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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 OCT 17

Reclaiming Hope: Community and Church Planting in Juarez, Mexico

Juarez was once ruled by fear and violence. Today it's home to a vibrant, growing, church-planting ministry built on love and compassion.

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Andrew Shaughnessy 15 AUG 17

Countercultural Brokenness: Theft and Transformation in Romania

A troublesome boy, broken by shame, went against cultural tradition and confessed his sin to the church. It was just what the church needed.

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Andrew Shaughnessy 08 AUG 17

How Business as Mission Is Shaping the Church in Central Asia

Business can be a powerful platform for reaching and impacting communities in the Muslim-majority world.

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Andrew Shaughnessy 25 JUL 17

Menders: How the Ugandan Church is helping S. Sudanese Refugees to Thrive

The church in Uganda is helping find South Sudanese refugees long-term solutions through tribal reconciliation and sustainable farming.

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Andrew Shaughnessy 18 JUL 17

The Rohingya: Global Exiles in Need of the Global Church

Orphaned and trafficked, with no home, no country, no future, three Rohingya boys ended up in a school with a missionary as their teacher.

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Andrew Shaughnessy 30 JUN 17

The Starting Line: How the Global Missions Conference Changed One Woman’s Life

Molly Waldren was unsure about the next chapter of her life. Then a friend encouraged her to go to the Global Missions Conference.

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Andrew Shaughnessy 27 JUN 17

The Dangerous Myth of the Invincible Missionary

Here’s the uncomfortable truth—missionaries are ordinary Christians following extraordinary calls.

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Andrew Shaughnessy 06 JUN 17

Spontaneous Love: Ukrainian Church Plant Reaches Out to Refugees

When disabled and elderly refugees from eastern Ukraine were forced to flee, a local Presbyterian church embraced them like family.

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Andrew Shaughnessy 01 JUN 17

The Heart Language of the Quichua

Teaching the Bible to the Quichua in their own unique language penetrates hearts and awakens a new understanding of truth.

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Andrew Shaughnessy 23 MAY 17

Panama Embraces Their Venezuelan Refugee Neighbors

A church plant in Panama City found itself surrounded by refugees, and saw an opportunity to embrace a gospel imperative.

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