
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.

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.

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.

A Multigenerational Dream for Global Missions
Grace Chung's missionary service continues a legacy her grandfather initiated when he was still in North Korea.

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.

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.

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.

What Does Racial Justice Have to Do With Missions?
We asked three MTW missionaries of color.

Introducing … Virtual Mission Trips!
When the pandemic canceled international travel, Martha Bateman took MTW's short-term mission trips online.

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.

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.