Being made in our Creator’s image, is it any surprise that Christians keep creatively inventing? Few people know that two of the most popular sports, basketball and volleyball, were both invented by Christian missionaries in the 1890s as evangelistic sports? Who might have imagined that 127 years later, over 46 million North Americans and 800 million people globally would now … [Read more...] about William G. Morgan, missionary inventor of Volleyball
Mission
Engaging in the mission of the church, to share the good news of Jesus to our neighbours and to the world. Encouraging those who are being persecuted for their faith, and coming alongside those ministering in the name of Jesus.
Jordanian missionaries rescue and restore refugees
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
Operation Worth working with kids in Mexico
Upon graduation, Daniel Ratz had every intention of going to Film school. He had been accepted at the Compass College of Film and Media and his plan was to start in September. But that summer he learned that God had far better plans, he would be with Operation Worth working with kids in Mexico. Before school started, Daniel wanted to go on a Missions trip with his youth … [Read more...] about Operation Worth working with kids in Mexico
Rebuilding Rwanda: Christian education making an impact
As our mini-bus travelled through a winding road in Northwestern Rwanda towards the Congo, we were suddenly jolted by the brakes in a harrowing near-miss of a head-on collision. This tremor jogged the memory of our de-facto guide-for-the-day of his own miraculous near-miss, 28 years prior. It was on this road, that John Baptist (JB) Mugarura, now YFC’s Rwanda Executive … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Rwanda: Christian education making an impact
Dr. Helen Roseveare: The fellowship of His sufferings
Dr. Helen Roseveare was a missionary’s missionary, showing remarkable faithfulness in the midst of sufferings during horrific times. She was a sterling example to many young missionaries. Over a seven-month period in 1964, two hundred missionaries, serving in the Congo, were tragically killed. Thousands of local Congolese pastors and congregants were tortured to death. Dr. … [Read more...] about Dr. Helen Roseveare: The fellowship of His sufferings