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Andrew Shaughnessy

Andrew Shaughnessy is a long-time word slinger who spent nearly six years as MTW’s staff writer, gathering and telling impact stories from missionaries across the globe. These days, he’s off working as an analyst and editor in the publishing industry, writing fiction, and mountaineering. He holds a B.A. in history and English literature from Covenant College, and an M.S. in political science from Portland State University.

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Andrew Shaughnessy 05 JAN 21

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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Andrew Shaughnessy 29 DEC 20

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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Andrew Shaughnessy 22 DEC 20

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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Andrew Shaughnessy 08 DEC 20

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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Andrew Shaughnessy 01 DEC 20

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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Andrew Shaughnessy 24 NOV 20

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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Andrew Shaughnessy 13 OCT 20

What Does Racial Justice Have to Do With Missions?

We asked three MTW missionaries of color.

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Andrew Shaughnessy 06 OCT 20

Introducing … Virtual Mission Trips!

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

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Andrew Shaughnessy 15 SEP 20

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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Andrew Shaughnessy 07 JUL 20

Stuck in Germany by COVID-19 Lockdowns, a Muslim Man Comes to Christ

As missionaries felt the fatigue and discouragement of prolonged stress, God showed up with a reminder that He is the One doing the work.

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