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06 Jun 23
by
Chelsea Rollman

The Estranged Church: National Missionaries Train Prosperity Gospel Pastors in Zimbabwe

A false gospel led churchgoers to drink detergent. When confronted, these false prophets expressed a surprising hunger for solid theology.

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30 May 23
by
Chelsea Rollman

7 Ways to Explore a Call to Missions

You feel that tug on your heart toward missions. Does that mean you should just go? Here are some helpful steps toward clarity.

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23 May 23
by
Andrew Hess
in
Kyiv Lviv Odesa Ukraine

30 Years of Grace in Ukraine: The Backstory on a Country That's on Every Front Page

The story of MTW Ukraine is a story of how Christ continues to build His Church through many successes and setbacks.

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16 May 23
by
Andy Warren
in
Addis Ababa Ethiopia Mercy

Ethiopia ACT: Twenty Years of Impact

For 20 years, Ethiopia ACT has been restoring health and hope to the most vulnerable in Addis Ababa while providing a clear gospel message.

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09 May 23
by
Lloyd Kim

From the Coordinator: 50 Years of Missions—Looking Back, Looking Forward

As MTW turns 50, we look back and give thanks to God for His great faithfulness and grace to our beloved missions community.

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02 May 23
by
Tom Mills
in
Video

MTW Senegal: Planting Churches and Growing Leaders (VIDEO)

From church planting and pastoral training, to campus ministry, business development, and more, MTW Senegal is making an impact for Christ.

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25 Apr 23
by
Tom Mills

Providing a Home and Hope for At-Risk Girls in Senegal (VIDEO)

When a Senegalese pastor and his wife saw young girls being trafficked, they knew the church had to act. So they brought the girls home.

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18 Apr 23
by
Tom Mills
in
Video

Beginning the First RUF-Global in Senegal (VIDEO)

MTW and RUF-Global have launched the first RUF ministry in Africa, working alongside a local pastor and the Presbyterian Church of Senegal.

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11 Apr 23
by
Murray and Claire Rodger
in
Bogota Colombia Video

A Picture of Adoption and a Life Transformed Through RUF-Global (VIDEO)

A void left by a broken family sent Daniel searching for truth. He is now helping other college students find love and acceptance in Jesus.

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04 Apr 23
by
Tom Mills
in
Video

God Calls Newlyweds to Begin an RUF Campus Ministry in Senegal (VIDEO)

Collin and Zury served the Lord on separate continents for decades. As God called them to marry, He also put Africa on their hearts.

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28 Mar 23
by
Laura Dougherty

9 Ways to Care for Missionaries

Missionaries need discipleship, care, and connection to the body of Christ. The church can step in to help.

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21 Mar 23
by
Mark Bates

Should We Still Send Missionaries?

Why should we send missionaries around the world when there are so many needs here?

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14 Mar 23
by
Tom Mills
in
Video

After You Retire, Redeploy in Missions (VIDEO)

"I think the challenge for anybody who's approaching retirement is to recognize that God has not put a time limit on our spiritual gifts."

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07 Mar 23
by
Tom Mills
in
Video

Flourishing Through Work+Place Ministries (VIDEO)

MTW's Work+Place Ministries business trainings are helping people run small businesses, become self-sustaining, and further the gospel.

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28 Feb 23
by
Chelsea Rollman
in
Slovakia Spišská Nová Ves

Encountering God’s Grace: Acts of Kindness Lead a Roma Woman to Jesus

When her husband's death left her destitute with two children, Helena was lost. But God was at work in a new community of Roma believers.

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21 Feb 23
by
Mark Bates

The Smoke of a Thousand Villages: Responding to the Mission of the Church

Today, the gospel is spreading like wildfire. Yet many places around the world there is still no sufficient gospel witness.

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11 Feb 23
by
Chelsea Rollman

“Trauma Upon Trauma:” MTW Poised to Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria

“The need is more than we can describe. Really overwhelming.”

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07 Feb 23
by
Murray and Claire Rodger
in
Bogota Colombia Video

Claudia: A Life Transformed in Bogota (VIDEO)

As a teen Claudia decided that church and God just weren't for her. Until one night when she came face to face with her greatest fears.

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31 Jan 23
by
Anthony English

The Urgency of Evangelism

As Christians, we know that people are dying everyday due to sin. And we have the cure of the gospel. Are we obeying our Lord?

