenges

Not Abandoned: Remembering persecuted Christians

November 2, 2022 by Alan Doerksen Leave a Comment

Amid rising levels of strife and tension around the world, Christians today are suffering increasing persecution beyond what we can imagine. Their churches, homes, families and very lives are daily at risk because of their belief in Jesus — but still they are not abandoned by their Lord.  As members of the body of Christ, we are one with these persecuted believers; and … [Read more...] about Not Abandoned: Remembering persecuted Christians

Jordanian missionaries rescue and restore refugees

September 15, 2022 by Alan Doerksen Leave a Comment

Indigenous missionaries in Jordan have witnessed heartbreaking stories among refugees from neighbouring countries who are trying to restore their lives back together again. With help from the Lord and prayer and gifts from prayer partners, Intercede International’s partner mission Manara Outreach Ministries has been rescuing these refugees and ministering to them in vital … [Read more...] about Jordanian missionaries rescue and restore refugees

War in Ukraine hurts ministries in the Middle East and Africa

August 12, 2022 by Alan Doerksen Leave a Comment

The devastating war in Ukraine has hurt Christian ministries in that nation, but also Christian ministries in Africa and the Middle East. The war has also caused food shortages and huge price increases for food and other necessities in many nations. “Indeed, the war has affected our country,” reports Isam Ghattas, leader of Jordan-based Manara Outreach Ministries, a partner … [Read more...] about War in Ukraine hurts ministries in the Middle East and Africa

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