He’s from Nazareth. In recent months, while the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) sought a new secretary general, I bothered the search committee with a suggestion: “Go down to Bethlehem and find a David, someone no one knows, but one the Spirit has appointed.” Smiles greeted my metaphorical reference to the Old Testament story. Well, surprise. They didn’t go to … [Read more...] about A new Secretary General at the World Evangelical Alliance
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.
Persecuted for their Christian Faith
Mozambique Since 2017, Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique has been a place of unimaginable violence. The region has been repeatedly attacked by militants from al-Shabab, also known as the Islamic State Mozambique (ISM). The brutality has been intense, with beheadings, forced conversions, and entire villages burned to the ground. Thousands have fled their homes, seeking … [Read more...] about Persecuted for their Christian Faith
Operation Christmas Child: Small Shoeboxes, Big Impact
Operation Christmas Child (OCC), a project of Samaritan’s Purse, mobilizes churches and volunteers each fall to pack gift-filled shoeboxes – simple toys, school supplies, and hygiene items – that are delivered to children around the world, alongside a clear, child-friendly presentation of the Christian Gospel. The ministry’s stated purpose is to demonstrate God’s love in a … [Read more...] about Operation Christmas Child: Small Shoeboxes, Big Impact
Bible Distribution Leads to Dramatic Results
Bibles and New Testaments, along with Christian tracts and literature, are essential tools for indigenous missionaries in sharing the Gospel with unreached people. Most of Intercede International’s partner ministries put a strong focus on distributing Bibles and Christian literature. Manara Outreach Ministries helps to meet the spiritual needs of Middle Eastern people … [Read more...] about Bible Distribution Leads to Dramatic Results
Church services look different for Pastor Barnabas and his congregation.
There are no pews or hymnals to be seen on a Sunday morning. There is no stage or pulpit. There’s not even an open-air meeting structure, as might be seen elsewhere in his home country of Nigeria. Instead, Barnabas sits with other Christians in the middle of a camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs), where he has lived for over five years. There, makeshift tents sprawl in … [Read more...] about Church services look different for Pastor Barnabas and his congregation.