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24 Jan 23
by
Lloyd Kim

From the Coordinator: Missions Leaders, Come and See

We are hearing more and more stories of people coming to faith during the pandemic, but we are also hearing of a greater need for workers.

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17 Jan 23
by
Lauren Colt
in
Belgium Brussels

Door-to-Door: Ministry in the Brussels Entryway

Inviting entryways lined the Belgian streets where I and six other college-age interns spent the summer. Door by door we'd knock, and wait.

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10 Jan 23
by
Danny Harry

Recognizing My Weaknesses: Reflections on My Internship in Bulgaria

I came expecting an easy summer and left with a deeper understanding of my weakness, my need for God, and my need to rest constantly in Him.

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05 Jan 23
by
Murray and Claire Rodger
in
Bogota Colombia Video

A Day in the Life of an RUF/MTW Intern (VIDEO)

MTW/RUF intern Nicholas Manley spent last summer ministering to college students in Bogota, Colombia. He narrates a typical day for us.

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03 Jan 23
by
Annette Kim
in
Bangkok Thailand

Beyond Pad Thai and Elephants: My Journey Through Thailand as an Intern

Being in Bangkok has been the experience of a lifetime. It has made me desire to know God more deeply and affirmed my passion for missions.

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27 Dec 22
by
Tom Mills

Crates for Ukraine: The Next Season (VIDEO)

The global Church has worked together to collect, courier, and distribute crates full of aid to thousands in need. We're not done.

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20 Dec 22
by
Chelsea Rollman
in
Japan Tokyo

She Couldn’t Resist: A Young Nashville-Bound Songwriter Follows God’s Call to Japan

Alana's heart was being pulled toward Japan, but she'd long had plans to go to Nashville after graduation. Now she had to make a choice.

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13 Dec 22
by
Chelsea Rollman

A Beacon of Hope in East Asia: A Pastor’s Wife’s View From Prison

Despite the hardship, Min knew her time in jail was a mission from God. He called her to be a beacon of hope to those crushed by despair.

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06 Dec 22
by
Tom Mills
in
Odesa Ukraine Video

Lauren Stovall: Pandemic, War, & a Surprise (VIDEO)

Missionary life in Ukraine has not gone as expected for Lauren: lockdowns, isolation, exodus to Romania, and an unanticipated romance.

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29 Nov 22
by
Clay Jones
in
El Salvador San Salvador

How a Vision Trip to El Salvador Helped Confirm Our Calling: A Q&A With New Missionary Clay Jones

Being in El Salvador and having that peace gave us that moment where we thought: "This is the place the Lord has called us to be."

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22 Nov 22
by
Lloyd Kim

Lay Up Treasures in Heaven

If we spend our lives pursuing material things, we will inevitably be disappointed because they don’t last.

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15 Nov 22
by
Chelsea Rollman

4 Barriers to Global Missions

For many, global missions sounds like an exciting and purpose-driven calling. But that often comes with fears, concerns, and what ifs.

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08 Nov 22
by
Tom Mills
in
Video

Work+Place Ministries: Fostering the Ministry of Work in Senegal (VIDEO)

Professionals from the U.S. and Africa are helping Senegalese believers build businesses to support their families and ministry efforts.

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01 Nov 22
by
Chelsea Rollman

Fostering the Ministry of Work in Senegal

MTW Workplace Ministries trips are helping Senegalese build businesses that serve communities and advance the gospel.

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25 Oct 22
by
Andrew Hess
in
Kyiv Lviv Odesa Ukraine

We're In This Together: A Crates for Ukraine Update

Over 250 churches came together to pack and send more than 1,200 relief crates to Ukrainians in need.

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18 Oct 22
by
Tom Mills
in
Church planting Video Kyiv Lviv

An Opportunity For the Ukrainian Church (VIDEO)

The Church has this unique moment to minister right where people are broken and vulnerable, offering them a stable hope that cannot change.

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11 Oct 22
by
Elizabeth Huber
in
Uganda

Little Did I Know: My Summer in Uganda

A summer internship in Uganda redirects a life and confirms a calling ... and not a day too early.

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04 Oct 22
by
Chelsea Rollman

Vision Trip to Zimbabwe Confirms Retiring Couple’s Call to Missions

The Thaetes had heard MTW could use people at any age or stage. A trip to Africa confirmed that and shone a light on the vast needs abroad.

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27 Sep 22
by
Tom Mills
in
Kyiv Lviv Odesa Ukraine

The Ukraine Crisis Has Been an Opportunity for the Church to Act as One (VIDEO)

"Brothers and sisters, it was incredible. This is one of the strongest testimonies throughout this time. I have seen the Church act as one."

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20 Sep 22
by
Tom Mills
in
Lviv Ukraine Video

Vasyl and Viktoria: Twice Displaced by War (VIDEO)

When war broke out in Ukraine, Vasyl and Viktoria fled west to Lviv, where they found not only a respite, but a new place to serve others.

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13 Sep 22
by
Dick Senzig

Don’t Retire. Redeploy! Our Retirement Journey into Missions

As we talked and prayed, we came to realize that our retirement was a unique opportunity to do something new for the kingdom.

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06 Sep 22
by
Mike Pettengill

9 Practical Ways to Prepare for Missions

While waiting to go to the field, don’t be idle. Take time now to increase the probability of success as a future missionary.

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30 Aug 22
by
Murray Rodger
in
Video

Get a Global Perspective: MTW/RUF Mentored Summer Internships (VIDEO)

RUF students have likely heard the phrase, "God is at work." This is true not just on U.S. campuses, but throughout the whole world.

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25 Aug 22
by
Paul Kooistra

Thoughts on Giving

Stewardship is not only a grace, but also a spiritual discipline.

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16 Aug 22
by
Videographer Tom Mills, Ukraine Country Director Jon Eide
in
Church planting Disaster Response Video Krakow

Thank You for Helping Ukraine! (VIDEO)

The church has been so generous to come alongside our brothers and sisters in Christ in Ukraine. Thank you for all you've made possible.

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09 Aug 22
by
The Gospel Coalition Conference 2021
in
Audio Church planting Video

The Privilege of Reaching the Unreached (AUDIO/VIDEO)

MTW Coordinator Lloyd Kim makes a case for what may be the most important social justice issue today: unreached people groups.

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02 Aug 22
by
Tom Mills
in
Kyiv Lviv Odesa Ukraine

Dasha: A Life Transformed and Faith Renewed in Ukraine (VIDEO)

After two months sheltering in a school, Dasha yearned to hear silence, to see friends, to walk—not run—on the street, to read the Bible.

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26 Jul 22
by
Tom Mills
in
Video

What Is Missions Like in Central Asia? (VIDEO)

Central Asia is a largely misunderstood region. It's not Russia, China, or the Middle East. It's both ancient and new. And it's unreached.

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19 Jul 22
by
Megan Fowler
in
Ukraine

MTW’s Ukraine Teams Pivot to Humanitarian Relief

Despite fears for their fellow laborers in the Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine, missionaries focus on getting people out and supplies in.

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12 Jul 22
by
Tom Mills
in
Kyiv Ukraine Video

Pastoring in War: A Ukrainian Pastor Shares His Experience (VIDEO)

How has the church in Ukraine fared during the war? One Kyiv pastor details how his church has endured, pivoted, and ministered to others.

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05 Jul 22
by
Tom Mills
in
Video

Better Together: Sending Missionaries and National Partners (VIDEO)

National partners are asking U.S. churches to send missionaries to work alongside them to plant churches. How will we respond?

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28 Jun 22
by
Tom Mills
in
Kyiv Lviv Odesa Ukraine

MTW Ukraine Team and Church Leaders Care for the Community in Crisis (VIDEO)

From the start of the war, MTW Ukraine missionaries and church leaders stepped into action to respond and care for those around them.

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21 Jun 22
by
Andrew Shaughnessy
in
Japan Tokyo

Karaoke Confessional: Missionary Finds an Unlikely Avenue for Ministry

For one MTW missionary, karaoke has provided surprising opportunities to speak the truth of the gospel into the lives of Japanese friends.

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14 Jun 22
by
Ben Wilkerson
in
Mercy

Podcast Launched During COVID Lockdown Gives Insight into the Plight of Refugees

Kay and Carolyn use their gifts of interviewing and storytelling to find the stories of God’s glory and sovereignty—stories like Rebecca’s.

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07 Jun 22
by
Andrew Hess
in
Kyiv Lviv Odesa Ukraine

Crates for Ukraine: Meeting Needs in a Meaningful Way

MTW missionaries hope a new initiative for churches to fill crates and fly them to Poland will solve several challenges and streamline aid.

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31 May 22
by
Tom Mills
in
Video

Why Should a Pastor Take a Vision Trip? (VIDEO)

When pastors and church leaders visit the mission field, it doesn't just impact them. It can impact the culture of their entire church.

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24 May 22
by
Andrew Hess
in
Kyiv Lviv Odesa Ukraine

The Stakes Are High for Ukrainians Praying for Peace

These are our brothers and sisters in Christ. We must stand with them. They are looking at the prospect of losing their freedom to worship.

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17 May 22
by
Andrew Hess
in
Kyiv Lviv Odesa Ukraine

Light Shines in the Darkness in Ukraine

Churches and believers in Ukraine and in neighboring countries have been able to show extraordinary hospitality amid the darkness of war.

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10 May 22
by
Bob Burnham
in
Kyiv Lviv Odesa Ukraine

Fleeing Ukraine in Photos

MTW Ukraine missionary Bob Burnham snapped photos during his exodus from Odesa at the outbreak of the war, documenting his journey.

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03 May 22
by
Tom Mills
in
Video

Vision Trips: Confirming Your Call to Missions (VIDEO)

For Ryan and Katie, going on a vision trip provided helpful insight as they considered whether God was calling them to serve overseas.

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26 Apr 22
by
Lloyd Kim

From the Coordinator: In the Midst of the Suffering

Can you imagine the effect this war will have on a whole generation of Ukrainian children? Their parents? The nation?

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19 Apr 22
by
Ben Wilkerson
in
England England Ministries

From Bible Study to Church Plant in Northern England

Missionaries Josh and Gina Rieger helped plant the first Reformed evangelical church in 40 years in Hexham, England.

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12 Apr 22
by
Andrew Hess
in
Kyiv Lviv Odesa Ukraine

How Pastors Are Ministering in Ukrainian Cities Under Attack

We spoke with two Ukrainian pastors who minister to churches in two cities where there has been intense bombing.

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05 Apr 22
by
Rachel Stugart
in
Bangkok Thailand

ใว้วางใจ “Wai Waang Jai”

I met an uneasy P’Manao that first Sunday at church. Despite the hour-long drive in Bangkok traffic, she came back every week.

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29 Mar 22
by
Tom Mills
in
Cape Town South Africa Video

A Church Planted in a South African Township (VIDEO)

What started with a soccer ministry and a girls Bible club in Westlake village has grown into the first Reformed church in the community.

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22 Mar 22
by
David Stoddard

Broken Reeds and Smoldering Wicks: Isaiah Provides a Perspective on the War in Ukraine

Isaiah reminds us how God gets His will done in dark places, and offers wisdom for believers ministering in the Ukraine crisis.

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15 Mar 22
by
Kay Nanfelt Burklin
in
Mercy

"Can I Take My Doll With Me?"

In 1942 Inge was fleeing the Russians. Her daddy was left behind. War was raging. Now the Church watches as history repeats itself.

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08 Mar 22
by
Murray and Claire Rodger
in
Japan Tokyo Video

Chieko: A Life Transformed in Tokyo (VIDEO)

After becoming a Christian, Chieko feared she would lose her husband, and even have to permanently set down her beloved Japanese harp.

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01 Mar 22
by
Andrew Hess
in
Kyiv Lviv Odesa Ukraine

Ministry in a Time of War: How Missionaries and Pastors Are Coping With the Unimaginable

The crisis has forced many Ukrainian Christians to make heart-wrenching decisions while trying to come to grips with their new reality.

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22 Feb 22
by
David & Erin Pervis interviewed by Kay Burklin, Carolyn Morris
in
Athens Audio Mercy Greece

How Hiking, Swimming Lessons, and ESL Create True Refugee Friendships (AUDIO)

Hear Erin and David's heart for refugees through stories of individuals overcoming trauma and beginning a new life in Athens, Greece.

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08 Feb 22
by
Berenice Rarig
in
Arts Music & Media Cuba

Vultures & Rocking Chairs

Artists are shaping culture in Cuba. Missionary/artist Berenice Rarig shares her poetic perspective on a trip to mentor creatives.

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25 Jan 22
by
Andrew Shaughnessy
in
Bogota Medellin Colombia

In a World of Growing International Mobilization, Andrew Lupton Serves the Displaced

Instead of "Where are the unreached people?" Andrew suggests we ask "Where are strategic intersections of the nations?" Then let's go there!

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18 Jan 22
by
Lloyd Kim

3 Reasons We Must Continue to Send Long-Term Global Missionaries

In this increasingly global world, are missionaries still needed?

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11 Jan 22
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

From COVID Relief to Growing Church Communities: Advancing the Gospel in South Asia

In 2020, a local pastor used Compassion Funds to distribute food during lockdowns and many came to faith. Here's what's happened since.

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04 Jan 22
by
Murray and Claire Rodger
in
Canada Lethbridge Video

One Day in Lethbridge, Canada, With Carrie Rice (VIDEO)

Join us as MTW missionary Carrie Rice leads us through one day in Lethbridge, Canada, and get a peek into her daily life.

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28 Dec 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy
in
Lviv Ukraine

Stairway to Missions: Kirk Norris’ Journey From Intern to Career Missionary in Ukraine

Many become career missionaries via an incremental journey of discernment, beginning their journey as interns. Kirk Norris is one example.

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21 Dec 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

Providing for His Family, Pursuing the Great Commission

Darrell MacKay's kingdom legacy is built around one central question: “What does God want me to do with what He has given me?”

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14 Dec 21
by
Anthony English

A Reformed Heritage: Jewish Global Missions

An important yet largely forgotten aspect of our Reformed heritage is that Presbyterians have long been at the forefront of Jewish mission.

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07 Dec 21
by
Lloyd Kim

Following the Spirit's Lead

As God directs us in living out the Great Commission, is our initial reaction one of fear or excuses? How can we shift our response?

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30 Nov 21
by
Hannah J. Phillips
in
Malawi

Coming Home: Malawian Missionaries Cast a New Mold for MTW's Work in Africa

As fewer missionaries head to Africa, God is raising up national pastors like Confex to partner with MTW to strategically plant churches.

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23 Nov 21
by
Tom Mills
in
Video

Both/And: Reaching the Nations Locally and Globally (A Video)

Yes, God has given us opportunities to reach the nations locally, but it’s not an either/or situation, it’s got to be a both/and.

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12 Nov 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

Missionaries in West Africa Use Sustainable Farming Techniques to Love Their Neighbors and Further the Gospel

An agriculture development program is helping African Christians become food self-sufficient and have extra resources for kingdom work.

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09 Nov 21
by
Lloyd Kim

We Are Not in Control

Recognizing that we are not in control can be a path to peace in times of turmoil if we will take refuge in Christ.

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02 Nov 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy
in
Chiba Tokyo Japan

“Coincidence” Becomes Calling: Debbie Pixley’s Journey From Automotive Engineer to MTW Missionary

Debbie didn't plan on missions—or Japan—but God lined things up, one after another, to set Debbie on a path for His purposes.

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26 Oct 21
by
Kristy Holliday
in
Mexico Monterrey

Stories From the Border: God’s Faithfulness Among Sojourners

Living just a short walk from the border means that we regularly meet and have opportunity to serve those who are passing through.

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19 Oct 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy
in
Athens Greece

More Than Drops in the Bucket: Loving Refugees in Greece

A little church in Greece is taking on the refugee crisis with the love of Christ.

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12 Oct 21
by
Anthony English

If God Has Chosen, Why Evangelize and Participate in Global Missions?

As someone who loves sharing the gospel, one of my main concerns with Calvinism was how it relates to evangelism and global missions.

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05 Oct 21
by
Tom Mills
in
Video

Why We Still Send Missionaries (VIDEO)

In this global world, are missionaries still needed? MTW missionaries and national partners share why the answer is unquestionably yes.

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28 Sep 21
by
JH

God Is on the Move in the Midst of the Afghanistan Crisis: How Believers Can Help

We've already started visiting new Afghan families in our community and found them open to talk with us and let us pray for them.

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21 Sep 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

7 Churches; 500 Congregants; 0 Pastors: Problems and Potential in Sierra Leone

A growing network of churches sounds like a dream. But there’s just one problem. The Presbyterian Church of Sierra Leone has no pastors.

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07 Sep 21
by
Megan Fowler
in
News

On a Missions Mission

MTW leaders have been thinking through where they would love to see new churches established and what it would take to make them a reality.

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31 Aug 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy
in
Acapulco Mexico

Ellen Barnett: The Extraordinary Life of MTW’s Last Original Missionary

Over nearly half a century of service, Ellen has helped start churches, a presbytery, a music program, a school, and even a seminary.

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20 Aug 21
by
Esaie Etienne

Haitians Endure Immense Suffering in Wake of 7.2 Earthquake

About 650,000 people (40% of Haiti’s population) are still in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.

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17 Aug 21
by
Heather Sport

Life on Life: What I Learned From Refugees During My Internship

During my internship I spent a lot of time with the refugee women I was teaching. I underestimated how much God would use them to teach me.

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10 Aug 21
by
Tom Mills
in
Odesa Ukraine Video

Lauren Stovall: Meeting Prayer Partners and Supporters (VIDEO)

In this second video highlighting Lauren's missionary journey to Ukraine, we follow along as Lauren raises financial and prayer support.

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03 Aug 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy
in
Cambodia Uganda Kampala Phnom Penh

The Pandemic Isn’t Over Yet: Many of our Global Communities Continue to Suffer

For many of us, it feels like the pandemic is over. Yet in much of the world, the crisis is the worst and deadliest it has ever been.

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27 Jul 21
by
Tom Mills
in
Odesa Ukraine Video

Meet Lauren Stovall (VIDEO)

As an elementary and middle school art teacher, Lauren never imagined God would call her overseas, let alone to Ukraine. But He did.

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13 Jul 21
by
The Lupton Family
in
Bogota Medellin Colombia Video

What Is Missionary Life Like for Kids in Colombia? (VIDEO)

Join the Lupton kids as they give us a video tour of a typical day in their lives as missionary kids in Bogota, Colombia.

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29 Jun 21
by
Lloyd Kim

True Life, Abundant Life

A friend confessed wanting to spend his wealth on luxuries for himself and his family, but he knew they wouldn't bring lasting joy.

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22 Jun 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

Stewarding Our Blessings: Accountant Mary Randolph Follows God's Lead

Did God really call accountants to the mission field? She wasn’t so sure. And yet, the call was unmistakable.

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15 Jun 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy
in
Berlin SE Berlin SW Germany

A Pandemic Ignites a Surge of Life and Death Conversations in Burdened Berlin

The pandemic shook people in Berlin in a way they hadn’t been shaken before. And when people had life and death questions, they came to Jay.

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08 Jun 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

6 Ways God Used the Pandemic to Open Doors for Gospel Ministry in Senegal

Jim was concerned about what would happen to the community of believers when the lockdowns hit. But God had bigger plans.

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01 Jun 21
by
Lloyd Kim
in
Netherlands Netherlands

From the Coordinator: Join the Story

We asked our field leaders, "If God were to send many more workers, what new kingdom advancing goals would you like to accomplish?"

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25 May 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy
in
Czech Republic

As MTW Missionaries Retire, Czech Christians Rise to the Challenge to Grow Local Church

Growing up in the Czech Republic, Roman had no interest in Christianity. Now an elder, he sees himself as a legacy of faithful missionaries.

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18 May 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy
in
Chiba Tokyo Japan

A Tale of Two Ministries: God at Work in Endings and Beginnings in Japan

Two ministries in Japan are at exciting turning points, both looking forward to God's continued work in and through them for His kingdom.

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11 May 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

Harnessing Hospitality: One Man’s Journey to Become a Church Planter in South Asia

As God impressed on Arjun's heart that "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few," Arjun knew he wanted to answer the call.

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27 Apr 21
by
Mandy*

Five Ways to Love Stateside Missionaries

Some missionaries are "stuck" at home for longer than expected due to global travel restrictions. How the church can show encouragement?

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20 Apr 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy
in
Italy Lecce

The First Italian Pastor in the PCA Returns Home to Church Plant

When Vincenzo noticed there weren't enough pastors in Italy, he decided he'd become one. He then applied the same logic to church planting.

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13 Apr 21
by
Katy B.

My Ministry Isn’t Always Successful: What Missionaries Are Hesitant to Talk About

Missionaries are often hesitant to share what they consider failures. But Jesus is more interested in our walk with Him than our "success."

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06 Apr 21
by
Michelle Cain
in
Honduras La Ceiba Tegucigalpa Mercy

First a Lockdown, Then Two Hurricanes: Impact and Response in Honduras (VIDEO)

COVID lockdowns meant residents could not leave their homes for days at a time. Then two hurricanes devastated the already struggling area.

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30 Mar 21
by
Megan Fowler
in
Church planting

Pandemic Presents Challenges for Missionaries Abroad

Several missionaries get real about their experiences in the field and the unique stresses that COVID-19 has placed on them.

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23 Mar 21
by
Staff

Too Old For Instagram: How to Make a Difference With Missions Later in Life

Hear from two couples who started their second careers as missionaries later in life—after careers, kids, and moving into retirement.

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16 Mar 21
by
Kay Burklin
in
Athens Audio Mercy Greece

Refugees: What You Don’t Hear on the News Interview with Philip and Joy Kirkland (AUDIO)

Kay Burklin and Carolyn Morris interview MTW missionaries, Philip and Joy Kirkland, on a new podcast about ministering among refugees.

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09 Mar 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

Pandemic, Missions, and Loneliness: Q&A with MTW’s Member Care Network

As we’ve spoken with MTW missionaries over this last year, one theme has come up over and over again—that of loneliness and anxiety.

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01 Mar 21
by
Claire Elyse Rodger
in
Addis Ababa Ethiopia Video

Asnaketch: Transformed in Ethiopia (VIDEO)

Asnaketch’s life was falling apart. She was sick from cancer and her husband turned against her. But God had a story of redemption to tell.

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23 Feb 21
by
Ellie Honea
in
Japan Tokyo

Lost in Tokyo as a New Missionary

I was simply making the three-minute drive from a parking garage in Ginza to choir practice to pick up equipment. How did I get so lost?

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16 Feb 21
by
John Stevenson*

A Providential Picnic: Coffee, Conversation, and Considering Adam

What started with a God-ordained conversation one evening became a small group of men studying the origin of sin and our need for a savior.

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09 Feb 21
by
Bryan McReynolds
in
Adoany Madagascar

The Sakalava Church Matured Before My Eyes

Not long ago the Sakalava were steeped in ancestor worship and spirit possession. Now believers are leading a church grounded in God's Word.

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02 Feb 21
by
Katy B.

A Firm Foundation

This year of pandemic has upended basic life struggles and taken many of us into areas that feel more fearful, more anxiety-inducing.

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26 Jan 21
by
Eowyn Stoddard

What Do Missions and Childbirth Have in Common?

What is true on a physical level about childbirth, is also true on a spiritual level about the labor of love called missions.

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12 Jan 21
by
Lloyd Kim

2020 Prepared Us All For Missions

What we have all been experiencing these past 10 months is very similar to the stress that first-year missionaries experience.

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05 Jan 21
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

Church Plants in the Former Soviet Bloc Bear Gospel Fruit

After the fall of the Soviet Union, a huge wave of missionaries poured in, and that tilled ground is bearing fruit 30 years later.

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29 Dec 20
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

Gifts to MTW’s Compassion Fund Helped Communities Around the Globe During COVID-19

In 17 countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, the Compassion Fund helped feed those most impacted by COVID-19.­

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22 Dec 20
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

A Multigenerational Dream for Global Missions

Grace Chung's missionary service continues a legacy her grandfather initiated when he was still in North Korea.

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15 Dec 20
by
Alli Hazrati

Serving Solo

Being single on the mission field had its challenges. Looking back, it is so clear how it also presented unique opportunities.

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08 Dec 20
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

Remote Tribe in a Muslim-Majority Country Thrives as a Gospel Partnership Bears Fruit

A traditionally animist tribe, in a Muslim-majority country, has become a growing, thriving, missional community of faith.

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04 Dec 20
by
Staff
in
News

MTW Reducing Medical, Eliminating Disaster Response Teams

MTW will reduce medical trips and will no longer send MTW-led disaster response teams to our mission fields.

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01 Dec 20
by
Andrew Shaughnessy
in
Addis Ababa Ethiopia Mercy

A Mercy Ministry in Ethiopia’s Slums Bears Gospel Fruit During COVID-19

When the virus arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, MTW missionaries working in the capital city’s slums feared the worst.

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24 Nov 20
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

Planting, Harvesting, and Sharing: Joe Timberlake's Kingdom Legacy

The Timberlakes wanted to do more than just support their local church. So they sought out ways to get involved with global missions.

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17 Nov 20
by
Lloyd Kim

From the Coordinator: How Does Racial Justice Relate to Missions?

Teaching disciples to obey everything that Jesus commands impacts everything, including how we think about racial justice.

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10 Nov 20
by
David Choi
in
Church planting Pacific Islands Port Vila

God Orchestrates a Partnership in the South Pacific

After 40+ years in New Zealand, Samoan pastor Uaita Levi is back in Samoa partnering with MTW to bring revitalization to the Islands.

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03 Nov 20
by
Paul Hadik
in
Pacific Islands Port Vila

View From the Church: Our Vision for the Pacific Islands

City Church Honolulu is bridging the Pacific with a vision for reaching Micronesians at home and abroad.

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27 Oct 20
by
Tom Mills
in
Cape Town South Africa Video

Recapturing Universities for Christ in Cape Town, South Africa (VIDEO)

The McGintys connect with university students by offering seminars and community that lead to deeper relationships and faith discussions.

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13 Oct 20
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

What Does Racial Justice Have to Do With Missions?

We asked three MTW missionaries of color.

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06 Oct 20
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

Introducing ... Virtual Mission Trips!

When the pandemic canceled international travel, Martha Bateman took MTW's short-term mission trips online.

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29 Sep 20
by
Tom Mills
in
Japan Nagoya Video

One Day in Nagoya, Japan, With Amy Newsome (VIDEO)

Veteran missionary Amy Newsome walks us through a typical day of her life on the field in Nagoya, Japan.

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22 Sep 20
by
Tom Mills
in
Church planting Video

What Is Itineration? (VIDEO)

David Choi, missionary to Australasia, shares his journey through the support-raising season known as itineration.

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15 Sep 20
by
Andrew Shaughnessy
in
Lviv Ukraine

Building the Church Planter’s Toolbox: The Long-Term Impact of Ukraine’s Publishing Ministry

MTW’s publishing ministry in Lviv, now with over 250 Reformed resources, is equipping a generation of Ukrainian church planters.

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08 Sep 20
by
Claire Elyse Rodger
in
Berlin SW Odesa Germany Ukraine

One Day with Robin Price: Prayer Walking in Berlin (VIDEO)

Follow along on a prayer journey vision trip as an MTW missionary learns how she can take the ministry of prayer walking back to Ukraine.

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01 Sep 20
by
David Stoddard

10 Things to Do During Tumult

We know storms are a part of life, so why has COVID-19 left many of us feeling anchorless? Here are 10 ways to steady our souls.

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25 Aug 20
by
Claire Elyse Rodger
in
Berlin SW Germany Video

Brian & Megan Moore's Call to Berlin (VIDEO)

Brian and Megan knew they were called to missions. But it took changing how they prayed to recognize God's unique call to Berlin.

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18 Aug 20
by
John & Esther*
in
Church planting

When God Calls a Muslim Family to Faith

When new believers met MTW missionaries, their hunger for discipleship encouraged their hosts with an image of how God transforms families.

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11 Aug 20
by
Tom Mills
in
Video

David Choi: Korean Americans Have Unique Missions Opportunities (VIDEO)

As David interacted with internationals, he began to realize God how could use his unique background for the kingdom.

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06 Aug 20
by
Staff
in
Japan

When COVID Shut Down School, Japanese Kindergartner "Especially Missed Praying"

During the COVID-19 shutdown a Japanese kindergartner asked his non-Christian mother if they could start praying together.

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04 Aug 20
by
Joseph N*

Teaching Scripture in the Context of ISIS

While teaching from Nehemiah in the Middle East, a missionary was asked whether it was OK to see revenge for his sister's murder by ISIS.

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28 Jul 20
by
Tom Mills
in
Church planting Video

Challenge Accepted: California Churches Take on the 1% Challenge (VIDEO)

Four California pastors challenge the PCA with practical ideas for mobilizing 1% of church members to global missions.

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21 Jul 20
by
Omar Ortiz
in
Cusco Peru

My Prayer Journey to Cusco